"So don't think you're just going to be fine it is a really tough sickness that you don't want to get. The Robertsons had called it quits and now more than 130 episodes of the record-breaking . "I started thinking, there's a 45-year-old woman out there who doesn't know who her dad is, and she's looking," Al said. Phyllis explained that she discovered that she had a different father than her siblings after her son did a commercial DNA test to learn more about his ancestry. "It's a pretty cool explanation of redemption, reconciliation,love," Phil said. Legal Statement. Phil Robertson, 74, the patriarch of the Louisiana family from the hit reality series, revealed on his "Unashamed" podcast with his four sons on Thursday that he recently determined he has a 45-year-old daughter from a decades-old affair. "I was like, 'OK, oh no, here it comes,' and sure enough, two days later I was full-on COVID," she recalled. The producer called Phyliss and talked to her and realized her intentions were genuine. My dreams were so vivid and intense," said Robertson. (Nicholas Kamm / AFP via Getty Images). Al explained that he and Jase each received letters from a woman named Phyliss three months ago claiming to be his sister. "I was, like, scared of my dreams. Shes a Christian.. I just walled it off.". I tried to watch a couple episodes it felt like, you know, that's not what I want my first impression to be," Phyllis said. Duck Dynasty star Jep Robertson, the baby brother of the Duck Commander flock, says he has some shocking secrets he's been keeping over the years. As the family waited for results, they hoped that the truth would be discovered. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. God redeemed me 45 years ago, but He didnt stop there, he wrote in another post from Thursday. Copyright 2023 The Western Journal. 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", Phil Robertson in A&E's 'Duck Dynasty.' Al and Phyllis agreed that despite the surprise of finding each other, there was never any "awkward" between the families. Phil Robertson, 74, has welcomed a 45-year-old daughter into the famous family after a DNA test showed she was his child. "Duck Dynasty's" Sadie Robertson recently befriended fellow reality television stars Jana, Joy Anna and Jinger Duggar and dropped hints of a crossover between "Duck Dynasty" and the Duggar family's reality series, "19 Kids and Counting." Now, a report claims she wants a cut of the family's money, but one of her brothers is speaking out. "Duck Dynasty" patriarch Phil Robertson is off the hit A&E reality series indefinitely after disparaging gays as sinners akin to adulterers and swindlers, the network said. She seemed sweet at first. I started thinking, Theres a 45-year-old woman out there who doesnt know who her dad is, and shes looking,' Al said, and I thought, Even if its not Dad, she needs to know its not Dad.'. I think in the end I didn't want my mom and dad to think they did anything wrong, and they didn't. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson has revealed that he had an affair years ago and, unbeknownst to him, fathered a now-45-year-old daughter. The former reality star confirmed the news the day after Thanksgiving. "All I have to say is, welcome aboard.". Phil decided to take a DNA test, which came back as a 99.9% match with Phyliss. By signing up, you agree to our He has been a regular contributor for TODAY.com since 2011, producing news stories and features across the trending, pop culture, sports, parents, pets, health, style, food and TMRW verticals. I take care of myself. "I thought, how cool is it that the first time I'm seeing my dad, he's preaching the gospel?" A&E's 'Duck Dynasty' is one of the top shows on cable television as it follows the Robertson clan out of Monroe, Louisiana, known for owning and running the 'Duck Commander' line of products. 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", The source added that the "Duck Dynasty" brothers "are making sure that Phil's will is airtight and that they are the sole benefactors.". The "Duck Dynasty" has added an unexpected new member. "Like, a different kind of headache than I've ever had. After 11 seasons, "Duck Dynasty" became one of the most-watched unscripted television series in history. 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Copyright IBTimes 2023. So Phyllis and her siblings had DNA tests done, and she learned that they were her half siblings. "People have tried to scam them before with total strangers coming out of the woodwork claiming to be Phil's love child and demanding money. In the book, Jep also writes about his drug and alcohol addled past as a teen, which began after he fell in with the wrong crowd. He brought me to my long-lost daughter, I met her, and I love her.. Duck Dynasty patriarch Phil Robertson hosted his newly discovered daughter on his podcast. Market data provided by Factset. "It was the first time I had seen drugs or anything like that and it was just kind of a slow process where I got to partying with them and by the end of my senior year I had really gone off the rails and every day I was using. or redistributed. 