Ruby Franke’s Husband Kevin Moves On: “I’m Still Angry”
Kevin Franke, once the proud husband of YouTube sensation Ruby Franke, definitely isn’t mincing words when it comes to his estranged wife. In a candid chat with People Magazine, Kevin opened up about the fallout following Ruby’s shocking conviction for felony child abuse, alongside family therapist Jodi Hildebrandt. After years of raising their six children under the scrutiny of their popular YouTube channel, *8 Passengers*, which raked in a whopping $100,000 monthly at its peak, Kevin’s love for Ruby is bitterly tangled in a web of anger and disappointment. “I truly did and still do love her,” Kevin confessed, but let’s be real—love can’t mask the pain caused by Ruby’s actions.
Both Ruby and Jodi are serving sentences that could extend to 30 years, stemming from horrifying discoveries about the well-being of two of their children. Kevin made it clear that he’s focusing on what’s best for the kids, which clearly doesn’t include Ruby anymore. “There’s some bridges that you just can’t cross and then cross back,” he said. The couple’s oldest children, including Kevin and Chad, have been joining him to share their side of the heartbreaking saga as discussed in Hulu’s docuseries *Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke*, debuting February 27.
While child protective services had their eyes on Ruby before her conviction—as she had alarmed viewers with questionable parenting in her videos—things spiraled out of control once she started living with Hildebrandt. The side show turned deadly serious when authorities discovered two of her children in distressing physical states. The once-beloved family brand has simply imploded, forcing Kevin to get serious about his divorce proceedings with Ruby, which he says are nearly settled.
Interestingly, post-incarceration, Ruby attempted to reignite some form of communication by sending letters to Kevin. But he had a clear message: no thanks. “I didn’t want to hear anymore. I didn’t like what she was saying,” he remarked, hinting at the contents of those letters while keeping the details under wraps. In this rollercoaster of a family drama, Kevin is steering his own ship, and it looks like his focus is firmly on healing and moving forward.
Sources: Celebrity Storm Wire and People Magazine, Hulu, Childhelp.org
