Kim Kardashian DENIES marriage to Kanye is 'as good as over' – after ‘friends’ claim their relationship is ‘bleak’

KIM Kardashian and Kanye West have faced huge speculation that their marriage could be in trouble over the past few months.

But, according to The Sun, “friends” of the duo have revealed to the publication that the pair’s marriage is more than just on the rocks.

Kim reportedly removed her wedding ring as she partied with her family at a huge Christmas eve bash.

The Sun reports Kim ordered her rapper husband to stay away from the annual party – but he decided to make a late appearance regardless.

And Insiders claimed she “blanked” the father of her children.

But a rep for Kim has denied the claims, telling the MailOnline: “The story is false. Kanye was at the party.”

OK! Online have contacted Kim’s rep for a comment.

It comes after the report claimed the pal said Kim and Kanye’s relationship is “bleak” and their marriage is “as good as over”.

A source told The Sun: “Kim and Kanye’s marriage is as good as over. It’s looking bleak.

"She didn’t want Kanye at her mum’s Christmas bash this year, as she felt it was the first time she could really let her hair down.

“But he made a late show and spent the last hour just sitting on the couch talking to Scott Disick [dad of Kourtney’s kids] — he was a total wallflower.

“On Friday they took North to see The Nutcracker but they barely spoke or interacted inside.

"The tensions were visible. Neither of them are in a happy place right now.

 “He spent Christmas morning at Kris’ [Kim’s mum] to make things as normal for the kids as possible, but it’s just a matter of timing.

"The only thing that might keep them together is the kids.”

Kim was spotted enjoying herself with sisters at the event on Khloe’s Snapchat, in a video that seemingly showed Kim with a lip ring – and what was reported as "no wedding ring" on her finger.

Kim herself has barely been seen in public or on social media since her horrific Paris robbery ordeal, which saw her being held at gunpoint in her hotel room and robbed.

And Kanye hasn’t had the easiest year either, after being rushed to the UCLA Medical Center on Monday after suffering a breakdown on November 21.

The Famous singer was released from hospital at the end of November after receiving treatment for exhaustion and sleep deprivation.

Since then it was reported that the star had been receiving outpatient treatment at an L.A. area rental, while his wife Kim Kardashian West resides in their Bel Air mansion.

But according to PEOPLE, the performer is waiting until he is completely healthy before returning back to work, and has cancelled his European tour dates as a result.