In her November cover story interview with Elle, Jenner reflected on the difficult period, describing it as incredibly lonely. "I was heartbroken," she admitted. "Losing that person felt really lonely, but I had to go through that." The reality star shared how the experience forced her to become more independent, helping her grow in ways she hadn’t anticipated. "I learned so much, gained so much independence, and was there for myself," she said.
Jenner explained that the distance was necessary for both her and Woods, allowing them to grow individually. Yet, despite the public end to their friendship, she said they always found ways to stay in touch and support one another during tough times. “Anytime something happened, good or bad, and I needed to call someone, it would always be her,” she shared with Elle.
When the controversy first surfaced, the Kardashian-Jenner family reportedly felt blindsided and furious. Woods, in an interview with Jada Pinkett Smith on Red Table Talk, acknowledged that while she and Thompson did kiss, it wasn’t fueled by any spark or emotion and happened under the influence of alcohol. Khloé, hurt by the situation, called Woods out on social media for affecting her family.
However, after four challenging years, Jenner and Woods reconnected publicly in July 2023, when they were seen dining together in Los Angeles. Sources say Woods reached out to apologize, hoping to mend the relationship. They were also spotted in a TikTok video in September, hinting at their rekindled friendship. Thompson, too, has apologized to Jenner, a moment documented on The Kardashians series, and Khloé appears supportive of the friends reconnecting.