Questions Surround Future of 'Doubling Down With the Derricos'
News that Deon and Karen Derrico have divorced has reopened questions about the future of their TLC series, Doubling Down With the Derricos. Fans were surprised by the split, and many are now wondering whether the show can continue without the couple together.
Season 5 Highlights and Audience Reaction
Season 5 of the series featured visible friction between the two, including disputes over the family home and arguments about the education of their eldest daughter, Darian. Viewers had speculated those scenes were amplified for ratings, but the couple’s separation now casts those moments in a different light.
Ratings and Network Decisions
Last September, Deon publicly appealed to viewers after warning the program faced cancellation due to falling ratings. Fans responded, and the series returned for Season 5 in May, but audience numbers have remained modest.
According to The TV Ratings Guide on June 9, Season 5 ranked 49th in the 18–49 cable demographic. By comparison, OutDaughtered placed 26th and 7 Little Johnstons was 40th, underscoring the competit...