The ongoing story of Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s life post-incarceration continues to unfold in Lifetime’s Gypsy Rose: Life After Lock Up, with the next episode, “The Ultimatum,” set to air Monday, May 19, 2025, at 10:00 PM ET. This installment places Gypsy at a significant personal crossroads.
The episode centers on mounting family tension as Ken, a key figure in Gypsy’s support system, voices strong objections to her plans to meet with Ryan, the father of baby Aurora. This disapproval culminates in Ken issuing an ultimatum, forcing Gypsy to make a difficult choice that could jeopardize her familial relationships. Adding to the pressure, communication between Gypsy and Ryan is reportedly deteriorating, prompting both to consult with their respective attorneys, signaling potential legal complications ahead in their co-parenting dynamic.
“The Ultimatum” will also see Ryan take a paternity test, a move intended to provide definitive answers amidst the escalating personal conflicts. The docuseries, now in its second season, continues to provide an unfiltered look at Gypsy’s attempts to navigate complex personal relationships, manage her newfound freedom, and confront the long-term effects of the abuse she suffered from her mother, Dee Dee Blanchard. Lifetime has found a consistent audience for Blanchard’s story, a narrative that continues to generate significant public interest.
