CANNES LIONS 'People are envious of us and want to break up our friendship': Jonathan Cheban reveals the tough side of being Kim Kardashian's best friend
He's the outspoken and hilarious best friend of Kim Kardashian but Jonathan Cheban said their friendship has to be made of strong stuff due to the nature of their careers.
During a panel chat hosted by Katie Hopkins for DailyMail.com at Cannes Lions on Wednesday, the 42-year-old said there is a tougher side to being so famous.
'It's a very competitive industry,' he said.
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Sad: Jonathan Cheban revealed his friendship with Kim Kardashian has to be strong as 'envious people try to break up their friendship' during a panel chat with Katie Hopkins for MailOnline at Cannes Lions on Wednesday
'We all started at the same place eight or nine years ago and people are envious of us. They want to break up our friendship.'
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The panel was also attended by reality star Charlotte Crosby, The Voice UK winner Kevin Simm, internet sensation The Fat Jew, former TOWIE star Gemma Collins and mixologist JJ Goodman.
Jonathan was overjoyed to see that The Fat Jew was sporting a pair of shorts which were emblazoned with a series of pictures of Kim Kardashian crying.
Reunited and it feels so good: The 42-year-old was thrilled to catch up with his former CBB Housemate Gemma Collins who was also on the panel
Fierce: Gemma and Jonathan certainly stood out in their fabulous fashion statements
'Does she cry a lot?' Katie asked Jonathan.
'No, no, he replied. But she has the best crying face. I think she was in tears there because she had lost an earring.'
Jonathan also talked about his incredible metabolism and said he likes to eat all day every day as he is The Food God.
Plenty to talk about: Joining Jonathan and Gemma on the panel was (L-R) JJ Goodman, Charlotte Crosby, The Fat Jew, Katie Hopkins and Kevin Simm
'How do you do it?' Katie asked him.
'I don't know,' he replied. 'I think God just blessed me.'
Jonathan looked fashion forward in a Versace denim jacket worn with black jeans which were covered in rips.
Keeping everyone in check: The panel was chaired by the MailOnline's columnist Katie
Sharing their experience: The group gave their insight into starring in the reality TV genre
Having lost his luggage when he flew into Cannes on Monday, the star said he was having to make do with the clothes he had in his hand luggage.
'I'm down to my last Yeezy's' Jonathan lamented.
The night before, he attended the DailyMail.com's yacht party where he admitted that he had lost a one-off pair of Kanye's trainers when his luggage went missing
Hot topic: Katie chats to Gemma and Jonathan during the discusison
Drawing a crowd: A host of industry executives and journalists attended the panel discussion on the MailOnline yacht
Besties: Jonathan and his best friend, reality TV queen Jonathan Cheban in a recent Instagram page
