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Is Jenelle Evans coming back to Teen Mom 2? An insider exclusively tells In Touch there’s a chance she could return to the MTV show — and a deal might just be worked out in the coming months. Check out the gallery below to get all the details on Jenelle’s possible return to reality TV.
It’s been a while since Jenelle, 28, was involved with MTV. Back in May 2019, the network confirmed that they were no longer filming the star.
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Taking a Break
“We have stopped filming with Jenelle Eason as of April 6, 2019, and have no plans to cover her story in the upcoming season,” they said in a statement shared with Us Weekly at the time.
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Contracts
However, the mom of three was never officially let go from the show — and the statement left open the possibility that she could return to a future season one day.
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In the Works
Now, it seems that possibility just may be coming to fruition. In Touch has learned that Jenelle’s existing contract is almost up — and it’s possible she’ll be offered a new one.
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Making a Deal
“It was never said that Jenelle is done with Teen Mom 2 or is not returning to Teen Mom 2,” a source exclusively tells In Touch.
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Contract Negotiations
“Jenelle was simply explaining that her contract with MTV expires in April, which it does. A lot could happen between now and April, and what could end up inevitably happening is unknown,” the insider explains.
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Comeback Tour
“MTV still could decide to bring her back to the show,” they continue, “or they could end up releasing her so she could pursue other television opportunities.”
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Ratings Boost
“At the end of the day, let’s face it — Jenelle brings ratings,” the insider said. “And if MTV decides to release her from her contract, there are many other networks that will likely be interested in picking up her story and following what’s going on with Jenelle.”
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Built-In Audience
“She still has a large social media presence, a big fan base, and a TON of people interested in her day to day happenings. With or without Teen Mom 2, fans have not heard the last of Jenelle Evans’ story.”
“That was the only thing I was waiting on to move forward. Once April comes around, I can start talking to other networks, thank God!”
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Keeping Busy
If the show does decide to feature the star, they’ve got a lot to catch up on. Since last year, she’s made some major changes to her life, including a move to Nashville, Tennessee.
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New Digs
In November 2019, a source told Radar Online that she found a new apartment for her family, and they’d all settled into the new city nicely.
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Happy Kids
Her children seem to be loving the change, too. The mom joked her toddler daughter Ensley is living her best life in their new home.
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Fresh Start
Kaiser, 5, also appears to be having a blast. In December 2019, he started going to a new school — and he took his first bus ride ever.
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Proud Mama
“Such a big boy!” Jenelle wrote on Instagram as she saw her middle son off to school, posting an adorable photo on her Story.
Though the Evans women didn’t share any photos from their celebration, Jenelle seemingly confirmed that they’d spent the day as a family after a fan spotted Babs on a flight.
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Celebrity Sighting
“Just saw [Jenelle’s] mother and Jace on my flight to Nashville,” a fan wrote on Twitter on November 27. “Barb talked to my 3-year-old and said he did really good on the flight. 😅🤘🏼I swear I wasn’t even looking, but I recognized her voice and turned around so quick. 😂”
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Self-Acceptance
The star also seems to have gone on a major self-confidence journey since she’s had time away from the cameras. Over the past few months, she’s shared posts on Instagram hinting that she’s come a long way in taking care of herself.
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New Woman
“I could build a castle out of all the bricks they threw at me,” she captioned one photo of herself standing strong.
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Finding Beauty
“To be beautiful means to be yourself,” she wrote on another. “You don’t need to be accepted by others. You need to accept yourself.”
