Disney Channel alum Skai Jackson announced her pregnancy this week, marking an exciting new chapter in her life. However, the moment of celebration was overshadowed by a whirlwind of controversy involving her boyfriend and alleged baby daddy, Deondre Burgin, better known as “Yerkky Yerkky.”

Pregnancy announcement meets drama

Jackson, 22, shared the happy news with her Peoplerevealing her joy in embracing motherhood as she continues her acting journey. “I’m excited to start this new chapter in my life – embracing motherhood and diving into new acting projects. My heart is so full!” she said.

The ad featured photos of Jackson holding her growing baby bump, but the positive vibes were cut short when a Facebook post purportedly written by Burgin surfaced. The post read: “On woop, I’m salty, I got this stupid* Disney Chanel (sic) bh pregnant i hate this h.”

Skai defends Yerkky

The post went viral after being shared by blogger Tasha K, prompting Skai and her mother, Kiya Cole, to intervene. Both women flatly denied Burgin’s involvement, claiming his Facebook account had been hacked. “His page has been hacked! He never said that. End of story,” Skai wrote, with her mother adding: “SHE NEVER SAID THAT!!!! Stop being messy!!!”

The post has since been deleted, and subsequent updates to the account showed photos of Skai with a heart emoji, adding to the confusion.

Hitting social media

The situation escalated when Burgin, known for his online rants, went live on Facebook to vent about Skai’s fans comparing him to her late self. Jess co-star, Cameron Boyce. Burgin shockingly hitting on Boyce, who tragically died in 2019, fuels the backlash even more. He also used the opportunity to announce that he is single, leaving fans to question the status of his relationship with Skai.

A complicated history

This isn’t the first time Jackson and Burgin have made headlines for their tumultuous relationship. In August, Jackson was briefly detained at Universal Studios CityWalk following an alleged altercation with Burgin. Security called the police after witnessing what they described as Jackson pushing her boyfriend.

Surveillance footage and a lack of evidence eventually led prosecutors to drop the case. “This was nothing more than a misunderstanding,” Jackson’s rep clarified at the time.

Moving forward

Despite the drama, Jackson seems focused on her future as a mother and her career. While she has not publicly commented on Burgin’s recent tragedies, her decision to defend him suggests a complicated dynamic between the two.

As fans rally around Jackson, many hope she can find peace and joy in this exciting new phase of her life away from the public chaos. For now, the spotlight remains on the star as she gracefully navigates motherhood and the challenges of fame.