Jed Duggar, 22, is ‘engaged to secret girlfriend Katey Nakatsu’ after brother Justin, 18, weds Claire Spivey
JED Duggar and secret girlfriend Katey Nakatsu are reportedly "ENGAGED" and currently planning a huge virtual wedding.
The 22-year-old Counting On star will marry his bride on April 3, 2021 as many of their loved ones will be watching via livestream, according to a leaked invitation from an attendee.
YouTube channel Without A Crystal Ball claims that Jed has been “courting a woman” in secret for “quite some time.”
The account states his family did not know anything about her - other than she’s from Mesa, Arizona - where her dad runs a flight school
While Katey - full name Katelyn’s - age is unknown, she is allegedly in her late teens or “very early 20’s” as she “just graduated high school.”
Sources told the outlet: “Literally no one knew about this until they got the invitation.
“Family and friends were stunned that not only was Jed dating but that he was engaged and getting married in two weeks.”
It’s not clear where the ceremony will be held - although it is assumed it would occur in either of their home states of Arizona or Arkansas - where Jed runs multiple business’.
Many guests attending the nuptials will join via livestream due to Covid precautions.
Fans have also speculated this move is to allow cameras and crew into the event - hinting the wedding could be televised on TLC.
The couple is currently registered for gifts on the website, Zola.
However, the family have yet to formally announce a romance with Jed and Katey.
Last Fall, Jed confirmed that he “had a lady” but did not publicly disclose any additional details.
He gave fans a hint at his future bride back in October when he painted a pumpkin with the word “Katey” written front and center.
Things are looking up for Jed, who had a disappointing 2020 after he attempted to follow in his father's footsteps by running for office in Arkansas State Representative District 89.
Jim Bob did everything to make sure his son's campaign was a success, but their dream didn't go according to plan and he suffered a crushing blow in the political arena as he lost to Democrat incumbent Megan Godfrey.
The Sun exclusively revealed a disappointed Jed moved out of the bachelor pad he was renting after his landslide loss and went back to his family home, as the house was listed for rent in December 2020.
Jed’s former neighbor told The Sun: "He moved out after he lost the election. He was a quiet guy and not around here for very long. He went back to the family home."
Jed’s campaign was controversial, as he was accused of "accepting illegal donations."
He took $8,400 from a single donor in Louisiana, which is triple the legal amount in Arkansas, as the maximum a single donor can donate is $2,400.
He was also slammed for "name-calling" after he branded rival Megan a "liberal princess.”
News of Jedd's engagement comes as his brother Justin, 18, tied the knot with fiancee Claire Spivey, 20, in a secret ceremony in Texas this month with all of the family flying out for the big day.
The Sun was the first to report on their wedding, after they appeared to trick everyone into believing it was on April 16, the date listed on their official online registry.
The loved-up teens, who got engaged in November after a short courtship, said "I do" in an "indoor/outdoor ceremony" in Azle, a small city west of Fort Worth, according to a close source.
Shockingly, the insider said despite the global pandemic nobody was forced to wear a mask at the wedding, featuring "hundreds" of guests, as they were free to mingle at the venue.
The couple posted sweet wedding photos on Instagram after the ceremony, showing Claire in a gorgeous white lace dress and Justin in a dark gray suit and green tie.
In a joint statement. they said: "Today we have started a journey together that God crafted long before we ever knew it was meant to be.
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"We are so thankful for the love of Christ that has brought our lives together and teaches us what real love looks like.
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"There is no greater joy than marrying your best friend.
"We are thankful for the prayers and support so many have shown us through our engagement and look forward to this new chapter of our lives together as husband and wife.”
