From the looks of it, Doubling Down With The Derricos star Deon Derrico is struggling with underlying issues of his estranged family. The year 2024 has been not so great for the Derricos. The family of 16 faced significant challenges, including Deon’s mother, Marian GG’s cancer diagnosis, and the shocking news of Karen and Deon’s divorce. Adding to the sorrow was the tragic death of Deon’s nephew, Amani Barkley.
Now, nearly a month after the slew of tragedies in the Derrico household, it appears a new family drama has been ignited. Recently, Deon took to social media to discuss matters related to his estranged family. In the video, Marian ‘GG’ joined her son in spilling the tea on what is really going on within the closed walls. So, what is the latest on the Derrico family drama? Let’s find out.
Doubling Down With The Derricos: Deon Calls Out His Late Brother Chris’ Family
Recently, comments from Doubling Down With The Derricos star Deon Derrico’s niece and nephews made waves online. In the mentions posted on the Derricos’ Facebook page, Deon’s relatives accuse the family of being “liars” and “fakes.” This garnered a ton of fan attention, leaving them confused regarding the context. It seems the negative comments also caught the attention of the patriarch.
On Monday, August 26, Deon took to social media to clear the air once and for all. In a lengthy Instagram video, the father of 14 opened up about the ongoing conflict with his late brother Chris’ family. “We’re here to talk about the drama,” he began, adding, “This is some real drama.” Detailing the situation, Deon highlighted that Chris had several other children apart from Amani Barkley.
Notably, Amani contacted the Derricos two years after their show was aired. His siblings, on the other hand, had very little contact with Deon due to an old family dispute. In the video, Deon also clarified that Amani is the only nephew with a DNA result proving his connection to the family. Speaking further, Deon explained how Chris’ wife caused a rift within the family.
He also accused her of being a “habitual liar.” Towards the end, Deon concludes that his estranged family only want a relationship now because of his fame. “They want money, they want fame,” he points out. Being a reality TV celeb of a popular TLC series, Deon noted that Chris’ family “feel entitled” to be on the family show. However, it appears Dean has had enough of his extended family. He remarks, “At this point, I don’t want sh*t to do with them.”
Doubling Down With The Derricos: How Are Deon’s Children Holding Up Following His Divorce?
On August 16, Karen shared a heartwarming video of her and Deon’s kids on Instagram. The post documents the kids’ first day in school, a significant milestone after years of homeschooling. The video shows the kids gathering around their school building, capturing their excitement. Triplets Dawsyn, De’Aren, and Dyver can be seen walking into their classroom.
Deon’s young juniors appear bursting with joy on their way to school. One picture even featured Karen driving a minivan while the kids sitting in the back. Fans showered the post with their love and support. Keep coming back to TV Season & Spoilers for all latest reality TV updates about Doubling Down With The Derricos