He has played football for Louisiana Tech. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Required fields are marked *. Phyllis Thompson, long-lost daughter of 'Duck Dynasty's' Phil Robertson, talks about find out her real father's identity on an episode of web series 'Dysfunction to Dynasty.' PROVIDED. Phyllis shares the story of her life, how she discovered that Phil is her father, and what it's like to become a member of the Robertson family at age 45. 2.4M views 2 years ago Unashamed with Phil & Jase Robertson Podcast Phil introduces his daughter, the best thing to come out of his sinful past. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. She said, 'I think it would probably be a son, but in this case she said, 'I'm so glad it's a girl.'". "I thought, how cool is it that the first time I'm seeing my dad, he's preaching the gospel?" "I just see God in every step of the way," said Phyllis. Sleeping with someone else would certainly not have been the pious thing to do. phyllis (robertson) thomas had the surprise of a lifetime when she discovered, at the age of 44, that she is the daughter of phil robertson, the duck commander patriarch of the famous "duck dynasty" family enterprise. Phyllis shares the story of her life, how. Hear from Phil Robertson's long-lost daughter in new web series 'Dysfunction to Dynasty'; watch trailer here. The newest member of the Robertson family, of "Duck Dynasty" fame,is making a big move to live closer to the rest of theclan, as the family says the public's reaction to the news has been"overwhelmingly positive.". Kay Robertson, Phil Robertson and Si Robertson of Duck Dynasty take part in pre-race . ', "You have my grandmother to thank for that. 3.1 His homophobic slurs caused his suspension. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. The daughter in question (referred to only by her first name, Phyliss, at this time) came to the attention of the Duck Dynasty stars after sending them a letter disclosing that a DNA search had. On May 28, 2020, it was revealed that Phil learned he has a daughter named Phyllis from an affair he had in the 1970s. Robertson has previously admitted to having affairs before he converted to Christianity in the 1970s. she and her husband, tony are enjoying getting to know their newfound family, even learning how to duck hunt while she . Fox News' Nate Day contributed to this report. 0:36. Reality star Phil Robertson has opened up about the circumstances surrounding the daughter he never met and their eventual reunion. 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The Duck Dynasty patriarch, who revealed last month he unknowingly fathered a child from an extramarital affair in the 1970s, told fans of his surprise meeting with his offspring, identified only as "Phyllis," after undergoing a DNA test. After being welcomed with open arms by one of America's most famous TV families, whom she'd never heard of, Phyllis created an Instagram account. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, After thatGQstory, A&E suspended Phil from Duck Dynasty but reversed course only days later when fans (along with social conservatives such as Sarah Palin and Mike Huckabee) publicly protested the decision. 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All rights reserved. Phylis sent a letter to Al, Robertsons son saying a DNA test indicated that Phil Robertson may be her father. ', Phil and Kay Robertson fill the audience in on the darkest and happiest times of their 57-year marriage in the web series 'Dysfunction to Dynasty. Al said the revelations also encouraged him to reflect on his family's past. Forty-five years, that doesn't sound like very long but you say, that's a while. One of Al's favorite episodes from the "Duck Dynasty" series is the premiere of season 4 called "Till Duck Do Us Part." Neither the adulterers, the idolaters, the male prostitutes, the homosexual offenders, the greedy, the drunkards, the slanderers, the swindlers they won't inherit the kingdom of God. ", When Phyllis and Phil finally met for the first time, the reality star said he told his daughter, "Girl, you're the best thing that ever came out of my past. But she was reassured once she made it inside and sat down for the service. "I'm so glad it's a girl. 6 Korie shared the first photo Credit: Instagram Al Robertson noted that Phyllis' mother became pregnant in 1975 and his fatherbegan to turn his life around later that year -- a fact thathas given Phyllis some comfort. "I thought, how cool is it that the first time I'm seeing my dad, he's preaching the gospel?" Besides focusing on the ups and downs of Phil and wife Kay's marriage, other episodes cover Al and wife Lisa's biggest marriage challenge, and the low points and turn-arounds for son Jep and grandson Reed. Miss Kay gushed that she is thrilled beyond belief to have Phyllis in her life now. Days after revealing that a DNA test determined he fathered a child during an extramarital affair in. I always wanted a daughter,"she reportedly told her husband, perNews Star. Phyllis explained, It was just like puzzle pieces clicking into place. The patriarch of the reality TV family, 74 . When the test showed a 99.99 percent match, Phil invited Phyllis to Louisiana to meet him and his family members. On May 28, 2020, Phil came to know that he had a daughter, Phyllis, from an . ", "Phyllis, all I can tell you is, I'm glad you found me. "All I have to say is, welcome aboard.". He has been a regular contributor for TODAY.com since 2011, producing news stories and features across the trending, pop culture, sports, parents, pets, health, style, food and TMRW verticals. The "Duck Dynasty" has added an unexpected new member. But Mom, she wasn't drinking and drugging and living this lifestyle, so she remembered a lot more about details, about the situation.". He also shared a photo of himself and Miss Kay on Facebook, revealing he created artwork for the family to celebrate Phyllis meeting her birth father. Phil agreed to take a DNA test, which showed him and Phyllis to be a 99.9 percent match. ", Phyllis said everyone gelled instantly like "puzzle pieces clicking into place." "I said, 'You think?' Phil Robertson recently discovered that he has a daughter from an affair. Phyllis had nothing but amazing things to say about Miss Kay, 72, Phils wife of 54 years, and how shes handled everything. The series will feature Phil Roberson, kay Robertson, Al Robertson, Lisa Robertson, Jep Robertson, Reed Robertson, and Phil's daughter Phyllis Robertson Thomas. Phyllis came to the Robertson family home to visit. Phil Robertson, 74, the patriarch of the Louisiana family from the hit reality series, revealed on his "Unashamed" podcast with his four sons on Thursday that he recently determined he has a 45-year-old daughter from a decades-old affair. Phil Robertson, 74, recently revealed to the world that he has a 45-year-old secret daughter from an affair he had, and Phyllis decided to talk about the journey to finding Phil and his family during the latest edition of the Duck Dynasty stars Unashamed podcast. . Everybody I knew and every member of my family and your family, except your mom and dad, said, Youre an idiot to stay with him. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Now, Phyllis is telling . 3.2 Racist comments - whitewashed the African-American injustices in the South. ", Phyllis added that she's never watched the A&E show that made her newfound family famous something that Jase joked will be "very helpful moving forward.". I'm glad I found you," Phil added to his newfound child. Phyllis decided to visit the Robertsons' church to deliver a letter revealing who she was and happened to come during a day that Phil was preaching. "A little digging, internet searches, looking through the site, and put together a family tree, so to speak. "Start with homosexual behavior and just morph out from there," he said at the time. Oldest son Al narrates the series, from global storytelling organization I Am Second. Though it seems the Duck Dynasty clan is taking the revelation of a long-lost daughter well, news of an alleged affair is at odds with prior comments made by patriarch Phil Robertson, who has spoken about adultery in less forgiving terms, utilizing it in relation to his open anti-LGBTQ attitudes. "Phyllissent a letter to the church and then she also sent one to Duck Commander," Al told Fox News, "It just so happened that we got them at the same time and actually when he saw me reading it, he was like, 'Oh, I got a letter that looks like that. Al said he initially "dismissed" the note because Phyliss was born after his married father became an evangelical Christian, according to People. Phyllis admitted this quest first started after her sons fiancee bought him a DNA test. News of the latest addition to the Robertson family was first announced by the self-styled Duck Dynasty "commander" himself during an episode of his podcast,Unashamed, on May 28, 2020. 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