Ranking the Derricos: Who Fans Love Most in 2026 (GG at #1 Is No Contest)

Every fandom has a favorite — and a family member they would defend with their lives. After five seasons, a divorce, an arrest, and the wildest year in Derrico history, we took the temperature of the fandom and ranked every Derrico by how much love they are getting in 2026.

This is our read of the fandom’s mood — not a scientific poll. Spoiler: number one was never in doubt.

#1 — GG: The Untouchable

Marian “GG” Derrico is the one thing this entire fandom agrees on. The fan-favorite grandmother has been fighting cancer for years, stayed close to her grandchildren through every headline, and this year personally shut down a death hoax about herself. When Deon said the family crisis unexpectedly brought mother and son closer than ever, fans nodded along — GG has been the family’s compass since day one. Nobody argues about GG. She is, was, and always will be the queen of this family.

#2 — The 14 Kids: The Ones Everyone Protects

From adult Darian to the teenage quintuplets to the school-age triplets, the 14 Derrico kids are the fandom’s shared soft spot. Reddit fans have long praised them as some of the most respectful, well-behaved kids on reality TV. And in 2026, the one position the whole fandom shares is simple: protect these kids (see our full guide to all 14). They did not choose the divorce, the court dates, or the headlines. Whatever side you are on, the kids are the reason most fans are still watching — and as we always say: keep it kind, because the kids are reading.

#3 — Deon: The Complicated One

Nobody in this fandom inspires more complicated feelings than Deon Derrico. On one hand: the solo dad of 12, working as a school bus driver, holding a giant family together after the divorce — a man fans watched grow up on screen for five seasons. On the other: Karen’s attorney claims Deon forged the threatening emails at the center of her criminal case — a claim he firmly denies (Starcasm). Add a new relationship and his emotional account of the children sleeping in his bedroom for safety, and you get the most debated man in the Derrico universe. Sympathy and suspicion, in equal measure.

#4 — Karen: The Fallen Favorite

For five seasons, Karen Derrico was the beloved mom of 14 — the heart of the household. Then came June 2026: an arrest in Las Vegas on charges including felony aggravated stalking and making threats, a not-guilty plea, $2,000 bail, and an ankle monitor (CuttingsFG). The case remains open, and Karen is presumed innocent — her supporters point to her attorney’s forgery claim and note her earlier protection order was dismissed, while her critics cannot look past the allegations. No Derrico has fallen further in fan esteem, and no Derrico sparks a more emotional debate.

So — did we get the ranking right? Does GG really outrank the kids, or should the 14 take the crown? And the question that splits every comment section in 2026: are you Team Deon, Team Karen, or done picking sides and just Team “protect the kids”? Sound off below.