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Reality star Rob Kardashian and his ex-fiancée Blac Chyna have settled their protracted revenge-porn saga just as the case was set to go to trial.

Kardashian lawyer Michael G. Rhodes confirmed Monday that the former “Rob & Chyna” stars, who share a 5-year-old daughter, reached a settlement agreement the same day jury selection was about to begin in the Los Angeles trial.

“I can confirm that it settled but the terms are not public,” he said in an e-mail to The Times on Monday.

The settlement comes after negotiations to reach an agreement reportedly broke down last week. As recently as Friday, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Gregory W. Alarcon denied Kardashian’s motion to “enforce” a settlement that Chyna’s lawyer had said “never existed.”

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She said, they said: What Blac Chyna and the Kardashians have testified at their trial

‘I smashed a gingerbread house’ is just a taste of the testimony during Blac Chyna’s defamation trial against the Kardashian-Jenner family.

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Chyna, 34, sued Kardashian, 35, in 2017 after he posted several naked photos of her on social media, which she argued damaged her reputation and ability to conduct business.

Kardashian’s legal team had claimed that Chyna, real name Angela White, would drop the revenge-porn lawsuit if Kardashian could help her avoid a separate ongoing lawsuit brought by Chyna’s former boyfriend Justin Jones, in which Jones claims Chyna caused emotional distress.

The model and former stripper originally sued Kardashian — the son of Robert Kardashian, the late O.J. Simpson defense attorney — and several members of his family in 2017, alleging tortious interference and defamation, amid allegations that the family tried to get the former couple’s E! reality series canceled.

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Kardashians defeat Blac Chyna in defamation trial

The Kardashians prevailed in civil court on Monday when a jury decided that they did not interfere with contracts or defame the ‘Rob & Chyna’ co-star in 2016.

Chyna had named Rob Kardashian as the lead defendant in that lawsuit, but the differences in her allegations against him — such as revenge porn — prompted a judge in 2020 to bifurcate that part of the case.

Chyna lost her trial last month against Kardashian’s mother, Kris Jenner, and his siblings Kim Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian and Kylie Jenner after days of emotional testimony that pulled back the curtain on how the powerful family operates. But her case against her ex remained.

A representative for Blac Chyna did not immediately respond Monday to The Times’ requests for comment.

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Blac Chyna was emotional in court Thursday discussing ex Rob Kardashian posting nude photos of her on social media after their breakup.

During her second day of testimony in her trial against the Kardashian-Jenner family, the social media influencer (real name: Angela White) was asked by the defense about obtaining a restraining order against Rob after he posted the explicit photos in 2017 after their scorched-earth breakup. Chyna became visibly upset when asked to look at that court filing, which contained the explicit photos that Rob put online, and also became emotional when asked by the defense if the restraining order was a publicity stunt.

"My pictures were blasted to the entire world," Chyna said on the stand. "Rob posted nudes of me on the internet. So I’m just supposed to allow Rob post this on the internet ... that's OK, right?”

Blac Chyna, seen in a courtroom sketch, is facing off with the Kardashians in Los Angeles Superior Court. Rob Kardashian's ex-fiancée claims the famous family destroyed her TV career. (Photo: Bill Robles via AP)

She said the restraining order "was the only way I could stop him from posting pictures of me on the internet."

Chyna's attorney Lynne Ciani demanded that the explicit photos not be shown to the jury — and the judge agreed they would not see them.

Blac Chyna and Rob Kardashian started dating, got engaged, welcomed a baby and starred in their own reality show in 2016. (Photo: Prince Williams/WireImage)

Chyna was also questioned about appearing on Good Morning America the day after she filed the restraining order again Rob, with whom she shares a 5-year-old daughter, Dream, and whether she did it for press attention.

"I was already public," she replied. "I'm supposed to just not say anything and take it? I wanted everyone to hear my side of the story. He posted nudes of my entire body."

She was also asked about the press conference she gave with attorney Lisa Bloom to discuss her revenge porn allegations, and whether she was seeking publicity when she did that. Chyna reportedly sat silent for a few seconds just staring at the Kardashians' attorney. Chyna then requested a 10-minute break.

It's been a wild trial so far. On day one of Chyna's testimony, she admitted she put a gun to Rob's head in 2016 but claimed she was joking.

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In January 2016, it was announced Rob — the Kardashian who's least in the limelight — was dating the internet influencer. It was a rollercoaster as they announced their engagement in April, premiered their Keeping Up With the Kardashians spin-off Rob & Chyna in September and had a baby in November. They frequently broke up and got back together before calling it quits for good in 2017.

Their final split was bitter with Rob posting explicit photos of Chyna, including showing her exposed genital area, on social media in July 2017 amid a rant in which he accused her of cheating on him and being an unfit mother who abused drugs. She then filed the restraining order and they've since been involved in several legal proceedings against each other.

This lawsuit, which Chyna filed in October 2017, targets the Kardashian family, specifically Kris Jenner, Kim Kardashian, Khloé Kardashian and Kylie Jenner. She accuses them of using their power to conspire with E! TV executives to kill the second season of Rob & Chyna. Production on Season 2 of the show had already begun and was to focus on Chyna and Rob's lives as co-parents. She received a $100,000 kill fee for the show now airing, but season one debuted to record-setting numbers and she was due to collect much more money.

Khloé Kardashian, Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner and Kris Jenner are seen in a courtroom sketch. Kylie wasn't in court Thursday morning due to sickness but was expected later in the day. (Photo: Bill Robles via AP)

Chyna claims she suffered economic damages because the family interfered with her contracts and business dealings to push her out of reality TV. She accused Kris, Kim, Khloé and Kylie of defamation Additional allegations include assault and harassment charges against Rob. Chyna's seeking $100 million in lost earnings.

The Kardashians have denied her allegations and said in court filings that they had legitimate concerns about Chyna and feared for the safety of Rob due to the "violence and toxicity" of the former couple's relationship. They have countersued.

Kris, Kim, Khloé and Kylie (with whom Chyna shares a mutual ex, Tyga) have been in court during jury selection and as the trial has gotten underway. They are expected to testify.