Yes, Amani Derrico is Chris Derrico’s son. Deon Derrico brother Christopher passed away on January 27, 2020.
Deon, his wife, and their 14 kids were filming for the show, and his brother anticipated it more than anyone. Before the release of the show, he passed away suddenly.
The reality series aired on August 11, 2020.
After three years, unexpected news was sent to the household, which could be the life-changing for GG and Deon.
Season 4 brings a more emotional and interesting story of Derrico’s life.
While Karen believed they should have a bigger house, a new member added to the family as the young man Amani claims himself as Chris’s son.
Honoring Derrico late family member, the new season of Doubling Down With the Derricos featured Chris in season 4, episode 2, ‘We Didn’t Start The Fire.’
Season 4 premiered on May 30, 2023. Viewers are eagerly waiting for episode 3, Apple Bottom Genes, where GG and Deon learn DNA outcomes.
Is Amani A Derrico?
Yes, Amani is a Derrico. He is the son of Deon Derrico’s brother Chris Turner.
In episode 2, the Derrico family received a voicemail, which was shocking news for Deon and GG.
The voicemail says, ‘My name is Amani, and your brother Chris could be my dad.’
The anonymous man, whose name has never been heard by Derricos, contacted them and revealed he could be the son of Deon’s elder brother Chris.
At first, Deon neglected the call thinking it was a scam, as he was so connected to his brother.
But later, he could not hold it and felt bad for avoiding Amani. For the reality star, it was hard to process after learning the news.
His brother’s passing was already tough, especially for GG. So, he was overwhelmed with emotions and questioned the presence of Amani.
On the other hand, his mother, Marian Derrico, aka GG, felt it was her grandson.
GG has suffered from Cancer, and she lost her hope for living. While thinking she failed Chris in many areas, meeting Amani has given her a new purpose.
In the next week’s episode, she calls Amani for a DNA test. On the video call, she asked, ‘What do you feel about doing a DNA.’ He replied he would be up for it.
Deon seemed confused and believed it would be heartbreaking for his mom if the young man didn’t belong to their family.
In the new season trailer of Doubling Down With The Derricos, GG cried while hopping it’s Chris’s child and making sure it’s her grandson.
When fans say he looks like GG and his older brother, Deon comments, ‘The funny thing is this happened before, but unfortunately, that young man wasn’t his, so we are hopeful.’
Deon Derrico Brother Christopher Is No More
Deon Derrico brother Christopher Shonnald Turner passed away on January 27, 2020.
On the devasting day, the reality star shared that his elder brother Chris passed away, but never forgotten.
The father of 15 says it’s bittersweet because his brother’s passing was unexpected, and he had been anticipating the show’s release date and never lived to see it.
Chris was born on January 31, 1966, and demise at age 54. He was also a real estate agent like his brother.
However, Chris is his half-sibling, as they have distinct fathers. As a result, they have different surnames.
When fans curiously asked for his father’s picture, he shared that Chris and he had separate fathers.
After departing from ex-partner Mr. Turner, his mother GG married Eddie Derrico and had Deon Derrico.
Although the half-brothers have five years age gap, they had a good bonding, and even the reality star frequently mentions he misses his brother.
Several times, he shared about his brother and conveyed it was hard for his family to lose the elder one of the family.
The TV personality honors his sibling’s life as he was featured in the recent episode, We Don’t Start the Fire, on Doubling Down With The Derricos.
He even shared some pictures of his older sibling when he was 23 in 1988. Besides this, he conveyed the three photos of Chris around 2019, a year before his passing.
He added although he is gone, he and his mother, Marian Jean Derrico, will never forget him.
Fans Are Rooting For Amani
Fans believe Amani is Derrico’s child. They say he sure looks like Chris while comparing his smile and nose.
The audience is happy after learning about the news of Amani and prays he is Deon’s nephew and GG’s grandson.
They felt sorry for the lost time and hoped they got a new family member.
Some say they keep his family in their prayers and hope god reveals the truth about the young man possibly being part of Derrico’s household.
They say they got goosebumps when the realtor and his mum were talking to Chris’s possible son. They were happy when the family had the video call with the young man.
Some even understand the situation of GG, as some of their mom lost their oldest son very young.
While some mentioned they have a feeling, he’s Deon’s nephew because of his similarities with Chris and GG.
They hope the young man turns into Chris’s kid so the family has a gift, and he will be part of their family.
They cannot wait to find out on June 12, 2023, if Chris’s family finds them.
If he is not Deon’s nephew, viewers say he could still be in his life as a mentor or something.
Some say he has GG eyes. But when they saw the boy on the screen, they felt he looked like Deon’s eldest daughter.