Kim Kardashianhas the answer as to why her ex-boyfriendPete Davidsondates “hot girls.”

In an episode ofThe Kardashianson Hulu Thursday –– which was filmed in February when the two were still together — the SKIMS founder, 41, reflected on the 28-year-oldSaturday Night Livealum’s allure.

“Pete has the best heart,” she said during a confessional in the episode. “I feel like people, they have this, like, idea of him that he dates all these hot girls. And he does. But he’s just the sweetest, most thoughtful person.”

Prior to dating Kim, Pete had been linked toAriana Grande,Margaret Qualley,Kate BeckinsaleandKaia Gerber, among others.

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In the episode, Kim thoughtfully searched Milan, Italy for the perfect gift to bring back for the comedian. After dismissing a pair of Nike Air Force 1s, she finally settles on a New York Yankees hat for the Staten Island native.

And while the couplebroke up in Augustafter nine months of dating, theKeeping Up With the Kardashiansalum still holds a place in her own heart for theMeet Cutestar.

Last month, in a conversation withInterview Magazine, Kardashian called Davidson “a cutie.”

Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson at the Met Gala.Gotham/Getty

Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson

She added, “He’s literally such a good person, they don’t really make them like him anymore. I’m excited for what he has coming up.”

Kardashian and Davidson first started conversations when they kissed during a sketch on her SNL hosting debut last October. Later that month, they were photographedholding hands on a roller coasterat Knott’s Berry Farm. Davidson formallyconfirmed his relationshipwith Kardashian to PEOPLE in February, calling her his “girlfriend.”

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“Part of the reason they split was because of their busy schedules,” an insider told PEOPLE at the time. “They both travel all the time and it was hard.”

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While Kim has said she’snot readyto date anyone else at the moment, Pete may be preparing to move on.

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Kim Kardashian Shows Off Pete Davidson Tattoo

This week, rumors swirled that the actor had removed a tattoo near his clavicle –– which he got in Kim’s honor –– when he was seen on the set ofBupkissporting a large bandage on his chest.

The former couplerevealed the “my girl is a lawyer” tattooin March.

But a source close to Davidson told PEOPLE that’s not the case.

“While he continues to remove his tattoos, that image is from set and not related to removing the lawyer tattoo,” the insider said.

source: people.com