kkardashianserafina102111_01_X17230WM.jpgKim Kardashian will be leaving Australia early due to pressures surrounding her divorce announcement.

The 31-year-old reality star released the following statement:

    "I am very disappointed that I am unable to attend the Swisse marquee but I hope to come back and work with the Swisse team at another point in time."


Kardashian was reportedly going to earn $150,000 for an appearance this Saturday at the Melbourne Cup Carnival for Swisse vitamins marquee.

A rep for the company said the following after learning of Kim's cancellation:

    "All indications were that Kim wanted to fulfill all of her commitments once she landed in Australia but has obviously changed her mind given her very difficult personal challenges at the moment."


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