Rachel Dratch Reveals the Identity of Her Son's Father

By PopEater Staff Posted Oct 27th 2010 08:05PM

After choosing to keep the identity of her son's father a secret, Rachel Dratch is ready to reveal his name. The former 'Saturday Night Live' star told PEOPLE that the father is her boyfriend, John Wahl, a California-based consultant to natural foods businesses. Dratch gave birth to their son, Eli Benjamin, on August 24.

Dratch told the magazine that she wasn't trying to create drama around his identity but instead, was just trying to protect his privacy. But when she started hearing crazy theories about who the unknown man was, she decided to reveal the truth.

"People are expecting the craziest story," Dratch said. "I just meant it's crazy for me!"

The comedienne met Wahl at a bar just over a year ago. And when she discovered she was pregnant 6 months later, she was shocked. "I had bought into all this stuff about, 'Once you're over 40... I'd gone through the whole process of letting go of [the idea of having kids]," she said. But at age 43, it happened.

Wahl concurs, "[Rachel] was resigned to the fact that this wasn't going to happen and had written it off. That may add to the adrenaline and euphoria and excitement."

Wahl has moved to New York City to be closer to Dratch and Eli. As for their future, Wahl said, "the focus now is just surrounding Eli with love. But you never know!"

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Wednesday 27 October

By Apostate

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So here we have this woman,Rachel Dratch,
Who once fancied herself a superb catch
But on the cusp of 43,she'd had no progeny
Until she slammed solidly into a Wahl(natch!)

Thursday 28 October

By Brad

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I liked her on SNL, but seriously, does anyone but her really care who the father is?

By Blonde Ambition

YES. And if you don't care, why are you here?

By Irish Mist

Exactly my thoughts Brad. Some things need to be kept personal, it does not one bit of good for this to be general knowledge. To the nosy ones that need to know...what the %^&& are you going to do with that info? Oh I know...run your gums and the parties involved in this into the ground.

By rose

plenty of people care and need to know... her parents,, his parents, the other kids belonging to wahl other kids belonging to ratch doctors need to know.. what are you stupid?

By boldier

I didn't know anyone cared or knew it was a big mystery

By B

Good for you, Rachel and congrats to both of you.

I am almost your age and this story inspires me that I may also be blessed with my very own children, too!

God Bless You

By slayer

Umm, WOW, I can sleep now.

By ec

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why do these hollyweird types insist on boasting about the ir illegitimate kids? yikes...hope it didn't look like the mother. a female icibod crane

she met the guy at a bar. the light must have been dim so he didn't get a look at her face. so she's a barfly.

and it's obvious from the story...this guy ain't about to say I do to some broad who wears her holloween mask year round.

Trolls never need to wear Halloween masks, do they?

maybe she can hook up with rosie o'fa@@ot or ellen degenerate.

By Lita

After reading your posts, I'm shocked that you have nerve enough to refer to someones as "degnerate." I'd like to introduce you to Lorena Bobbit. All she'd need is fingernail clippers to relieve you of your problem. Do the world a favor and don't have children; it would sadden me to know that you ruined the lives of any innocent young ones....

By neuterbarrynow

Truth is, he begged and pleaded with her to hide his identity because even in a drunk state you would be ashamed to be found hitting that.

By Donna

Wow AOL must be having a slow news day. Who gives a flying crap.

By Beth

Is this really any kind of news? Who cares?

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She is really impressed with herself. Does she really think anyone was sitting in suspense over who her baby daddy was? What I find surprising is that anyone would sleep with her. She looks like a troll.

By raiderdan05

DONNA's got it right ... what man would get near HER ? OMG, what an "unpresentable" female. Thought so while she was on SNL, but since then "things" have gotten worse. She's reaching Sarah Jessica Parker territory ... YUK !

By Ginger

That is one ugly woman. I remember when she was on SNL. She wasn't funny. At all. Most SNL alumni have at least one memorable character they created, or a funny sketch you think of when you hear their name or see them. With her, the only thing that stands out is how unattractive she is. And it ain't just the face, either.

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