2 min read. ", 'Duck Dynasty' Drive-By Shooting: Man Arrested and Charged, Duck Dynasty Star Sadie Robertson on Possibly Returning to Reality TV With Her Husband (Exclusive), 'Duck Dynasty' Star Phil Robertson Breaks Silence: I'm Just Quoting What God Said, By signing up, you agree to our All rights reserved. Eric Swalwell tried to blame Donald Trump for the disaster in East Palestine, but he ignored some rather interesting facts. So finally, after all those years, we come together.. What took you all so long?'". Al said the family first learned about Phyliss after she wrote him and his brother Jase a letterclaiming tobe theirsister. I pretty much tried them all. I didn't know what was going on, but I knew something wasn't right.". "A little digging, internet searches, looking through the site, and put together a family tree, so to speak. I hear people say that. Sign up and stay up to date with our daily newsletter. "And I thought, even if it's not dad, she needs to know it's not dad.". "I got to be friends with some guys that had just graduated," Jep told ET. The family has accepted this new sister and daughter with open arms. Art Streiber "I came to New York and had gotten an email about it, and then . Duck Dynasty's Si Robertson Found Dead Shocking news from the Duck Dynasty compound. After discovering the results Phil requested that they "bring her on down" so they could all meet. ", When Phyllis and Phil finally met for the first time, the reality star said he told his daughter, "Girl, you're the best thing that ever came out of my past. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. I do think it affected the way I look at certain things. Dies geschieht in Ihren Datenschutzeinstellungen. Up until a few weeks ago, it wasn't widely known that the "Duck Dynasty" patriarch had fathered a daughter. So finally, after all those years, we come together.". The program focused on the Robertson family, who make a living in Louisiana from their business, Duck Commander. Phyllis said of the first time she saw Phil. Their reality show was a hit but ended for good in 2017. Duck Dynasty's Sadie Robertson Reacts to News of Grandpa Phil's Adult Daughter: 'The Bigger the Better' When Phyllis and Phil finally met for the first time, the reality star said he told his. ", "Phyllis, all I can tell you is, I'm glad you found me. Phyliss is set to join the Robertson family for thesecond part to the podcast, sharing the story of how she discovered her paternity. "As it turns out, you have a daughter that you don't know about and she has a father she doesn't know about, 45 years doesn't sound like very long, but you see, that's a while.". ", Phyllis added that she's never watched the A&E show that made her newfound family famous something that Jase joked will be "very helpful moving forward.". UPDATED 2/23/2021. It was tough. Phil Robertson's wife, who is known as Miss Kay, also graciously accepted Phyliss despite learning she was the product of an affair. "My mom always thought I was sick and there was definitely other reasons I didn't want to go to school. Opening up to ET ahead of the release of his new book co-written with his wife Jessica -- The Good, the Bad, and the Grace of God: What Honesty and Pain Taught Us About Faith, Family, and Forgiveness -- the 37-year-old claims he was molested by an older student when he was in grade school. Duck Dynasty star Sadie Robertson finally said "I do" to Christian Huff.. After becoming engaged in June, the two officially tied the knot in front of their loved ones on Nov. 25, in Robertson's . Philagreed to take a DNA test, which Al revealedwas a"99.9 percent match." It's easy to draw a parallel between this story of childhood molestation and that of the the Duggars, who have been in the media recently after a report was released that claimed Josh Duggar had inappropriately touched five underage girls, four of which were his sisters, as a minor. Phil decided to take a DNA test, which came back as a 99.9% match with Phyliss. "It was super awesome," he exclaimed. Robertson, who has been married to his wife Kay since 1966, has previously admitted to having affairs before he converted to Christianity in the 1970s. But no, I had it horribly," said Robertson. "I was so excited," Jep Robertson said. Privacy Notice My husband helped me with it. Phyliss is expected to appear on an upcoming episode of the podcast alongside Kay. In addition to debilitating physical symptoms, both Robertson and her mom struggled with depression. I had a lot of absences," Jep says. So finally, after all those years, we come together., After 45 years, I met the daughter I never knew I had, he posted to Facebook on Thursday. NEWS: Josh Duggar Molestation Allegations: A Timeline of Events, "I think we as a family just stuck together and prayed a lot," says Jep, who made clear that he doesn't know the Duggar family and doesn't "really know what's in [Josh's] heart.". They got in touch with her, and according to Page Six, the podcast producer called the woman named Phyliss and confirmed that she was just looking for information. All Rights Reserved. There was a clear dividing line for Dad.. & 2023 CBS Studios Inc. and CBS Interactive Inc., Paramount companies. "Back then the high school students would ride on the same bus as the grade school. Copyright 2023 IBTimes LLC. "It was like a dream come true. So finally, after all those years, we come together.". Legal Statement. 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