Slutty Vegan founder, Pinky Cole, and her husband, Derrick Hayes, are expecting a baby! The couple surprised fans with the announcement during the explosive Season 17 reunion of ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta.’
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Pinky Cole Reveals Growing Baby Bump Amid ‘RHOA’ Reunion
The Hayes are expecting their fourth kid together! The gender of their unborn child hasn’t been revealed, but baby #4 is due in December 2026, per the couple. To note, Pinky Cole and her husband are already parents to daughter D’Ella and sons David and Derrick Jr. Additionally, Derrick Hayes has two children from a previous relationship. Pinky and Derrick got engaged in 2022 and married in 2023 at the St. Regis in Atlanta.
They dropped their baby bombshell during Part 1 of a three-part reunion for ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta.’ However, the news came from a teaser clip of the show, meaning fans won’t see the whole episode unfold until August 9 on Bravo. Ahead of the reunion teaser, Cynthia Bailey said on a podcast episode that someone had revealed their pregnancy during taping, but she wouldn’t say who. Now, fans finally have their answer!
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Watch the Slutty Vegan founder announce her pregnancy at the 7:00 mark in the tweeted video below.
#RHOA Season 17, Episode 18 FIRST LOOK. Season 17, Reunion Part 1. All New, Sunday 8/7c on @Bravotv. (Source @Bravotv @NBCUniversal) pic.twitter.com/dl1ZXCKmKw
— OMFGRealityTV (@OMFGRealityTV) August 3, 2026
How’d The Hayes Show Up This Season On ‘RHOA’?
If you didn’t know, Pinky and Derrick were first-time cast members on this season of ‘RHOA.’ They brought the Bravo cameras deep into their business, personal and professional — from Pinky Cole attempting to franchise Slutty Vegan amid bankruptcy challenges to resolving a $4 million debt. She’s also navigated legal tussles regarding property seizure and dealt with a former business partner facing criminal charges. On the flip side, Pinky has shared some wins including launching a fashion campaign with PETA.
Will Pinky Return To The Show?
And while ‘RHOA’ fans await the S17 reunion, they’re sounding off on social media about who should make the cut for next season. Will Pinky Cole and Derrick Hayes make the cut? X users are weighing in both ways after viewing the teaser clip. Some are calling for the newbies’ return while others are calling out moments they didn’t favor of the couple on-screen, particularly Pinky.
pinky said she ain’t filing for bankruptcy anymore 👀 adding this to the files #rhoa https://t.co/sv28vfn5NR
— nay 🦦 (@nayphilay) August 3, 2026
so after all season of talking about bankruptcy Pinky is….not filing for bankruptcy???? #RHOA pic.twitter.com/WRfQSXNrm1
— dough xo (@DOUGHXOXO) August 3, 2026
Queen Pinky not having to file bankruptcy after all! We love a success story 😍🍑 #RHOA pic.twitter.com/26eib11H9h
— Jak (@TooRealReality_) August 3, 2026
I really enjoyed Pinky this season, I agree with this!!! I also like her sense of humor as well https://t.co/nBYXsxRGbu
— big jord (@AllAboutJordan_) August 3, 2026
I must say, Pinky has been doing a PRETTY good job at straddling the fence between Shamea and the rest of the girls in the group. She plays the game just well enough that no one has called her out on it……yet. #RHOA 🍑 pic.twitter.com/0n8KyJQFqr
— AD III ♌️7️⃣3️⃣0️⃣🤴🏾 (@anseldeangelo) August 3, 2026
pinky up was never that bad pic.twitter.com/jsLXmPC5hh
— toni (@imqani) August 2, 2026
I’m so glad Pinky was able to land back on her feet. I love Pinky 🥹🍑 #RHOA pic.twitter.com/0PB1a5lYaG
— Jak (@TooRealReality_) August 3, 2026
