Gypsy Rose Blanchard Announces Separation from Her Teacher Husband — Fans Suspect Various Reasons
In the latest twist of Gypsy Rose Blanchard's riveting saga, she announces her separation from Ryan Scott Anderson and boldly exits the social media stage, deleting accounts followed by millions.
Ryan Anderson and Gypsy Rose Blanchard during "The Prison Confessions of Gypsy Rose Blanchard" event on January 5, 2024, in New York City. | Source: Getty Images
After two years of marriage, Gypsy Rose Blanchard announced her separation from Ryan Scott Anderson, marking a new chapter in her life. Her decision came shortly after her prison release, the same place where she served for eight years and tied the knot with her now estranged husband.
Ryan Anderson and Gypsy Rose Blanchard during "The Prison Confessions of Gypsy Rose Blanchard" event on January 5, 2024, in New York City. | Source: Getty Images
Gypsy Rose Blanchard and Ryan Scott Anderson n midtown on January 5, 2024, in New York City. | Source: Getty Images
Taking to Facebook, Blanchard opened up about her current situation. "People have been asking what is going on in my life. Unfortunately, my husband and I are going through a separation, and I moved in with my parents home down the bayou," she shared.
Ryan Scott Anderson and Gypsy Rose Blanchard are seen leaving 'The View' on January 5, 2024, in New Yorkk. | Source: Getty Images
Her statement, made public through a post on her private Facebook account reflects a period of introspection and healing. "I have the support of my family and friends to help guide me through this. I am learning to listen to my heart. Right now, I need time to let myself find… who I am," Blanchard added.
This revelation invited many questions and speculations from the public and her fans. As Blanchard navigated this new phase of her life, the support of her loved ones remained a cornerstone of her journey toward self-discovery and redemption.
Since announcing her separation, the internet has erupted with speculation following Blanchard's announcement of her separation from Anderson. Among the myriad of comments, a few recurring themes have emerged, painting a complex picture of Blanchard's post-prison life and her relationship with Anderson.
Gypsy Rose Blanchard during an interview, dated November 21, 2017 | Source: Youtube.com/drphil
One user highlighted potential manipulation, suggesting, "Everyone saying she used him, maybe so, but he trapped her. Basically threatened to dump her if she didn't marry before she got out of jail."
Others were less sympathetic, with comments like, "We all saw this coming" and "She just used that man we know that," dotting the conversation.
However, the unsettling comparison to Blanchard's mother particularly caught the attention of many. "He looks controlling," one wrote, while another starkly noted, "He looks like her mom."
Gypsy Rose Blanchard and Dee Dee Blanchard, dated 2019 | Source: YouTube/BuzzFeed Unsolved Network
This resemblance stirred further discomfort, as users pointed out, "Well, it would be weird if you didn't finally catch on that your husband looks like your dead mother" and "Probably because he looked just like her mother."
The speculation even extended to Blanchard's social media activity, with one commenter theorizing, "So this is why she left social media; she must have been already planning it and knew she'd face the backlash."
In a move that surprised many, Blanchard recently made the decision to step away from the limelight of social media, permanently deleting her public accounts.
Among these was her Instagram profile, which boasted an impressive following of over 7.8 million. Gypsy Rose Blanchard shared much of her life on social media in the past, including her gold wedding band, which she posted about on January 1.
Gypsy Rose Blanchard spotted in New York City on January 5, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
Blanchard's departure from the digital world was not a mere deactivation but a definitive end to her widely followed public social media presence. She denounced the digital space as inauthentic and detrimental, describing it as a "doorway to hell."
Gypsy Rose Blanchard during "The Prison Confessions of Gypsy Rose Blanchard" event on January 5, 2024, in New York City. | Source: Getty Images
This sentiment marked a significant shift from her initial post-prison expectations, where she anticipated social media as a source of enjoyment and connection. Instead, she found that the platforms contributed more harm than good to her life, leading her to the decision to eliminate her public accounts.
However, Blanchard's retreat from social media is not absolute. In a search for a more controlled and genuine interaction, she has opted to maintain a private account.
Gypsy Rose Blanchard and Ryan Scott Anderson in Midtown on January 5, 2024, in New York City | Source: Getty Images
This private account, with a significantly smaller circle of followers, signifies her desire to stay connected with a select group of individuals. By narrowing down her online interactions to a trusted few, Blanchard aims to cultivate a healthier relationship with social media, focusing on personal well-being over public visibility.
