The Intelligence Unit has a new mystery, and it’s not happening on the streets of Chicago—it’s happening in the delivery room. As we charge into January 2026, a wildfire of speculation has erupted surrounding Marina Squerciati (Kim Burgess). While fans were expecting wedding bells for “Burzek” on screen, the real-world headlines are screaming something far more controversial.
Whispers from the Cinespace set and high-level social media leaks suggest that Marina is expecting her third child, but the “giật tít” (shocking) twist involves a dark cloud over her marriage to longtime husband, Eli Kay-Oliphant.
1. THE “BUMP” THEY COULDN’T HIDE: Evidence from the 21st District
Eagle-eyed viewers of the latest Chicago P.D. episodes have pointed out that Detective Kim Burgess is spending an unusual amount of time behind desks and wearing massive, oversized trench coats.
The Wardrobe Shift: During the filming of the January 7 premiere, “Impulse Control,” crew members reportedly noticed Marina requesting extra “prop coverage” (using large folders and bags) to obscure her midsection.
The Leak: An anonymous lighting technician claimed that the production schedule was “drastically altered” in late 2025 to accommodate Marina’s physical changes, fueling the theory that a secret pregnancy is being managed behind the scenes.
2. THE ELI KAY-OLIPHANT DISCONNECT: A Marriage in Crisis?
The most explosive part of this 2026 scandal is the alleged identity of the father.
The Silent Spouse: Marina and Eli Kay-Oliphant, who usually maintain a low-profile but stable public image, have not been spotted together in months. Sources close to the actress claim the couple has been living “separate lives” since the summer of 2025.
The “Co-Star” Theory: In a twist that sounds like a scripted drama, the internet is buzzing with rumors that the biological father might be someone from the One Chicago family. The intense, off-screen chemistry between Marina and Patrick John Flueger (Adam Ruzek) has fans questioning if their “friendship” crossed a forbidden line during the long hours of filming Season 13.
3. THE “BURZEK” WEDDING AT RISK: Will Art Imitate Life?
With a “Burzek” wedding officially scheduled for later in the 2026 season, the producers are in a panic.
The Script Rewrite: If Marina’s pregnancy is real and the “fatherhood scandal” breaks publicly, the showrunners may be forced to either write the pregnancy into the show or kill off Kim Burgess to avoid the PR nightmare.
The Legal Battle: Rumors suggest that Eli Kay-Oliphant has already sought legal counsel regarding “paternity verification,” a move that could turn Marina’s private life into a public courtroom battle by the spring of 2026.
4. MARINA’S RADIOSILENCE: The Truth in the Quiet
Marina Squerciati has always been the queen of playful Instagram content, but her recent posts have been suspiciously “safe”—consisting only of throwbacks or face-only selfies. This sudden shift in social media behavior is often the first sign of a celebrity hiding a massive personal bombshell.
THE VERDICT: A TRIPLE THREAT TO THE UNIT
Whether this is a joyous new addition or a scandalous betrayal that will end her marriage, Marina Squerciati is at the center of the biggest storm Chicago P.D. has ever seen. Is this the end of Kim Burgess, or the start of a real-life soap opera that will overshadow the show itself?
