Welcome to Plathville star Kim Plath made significant life changes by moving off the family farm, relocating to Cairo, and leaving Barry Plath for Ken Palmer. However, fans are curious: are Kim and Ken still together in 2024? Given that the TLC show airs after filming, the timeline can be confusing.
Kim Plath and Ken Palmer: A Controversial Start
The relationship between Kim and Ken Palmer has been contentious among fans. Ken, who was once Isaac’s flight instructor, drew criticism after social media sleuths uncovered some controversial memes he had posted. These memes were offensive to various communities, including black tribespeople, people of other faiths, and the LGBTQ+ community. His controversial posts may explain why he rarely uses Facebook these days.
Eleven months after Kim left Barry, fans speculated that she moved in with Ken. Ken owns a home in Florida valued at approximately $609,000. However, in Season 6 of the show, Kim claimed she didn’t live with Ken because she wanted to experience life independently. This decision might also relate to her custody bid for the younger children. Interestingly, she now has a boat where she and the kids can live.
Current Status: Are Kim and Ken Still Together?
Finding recent updates on Ken Palmer and Kim Plath is challenging. Ken’s Instagram is private, and he has stopped using Facebook. Meanwhile, Kim isn’t on Instagram but uses Facebook under the name Shannon Rose, where she shares updates about her children, Isaac and Moriah, among others. The last mention of Ken Palmer on her account was on April 1.
A recent teaser from TLC for Welcome to Plathville added to the speculation. The teaser’s caption read:
“Kim is loving the single life ⛵️💗.”
This prompted fans to question Ken Palmer’s whereabouts. Despite the caption, many fans believe that Kim and Ken are still together. Here are some observations from fans:
- Kim still has Ken as her boyfriend. She said she didn’t want to move in with him when he asked because she didn’t want to live with someone right away after leaving a long-term relationship. She wanted to explore living on her own, so they are still together. Kim moved to Florida to be closer to Ken. The three younger girls live between Kim and Barry.
- I have to watch this to get the back story! I’ve never seen this. She seems like a real winner 😮
- Don’t really care for this season with Kim’s mess still going on. She is a jumbled mess because she doesn’t even know what she wants. Sounds more like a midlife crisis than needing to be divorced.
Conclusion
Kim Plath’s relationship with Ken Palmer remains a topic of intrigue and speculation among Welcome to Plathville fans. While Kim appears to be enjoying her independence, many believe she and Ken are still together. As the show continues to air, viewers will eagerly watch for more clarity on their relationship status.