Paris Hilton posts flashback photo as a toddler with aunt Kim Richards after reports former RHOBH star 'will not be a cast member' on the show and 'fled rehab'

To Paris Hilton,, she is her loving aunt, whom has been a close member of her family since she was a baby.

And on the same day reports surfaced Real Housewives of Beverly Hills cast member Kim Richards was not returning to the show, the DJ posted a gorgeous flashback snap of herself being held in the reality star's arms.

It seemed to have been done in a show of support for her aunt on Thursday, who it has also been said fled her latest stint in rehab in the middle of the night.

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Show of support? Paris Hilton posted this flashback snap of herself as a toddler with her aunt, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Kim Richards

Show of support? Paris Hilton posted this flashback snap of herself as a toddler with her aunt, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Kim Richards

Paris, 34, captioned the shot: 'Back in the day visiting my aunt on set of her movies Tuff Turf.'

The movie, which Kim starred in 1985 told the tale of a newcomer to school (James Spader) who gets into a fight over a disco dancer, played by the actress, with a hotshot (Paul Mones).

Kim would have been 21 at the time. 

Family affair: The 34-year-old also put a shot on social media of her mum Kathy with the pair - and revealed they were on the set of Kim's 1985 movie Tuff Turf

Family affair: The 34-year-old also put a shot on social media of her mum Kathy with the pair - and revealed they were on the set of Kim's 1985 movie Tuff Turf

Flick: She starred in the film with James Spader and played a disco dancer

Flick: She starred in the film with James Spader and played a disco dancer

Paris then posted another flashback photo, this time of KIm with her mother Kathy with her as a tot. 

She captioned this photo: 'Chilling with my beautiful mom & aunt.'

Paris is currently in Ibiza doing a DJ-ing gig, and has been accompanied on the working holiday by boyfriend Thomas Gross.

Kim, 50, has faced a turbulent few weeks. 

Working holiday: Paris is currently fulfilling DJ-ing commitments in Ibiza

Working holiday: Paris is currently fulfilling DJ-ing commitments in Ibiza

It was recently reported she was had been axed from Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,  but could return with 'cameo' appearances.

But a new report suggested on Wednesday she not appear on the Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills in any capacity this upcoming season.

The star would not be a cast member of any kind according to TMZ

She has been on the show since it's first season in 2010. 

Not coming back? Kim Richards is reportedly not be a cast member in any capacity on the upcoming season

Not coming back? Kim Richards is reportedly not be a cast member in any capacity on the upcoming season

The gossip site reported she was scraped from the show entirely and won't even be an omnipresent 'friend of the show.'

Kim has been struggling with substance abuse issues resulting in an arrest and rehab stay which no doubt has to do with this decision.

It was a different tune a month ago when sources for E! News claimed she had been axed from the reality series but could be back for 'cameo' apperances later on down the road. 

Original: The 50-year-old television personality has starred in the reality programme since it's first season in 2010, as she is pictured with castmates Brandi Glanville (middle) and sister Kyle Richards (left)

Original: The 50-year-old television personality has starred in the reality programme since it's first season in 2010, as she is pictured with castmates Brandi Glanville (middle) and sister Kyle Richards (left)

Various reports claimed at the time that part of the deal for Kim to remain on RHOBH was that she enter rehab following her arrest.

Perhaps the final straw was the report earlier this week that she had left the rehab facility where she has been staying for the last month.

The reality star was reportedly not getting along with staff, including doctors, so packed her bags and left the Malibu center in the middle of the night over the weekend according to TMZ.

The move came as most of her family was in Europe for Nicky Hilton's wedding.

Done a runner: The news came out after reports earlier this week that she  left her Malibu rehab facility over the weekend. The reality star is said to have packed her bags and left in the middle of the night after more than 30 days of treatment

Done a runner: The news came out after reports earlier this week that she left her Malibu rehab facility over the weekend. The reality star is said to have packed her bags and left in the middle of the night after more than 30 days of treatment

The troubled star originally checked into rehab after her April arrest for public intoxication and battery but left to attend her daughter's wedding in May.

She checked herself back into a different rehab facility when she fell off the wagon at Brooke's nuptials.

According to TMZ she was under the influence of either drugs or alcohol at the event in Mexico, getting angry at her daughter and insulting the groom's family.

Overseas: Kim's big escape came over the weekend when her sister Kyle (pictured right) was in London with most of her family for Nicky Hilton's wedding

Overseas: Kim's big escape came over the weekend when her sister Kyle (pictured right) was in London with most of her family for Nicky Hilton's wedding

Meanwhile, Kim's sister Kyle, along with much of her family, attended the wedding of her niece Nicky to James Rothchild in London on Friday.

Nicky, 31, is the daughter of Kim and Kyle's other sister Kathy Hilton.

Kim is facing two years in jail after being charged with public intoxication, resisting arrest and battery on a police officer stemming from the April 16 late night incident at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

Last month it was revealed the former child star was offered a plea deal in the case and must choose between 30 days of community service, or 30 days in a county jail.

She will also be put on three years probation, complete 52 AA classes and must pay the victim restitution. 

Troubles: Over the course of her time on Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills, Kim's struggle with substance abuse has been a big topic and source of contention for the cast

Troubles: Over the course of her time on Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills, Kim's struggle with substance abuse has been a big topic and source of contention for the cast

She also must stay away from the Beverly Hills Hotel where the altercation took place.

Amid reports last month that Kim has been axed from RHOBH after five years, speculation is growing that Bravo producers are trying to woo her sister Kathy to appear as her replacement.

Over the course of her time on the Bravo reality show, Kim's struggle with substance abuse has been discussed frequently.

Increasingly odd behaviour in season five eventually led to a reported estrangement from her younger sister Kyle, 46, who now believes there is no more she can do for her alcoholic older sibling.

Kim - pictured a month before her April arrest - entered rehab briefly but left to attend her daughter Brooke's wedding in Mexico in May. It was there that she fell off the wagon again which led her to check-in to another facility where she has been for over a month

Kim - pictured a month before her April arrest - entered rehab briefly but left to attend her daughter Brooke's wedding in Mexico in May. It was there that she fell off the wagon again which led her to check-in to another facility where she has been for over a month

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