Gypsy Rose Blanchard drops engagement bombshell amid pregnancy update
LOUISIANA, MISSOURI: Hold onto your seats, because Gypsy Rose Blanchard just dropped a bombshell by getting back with her ex-fiance, Ken Urker.
The 33-year-old, Louisiana-born who made headlines for her involvement in her mother’s shocking murder, has spent the last eight and a half years behind bars - but that’s not where her story ends.
Gypsy Rose sparks engagement rumors after short-lived marriage to Ryan Anderson
After a whirlwind marriage to Ryan Anderson that lasted nearly two years, Gypsy Rose posted a photo showing off some serious new bling on her left hand in the wee hours of August 6.
The bling on her left ring finger seemed to scream engaged! And if that wasn’t clear enough, she threw in a ring emoji and a manicure emoji for good measure.
Fans, who’ve been eagerly following her journey, know that Gypsy is expecting her first child with Ken Urker, so it’s no shocker that they might be ready to tie the knot.
The timing? Well, it’s only been four months since her split with Ryan, but who’s counting? Gypsy’s followers are over the moon and can’t stop gushing over the pic.
According to Rolling Stone, Anderson and Blanchard tied the knot in July 2022 while she was still incarcerated, and announced their separation in March 2024.
They reportedly reached a "consent judgment" on August 5, 2024, agreeing to dismiss claims for spousal support and to submit their community property lists by August 31
As if the drama couldn’t get any juicier, Gypsy Rose gave everyone a pregnancy update on August 8, announcing she’s 16 weeks along and her little one is now the "size of a avocado."
Gypsy Rose Blanchard rekindles romance with Ken Urker
In a twist straight out of a romance novel, Gypsy Rose Blanchard and Ken Urker's love story began in the most unlikely of ways - as prison pen pals.
Their connection led to an engagement in October 2018, but by the summer of 2019, their relationship had cooled off.
“People have been asking what is going on in my life,” she reportedly wrote in a post. “Unfortunately my husband and I are going through a separation and I moved in with my parents home down the bayou. I have the support of my family and friends to help guide me through this. I am learning to listen to my heart. Right now I need time to let myself find… who I am.”
Undeterred, Gypsy went on to marry Ryan Anderson while still serving time, but life on the outside had other plans. Just three months after her release, Gypsy announced that her marriage to Ryan was over.
Then, in a turn of events that no one saw coming, Gypsy rekindled her romance with Ken. The news was confirmed in a statement to TMZ this past April, proving that sometimes, love really does find a way back.
“After reconnecting earlier this month, we realized that our love for each other is simply undeniable, and life is too short to not take a chance,” she told the outlet. “We have a history that made for the perfect foundation for a new beginning. We are together and in a wonderful place in our relationship. We know it is going to be a long road ahead but are excited for the future.”
A few days later, Gypsy Rose told E! News that filing for divorce made her realize her connection with Ken was even stronger than she had expected.
She noted that both she and Ken had matured and grown, and felt that now was the perfect time for their relationship.
