They’re doing somersaults to get to Gabby’s cash.
A family feud has erupted between the estranged parents of Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas over the millions she stands to earn as a result of winning the gold medal in London, according to a new report.
The National Enquirer reported in this week’s editions that the bad blood centers around the many endorsement deals the 16-year-old Douglas is expected to score — as much as $10 million over the next few years — after she won gold in the all-around gymnastics competition.
Her gold medal already landed her on the box of Wheaties. She could earn upwards of $100 million over her lifetime.
“Both sides of Gabby’s family are jockeying to be in good standing with the goose that laid the golden egg,” a source told the supermarket tabloid. “Meanwhile, poor Gabby is caught in the middle.”
Gabby’s dad, Timothy Douglas, was arrested in February for contributing to the delinquency of a minor. He pleaded no contest and has one year to complete a state-mandated parenting course to avoid jail.
According to the Virginia Beach Police Department, a warrant for Douglas’ arrest was issued on March 6, 2012.
“An officer was investigating a case dealing with a family incident of non-violent child abuse,” Jimmy Barnes of the Virginia Beach Police Department http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2188738/The-family-saga-continues-Gabby-Douglas-parents-embroiled-battle-favour-endorsement-deals-expected-earn-Flying-Squirrel-100million.html#ixzz23dOjWIjx
” title=” “>told the Daily Mail.The incident occurred less than two weeks after Gabby’s mom, Natalie Hawkins, filed for divorce from Douglas, 46.
“I’m trying to keep things positive right now,” Timothy Douglas, who served more than 17 years with the Virginia Air National Guard, told The Enquirer. “I feel like I’ve been the best father that I can be to my daughter and to my family.”
But a source said Timothy Douglas is fuming mad about being cut out of the action.
The source added, “Timothy and his family suspect Natalie had everything to do with them not being able to gain access to Gabby’s competitions, and they’re furious about being cut out!”