Tori Spelling and husband Dean McDermott on a bike ride

Actress Tori Spelling, 33, who is apparently expecting her first child, was seen on a bike ride in L.A. with husband Dean McDermott, 39. CBB recently exclusively reported her pregnancy though there has not been an official confirmation yet. This would be the first child for Tori, but McDermott has son Jack, 8, and daughter Lola, 14 months, with ex-wife Mary Eustace, 49.

CBB reader Gracie tells us that Dean has signed off on parental rights to Lola as he has not been involved since she was about 8 weeks old.

Source: Teddy & Moo’s Celebrity Gossip

Thanks to CBB readers Bella, Christine, Mary Beth and Deanna.

Comments

Kaisa, I seem to remember reading an interview with Dean’s ex-wife Mary Jo Eustace, in which she said that Dean had given up his parental rights regarding their daughter, who happens to be adopted, as he has not been involved in her life since she was very very young.

- Gracie on September 28th, 2006

How utterly sad for that little girl… I can’t imagine EVER signing away parental rights of my children…

- M on September 28th, 2006

What a loser he is! I’m sorry but at the time you dedicated yourself to be that little girl’s father, regardless if she’s biologically yours or not. She’s most likely better off without him. This is definately not the type of man I would want to father my kid, watch out Tori!

- Misty on September 28th, 2006

Come again? How could he do that? So if he was still with Mary Jo he’d be part of the baby’s life, but just because they’re not together anymore, he signs off? I wonder if he would have done that if she was his biological child?

- Marilyn on September 28th, 2006

I agree, that’s very sad. Especially since it sounds like he’s still in his son’s life. So the daughter will grow up knowing that her brother’s Dad was supposed to be her’s too, but he decided not to be? And that he has another younger child? Awful.

They do look very happy. I’m not one for people staying in unhappy marriages, but in this case they seem to have made really poor decisions regarding the children.

- willa t on September 28th, 2006

Wow. That’s the kind of man I would pick to make babies with.

- Beccalovesbabies on September 28th, 2006

He and Lloyd Eisler must hang out together.

- landroverdisco on September 28th, 2006

How can any woman choose to create a family with someone who is physically and emotionally capable of ‘signing away’ rights to another child — biological or otherwise? Gosh, if that didn’t give me a lot to think about over the next nine months, nothing would.

- Missy on September 28th, 2006

Tori and him are definitely made for each other.

Wow. What a jackass.

- Stacey on September 28th, 2006

landroverdisco, I was thinking the SAME thing! What the heck is up with these men?!

- Jen on September 28th, 2006

That’s awful–giving up one’s parental rights! My cousin has done the same thing with 1 of his children! (She’s now like 18)He’s had 3 wives…1 daughter from the 1st wife, 1 daughter from the 2nd and he has 2 sons with his current wife. I just can’t imagine how people can give up the rights to their children. My cousin has made a lot of mistakes but I think this is def 1 of the biggest he’s ever made.

- Doreen on September 28th, 2006

Wow. Why would you enter into an adoption and then walk away from both your wife and new child? Not to mention your older child aswell. Sounds like a great guy Tori.

- Virginia on September 28th, 2006

Aren’t both Children adopted?

Billy Boby Thorton gave up his parental rights to Maddox when he and Angelina split.

- Heather on September 28th, 2006

All I have to say to Tori is this, if he was so easily willing to dump his wife & family for you, (regardless if they had problems or not)..What’s to say he won’t do the same to you. If he brings her happiness then so be it, but you better sleep with one eye open Tori. Again I realize this is Hollywood/La-la land. More power to them.

- Natalie S. on September 28th, 2006

Well, my ex husband gave up his rights to both our children when I got remarried so my new husband could legally adopt them. My ex was moving out of state, would never have the time to see either of them, least of all my son who has lifelong health problems and wouldn’t be able to fly anywhere to see his dad (never really knew him ayway), and the man just did not want to pay child support. Never did even before he signed away his kids. Of course years later he regretted it, but thats tough IMO.

Not sure I understand why Dean gave up his right with this one though. Must be a back story somewhere. Needless to say, I really hope Tori has a healthy pregnancy and baby, but I hope Dean is different with this one than with the last!

- tink1217 on September 28th, 2006

Dean gave up his parental rights because he did not want to be involved with his ex more than he had to be. He severely jeapordized the adoption and she nearly lost the baby. He seems to be a fantastic guy.

You have to wonder about people who marry cheaters. Guess they don’t think it can happen to them. Funny thing is it generally does.

- intheno on September 28th, 2006

Perhaps Mary really wanted a second child, but Dean was already checked out of the marriage as that adoption was in process. Maybe he originally agreed they’d adopt, but he never really emotionally invested. I wonder if Lola being only Mary’s child wasn’t just as much Mary’s desire.

- Fynn on September 28th, 2006

That’s just awful. If this baby
with Tori is a girl, I do not
want to hear him saying things
like, “Wow, being a dad to
a little girl is so new
and different to me after
parenting one little boy !”
or “Having a daughter is cool !
I hope we have a bunch more little girls !”

- AllisonJenny on September 28th, 2006

“Dean has signed off on parental rights to Lola as he has not been involved since she was about 8 weeks old.”

How very sad indeed! How can he be so fickle about adopting a baby and then changing his mind! Yep, I wouldn’t want a baby with him

- Heavenly_Hibiscus on September 29th, 2006

You know, Billy Bob Thornton was still married to Angelia Jolie when she adopted Maddox. It’s possible that Dean’s ex-wife is the one that wanted to adopt, and still went ahead with it, just like Angelina, despite the fact that their marriage was on the outs…

Perhaps there is more to this story than we know or Dean cares to tell?

- gargoylegurl on September 29th, 2006

I don’t think anyone should be judging especially in light of the fact that there are parents of both sexes who haven’t signed papers relinquishing their rights and yet remained emotionally distant and estranged from their offspring.

- mamanature on September 29th, 2006

Should she be riding a bike? I thought you were supposed to avoid falls at all costs – not to mention you’re off balance from all the ligament-loosening hormones.

- Eilonwy on September 29th, 2006

How cold and callous of him. What kind of example is he setting for his son? That is his baby sister whether she is adopted or biological. How can he just write her off? Real class act.

- taniqua on September 30th, 2006

How cold and callous of him. What kind of example is he setting for his son? That is his baby sister whether she is adopted or biological. How can he just write her off? Real class act.

- taniqua on September 30th, 2006