E! Expands Kardashian Universe With ‘Rob & Chyna’ Spinoff

by Kate Stanhope

E! is adding another Keeping Up With the Kardashians spinoff to its lineup.

The network has ordered a series centered on Rob Kardashian and his fiance Blac Chyna to series, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.

Tentatively titled Rob & Chyna, the series will offer a look inside the couple’s relationship in the wake of their recent engagement and pregnancy announcement. Six hourlong episodes have been ordered, in addition to a special celebrating the forthcoming new arrival. The series is slated to debut later this year.

“Very few love stories have cre-ated as much pop culture buzz as Rob and Chyna’s, and we are thrilled to see Rob in such a happy place,” E! exec vp, original programming and development, said. “We are excited to share the next chapter in their relationship.”

Like the many other Kardashian-centered series at E!, the show will be produced by Ryan Seacrest Productions and Bunim/Murray Productions.Ryan Seacrest, Gil Goldschein, Jeff Jenkins, Farnaz Farjam and Ailee O'Neill will serve as executive producers along with Kris Jenner. Kardashian and Chyna are co-executive producers.

Keeping Up With the Kardashians has continued to pull in strong numbers for the NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment network.