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Farrah Abraham is not happy to be snubbed.

Who could have predicted that?

It has been sixteen years since the Teen Mom franchise launched with 16 & Pregnant.

An anniversary photoshoot didn’t include Farrah. She’s reacting exactly how you’d imagine.

You will never believe this, but Farrah Abraham had multiple angry conflicts when she appeared on ‘Ex On The Beach.’ (Image Credit: MTV) Farrah Abraham does not like being snubbed

16 & Pregnant premiered on June 11, 2009. The Teen Mom franchise was born.

Just weeks ahead of the 16-year anniversary, People photographed the cast of Teen Mom: The Next Chapter alongside an interview.

Several memorable faces were conspicuously absent.

Farrah Abraham decided to do her own interview and pitch a fit.

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Amber Portwood has a complicated relationship with her daughter, Leah, but she never expected her to ask to be adopted by her father, Gary Shirley's current partner, Kristina Shirley. In the latest episode of Teen Mom: The Next Chapter, Portwood opened up about her feelings in an emotional confessional, admitting Leah's request left her unable to function properly for months.

"I thought I was already dark and deep in a hole from what happened to me, from the incident in North Carolina, and him leaving me in the mountains," Portwood referenced her breakup from fiancé Gary Wayt. "When I found out about my daughter saying that she wanted to be adopted, it took over everything."

Amber Portwood Could Not Get Out Of Bed After Learning Leah Wanted To Be Adopted Via: Jae Donnelly/INFphoto.com

Portwood also confessed to being in bed "for over four months," and struggling to...

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Amber Portwood has a long history of not taking accountability for her actions.

This history inevitably includes reactions of extreme outrage when anyone recalls her misdeeds. She feels that she is entitled to forgiveness, no matter what.

Unfortunately, this means that watching Leah exclude her from her 16th birthday party and pass on her gift sent Amber into a rage spiral.

She may say that she’s done with Teen Mom, but she isn’t done watching and angrily reacting on social media.

Wearing a bold pair of glasses and a striped top, Amber Portwood recalls the well-deserved rejection that she received from her daughter for years. (Image Credit: MTV) Even though Amber Portwood says that she’s done with ‘Teen Mom,’ she’s still tuning in

Amber Portwood is still watching Teen Mom: The Next Chapter, presumably so that at least one of the viewers will...

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Amber Portwood says that she has quit Teen Mom.

Even though the Teen Mom: The Next Chapter star has been open about not having a good time.

Viewers have seen her lie to producers and then admit to it. She has also accused her ex of making her appear on the show.

Amber claims that she has now quit the series — insisting that this is her choice, not production’s.

Despite her many flaws, Amber Portwood does sometimes make a solid point. And she’s doing just that during this confessional moment from Teen Mom: The Next Chapter. (Image Credit: MTV) Has Amber Portwood quit ‘Teen Mom’ for real this time?

In recent weeks, Amber Portwood has been posting unending rants on TikTok. So much so that she received a temporary ban from the pernicious video platform after her comments about Gary Shirley.

For better or for worse,...

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Amber Portwood hasn’t always been the greatest mom.

In fact, there are many times when she’s been a downright terrible parent — and many of them have been captured on camera.

That might be why Amber’s daughter, Leah, has decided that she wants to be adopted by her stepmother, Kristina Shirley.

14-year-old Leah Shirley rides in the car with Kristina on Teen Mom: The Next Chapter. (Image Credit: MTV) Leah hopes to legally cut ties with Amber

Leah doubled down on her decision during Thursday’s episode of Teen Mom: The Next Chapter.

“I want to be adopted because Kristina’s been there my whole life,” the 16-year-old said. “I just feel like it should be official. And it’s more than a piece of paper to me.”

Leah’s dad, Gary Shirley, didn’t discourage the idea, but he pointed out that the process...

Amber Portwood asserts she has the power to get Teen Mom off the air.

The 34-year-old MTV personality recently went live on social media and made bold claims.

Taking to TikTok — where she reportedly got banned after going on a tirade aimed at her ex, Gary Shirley — Amber boasted about “starting” the franchise and hinted that Teen Mom is on its way out.

“I think the show is getting canceled, you guys. Ha!” Amber said in the video, giggling and clapping with a smile.

“If it isn’t canceled, I’ll get it canceled,” she affirmed.

