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Gypsy Rose Blanchard revealed a shocking update with fans that she is expecting her first baby with her boyfriend Ken Urker.

Blanchard took to Instagram on Tuesday, July 9, to reveal the news. "I know the rumors have been flying around for quite some time now," she explained in the video, "and I'm happy to announce that I am 11 weeks pregnant," the 32-year-old revealed. She mentioned in the caption how the full video can be seen on her YouTube channel.

Blanchard continued in the video, "Ken and I are expecting our very first child come January of 2025," adding that it "was not planned at all, it was completely unexpected, but we're both very excited to take on this new journey of parenthood."

Gypsy Rose Blanchard attends "An Evening with Lifetime: Conversations On Controversies" FYC event at The Grove on May 01, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Blanchard recently shocked fans by announcing she's expecting her first child... Gypsy Rose Blanchard attends "An Evening with Lifetime: Conversations On Controversies" FYC event at The Grove on May 01, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Blanchard recently shocked fans by announcing she's expecting her first child with boyfriend Ken Urker. Phillip Faraone/Getty Images

While some fans saw the announcement coming, many remained shocked at the news. "She hasn't even lived life and she's already pregnant 🤯," remarked one user, while another noted, "Birth control would have been a good idea!!" A third user commented, "Y'all think having babies is cute and stuff you're gonna realize you should have healed first... but go off."

Despite all the hate, many fans were happy for the Gypsy Rose: Life After Lockup star, leaving their well wishes for her and Urker, 31. One fan said, "The hate is unreal. Rooting for you Gypsy! 🫶🏻 I'm so happy for you! 😭" Another mentioned the ignorance of many in the comments, saying, "Congratulations Gypsy. I am so happy for you! Not a single person on this earth walks in your shoes, do not let anyone's hate or criticism affect your life as it is coming from a place of ignorance."

Blanchard was involved in the 2015 killing of her mother Dee Dee after enduring years of painful medical abuse. After being released from prison in December 2023 she began rebuilding her life and relationships. Blanchard was previously married to Ryan Scott Anderson, tying the knot in a private ceremony while she was still in prison, but their relationship faced numerous challenges. Their marriage was ultimately short-lived, with Blanchard filing for divorce in early 2024, citing irreconcilable differences. Following her divorce, the expecting mom found love again with Urker.

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