Many social media users hit out at the reality TV star saying the photo was offensive and inappropriate.
One wrote: "Why do you put this picture of you patying with Ariana Grande @kimkardashian So pathetic and sad!"
Another added: "why does she need a picture of Ariana & herself.
"To be honest this tragedy is not about either one of them, people lost their lives at some point it's just tacky to impose yourself into situations#BadDecision sorry this has nothing to do with you Kim, stay out of it."
A third agreed, writing: "It is a literal tragedy and we are all praying but seriously Kim you are just posting a pic of yourself with Ariana barely in it and all faces are happy af and this is how you express your sadness? So sorry for you."
Kim tweeted - then quickly deleted - this tribute to Ariana Grande. Photo / @kimkardashian / Twitter
Unsurprisingly, Kim has since deleted her post.
Meanwhile, Ariana has arrived back in the States with her mum Joan Grande nearly 24 hours after the terror attack.
It is believed the private jet used by Ariana to leave the UK was donated by Taylor Swift, who had earlier tweeted to send the 22 victims and 59 injured her best wishes.
"My thoughts, prayers and tears for all those affected by the Manchester tragedy tonight. I'm sending all my love," Taylor posted last night.
