An unidentified young man sitting front and center with the Jackson family at Michael’s Staples Center memorial is creating a stir with speculation that he may be the singer’s Norwegian “love child”
The 25-year-old man, Omer Bhatti, is reportedly seeking DNA tests to discern his parentage after both of his parents refused to confirm or deny the suspicions. British newspaper The Sun alleges Jackson disclosed to friends that Omer is indeed his biological son, resulting from a “one night stand” in the 1980s. His mother and father were employed by Jackson as a driver and a nanny respectively. Omer’s mother responded cryptically to the allegations, saying:
“He was the King of Pop. But for us he was so much more.”
His father was quoted as saying:
“Make what you like. I don’t want to discuss anything.”
Media outlets are indeed making what they like of the story, feverishly pointing out a strong resemblance between Omer Bhatti and Jackson’s youngest son, Blanket. However, the same media outlets have been alleging up until now that Jackson’s three known children are not biologically his, so make of that what you will.
Omer remained steadfast in supporting his possible-father through all his trials and tribulations, telling an interviewer in 2008:
“Loyalty is the most important thing for me. I have contact with Michael, and I think my loyalty to him is the reason we still have our contact. He is an unbelievably good human being.”
