Skai Jackson defends boyfriend after controversial post surfaces following pregnancy announcement
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Skai Jackson, the 22-year-old Disney Channel star, has come to the defense of her boyfriend after an alleged controversial comment he made surfaced online, just hours after she announced her pregnancy.
The 'Jessie' alum revealed on Tuesday that she is expecting her first child, though the identity of the father has not been disclosed.
Skai Jackson defends boyfriend after controversial post following pregnancy announcement
Shortly after the announcement, a Facebook post allegedly written by a man named 'Yerkky Yerkky' appeared online, where he reportedly expressed anger about getting Skai pregnant.
"On woop im salty i got this dumb a** Disney Chanel (sic) b***h pregnant I hate this h**," the post read. The message quickly went viral, prompting backlash from fans.
Skai immediately responded to the post, defending her boyfriend, whom she did not publicly identify, and insisting the comment was not genuine.
In the comments section, she wrote, “His page was hacked! He never said this. End of story.” Her mother, Kiya Cole, also chimed in, adding, “HE NEVER SAID THIS!!!! Stop being messy!!!”
The post was eventually deleted, and the account shared a more positive image of Skai smiling with a heart emoji, signaling that the controversy was over.
Skai Jackson announces pregnancy and expresses excitement about new chapter in life
The pregnancy announcement itself came when Skai Jackson shared the news with People magazine, expressing her joy about becoming a mother. “I’m thrilled to begin this new chapter in my life — embracing motherhood and diving into new acting projects. My heart is so full!” she said.
In accompanying photos, Skai proudly showed off her baby bump in a lilac crop top while enjoying an outing with her mother, Kiya Cole. The announcement followed rumors that began circulating last week when Skai was seen in Los Angeles cradling her stomach.
However, the timing of the pregnancy news also comes after a tense period in Skai’s personal life. In August, she was arrested on suspicion of domestic battery following an alleged altercation with her boyfriend at Universal Studios CityWalk in Los Angeles.
Police drop charges after investigation into Skai Jackson’s alleged altercation
Police were called after an incident involving Skai Jackson allegedly pushing her boyfriend, but after reviewing surveillance footage, the case was dropped due to a lack of evidence.
“Skai is relieved that the investigation revealed that this was nothing more than a misunderstanding,” her representative said at the time. “We appreciate that the DA determined very quickly that there should be no charges of any kind and Skai looks forward to putting this behind her.”
At the time of her arrest, Skai was reportedly overheard telling officers that she was "happily engaged and expecting a baby." The Los Angeles District Attorney’s office ultimately declined to file charges, citing the lack of injuries and the non-cooperation of the alleged victim, who was also her boyfriend.
Despite the controversy surrounding her pregnancy announcement, Skai has remained focused on her future and the new chapter in her life. The actress, best known for her roles on Disney Channel's 'Jessie' and 'Bunk'd', is looking forward to motherhood and new acting projects.
Skai Jackson's upcoming movie is 'The Man In The White Van', which will be released on December 13.
