The Most Controversial ‘Teen Mom’ Moments of 2017
We’ve been following the cast of Teen Mom for years and one thing remains true after all this time — wherever they go, drama follows. This year, between both Teen Mom OG and Teen Mom 2, there was plenty of controversy to go around — from unexpected pregnancy news, to baby daddy struggles, to even child abuse allegations.
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New relationships were formed — Javi Marroquin and Briana DeJesus, we’re looking at you! — old ones were broken — Jenelle Evans and her mom Barbara aren’t even talking anymore! — and several new babies were welcomed with open arms the TM family.
Need a recap of everything that went down this past year? Keep reading for the top contoversial moments from the Teen Mom franchise in 2017!
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Matt Baier's Lie Detector Test
Teen Mom OG fans recognize Matt Baier's polygraph test as the beginning of the end. Sure, the couple had it out in the past and we knew things were going down hill with their wedding called off, but the lie detector test really seemed to be the last straw for Amber Portwood.
"Did you make any sexual advances toward —–?" the lie detector instructor asked Matt. He then revealed that though Matt answered, "No," Matt did not pass that question, which prompted Amber's breakdown in the elevator.
"Trash! Trash! I got you money! I got you deals! Who are you laughing at? F–k you!" Amber yelled. "Sexual advance? You tried to f–k her!"
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Jenelle Evans and David Eason Child Abuse Allegations
In one particularly controversial scene, Jenelle and her new beau David are seen snapping their "Save the Date" pictures for their upcoming wedding, but the pictures come at a price. Kaiser —
Jenelle's son with ex-fiancé Nathan Griffith — is seen running around the photo shoot shirtless, having a meltdown and yelling, "Feed me!"
At one point, David disciplines the screaming toddler, dragging him away from the camera, an incident which prompted many viewers to be outraged. It even caused #SaveKaiser to unfold, an online campaign in which fans called for CPS and police officers to investigate Jenelle and David's parenting.
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Briana DeJesus and Javi Marroquin Start Dating
After months of denying their relationship, Briana and Javi finally admitted that they were in a relationship after the Teen Mom 2 special with Dr. Drew.
The new relaysh caused much tension between the TM2 girls, as Javi is Kailyn Lowry's ex-husband and the father of her son Lincoln. Briana admitted that some cast members were "salty" regarding her relationship with Javi and that the other girls didn't want to be friends with her because they were Team Kail.
Jenelle Evans also revealed on Teen Mom OG: That's a Wrap 2017 that Kailyn didn't attend the event because of the Javi and Briana drama.
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Ryan Edwards' Drug Struggle
Shocking footage of Maci Bookout's baby daddy Ryan Edwards nearly passing out at the wheel surfaced on the latest season of Teen Mom OG. After it was revealed on a reunion catch-up that Ryan had entered rehab for drug addiction — Xanax and heroin were named among his drugs of choice — his wife Mackenzie Edwards blamed his ex Maci for Ryan's addiction and for exploiting him on television in a heated letter.
The move caused Amber Portwood to come to Maci Bookout's defense. After Mackenzie read Maci the letter and left the sound stage, Amber called Mackenzie the c-word backstage.
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Jenelle Evans Refuses to Invite Her Mom to Her Wedding
It's a feud that won't seem to die. Jenelle Evans was so infuriated with her mother, Barbara Evans, for retaining full-time custody of Jenelle's first-born son Jace, that she didn't invite her own mother to her wedding to now-husband David Eason.
"This is a Jenelle I’ve never seen," Barbara told Radar Online. "Someday it’s going to bite her in the a– to do this to me. It's heart-wrenching to me," she said of not being invited to her daughter's nuptials.
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Amber Portwood Announces She's Pregnant
It's Baby #2 for 27-year-old Amber Portwood! After accusing her ex-fiancé Matt Baier of stealing over $100,000 from her and ultimately kicking him to the curb, Amber started dating Andrew Glennon. She soon shared on social media that the couple was expecting their first child together.
"Thank you everyone for all the kind words," Amber wrote. "I'm very excited for my future with Andrew and our little family we are starting together! Love."
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Catelynn Lowell Goes Back to Rehab
Catelynn shocked fans when she took to Twitter to not only announce her decision to return to rehab but also gave fans an inside look at a terrifying side of her own mental health.
"Well today I thought of every way to kill myself," the mom of Nova and Carly, whom they placed for adopted in 2009, tweeted. "So I'm going to treatment." Her husband Tyler Baltierra announced his support of her decision, writing on Twitter, "Incredibly proud of my wife, When she thought she had no choices left, she reached out [and] decided to LIVE today! My life would be desolate without her in it. You are beautiful, strong, worthy, [and] loved."
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Kailyn Lowry's Friend Spills the Pregnancy Beans
While driving and complaining of feeling tired, Kailyn's friend (who just so happened to be on speaker phone) said, "Dude, you're so pregnant" to which Kailyn angrily responded through gritted teeth, "I'm filming!"
It later came to light that Kailyn was pregnant with her third child, this time with an unknown baby daddy who was later revealed to be Chris Lopez. After lamenting that Kailyn hadn't told her ex-husband Javi about her pregnancy yet, for fear that he would "sell the story," Kailyn also constantly struggled throughout her pregnancy, dealing with Chris' cheating and worrying that he wouldn't be around for their baby, especially when he missed her doctor's appointments.
Of her baby daddy Chris, Kailyn recently said, "You know, he cheated on me my whole pregnancy. The things I went through… All the way leading up to having him was something that I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy. You know, it was like, 'Oh, it'll get better, it'll get better' and then it never got better. There's no contact at all."
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Catelynn and Tyler Reveal They Haven't Seen Carly in Two Years
Teen Mom OG fans were completely shocked when Catelynn and Tyler revealed in an especially emotional session with their adoption counselor that it's been two years since they've seen their first-born daughter, Carly. Carly was adopted in 2009 and the last time Tyler and Catelynn saw her was at their 2015 wedding. The couple, who are now parents to a second daughter Nova, revealed they've been trying to work out a day to visit with Carly, but because of scheduling conflicts, it's been exceptionally difficult.
"I get ignored for months and then she finally answers me," Catelynn says of Carly's adoptive mom. When their adoption counselor suggested that Carly's adoptive parents could be worried about a visit because it might incite Carly to ask questions, Catelynn became even more irritated.
"You knew that was going to happen. She's going to get older and ask questions. What did you think was going to happen?" Catelynn managed through tears.
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Farrah Abraham Accuses MTV of Being Fake
After a massive feud with MTV higher-ups, which culminated in Farrah Abraham being "fake fired" from Teen Mom OG, Farrah took to social media to express her true feelings about MTV.
"MTV needs to take notes their fake teen mom quality is not even credible to watch anymore…OG real talk," she wrote. "Even though #Viacom fired me today they couldn’t help but to exploit myself [and] my daughter for their promotional gain. Viacom let me go because as a Business Mogul I act like an adult and [partake] in adult promotions and activities that other adults do for FREE or in private!" she explained.