Amber stated that it’s because of her that Teen Mom Og took off when it debuted in 2009.

“Like, here’s the thing. This is what it is,” Amber told her followers. “I started this b****, and all these girls now are starting to, like, form into this ball of hatefulness.”

Amber told the...

Teen Momfans are finally realizing just how bad of a parent Amber Portwood has been to her daughter, Leah Shirley, now that the teenager is openly sharing her experiences on national television. And spoiler alert—it hasn’t been easy. Every fight, mistake, and legal issue involving Leah’s parents has been documented for the world to see. And for Amber, there are plenty. She has a long criminal history, starting with a 2010 domestic violence arrest for attacking Leah’s father, Gary Shirley. She was charged with two felony counts of domestic battery and one count of neglect of a dependent. In 2011, Amber lost custody of Leah, and the following year, she was sentenced to five years in prison for violating her probation on drug charges. She ultimately served 17 months before being released early. Amber’s troubling history didn’t stop there. Years later, she was arrested for domestic battery against Andrew Glennon,...

Teen Mom star Amber Portwood's relationship with her daughter is taking a turn for the better. Leah Shirley has decided that she wants to talk with a therapist to find a way to forgive her mother in the future. On a recent episode of Teen Mom: The Next Chapter, Leah was speaking with her father, Gary Shirley, when she shared that she felt like her issues with her mother had weighed her down, and that she wanted to work on them so that she could move forward and have a relationship with Portwood.

Leave it to Amber Portwood to make headlines for despicable reasons. On the recent episode of Teen Mom: The Next Chapter, the reality star admitted to faking a pregnancy scare in order to get out of filming obligations for the MTV series. In her first appearance on the series of the new part of Season 2, Portwood's story has largely been following her ex, Gary Shirley, his wife, Kristina Shirley, and Amber and Gary's teenage daughter, Leah Shirley.

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Amber Portwood had a pregnancy scare.

But, as it turns out, she wasn’t the one who felt worried. Producers were the ones who got spooked.

Though she is at times reluctant to do so, Amber continues to appear on Teen Mom: The Next Chapter.

Which is why she ended up confessing to lying, on camera. But, as usual, Amber seems reluctant to accept the blame.

An expressive Amber Portwood on an episode of MTV’s Teen Mom. (Image Credit: MTV) Amber Portwood kind of ghosted Gary Shirley

During Tuesday’s episode of Teen Mom: The Next Chapter, Leah Shirley reached a major milestone.

Ahead of her sixteenth birthday, she received a car as a present. This isn’t a reckless choice. Gary and Kristina clearly felt that she could handle it, especially since she got her learner’s permit.

Amber Portwood had (once again) gone silent...

Teen Mom: The Next Chapter star Amber Portwood’s return to social media has not been smooth sailing. In a TikTok live, she has one message for fans among several claims about co-parent Gary Shirley: Boycott Teen Mom. The reasons why she believes that her fans should boycott the MTV reality TV series have a lot to do with Shirley, as she has accused him of several things, including blackmailing her to stay on the show.

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Amber Portwood has leveled some shocking allegations against the father of her eldest child.

As you’re probably aware, Amber has quit the Teen Mom franchise multiple times amid a wide array of legal and mental health issues.

Now, she says she was essentially forced to appear on the new season of Teen Mom: The Next Chapter after being blackmailed by Gary Shirley.

Amber Portwood appears on MTV during a ‘Teen Mom’ reunion show. (MTV/YouTube) The Allegations Against Gary

The latest drama in Amber’s life began back on Christmas Eve, when she railed against Gary in TikTok Live tirade.

As The Ashley’s Reality Roundup first reported, Amber referred to Gary as “a rapist,” seemingly alleging that he committed statutory rape at the start of their relationship.

Following a six-week hiatus, Amber returned to TikTok Live over the weekend, this time accusing Gary of lying and blackmail.

Teen Mom is back on MTV, and one former cast member has many of her friends and loved ones worried about her well-being. Amber had a complete mental breakdown, and it all played out on TikTok. By the time all was said and done, many of her friends and family were trying to intervene to help her.

Here is a look at what happened and how her family and friends reacted to the bizarre videos.

