Earlier today it was reported that Rob Kardashian, brother of Kim, Khloé and Kourtney, had checked into a rehab facility for his drug and alcohol issues.

A "close friend" of Rob's told US site Gossip Extra that the former reality star had signed up for a 60-day live-in programme to help him get his life back on track.

Now though, Kardashian momager Kris Jenner has revealed that the reports are in fact false and that Rob is not currently in rehab.

When asked about the situation today, Kris told Entertainment Tonight that the story was "completely fabricated." Given that the Kardashian family have openly been encouraging Rob to seek professional help for his issues, it seems unlikely Kris would choose to lie about the issue if he had indeed sought help.

On a recent episode of Keeping Up With The Kardashians, the family staged a failed intervention for Rob, during which he refused to co-operate with doctors and willingly go to rehab. In the same episode, Kris voiced her worries for her son, saying she feared his addiction issues could prove fatal.

"I feel like if I don’t help [Rob] do something drastic, he’s gonna die," the mum-of-six told the cameras. 

While none of the Kardashian clan have discussed the rumours on social media today, the fact that Rob tweeted from his own personal account just two hours ago would suggest he is definitely not in a contained facility:

Just days ago, Kris shared a sweet snapshot into her family's close-knit relationship when she posted this screenshot of a text conversation between herself and her kids:

Whatever happens, it looks like Rob's family really are there for him.