Duck Dynasty star Jessica Robertson was trolled for her ‘backhanded’ pregnancy announcement for her daughter Priscilla, 18, this week.
Robertson, aged 44, shared on Instagram that her daughter Merritt, 21, is expecting a baby. In the same post, she revealed that Priscilla is pregnant too, acknowledging that becoming a mother at such a young age wasn’t part of their original plans.
Sharing photos of Priscilla showing off her bump, Robertson wrote: ‘Me & Jep are excited to welcome another new grandbaby in October.
‘Priscilla will give birth to our granddaughter & we are blessed to add another grandbaby.
‘This isn’t the plans we had laid out for Priscilla but God takes our meager offerings and turns them into His greatest blessings!
She expressed pride in Priscilla and Dillon’s decision to embrace parenthood, looking forward to the arrival of their baby girl. Robertson extended blessings for a healthy pregnancy and safe delivery, thankful for the gift of new life.
Recently, Duck Dynasty star Jessica Robertson faced criticism online for her way of announcing her daughter Priscilla’s pregnancy at 18, as shown in a photo with her husband Jep.
Robertson, 44, whose daughter Merritt, 21, is also pregnant, took to Instagram to announce Priscilla’s pregnancy – admitting motherhood at such a young age ‘isn’t the plans we had laid out’
‘Pray for us! 3 babies under 1!’
Fans quickly called out Robertson for sounding ‘disappointed’ in her post – and made light of her announcement for Merritt – who got married last year – which read: ‘Over the moon to announce another grand baby on the way!!! Baby girl due December 2025!!’
Fans wrote: ‘Ugh the disappointment she must feel when her own mom adds in: “this isn’t the plans we had for….”.
‘You announced merritt’s pregnancy before you announced Priscilla’s and Priscilla is due before Merritt, why is that?? Because you’re ashamed of her for not being married? This post is very backhanded. I feel so sorry for this sweet girl!!
‘I hope she hasn’t been made to feel ashamed of this. Life happens and she has made the choice to be a mother. Congratulations to her
‘“Isn’t the plans we had for you.” Okay just say you’re disappointed then.’
‘Such an odd way to announce a pregnancy. Extremely backhanded.
‘This poor girl. Praises and bash all in the same post.’
Fans quickly called out Robertson for sounding ‘disappointed’ in her post – and made light of her announcement for Merritt – who got married last year – which read: ‘Over the moon to announce another grand baby on the way!!! Baby girl due December 2025!!’
‘Backhanded compliments for the win! Gotta make sure the world knows her Christian parents didn’t approve of her “sins” in order to save face. I also grew up in this kind of family and am SO glad I broke the cycle. Poor girl.
Others supported Robertson for her candid post – with the family well-known for their strong Christian faith and conservative beliefs,
One fan wrote: ‘She worded it perfectly. Y’all, they are on a Christian platform and published authors in the spotlight.
Others typed: ‘They had to acknowledge it in some way, while still celebrating the AMAZING news of life on its way. It’s not shame, it’s transparency. Jessica, ignore the weird comments on here… you worded it just fine. Congrats on another grand baby!!!
‘Congratulations! This post is worded beautifully. Priscilla will be an amazing mother!’
The announcement comes two months after the death of Duck Dynasty patriarch Phil Robertson, the father of Jep, at 79.
The professional hunter turned reality star’s family announced the news in a Facebook post, leaving fans devastated.
‘We celebrate today that our father, husband, and grandfather, Phil Robertson, is now with the Lord,’ Phil’s daughter-in-law Korie Robertson said Sunday on Facebook.
Others praised Jessica for maintaining her Christian beliefs and congratulating her daughter
The announcement comes two months Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson died at the age of 79
She thanked people who had prayed for Phil, who dealt with Alzheimer’s disease in his final months. She recalled how he bravely told loved ones that he was not afraid of death and considered it a comeback to the kingdom of God.
A number of shocked fans posted messages of support, with one saying: ‘Honestly, Phil was like America’s grandpa.’ Another added: ‘He put smiles on the faces of us all!’
Late last year, Robertson had received a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, his family said on the Unashamed with the Robertson Family podcast. Phil’s son Jase Robertson had previously said on the podcast that his father had been battling a blood disease.
‘Thank you for the love and prayers of so many whose lives have been impacted by his life saved by grace, his bold faith, and by his desire to tell everyone who would listen the Good News of Jesus,’ she wrote.
She added, ‘We are grateful for his life on earth and will continue the legacy of love for God and love for others until we see him again.’
Korie said the Robertson family would continue to remember their late patriarch.
‘We know so many of you love him and have been impacted by his life,’ she said.
She added the family was planning on ‘having a private service for now, but we’ll share details soon about a public celebration of his life.’
