Ken Urker Reveals When He And Gypsy Rose Blanchard Reconnected

The 31-year-old bartender opened up about how the couple reconnected after their previous engagement ended, revealing how their love story has come full circle.

Gypsy Rose Blanchard, who became widely known as a victim of Munchausen by proxy and for her role in the murder of her mother, Dee Dee Blanchard, first met Ken Urker while still incarcerated.

However, after her release on December 28, 2023, Gypsy announced her separation from Ryan less than four months later.

Ken shared how he and Gypsy reconnected earlier this year, telling PEOPLE, “We first reconnected the very first weekend of April is when I came to visit her for the first time after she had gotten out. We spent that weekend together and had an incredible time.”

Things quickly progressed, with the couple reuniting a month later at Jazz Fest. “Then shortly after that, we realized we were going to have a baby. So then I moved down here,” Ken said, referring to their current home in Missouri.

Ken’s family has warmly welcomed Gypsy into their lives.

“My dad, my mom, my brothers and sisters are all thrilled just to know that we’re happy and we have a beautiful baby girl,” he shared. “And I mean, they’re all very supportive and happy to have Gypsy as a part of our family now.”

Reflecting on Gypsy’s journey, Ken expressed his admiration for her resilience and growth since her release.

“I couldn’t be more proud to have her as the mother of our child and as a partner in life,” he said. “And I think that even after all the things that she’s gone through, that was one of the things that I loved about her from the beginning.”

Ken noted that despite Gypsy’s traumatic past, her spirit remains unshaken.

“You would think that on paper, that somebody who had been through that much trauma would be affected in some of the worst ways,” he explained. “And for her, I didn’t see it. I saw such an incredible spirit and soul. That’s what ultimately made me fall in love with her.”

“We have a long history. So, we first dated back in 2017 for two years. We have a two-year history under our belt,” she shared. “We separated for four and a half years, and then I got married and moved on. I married Ryan. And then I came out [of prison] and just realized that it was not the marriage that I wanted. And so, I filed for divorce and then reconnected with Ken. And a month later, we got pregnant. It’s kind of been a journey.”

“When we had broken up [it was like] ‘Oh, Aurora is never going to be born,’” she explained, referencing their daughter, whom they welcomed earlier this year. “A lot of people think the origin is one thing, but they don’t know that little story.”

The ex-con also acknowledged the concerns surrounding her pregnancy and how this new chapter has given her a new perspective.

“When I found out that I was pregnant, none of anything else mattered; the drama on social media, the feud between creators and me, and all of that drama, it just all faded. It didn’t matter anymore,” she told her fans. “All that matters is that I’m healthy, the baby is healthy, and the relationship with Ken is healthy.”

As for what’s next, fans of Gypsy’s story will get an inside look into her life when “Gypsy Rose: Life After Lock Up” season 2 premieres in March.

The show will explore her journey as a free woman, navigating a pending divorce, rekindled romance, and the unexpected path to motherhood.