Amber Portwood Has A Complete Mental Breakdown

Amber Portwood has always seemed to be on the edge. However, she had a recent massive meltdown, and it all played out live on TikTok. In the videos, Portwood was crying and going off on different problems going on in her life right now. She then lashed out at everyone, including her fans.

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“Why am I crying? Because I’m petrified. I’m petrified. I...

Amber Portwood of Teen Mom fame recently took to social media where she discussed recent critics. In the live video, she even began addressing commenters directly. Since its release, the video has been a topic of discussion among fans on social media.

Amber Portwood Claimed That She Was ‘Petrified’ In The Video

Portwood is a native of Anderson, Indiana. She first came to prominence through the reality series, 16 and Pregnant back in 2009. She later appeared in the spin-off, Teen Mom.

Fans have often kept update with Portwood and her life through social media. Taking to Reddit, one fan shared a live video for other fans “who don’t have TikTok.”

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In the video, Portwood could be seen crying and discussed various issues in her life. She opened up, “Why am I crying? Because I’m petrified. I’m petrified. I gave up half my life for...

Teen Mom star, Amber Portwood’s daughter, Leah Shirley is sharing her true feelings about her father, Gary Shirley. Leah has been estranged from her mother for some time and they have been struggling to connect. Yet, Amber just came out with allegations against Gary so what does Leah have to say? Keep reading for more details.

Leah Shirley Goes Public About True Feelings For Dad

Growing up, Teen Mom star, Gary Shirley provided stability for her daughter, Leah Shirley. He married a woman named Kristina and they went on to have a daughter. More so, he did his best to keep Leah’s mother and his ex, Amber Portwood an active part of their daughter’s life. Amber was running around with the wrong men or not doing anything at all. Yet, he still wanted Amber and Leah to stay connected. Amber ended up getting pregnant by Andrew Glennon and having a son,...

The one person many Teen Mom viewers wanted to hear from amid the Gary Shirley and Amber Portwood fallout has spoken for the first time, and it is no surprise which side she chose to take. Leah Shirley, the 15-year-old daughter of her reality star feuding parents, has now shared her thoughts on her parents in a post from a page on Facebook called Teen Mom Fans on December 30. As many would guess, Leah has sided with her father, like a lot of viewers.

Has Teen Mom alum, Jenelle Evans been dragged into co-star, Amber Portwood’s controversy? Fans want the Og star kicked off the show as they are tired of her antics. Recently, she opened up a new can of worms and began bashing her ex-fiance and baby daddy, Gary Shirley. When Jenelle was asked about this, she gave a very PC answer. Keep reading for further details.

Jenelle Evans Dragged Into Amber Portwood Controversy

Amber Portwood’s rise and fall has been heavily documented on the 16 & Pregnant spinoff, Teen Mom. She was engaged to her baby daddy, Gary Shirley, and they had a daughter, Leah. Unfortunately, things became combative and the relationship ended. Sadly, her addiction and mental health issues were cause for concern. Amber had a lot of rage and anger which was often displayed on the show. As for Gary, he met Kristina and they started a happy life,...

Jenelle Evans doesn't have kind words for Amber Portwood. The Teen Mom: The Next Chapter star is planning her return to the show but used TikTok to respond to a question about Portwood. Recently, Portwood made shocking allegations against her ex, Gary Shirley, during a TikTok live. Evans, who was once fired from the reality series and then reportedly fired again after just one season, did not take kindly to Portwood making these allegations on social media and responded to a question asked of her on Evans' own TikTok live.

Amber Portwood has issued sexual assault allegations against her ex. The Teen Mom: The Next Chapter star took to TikTok to make claims against Gary Shirley. The two were together on 16 and Pregnant and share daughter, Leah Shirley together. Recently, Shirley claimed that Portwood owed years of child support to him that she never paid. Portwood and her ex, Andrew Glennon, both claim that wasn't true. Now, the reality star is claiming Shirley allegedly sexually assaulted her while the two were together. Shirley and Portwood officially ended things back in 2010 with Shirley taking on most of the custody of their daughter.

Teen Mom star, Amber Portwood is slamming her ex-fiance and baby daddy, Gary Shirley. She is claiming that he is a bad father and is not the great person he has been portrayed to be. So, what exactly did the mother of two have to say? Keep reading for more details.

