Author Ian Halperin has come out swinging at Caitlyn Jenner’s camp after a representative for the former Olympian denied Halperin’s claim that Jenner might reverse her gender transition.
Halperin, author of the recently published autobiography “Kardashian Dynasty: The Controversial Rise of America’s Royal Family,” told TheWrap on Thursday that he believes Jenner expedited the transition process in order to deflect attention from a fatal February 2015 car crash in Malibu that left one woman dead.
“It didn’t surprise me in the least” that Jenner’s representative would deny the story, Halperin said. “There’s millions of dollars at stake now.”
“I firmly stand behind the story,” said Halperin, who estimated that Jenner will de-transition in approximately three years.
A Jenner representative had no comment for TheWrap on Halperin’s new claims. On Thursday, a Jenner rep denied the author’s earlier assertions to New York Daily News, saying, “Not worth commenting on such an idiotic report … Of course it’s not true.”
Halperin said that, in researching his book, he went undercover, seeking a consultation from Jenner’s doctor for the same procedure that Jenner underwent, and infiltrating transgender groups.
“My sources are really deep in this; I really examined his transition,” Halperin told TheWrap. “I conclude that he never officially transitioned.”
Halperin also asserted that he’s “almost positive” that Jenner still possesses male genitalia.
“She has breasts but hasn’t had gender reassignment surgery so de-transition is a snap,” he said.
Halperin asserted that Jenner, fearful of criminal charges stemming from the Malibu crash, rushed the transition in order to shift focus from the accident.
“He was petrified, Bruce Jenner, that homicide charges would be filed,” Halperin said. “He misdirected everybody’s attention in the world.
“It was a brilliant misdirection,” Halperin added. “We all forgot about poor Kim Howe, who was killed.”
Halperin stressed that he feels sympathy for Jenner, and said he’s “sorry for the struggles that she’s gone through.”
He added, “She’s done a great job for transgender rights, but something smells.”
On Wednesday, Halperin told TheWrap that, while researching his book, multiple sources told him that Jenner had been miserable for months and has considered transitioning back to a man.
“One source confirmed to me Caitlyn has made whispers of ‘sex change regret,’ hinting she might go back to being Bruce Jenner,” Halperin said.
The Transformation of Caitlyn Jenner: From Olympic Gold Medalist to Vanity Fair Trans Cover Star (Photos)
Caitlyn was born Bruce Jenner was born on October 28, 1949 in Mount Kisco, New York. She earned a football scholarship to Graceland College, but a knee injury stopped her from pursuing it. Then, she veered towards decathlon and graduated in 1973 with a degree in physical education.
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At the Summer Olympics in Montreal, Canada, in 1976, Jenner placed first in the decathlon, setting the world record of 8,616 points and seen here crossing the finish line.
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In 1976, Jenner was awarded the James E. Sullivan award presented to the "outstanding amateur athlete in the United States."
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Jenner speaking at the 2001 Service America Awards Presentation Ceremony on June 11.
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Jenner took part in the Celebrities Race to Make Dreams Come True in August 23, 2003.
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Jenner and her two daughters, Kendall and Kyle, at the film premiere of the "Teacher's Pet" on January 12, 2004.
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Jenner and now ex-wife Kris at the HollyRods Designcure 7th Annual Benefit on July 9, 2005.
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Jenner at the 2006 ESPY Awards on July 12.
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Jenner and family at the "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" premiere on Oct. 9, 2007.
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Jenner and family at the "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" Season 2 Launch on March 19, 2008.
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Jenner attended the event where Lamar Odom launched Rich Soil at Kitson LA on October 21, 2009.
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Jenner and ex-wife Kris at the Endless Youth & Life Store Opening Celebration, November 11, 2010.
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Jenner with ex-wife Kris at the City of Hope Honors Shelli and Irving Azoff with the 2011 Spirit of Life Award event on May 7, 2011.
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Jenner at the 5th Annual George Lopez Celebrity Golf Classic on May 7, 2012.
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Jenner at the Annual Charity Day Hosted by Cantor Fitzgerald and BGC on September 11, 2013. Here, Jenner looks younger, and is sporting a longer hair do.
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At the time, this was one of the most highly-talked about photos of Jenner, taken in January of 2014. Here, she was seen wearing a bandage around her throat, which many speculated was because she had her Adam's apple reduced.
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Jenner at the 13th Annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational Gala on April 4, 2014.
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The former Olympian introduced herself as Caitlyn Jenner in an exclusive cover shoot for the July 2015 issue of Vanity Fair magazine.
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The athlete formerly known as Bruce underwent dramatic changes to both her public image and physical appearance leading up to the announcement of her transition
Caitlyn was born Bruce Jenner was born on October 28, 1949 in Mount Kisco, New York. She earned a football scholarship to Graceland College, but a knee injury stopped her from pursuing it. Then, she veered towards decathlon and graduated in 1973 with a degree in physical education.