A COUPLE with a 37-year age gap saw their hopes of parenthood dashed after their surrogate allegedly scammed them.
American TikTok stars Quran McCain, 25, and Cheryl McGregor, 62, have previously hit headlines over their unconventional relationship and last year announced they wanted a baby.
As couple from Georgia, US, told the world that they had started their surrogacy journey, they faced a storm of cruel trolls online.
However, the grandmother-of-17 and King Quran ploughed on with their decision and now have been left heartbroken after their surrogate reportedly threw in the towel just a month ago.
The unnamed surrogate had also been allegedly breaching their contract – by having unprotected sex with her partner while the egg fertilised.
“At the moment it does feel like people are reaching out to us for the wrong reasons,” Quran said.
“We’re completely broke. We don’t get paid for our content. And then the surrogate goes and bleeds us dry.
“We had paid for her food and travel and even gave her money for her and her family to enjoy Christmas. We wanted her to be happy as she was giving us the gift we’ve always wanted.
“It just feels like we’re always getting screwed over.”
The surrogate allegedly scammed Cheryl and her young beau out of £7000.
Despite their setback King Quran insists they haven’t given up on their hopes for a family.
And in 2022, Cheryl told Closer magazine that her and her toyboy lover are willing to fork out up to £120,000 to have a baby together.
They pair have already decided on a baby name – and have hinted it beginnings with an A.
Quran added: “We’re extremely hurt but we’re going to keep going. We still want an interracial baby.”
The unlikely couple shared the gutting news with their three million followers on TikTok who responded with a mixture of kindness and cruelty.
One follower said: “Could you adopt? Just a thought.”
Another follower added: “It’s all going to get better soon just don’t give up.”
A third follower said: “Sincere good wishes finding a suitable surrogate, make them sign a legal contract.”
Other users were not so kind, with one remarking: “Those 2000 years went so fast. Rest in peace Cheryl”.
Another chimed in: “Ok but serious question and being real what happens when she does die and this child is left w/o a mama?”
King Quran first met Cheryl in 2012 when he was only 15.
He worked at a fast-food restaurant managed by Cheryl’s son Chris, but romantic feelings didn’t blossom until much later.
The pair lost contact for a while but reconnected in November, 2020 when caretaker Quran saw mum-of-seven Cheryl working as a cashier at a convenience store.
Despite him being younger than one of her own children, the couple felt a connection on multiple levels, and it doesn’t stop their chemistry.
After they got chatting again, Quran comforted Cheryl when she was upset by negative comments on a TikTok video of her dancing.
Soon they were posting clips together on the site, which helped their relationship blossom and they have been inseparable ever since.
Their relationship moved quickly and in July 2021, Quran proposed to Cheryl using a a £2,200 ring that was Crowdfunded by his online fans.
They tied the knot in September, 2021.
They had a riverside ceremony in Tennessee, and the event was livestreamed to over 20,000 people.
Cheryl said most of her family are supportive of the decision, and her grandkids already call Quran “papaw.”
Quran has previously said of his decision to marry the grandmother that: “There are many reasons why I chose to make Cheryl my wife.
“She’s beautiful, elegant, strong, noble, honest and compassionate.”