Ryan Scott Anderson and Gypsy Rose Blanchard seen leaving 'The View' on January 5, 2024, in New York, | Source: Getty Images
Gypsy no longer wants to live under a microscope and would rather lose a massive following in exchange for a peaceful life.
We recently reported that rumors swirled regarding Blanchard's alleged pregnancy.
Blanchard has captured global attention with her life story, which Hulu turned into a show in 2019 called "The Act." She was found guilty of second-degree murder for her involvement in her mother's death, shifting her story from a troubled upbringing to intense public scrutiny.
Now, after serving time in prison and finding love, rumors swirl regarding her potential journey into motherhood. Her husband, Ryan Anderson, posted a photo on Instagram where he is cradling Gypsy's stomach. The post was captioned with "Me and my little family cuddling together ❤️."
One fan couldn't contain their shock, exclaiming, "Gypsy is pregnant??? No wayyy!" Others joined in, pointing out how Anderson held his hand in the photo, suggesting it might hint at a baby bump.
"SHES ACTUALLY PREGNANT," commented a user. "2 months out of jail and she's already pregnant," posted another. "The way the hand lays is a gesture she's pregnant," a commenter wrote. "OMG!!!!!" another commenter posted.
Although nothing has been confirmed yet, in a recent interview, Blanchard expressed her desire to start a family. She mentioned, "We both have talked about starting a family, we just don't know when yet."
Gypsy Rose Blanchard seen in midtown on January 5, 2024, in New York City. | Source: Getty Images
Blanchard's journey from prison to married life has been closely followed by fans worldwide. Her husband, Ryan Anderson, reflected on their transition, stating, "With us getting married [while she was still in jail], she was able to come live with me straight out of prison. So, that was important. It's what we both wanted."
"While children are a blessing, I wish she could have had a little more alone time to explore and see the world, heal. You can certainly do those things w kids but I feel w her trauma, she should really focus on herself," commented a user regarding the possible pregnancy announcement.
Gypsy Rose Blanchard on "The View", January 2024. | Source: YouTube/TheView
Starting a family is on their minds, but Blanchard is aware of the difficult conversations they'll have to have with their future children about her past. Blanchard's mother, Dee Dee, was killed by her and her former boyfriend, Nicholas Godejohn, in 2015. It was later discovered that Dee Dee had subjected her daughter to years of abuse and manipulation.
Gypsy Rose Blanchard on "The View", January 2024. | Source: YouTube/TheView
Despite the uncertainties, attention continues to surround her journey — from captivity to newfound freedom, from killing her mother to the possibility of becoming a mother herself. It's a journey marked by a love that once led her to prison and a marriage that has given her a sense of family.
As previously reported on December 29, 2023:
This past Thursday, Gypsy Rose Blanchard, 32, was released from Chillicothe Correctional Center and picked up by her husband, Ryan Scott Anderson. After serving eight years in prison, she was let out early at 3:30 a.m.
Gypsy's original sentencing stipulated that she would serve a decade's worth of time in prison due to her involvement in the death of her abusive mother, Dee Dee Blanchard. She was 23 years old at the time.
After her early prison release, Gypsy stepped out in public for the first time. The 32-year-old was seen leaving a hotel by Marriott where she had spent time shortly after gaining her freedom back.
According to a news outlet, she and Anderson had gone out to do some shopping when they were seen carrying various belongings, which included two grocery bags that were filled with snacks, back to their car. Later, Gypsy and her husband stopped by a mall to buy some sneakers.
For her day out, Gypsy adorned a pair of jeans, a two-toned sweatshirt, and socks without shoes before the couple bought shoes. Footage of Gypsy's recent outing was captured by a camera crew who has been following her around to film for a TV docu-series on Lifetime called "The Prison Confessions of Gypsy Rose Blanchard."
Ryan Scott Anderson and Gypsy Rose Blanchard seen out shopping posted on December 29, 2023 | Source: Facebook/TMZ
Before her release, the Munchausen by Proxy ex-convict, who was made to believe she suffered from severe health issues by her mom, spoke about being "ready for freedom" and expressed her desire to start a family with Anderson. Of her relationship with her husband and her plans for the future, Gypsy stated, "We're in love...and I'm going to have kids one day."
Gypsy also mentioned that having kids will come with the difficulty of having to explain to them why their grandmother on their mother's side is not around anymore.
She also said that although Dee Dee did horrible things to her, her mom did not deserve the fate she had been dealt and instead should have been sentenced to prison like Gypsy was.