Gypsy Rose Blanchard, known for her complex past and recent reality television appearances, recently shared her thoughts on competing in Season 33 of a popular reality show. In a recent appearance on Tori Spelling’s podcast, misSPELLING, Blanchard talked about what it was like working on the show. She and Spelling were the first contestants eliminated.
During her honest recollections, Blanchard made it clear that her favorite memory working on the show was one of the worst. All of this, she said, would not prevent her from donning sequins and going on the reality competition Dancing With the Stars “just for fun.” She remarked on her lack of confidence in her talents, stating, “I mean, that’s the thing: I feel like I’m not talented with anything — I can’t sing, I can’t dance.”
Blanchard’s path has been shaped by formative experiences, personally and professionally. In 2016 she pleaded guilty to her role in the murder of her mother, Clauddine “Dee Dee” Blanchard. For this, she was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison. Instead, three years before the end of her sentence, she was paroled. Since her release, she has documented her experiences through various docuseries and a documentary, including the series Gypsy-Rose Blanchard: Life After Lockup.
Even though she had her doubts going into talent shows, Blanchard confirmed that she does have a colorful disposition. Her friend Kristy echoed this sentiment, asserting, “She’s got the personality for dance, so she’s got it.” This encouraging outlook indicates that Blanchard may have a bright future ahead of her if she decides to continue with dance beyond this year’s competition.
Outside of her reality TV pursuits, Blanchard has given birth to her first child, a daughter, with boyfriend Ken Urker. This next chapter of her life is a testament to that transformative journey. She’s moved from areas of struggle to focus on healing her family and herself.
If you’d like to hear more about Blanchard’s experiences and aspirations, check out her recent podcast interview on misSPELLING. Her openness to speak on her experiences reflects an empowering resilience that still inspires countless women and men every single day.
