The sight of Kim Kardashian navigating a grocery store aisle would normally signal a rare brush with domesticity for the global fashion icon. However, recent sightings of the billionaire alongside Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton have prompted accusations that these ordinary outings are carefully choreographed performances.

A source claimed that Kardashian and Hamilton's frequent public outings were reportedly orchestrated. There are claims that the high-profile pair ispreparing to move in togetherand is using these public appearances to manage the narrative of their evolving relationship.

Rumours regarding Kardashian and Hamilton's living arrangements have intensified following reports that the duo is actively merging their domestic lives. One industry insider who spoke to theDaily Mailsuggests that the sudden influx of 'candid' photographs is a strategic precursor to an official announcement about their shared residence.

'It's a blatant set up,' the insider said. 'But Kim knows what she's doing. "Kim and Lewis interiors shopping?" It's an easy link to "They are moving in together" and the interest in them as a couple is fuelled for another week.'

The source noted that if Kardashian wanted a rug, she could have it without leaving her home. The SKIMS founder even admitted in her sister Khloe Kardashian's podcast that she had not visited a supermarket for 12 or 15 years.

The report also noted that 'a major clue' the couple's photos were staged was that Backgrid captured them. The agency reportedly has a reputation that, if it has photographed a celebrity, the pictures are staged, or the star's publicist has tipped off a photographer.

'If Kim is pictured by them, it's almost always on purpose. You could not get more well-versed in creating a very specific public image than Kim,' a source told the outlet. 'But she's playing an amateur game here: this is atextbook showmance with Lewis. It's farcical.'

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Before reports of shared property surfaced, Kardashian and Hamilton were spotted on international excursions. A recent trip to Japan saw the stars exploring local culture, though sources claim even these moments were meticulously planned for maximum social media impact. Observers noted that the aesthetic of their travel photos matched the professional quality often seen in Kardashian's reality series, 'The Kardashians'.

The narrative of their romance shifted significantly during aPDA-packed outing at a Malibu beach. This appearance was marked by an unusual level of physical affection for the traditionally private Hamilton, who has often kept his personal life away from the paddock.

Source: International Business Times UK