'Doubling Down With the Derricos' Karen Posts Heartfelt Father's Day Tribute to Deon After Divorce
Doubling Down With the Derricos stars Karen and Deon may be divorced, but the mom of 14 still made it a point to post a heartfelt Father's Day Tribute.
On Sunday, June 16, Karen took to Instagram with a montage of photos and videos, along with a message for Deon.
"Happy Fathers Day to the best father any 14 children can ask for! @deonderrico," she captioned the update. "Also, to all the great father’s out there! Happy Father’s Day and may your day be filled with love, joy and rest! ??."
In the comments, Deon replied, "Awwww thank you @karenederrico for this ??????."
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Although many fans wished Deon a happy Father's Day, plenty of others reacted to their divorce news in the comments. One wrote, "This is weird since you’re divorced now."
Another Instagram user commented, "Congrats to you both for an amicable divorce, keeping the kids at center and living in your truth! It doesn’t matter when it happens. It matters that it happens. We don’t want either one of you living a lie for TV, for the kids, or to turn into a charade of a marriage. To happiness! ??."
Yet another follower shared, "Karen it really is sad to hear about the divorce. Praying for you and your family. Sending prayers and love your way today. ????????."
On June 15, Deon and Karen confirmed the news of their divorce and shared custody of their 13 minor children in a statement to Parade via TLC.
“Together, we remain unified in the parenting of our 14 beautiful children—their well-being is our priority," they shared. "We thank everyone for their understanding and support as we move forward for the good of our family.”
Deon and Karen share 14 children: Darian, 18, Derrick, 13; twins Dallas and Denver, 12; quintuplets Deniko, Dariz, Deonee, Daician and Daiten, 10; twins Diez and Dior, 6; and triplets Dawsyn, De'Aren and Dyver, 4.
Catch new episodes of Doubling Down With the Derricos on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on TLC.
