Gogen Solntsev, the flamboyant television personality, made headlines recently when he dramatically left the studio of the show "DNA" after receiving devastating news about his paternity test. The 46-year-old television host had previously announced with excitement the arrival of his first child, Ivan, with wife Polina Davydova. Initially met with skepticism by online users upon the reveal of his fatherhood, Gogen quelled doubts with photos of the newborn.
Despite claims of commitment, tension brewed between Gogen and Polina leading up to the DNA test. He initially contemplated leaving Polina upon learning of her pregnancy but chose to stay with her. Their marriage, which had been met with public scrutiny due to their age difference — Gogen is significantly younger than Polina — soon faced trials, mainly stemming from Gogen's doubts about his fatherhood.
Rumors began circulating, fueled by friends mentioning how Ivan bore little resemblance to Gogen. Driven by these doubts, Gogen decided to address the issue head-on by appearing on the NTV show "DNA," where he voiced suspicions of infidelity involving Polina and his assistant, Vladislav Chernykh. He claimed, "You sleep at the theatre - where the child was conceived. I earn money for her, and he came to my bed and took her away from me," demonstrating the desperation and anger he felt.
Earlier, Gogen had publicly declared his intention to take care of his son, stating, "I will continue to take care of the child no matter what the result of the DNA test is.” His commitment remained steadfast, indicating he had been financially supporting Polina with monthly payments of 100,000 rubles.
Then came the day of reckoning. During the show, Sergey Kiselev, the qualified biological scientist, unveiled the results — the probability of Ivan being Gogen’s son was announced to be 0%. Following this declaration, Gogen was clearly unable to contain his feelings. He left the room immediately, visibly shaken by the news.
Expressing the chaos of his emotions, he shared: "I couldn’t sleep all night because I feared hearing this. I feel no emotions, just emptiness. I have chills all over my body. I feel deeply betrayed." His distress emphasizes the weight of not just potential paternal loss, but the perceived betrayal from his partner.
Historically, Gogen's complicated personal life has been linguistically intertwined with scandal. He had previously married Polina’s mother, Kateryna Tereshkovich, who is 26 years his senior. Peculiarly, Gogen didn’t invite his former wife to his wedding with Polina, highlighting the family dynamics at play. Married for three years, the spectacle surrounding their union has been steered by public interest and skepticism.
Last year, Gogen also made headlines when he shared the intense details surrounding Ivan's birth, outlining the ordeal’s risk to both his wife and child.
Currently, the conversations surrounding Gogen have shifted from joyous paternity to anguish, as he navigates this emotional turmoil. Despite the discomfort and public scrutiny, life continues, but Gogen's story offers insight not just shy of drama but teeming with raw human emotion.
The ramifications of this story extend beyond personal heartbreak; they resonate through Gogen’s public persona, illustrating the vulnerability beneath the façade. While this chapter concludes unfavorably for Gogen, it becomes apparent he must now forge his path forward, caring for Ivan out of love—regardless of blood.