The Steve Wilkos Show Season 9 Episode 7 I Don't Need the Test, I'll Tell the Truth
- September 29, 2015
As a talk show host known for his tough-love approach, Steve Wilkos tackles some of the most difficult issues facing families and communities. In season 9 episode 7, titled "I Don't Need the Test, I'll Tell the Truth," Steve takes on the topic of paternity testing and the importance of honesty in relationships.
The episode begins with Steve introducing his first guest, a woman named Brittany who is questioning the paternity of her young son. Brittany explains that she has been in a long-term relationship with her boyfriend, Tyler, but suspects that he may not be the biological father of their child. Despite this uncertainty, she is hesitant to get a DNA test done, as she believes that Tyler will leave her if he finds out the truth.
Steve responds with his typical no-nonsense attitude, insisting that Brittany owes it to both herself and her child to find out the truth. He argues that the longer she waits, the more harm she is doing to everyone involved. Steve then brings Tyler out on stage and asks him about his relationship with Brittany and his thoughts on the paternity issue. Tyler insists that he loves Brittany and their son, and that he doesn't need a test to prove that he is the father.
Steve then introduces a surprise guest, a woman named Bianca who claims to have had a sexual relationship with Tyler around the same time that Brittany became pregnant. Bianca insists that Tyler is the father of her child, and that she has been trying to get him to take responsibility for the past year.
As the tension in the studio rises, Steve offers to have a DNA test done on both children to determine the truth. Brittany agrees, but Tyler is still resistant, insisting that he knows he is the father of Brittany's child. Steve reminds him that honesty is always the best policy, and that the truth will come out eventually.
In the next segment, Steve welcomes a woman named Nydia who is convinced that her boyfriend, Joe, is cheating on her. Nydia explains that Joe frequently disappears for days at a time without explanation, and that she has found evidence of other women in his phone and social media accounts. Despite this, Joe denies any wrongdoing and insists that he loves Nydia and would never cheat on her.
Steve offers to have a lie detector test done on Joe, which Nydia eagerly accepts. The results of the test are shocking, revealing that Joe has indeed been unfaithful multiple times. As Nydia breaks down in tears, Steve offers his support and advice, reminding her that she deserves better than someone who can't be honest with her.
Overall, season 9 episode 7 of The Steve Wilkos Show offers a powerful reminder of the importance of truth and honesty in relationships. Through tough love and honest conversation, Steve helps his guests confront difficult issues head-on and find the strength to move forward.