Amber Portwood Slams Gary Shirley As Bad Father

16 & Pregnant viewers met Amber Portwood and Gary Shirley when they were expecting their first baby. She had met him through her brother and they fell in love. The two got engaged and had a daughter, Leah but as fans saw on Teen Mom, they had a very combative romance. They called off their engagement and moved on with other people. Amber also struggled with mental health and substance abuse issues which impaired her judgment. Gary ended up getting custody of Leah, marrying Kristina, and the two welcomed a daughter together.

Gary Shirley,...

Amber Portwood made a name for herself as one of the original girls on MTV’s 16 and Pregnant and later its spin-off Teen Mom, which followed her journey as a teen mother welcoming her daughter, Leah, with her then-boyfriend Gary Shirley. The reality franchise has been on the air since 2009, with Amber appearing in a variety of its spin-offs, including its current iteration, Teen Mom: The Next Chapter. But the fact that she’s stayed on the show so long is surprising, considering her criminal history.

Amber Portwood and her ex, Gary Shirley have fought throughout the years and their daughter, Leah Shirley, was caught in the middle. Fans watched as the reality stars went back and forth on Teen Mom: The Next Chapter and how Leah didn't want to see Amber as a result. Now, Portwood is sharing how she hopes to reunite with her daughter and fix their relationship with each other, one she blamed Shirley for in the past.

Amber Portwood isn't happy with her ex, Gary Shirley. The Teen Mom: The Next Chapter stars co-parent their daughter, Leah Shirley, but recently Portwood has struggled to make visits to their daughter and has been accused of not paying the child support she owes to Shirley. Portwood has recently begun making TikTok videos again, even showing up randomly on someone's TikTok live, and has used the platform to air out some of her co-parenting issues with Shirley. Currently, Shirley is trying to have primary and legal custody of their daughter Leah.

Amber Portwood is having conflicting co-parent relationships with her exes. The Teen Mom star has been pushing back at Gary Shirley over his claims that she doesn't want to see their daughter, Leah Shirley, and Shirley saying that Portwood doesn't pay child support. Now, Portwood's ex, Andrew Glennon, has opened up about his own situation with Portwood and how the reality star has been as a mother to their son, James Glennon. In an exclusive to Us Weekly, Glennon shared that Portwood and their son talk daily and that his own relationship with Portwood is in a much better place than before.

After an absence, Amber Portwood has resurfaced on social media. The Teen Mom star has been off of social media for nearly two years and in the midst of her break-up from her fiancé, Gary Wayt, she re-joined TikTok to go back to her trusted Lives. In the past, she would do live streams to fight with fellow castmates from Teen Mom: The Next Chapter or call out her ex, Gary Shirley's new wife a piece of her mind. This time, she was happy, healthy, and giving updates to fans on the show and when she'd be back.

Co-parenting may be difficult, but the dynamic between Teen Mom: The Next Chapter stars Amber Portwood and Gary Shirley has taken another tense turn. According to Us Weekly, an exclusive source close to the reality TV stars revealed that things between Portwood and Shirley once again got rocky despite their great relationship. Shirley has accused Portwood of not paying child support for their daughter, Leah Shirley, but Portwood claims to have receipts.

Catelynn and Tyler Baltierra have been in the news recently with rumors that their home was being foreclosed on. This left many people wondering how much Catelynn and Tyler make for their appearances on MTV’s Teen Mom. After all, they’ve been present in the franchise in some capacity for 15 years. So, how much does Tyler Baltierra make on television? Keep reading to find out.

How Much Does Tyler Baltierra Make On Teen Mom?

According to The Ashley’s Reality Roundup, the Og Teen Mom dads on The Next Chapter are making around $30,000 to $35,000 per episode they are featured on. “The original guys are making basically what the original top girls make,” a source told The Ashley’s.

The Og dads include Tyler Baltierra, Ryan Edwards, and Gary Shirley.

Teen Mom fans first met Catelynn and Tyler on MTV’s 16 & Pregnant in 2009. They are one of the...

Teen Mom star, Amber Portwood allegedly ditched her daughter, Leah’s big day. She has said that she wants to be a big part of Leah’s life yet she keeps failing to show up. More so, Amber blames it on her ex-fiance and Leah’s father, Gary Shirley, or even on her own daughter. So, what did she miss out on this time? Keep reading for more details.

