It may have been more diplomatic to plead ignorance on this line of questioning, but – in a move which raised eyebrows among the press and public – Kris Jenner once revealed that Kim was her favourite child.

And nine years after she helped her family rise to global fame with their reality TV show, momager, Kris, has been unable to escape the comment.

As a result of this slight indiscretion, any spats which play out between herself and her second eldest daughter are the subject of more intense scrutiny than they might have been had she kept schtum.

So, it's no real surprise that a sneak preview of an upcoming Keeping Up With the Kardashians episode has left fans reeling.

In footage which feature Kim, Khloé and Jonathan Cheban, Kim gets an insight into her mother's thought process on the relationship she shares with her former stepfather Caitlyn Jenner.

Furious that her daughter helped Caitlyn prepare for an upcoming awards show, Kris questioned Kim's loyalty to the family.

"Kim, you are a f*cking traitor." Kris ranted. "You're not going to f*cking play this game anymore."

Looking stunned by their mother's outburst, Kim and Khloe were left speechless while Jonathan did what he does best – secretly enjoyed every minute fo the drama.

We're with you, Cheban.