Is Jean-Luc Cerza Lanaux the Father to Dani Soares Baby?
Theres plenty of drama to unpack on the Below Deck Sailing Yacht reunion, airing Monday, June 21 at 9/8 CT p.m. on Bravo. Stewardess Dani Soares announced that she was pregnant on April 24, 2021, and later shared she welcomed a baby girl named Lilli in an Instagram post on May 29, 2021. She is here, she captioned the sweet photo of her holding her babys hand. She is perfect. And we trying to figure this thing out. We both healthy and happy. Thank you for all the support. Will post more once mummy had some rest.  Since then, many fans have wondered who her babys father is. Soares had a boatmance with deckhand Jean-Luc Cerza Lanaux over the season. Shortly before giving birth, Soares told Us Weekly that her babys father was nobodys business. She added, I just dont think thats relevant for my situation, thats all. I understand that people are curious about it, and I understand that Im on a TV show and everybody wants to know.  Soares will spill more details on her situation on the Below Deck Sailing Yacht reunion. In the trailer, Cohen asks her, Is Jean-Luc the father of your baby? to which she replies, Well, lets put it this way. She says in another segment, He thinks its not his child, and he doesnt want to have anything to do with it. Soares close friend and fellow stewardess Alli Dore chimed in saying, My heart breaks for Dani.  Cerza Recently Opened up About the Accusations  Cerza broke his silence on allegations that he is the father and has chosen not to be involved. He posted a photo of himself overlooking a sunset and wrote a lengthy caption. Theres a lot of gossip about my social media silence so I think its time to clear the air, Cerza wrote in his caption on June 18, 2021. While others are off chasing their 15 minutes of fame, I am working on a yacht in Central America and heartbroken to have to hear about the babys birth on social media and read headlines like Dani Soares Says Her Babys Father Doesnt Want Anything to Do With It All I can say is if shes mine, I want to be involved 100%.  He added, As someone who grew up with parents who werent together, I wouldnt wish that on any child. Not looking for a pity party. Just want everyone to know how strongly I feel about this, especially the haters who are so sure I am neglecting my responsibility. No one wants to know more than me if this is my baby girl!  The Below Deck Sailing Yacht Cast Defended Soares  It looks like many of Soares and Cerzas cast members are taking side, and its not Cerzas side. After he posted the photo, the Below Deck family came for him, as captured by @CommentsByBravo. Doare commented, No one is stopping you from getting a paternity test. Cerza replied, I want to take a paternity test and would like to do it in person. If I get the invitation, I will be on my way!  Colin MacRae also commented on the post writing, Dont play the innocent victim here JL. ! Natasha de Bourg chimed in, Im sorry JL but sounds like a pity party to me . No woman deserves to be treated the way you treated Dani.  Former Below Deck stars have also had Soares back. Kate Chastain tweeted on Fathers Day, I wonder how Jean Luc is celebrating today. Courtney Sayle Skippon commented, Center yourself in the conversation and then throw insults  classic first steps to reconciliation.  Last but not least, Izzy Wouters hinted that he may have known the entire time that he could be the father. You do realise that when you send a text to someone that text stays around forever? she commented. All of the terrible things youve said to Dani, your self-absorbed behaviour and your complete lack of regard for Lilli and her health and well-being. Theyre around. Forever. This pity party is pathetic and is fooling nobody. Grow up. If youre so desperate to *know* if youre sweet Lillis sperm donor, get a test. And yes, youll only ever be a sperm donor regardless of any outcome. You arent a real father. A real father wouldnt act like you have. Pathetic. READ NEXT: Why Fans Think Kourtney Kardashian & Travis Barker Are Engaged