Amber Portwood Ditches Daughter’s Big Day

In the last season of Teen Mom: The Next Chapter, Amber Portwood showed off her new man, Gary Wayt. She also received a lot of pushback for treating her daughter, Leah horribly. Amber called Leah names and acted as if she was a peer and not her own child. More so, when Leah had enough of her mother, Amber stopped making an effort. She then turned it on Leah, who is just 15 as well as her father,...

The latest drama surrounding Amber Portwood is wilder than a lot of what fans saw of her on Teen Mom. Amber was part of the cast lineup starting in 2009 when the show first premiered in 2009. At the time, she was pregnant with her first child with her ex-fiance, Gary Shirley. Now, she’s been in the midst of a hot mess with a more recent ex-boyfriend named Gary Wayte. Here’s what’s been revealed.

Gary Wayte Is Not Happy With Amber Portwood

The relationship between Gary (Wayte) and Amber did not end amicably, based on the stories that have been swirling. Amber’s Teen Mom co-star Catelynn Lowell confirmed that the details from Gary are all true. Gary claims his proposal to Amber on the show was staged. He claims MTV encouraged him to pop the question, and it wasn’t his idea at all. He says he didn’t even purchase the ring!

On this week’s season finale of Teen Mom: The Next Chapter, Amber Portwood learned an important truth.

And tried to send an important message to anyone watching.

Amber Portwood does not look too happy in this photo. (MTV)

As you might recall, Portwood got engaged to a man named Gary Wayt this past June.

Days later, Wayt disappeared.

Gary was finally discovered days later, thankfully in fine physical condition, only for him and Portwood to call off their engagement.

What the heck happened to cause such tension and such a scandal?

Portwood shed some light on events during this episode of the MTV reality show.

Amber Portwood during an episode of Teen Mom: The Next Chapter. (MTV)

“I guess his dad read my Wikipedia,” Amber told a producer on the finale… before a screen capture of her sordid past flasheed across the screen, highlighting her run-ins with the law,...

Teen Mom star, Amber Portwood cracked over murder allegations regarding her then-fiance, Gary Wayt, and his disappearance. He had gone missing in June 2024, a short time after the couple became engaged. This all played out in the Thursday, September 12th finale of The Next Chapter. So, what did Amber have to say and who was her core support? Keep reading for all of the details.

Amber Portwood Cracks Over Murder Allegations

Shortly after the new season of Teen Mom: The Next Chapter began, Amber Portwood introduced her new man, Gary Wayt. The girls jokingly referred to him as ‘Gary 2.0’ given that Amber’s baby daddy’s name was also Gary. They seemed very happy and he even attended therapy with her. He needed to learn how to handle her manic episodes and the fact that he cared to do so meant a lot to Amber. Gary ended up proposing in front of co-stars,...

Is Teen Mom star Amber Portwood responsible for this season’s The Next Chapter reunion being canceled? There is just one episode left and a reunion usually follows. Yet, that is not the case this time around but what is the reason? All signs point to Amber but what was her problem? Keep reading for more details.

Teen Mom Amber Portwood Reason For Canceled Reunion?

Amber Portwood has struggled for many Teen Mom seasons but this one has been unlike any other. In the second episode, she introduced her co-stars to her new man, Gary Wayt. Additionally, she had a whole new bag of problems with her teenage daughter, Leah. Amber called Leah names when Leah did not care to hear her mother’s gossip and details about her new man. Furthermore, Amber claimed she was reaching out but got no response but Leah. To Amber’s ex and Leah’s father,...

Teen Mom star Jade Cline is heartbroken for her castmate, Amber Portwood’s daughter, Leah Shirley. There has been a lot of debate regarding how involved Amber has been in Leah’s life. It had gotten to the point where Leah wanted to be adopted by her stepmother, Kristina. So, what message is Jade sending to the teenager? Keep reading for more details.

Teen Mom Jade Cline Heartbroken For Amber Portwood’s Daughter

Jade Cline is close enough to Amber Portwood that she had her as a guest at her wedding. Amber attended with her ex-fiance and baby daddy, Gary Shirley. She left the reception with a female friend of Jade’s but popped up on Teen Mom: The Next Chapter the following week with a new man, Gary Wayt. Around the same time, Amber caught an immense amount of heat for the way she treated her daughter, Leah. She...

