Gypsy Rose Blanchard is opening up about her relationship with Ken Urker as they navigate the ups and downs of parenthood and therapy. The couple recently sat down for their first joint interview since rekindling their romance, detailing their experiences and challenges on the new season of Gypsy Rose: Life After Lockup. Blanchard, now 33, highlights the significance of couples therapy, saying, "I like it because it gives an unbiased opinion." She emphasizes the importance of having someone impartial to help them address their issues, stating, "They can see my side, they can see his side and give us an honest opinion about where we should go and how we could improve."
The couple shares their 2-month-old daughter, Aurora, and when asked if she sees herself being with Urker "forever," Blanchard responds, "Absolutely." She reflects on how their relationship evolved since they first met during her incarceration for the murder of her mother, Dee Dee Blanchard, saying, "You get to know someone a lot
better.” They first connected as pen pals after Urker watched the documentary, Mommy Dead and Dearest, which chronicled Blanchard's troubled past.
The couple was originally engaged back in 2018 but later separated when Blanchard married Ryan Anderson after her release from prison. After ending her marriage with Anderson in early 2024, she rekindled her relationship with Urker and soon announced their pregnancy. "I hope we continue to have open communication," she expresses, stating her desire to break down emotional barriers they both have built over the years.
Following its premiere, new episodes of Gypsy Rose: Life After Lockup on Lifetime will document Blanchard's emotional struggles as she faces motherhood and public scrutiny amid her transition from prison life. Many viewers have raised eyebrows at her quick shift from marriage to motherhood, as detailed on the season two premiere. During the first episode, Blanchard admits to feeling "guilt" over splitting from Anderson, who she claims "left a scar" on her heart. "Every time we have talked since the divorce was filed, it’s me trying to apologize for breaking his heart," she confesses.
Her former husband, Ryan Anderson, who was supportive during their initial relationship, now appears to be struggling with his own emotions. He recently shared his feelings, stating he's "in love with a Gypsy that's no longer there.” Anderson commented on the remnants of their relationship still evident at his home, saying, "It’s like, if I put it away, I'm accepting ... I don't know it’s weird.” He struggles with finding closure and expresses hope for the past, believing there might still be hope for reconciliation, something Blanchard is actively trying to dissuade.
With the arrival of Aurora and societal backlash surrounding her decision to have children following her tumultuous upbringing, Blanchard opened up about comments she's received on social media. "For me, I’m labeled a loose woman. My reputation has gone down the drain," she says, detailing the cruelty of public opinion, "people saying it should have been a condition of my parole to have my tubes tied.” Despite the negativity, she remains determined and remarks, “At some point, the
cycle has to end, and I can break
that.”
Bearing the burden of these opinions weighs heavily on Blanchard as her father reveals his disappointment over her quick decisions. Rodney Blanchard expresses hope for caution, wishing she had taken more time to adjust to freedom and marriage before planning for a baby. Ken Urker candidly admits he had concerns about their situation, stating, “I wish she had gotten through this divorce process before this happened. It’s not just a piece
of paper.”
The challenges of stepping back from the shadows of her tumultuous history emerge as Gypsy Rose strives to create her future. Each episode of the returning series will explore not just her personal relationships but also her chase for self-discovery and motherhood amid the realities of being on parole. At just 31 years old, she is determined to build the life she wants for both herself and her baby girl.
The season two premiere of Gypsy Rose: Life After Lockup aired on March 10, 2025, just hours before the show broadcast “The Unseen Footage,” providing fans with rare insights from her past year of freedom as she strives to forge her new life. She was sentenced to ten years for the second-degree murder of her mother, Dee Dee Blanchard, continuously high on the pressures surrounding her new role as both daughter and new mother. The series aims to allow audiences to witness her evolution and determination to navigate the experiences of life outside of incarceration.