Deon Derrico witnessed his mother, Marian “GG” Derrico, battle cancer for a decade. Recently, she received some seemingly good news. However, fans of Doubling Down with the Derricos noticed that she appeared to delay informing her son about the improvement in her scans. Naturally, TLC viewers are curious about the reasons behind her decision to withhold the news.
Marian “GG” Derrico is a beloved figure among fans, even though she doesn’t quite understand why. She holds a special place within the family as well. In episodes of Doubling Down with the Derricos, the children expressed their deep longing for her during her hospitalization, shedding tears over her absence.
Deon Derrico assured his followers that updates would be provided regularly. While GG’s condition seemed to fluctuate from day to day, there was an overall sense of improvement. The TLC stars held onto hope that the worst was behind the grandmother of 14 children.
Why Did GG Derrico Keep Good News to Herself?
A recent Reddit discussion among Doubling Down with the Derricos fans revolved around GG Derrico’s decision to keep some positive health news to herself. The original poster raised the question:
“Gigi’s secrecy about her health?… It just doesn’t make sense that she’d keep her clear scans and positive health news from Deon and the family. Most people would be happy/excited at the good outlook and tell their families ASAP so they don’t worry, and cancer scares would especially add stress when someone’s dealing with 14 kids, a big move with home renovations, and apparently marriage trouble as well. Did she keep the good news a secret in an attempt to teach Deon some kind of lesson? Why go so long without telling anyone that her health was improving?”
In the ensuing discussion, several theories emerged as to why GG didn’t immediately disclose the news to Deon Derrico. Here are some of the fan theories:
- She may not want to return to being a full-time nanny.
- It’s possible that she doesn’t fully trust that the positive news indicates a permanent improvement and wants to avoid having to announce a relapse in the future. This approach may stem from a place of love and anxiety, considering the emotional burden Deon placed on her throughout the journey.
- The editing of the show might have created confusion, making it appear as if the news was initially bad but turned out to be an all-clear. Fans speculate that GG’s statement of “all clear” refers to no new findings, while her decision to cease chemotherapy was based on the presence of a baseball-sized tumor on her lung. Some viewers remain cautiously optimistic.
- GG might simply want to handle her illness in her own way without feeling pressured to conform to Deon’s expectations. The guilt trips he employs frustrate many fans.
It remains a topic of discussion among viewers, and GG’s reasons for delaying the news are open to interpretation.