Amber Portwood has been at it again, making promises that seem to vanish as quickly as theyre made, even if it's done on national reality TV. In this weeks Teen Mom: The Next Chapter, we watched Amber give yet another heartfelt vow to mend her fractured relationship with her daughter, Leah Shirley.

But if you were holding your breath, waiting for Amber to follow through, you might want to exhale now because Leahs dad, Gary Shirley, is here to spill the teaand its not pretty.

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In a recently posted clip from the episode on Teen Moms official TikTok, we saw a slightly awkward family meeting. Gary, Leah, and Garys wife, Kristina, were all seated around the table, trying to navigate this emotional minefield.

Amber,...

Teen Mom fans are shocked to find out the reality behind Amber Portwood’s relationship with her daughter Leah. Amber’s ex Gary Shirley recently responded to a fan’s comments online, revealing that it has been months since Leah’s mom tried to contact her. Keep reading to see what he shared.

Gary Shirley Reveals Amber Hasn’t Seen Leah In Months

In comments on TikTok, Gary Shirley addressed Amber Portwood’s involvement with Leah. Someone asked, “So, my question is, since the new Gary left her, how often has she seen Leah?”

Gary responded in a humorous way, but the answer was shocking for some. “10 times – 10 times = ?” he replied, meaning Amber hadn’t seen her daughter once in several months.

Her ex-fiance left her about three months ago. So, the Teen Mom star hasn’t seen her daughter in at least that long, if not longer.

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Gary Shirley has been trying to do what is best for his daughter, Leah Shirley. She hasn't seen her mother, Amber Portwood, in months and on a recent episode of Teen Mom: The Next Chapter, he went out of his way to reunite Portwood and their daughter. The BBQ also had Portwood's boyfriend, Gary Wayt, meeting her daughter. The two are no longer together.

Amber Portwood has no intention of allowing Kristina Shirley to adopt her daughter Leah. The Teen Mom star has had a tumultuous relationship with her teenage daughter. More recently, she has been under fire after some of Amber’s texts about her child were revealed and fans saw her make Leah cry on her birthday. Now, it seems she is set on forcing Leah to allow her into her life. An insider spoke about what Amber Portwood has to say about the potential adoption. Here’s what they had to say.

Amber Portwood Says ‘Not On My Watch’

Teen Mom fans know that Amber Portwood and Gary Shirley share one child together, their daughter Leah. Gary and Amber’s relationship didn’t work out. However, Gary went on to marry Kristina Shirley. They tied the knot in 2015 and have had primary custody of Leah.

The 15-year-old has expressed that she...

Teen Mom star Amber Portwood is shutting down all talk surrounding the adoption of her 15-year-old daughter Leah Shirley, whom she shares with ex Gary Shirley. In a recent episode of Teen Mom: The Next Chapter, Portwood's ex was seen on a boys trip with his co-stars discussing how his current wife, Kristina Shirley, and he were discussing the possible adoption of his teenage daughter on the reality series.

Teen Mom star Amber Portwood has a sweet reunion with her teenage daughter, Leah Shirley after months apart. Amber claims that she has made an effort to be in Leah’s life but she has been encouraged to do more. With adoption on the table, everyone is trying to do their best to ensure Amber is doing okay. Keep reading for more details.

Teen Mom Amber Portwood Has Sweet Reunion With Leah

Amber Portwood has struggled to connect with her teenage daughter, Leah for some time now. Leah does not feel Amber is there for her in the way that she needs. So much so that she wants her stepmother, Kristina to adopt her. This is something that makes sense as Kristina has always been by her side. Now that Leah is fifteen, she needs a stable female figure and that is everything Kristina has been and continues to be.

Amber Portwood and Gary Shirley‘s daughter Leah is growing up quickly, and Teen Mom fans can’t get over it.

When Amber and Gary made their Teen Mom debut in 2009, they were just 18 years old.

The former couple welcomed their daughter, Leah Leann Shirley, in November 2008 before breaking up in 2011.

Gary currently has primary physical custody of Leah, who lives with him, his wife, Kristina Shirley, and their younger daughter, Emilee Grace.

Leah and Emilee were heading back to start another school year earlier this week.

At 15 years old, Leah entered high school as a sophomore this year, and Gary uploaded a photo of the teenager with her little sister on their first day of school.

Gary Shirley shares a photo of his and Amber Portwood’s daughter, Leah, on her first day of 10th grade

Leah looked all grown up in a new picture, wearing her long hair in loose waves.

