Gypsy Rose Blanchard, a convicted felon, has announced that her ex-fiancé, Ken Urker, is moving to Louisiana to be closer to her. The two were previously engaged in 2018 but split in 2020. Blanchard served time in prison for the second-degree murder of her mother, Claudine 'Dee Dee' Blanchard.
Blanchard and Urker reconnected after she filed for divorce from her now-estranged husband, Ryan Anderson. The pair have a close connection that played an essential role in their reconciliation.
The couple was first introduced through a prison pen pal program while Blanchard was serving her sentence. They got engaged in 2018 but split the following year. Since her release from prison, Blanchard has undergone various cosmetic procedures, including a nose job and smile makeover.
Blanchard's upcoming eight-part docuseries for Lifetime is set to debut in June. She hopes to use the platform to share her story and set the record straight on public perception.
Despite facing criticism from some quarters, Blanchard remains optimistic about her future. She recently reconciled with Urker and even got matching tattoos as a sign of their commitment.
Urker's move to Louisiana is expected to bring the couple closer together, but they are not rushing into any commitments yet. Blanchard wants to take things slow and focus on getting to know herself better after spending years in prison.
The rekindled relationship comes amidst Gypsy's divorce proceedings from Ryan Anderson. She filed for divorce in March 2024, citing irreconcilable differences.
Blanchard's life has been the subject of intense media scrutiny since her release from prison. She has used social media to share her experiences and connect with fans. Her upcoming docuseries promises to offer a more personal look into her life and the challenges she faced while behind bars.