The 40-year-old Bravo reality television alum shrugs off her critics after she confirms she is expecting a baby with her much-younger boyfriend following more than a year of relationship.
- Apr 11, 2024
AceShowbiz - Former "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" star Monica Garcia, 40, has announced that she is expecting her fifth child with her 29-year-old mystery boyfriend.
In a recent interview with Nick Viall on "The Viall Files" podcast, Garcia revealed her surprise after finding out she was pregnant despite being on birth control. "I literally went into urgent care for something totally unrelated and the doctor came in and was like, 'You're pregnant,' " she recalled.
The reality star, who has yet to disclose her partner's identity, has been dating him for over a year. They first met while filming "RHOSLC" during a snowmobiling scene with Heather Gay.
Garcia, who has four daughters with her ex-husband Mike Fowler, admitted to being initially shocked by the unexpected pregnancy. "I was in shock," she said, "but he has been incredible."
On Instagram, she addressed haters, "Yes. I already have four girls. No. I was not planning on being 39 and going through the baby stage again, but unexpectedly here I am. For everyone making hateful comments and judging me as a mother, immediately deleted and blocked. I will not intake the negativity coming at me over a baby. To everyone else, THANK YOU."
Garcia's pregnancy announcement comes shortly after her departure from "RHOSLC" following a controversial season marked by her connection to the Instagram troll account Reality Von Tease.
Despite her exit from the show, Garcia remains a fan favorite. Rihanna recently expressed her support for her return, stating that she should be brought back to the cast. "RHOSLC" season five is currently in production and is expected to air later this year.
