Doubling Down With The Derricos is entering a new era. Dean Derrico posted on Instagram to share the news. The reality show of the Derrico family started in 2020, where Dean and his wife Karen, were raising 14 children. Soon, the show became a loved family reality show.
Fans loved the reality show, which showcased the day-to-day happenings of the Derrico family. With the announcement of a new network stepping in, was there a clash between the Derricos and TLC? Although there have been rumors of it in the past, what really led to this split? Read on to find out.
Doubling Down With The Derricos: Divorce And Low Ratings Fuel Cancel Rumours!
The reality show documented the life of Dean and Karen and their 14 kids. Doubling Down With The Derricos is all about the everyday drama in a family of 14 living under a roof. The show started in 2020, and since then, there has been a rollercoaster of emotions. Viewers got a front row seat to all the family drama. With Marian’s cancer battle, children adapting to a new hybrid schooling mode, and dealing with Amani’s death, the family has been through a lot.
Despite the closeness of each family member, fans were shocked to learn of Dean and Karen’s divorce in 2024. The main couple’s divorce on this reality show would be a potential problem for the show, as DDWTD is primarily about parenting. After 19 years of marriage, the couple divorced in June 2024. This caused a rift in the show.
Doubling Down With The Derricos: Feud With TLC Led To Network Change?
Doubling Down With The Derricos changed forever when Dean and Karen divorced. The family reality show aired from 2020, and after 4 seasons, the couple’s divorce not only shocked fans but also led to fallout with TLC. The upbringing and daily duties as parents were the crux. However, Doubling Down With The Derricos has ended its contract with TLC, with fans speculating whether TLC canceled the show.
Despite being a wholesome family reality TV series, it has low ratings. In Season 4, according to TVRatingsGuide, the show ranked 48 out of 50 cable shows, while similar shows ranked much higher. It was speculated that the divorce contributed to the decline in viewership. This led TLC to consider canceling the show. TLC had hosted the show for 4 seasons.
With the show’s main couple split and amid low TV ratings, fans speculated that TLC might keep the show on, as the aftermath of breakups is entertaining for viewers. TLC might use this to boost its ratings. However, the network never confirmed the show’s renewal. Dean Derrico settled the worries when he uploaded a video of himself playing with kids, captioned “#TheDERRICOs having an anxiety fight…. Always love over here and stay tuned for our All New Television Show!!”.
Fans speculated that the Derricos are in a beef with TLC, and rumors of ending the contract to switch networks seemed like the best way out. However, Dean recently announced that the show would air soon, but on a different network. Dean and Karen, even though divorced, are co-parenting and could have a possible storyline for the new show. For more DDWTD updates, stay tuned to TV Seasons and Spoilers.
