Since the conclusion of season 8 of “The Real Housewives of Potomac” reunion, a lot has happened, including Candiace Dillard’s public announcement of her pregnancy.
You heard it right! The 37-year-old reality star is expecting her first child with her husband, Chris Bassett.
Key Takeaways
- Candiace Dillard announced she is pregnant with her first child after a lengthy process using medical treatments to get pregnant.
- Though this will be her first biological child, Candiace is already a stepmother to her husband Chris Bassett’s three kids.
- Candiace faced criticism earlier this year for comments about preferring children with darker skin tones.
At first, many people noticed her weight gain and started speculating that she might be pregnant.
One fan wrote on her Instagram video of a few days ago, “I think I see a baby bump in that black dress 🤗“
Announcing the pregnancy on Instagram, she posted a cute video with her husband, showing a sonogram of the baby.
She mentioned that she’s almost 13 weeks along and moving into the second trimester.
Candiace also reflected on the journey, mentioning how strange yet wonderful it has been to keep the news private until now.
She shared that they’ve told their immediate family, including her mom, whom she informed on her birthday in February.
Fans of the show have been following Candiace’s journey with fertility closely, seeing her IVF appointments on screen.
Candiace and Chris, who got married in 2018, froze embryos in 2022, and now they’re expecting their first child from that process.
Although this will be Candiace’s first biological child, she has been a loving stepmother to Chris’ three kids from a previous relationship.
Her daughter, Naia, was introduced during season 6 of RHOP, and Candiace fondly refers to Chris’ children as her “bonus kids.”
Blacklash Just Months Ago On Having Light-Skinned Children
In March, she stirred up controversy when comments she made about not wanting to have ‘light-skinned children’ resurfaced online.
Candiace, who is married to Chris Bassett, a Caussain man, made these remarks during an episode of the “Don’t Call Me White Girl” podcast in late January.
She admitted, “I do have a fear of having light-skinned children.“
She added that she wants her children to have a darker complexion but is gradually accepting the idea that they may not.
Moreover, the reality star emphasized that while she would be happy regardless of their skin tone, she still prefers her children to be brown.
FAQs
When Was Candiace Bassett’s Debut Album Released?
In 2021, she released her debut album, “Deep Space.”
Has Candiace Bassett Taken Part In Pagent?
Bassett has participated in several beauty pageants, including Sunburst, National American Miss, National Miss American Coed, Georgia Miss American Coed, Miss Maryland USA, Miss District of Columbia USA, and Miss United States. She was crowned Miss United States in 2013, representing the District of Columbia during the national competition.
Where Is Candiace Bassett From?
Candiace Dillard was born in Biloxi, Mississippi, on December 14, 1986.
