Mandie Taketa noted that Brady learned the news shortly after attending his grandmother’s funeral.
“I was more concerned for Wayne’s mental health because that was not a good time.
It was a struggle to begin with,” Taketatold PEOPLE.
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“And so it was that on top of everything.
She added, I’m just like, ‘The more, the merrier.
This family is going to grow.
I’m telling you.’
I’m a Pisces and I just know.
But yeah, I was concerned.
Speaking withEntertainment Weekly, Brady said that he is fully embracing fatherhood once again.
But I’m a proud father,” he explained.
“Anyone that knows me with Maile knows that, anyone that sees me with Sonny knows that.
My son Val is a blessing.
He added that its important to document this new step in his co-parenting journey on the show.
Wayne Brady: The Family Remixairs Wednesdays at 10 p.m.
ET on Freeform and streams the next day on Hulu.
