Deon Derrico Says the Derricos Are “Filming Right Now” — But He Never Said the Name Fans Were Waiting For

Deon Derrico has been promising the Derricos’ TV comeback for two years. This week, he finally dropped the magic words fans have been begging to hear — “filming right now.” But read his reply closely, and you’ll notice something interesting: he answered everything except the one name everyone was waiting for.

The Exact Words That Set the Fandom Off

The question on every fan’s mind: will Karen appear in the new season at all? (CelebsWorlds)

It started with a fan’s heartfelt message on Deon’s post about the kids pitching in to prep the Thanksgiving meal. The fan — a family from Chicago — told Deon how much they adore the show and begged for its return. According to reports from TV Shows Finder, Deon’s reply was short and electric:

“Awww thank you, and yes you will definitely see more of us, we are filming right now for our new season.”

No cryptic teases. No “stay tuned.” Just a straight answer: cameras are rolling on the Derricos. For a fandom that has been refreshing their feeds since Doubling Down With the Derricos ended after Season 5, that sentence landed like a gift.

What We Can Actually Confirm From His Reply

Deon’s words were exciting — but let’s separate what he confirmed from what fans are assuming:

• Filming is underway: Deon said “filming right now.” Not “in talks.” Not “planning.” Filming.
• A 2027 target: When another fan asked “When do y’all show come back on??” Deon reportedly answered, “Not yet, next year.” So don’t expect it in 2026.
• The kids are part of it: Deon teased that the new season is being filmed while the kids are getting lessons in the kitchen — a small, wholesome detail that reminded everyone why they fell in love with this family.
• What he did NOT say: No network name. No show title. No exact date. And — as we covered two days ago in our full breakdown — fans have been burned by comeback promises before.

The Name He Never Said: Karen

Here’s the part of the story that has the fandom split. In Deon’s big filming confirmation, Karen Derrico’s name never came up once.

That silence is deafening, because the Derricos’ 2026 has been defined by the fracture between Deon and Karen. After their June 2024 divorce, Karen was arrested in 2026 on charges related to alleged threats against Deon and their children. Karen has denied the allegations and claimed evidence was fabricated — the case remains open, and everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court

Fans speculate endlessly about whether Karen will appear in the new season at all. Would a network — any network — put her on camera while a criminal case hangs over her? Or would Deon’s new show be the story of a solo dad and 14 kids? Deon isn’t saying, and for now, neither side has clarified.

What Fans Should Watch For Next

All 14 Derrico kids — the real reason millions will tune in to the new season, whenever it airs. (100Company)

If you want to know whether this comeback is really real, here are the five signs to watch:

1. A network name: Until a network announces it, everything is Deon’s word alone.
2. A title: Is it still Doubling Down With the Derricos, or something brand new?
3. Footage: A trailer, a sneak peek — anything beyond Instagram comments.
4. Karen’s status: Will she appear, be mentioned, or be absent entirely?
5. GG: Fans are desperate to see Marian “GG” Derrico back on screen, still fighting her cancer battle close to the grandkids.

One fan noticed in the same comment thread that GG’s companion Eric Jefferson appeared in a photo with Deon and GG — a tiny detail that made longtime viewers emotional. It’s the little moments like that — the kitchen lessons, the Thanksgiving prep, GG laughing with family — that made this show special. Not the drama. The family.

The Derrico kids are growing up fast — and cameras are rolling on them again. (ScreenRant)

The Bottom Line

“Filming right now” is the most concrete thing Deon has said in two years. But words are words — and this fandom has heard “coming in 2026” come and go. The 2027 target gives him room to be wrong again. For now, the most honest read of Deon’s reply is this: cameras are rolling on something, and he wants fans to know he’s not done.

So here’s the question that’s splitting the fandom: Would you still watch a Derricos comeback without Karen — or is the family of 14 only complete with both parents on screen? Drop your side in the comments: Team “Bring Karen Back” or Team “Solo Dad Deon Era.” This one’s going to get heated.