Teen Mom star Amber Portwood and her daughter Leah have had a rocky relationship. The latest update about Leah has fans absolutely shocked. Continue reading to see what Leah’s up to.

Amber Portwood’s Daughter Leah Goes Back To School

A Teen Mom fan page shared a first-day-of-school photo of Leah next to her half-sister, Emilee. In the caption, @teenmomfanz wrote, “First day of 10th grade for Leah & 4th grade for Emilee. Hoping they have a great school year!”

Fans flooded the comments with well wishes, but many people could not fathom Leah going into 10th grade. “10th grade???? In a blink of an eye, she’ll be graduating high school,” one fan wrote. Another chimed in, “10th grade?? That’s crazy they got so big and look so beautiful.”

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Other commenters wondered about Leah’s relationship with her mother, Amber Portwood. In the latest season...

Leah wants stepmom Kristina to adopt her, causing drama with mom Amber on Teen Mom. Cory Wharton supports Gary Shirley in prioritizing Leah's happiness and emotional well-being. Amber Portwood's turbulent history and custody issues raise concerns about stable family environment.

Cory Wharton is putting his two cents in as Gary Shirley spills the tea on his daughter Leah's wish to be adopted by stepmom Kristina, much to the chagrin of Leahs mother Amber Portwood.

Gary Shirley recently dropped a bombshell on the July 18 episode of Teen Mom: The Next Chapter. Gary revealed that his teenage daughter Leah, now 15, has her sights set on Kristina Shirley adopting her.

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Gary couldnt hide his pride as he told his co-stars, Trust me,...

Teen Mom star Amber Portwood is showing self-love amid drama with her daughter, Leah. The fifteen-year-old has expressed that she wants to be adopted by her stepmother, Kristina Shirley. Yet, this will not work for Amber but she is not letting that or her recent fiance debacle keep her down. So, what is she doing to help improve her life? Keep reading for more details.

Teen Mom Amber Portwood Shows Self-Love Amid Leah Drama

Amber Portwood is going through a lot both on and off of Teen Mom. Currently, viewers have seen her first baby daddy, Gary Shirley spill the tea that their daughter, Leah wants to be adopted by her stepmother, Kristina. Though Amber maintains that she has tried very hard to connect with Leah, nothing has come of it. Leah does not care to speak with her mother or really have much of a relationship with her. Plus,...

Amber Portwood ends engagement with Gary Wayt, focusing on mental health and self-improvement. Amber's tumultuous past includes domestic abuse cases and drug charges, shaping her journey on Teen Mom. Amber's dedication to healing and being a present mother marks a new chapter in her life post-breakup.

Teen Mom star Amber Portwood is single again after ending her engagement with fianc Gary Wayt. While devastated, Amber is working through the trauma and focusing on herself, as reported by US Weekly.

Amber caught renowned fame after being one of the original cast members of MTVs popular show Teen Mom. She then joined spinoffs Teen Mom Og and Teen Mom: Next Chapter. Her life with her daughter Leah (from ex-fiance Gary Shirley) and son James (from ex-boyfriend Andrew Glennon) was widely criticized after a slew of abuse allegations and a domestic battery case, according to People. Now single, Amber is putting in the...

Amber Portwood opposes Kristina adopting Leah, determined to remain a part of her daughter's life. Gary Shirley believes Kristina is best for Leah, supports her adopting their daughter. Amber facing tough time as fianc goes missing, engagement ends, navigating mental health challenges.

Amber Portwood strongly opposes the idea of her daughter, Leah, being adopted by her ex-boyfriend Gary Shirleys wife, Kristina, sources say.

"Amber would never allow Kristina to adopt Leah," an insider exclusively told Us Weekly. "She is determined to remain an active part of Leahs life and has no intention of relinquishing her parental duties."

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Amber Is Apparently Against Kristina Adopting Leah View this post on InstagramA post shared by Kristina Shirley (@kristina_shirley3)

On the Thursday,...

Teen Mom stars Catelynn Lowell and Maci Bookout fear the worst for Amber Portwood. Their husbands went on a guys’ trip with Amber’s ex, Gary Shirley. While on the trip, he spilled some tea about their daughter, Leah, and the relationship she has with Amber. More so, he shared Leah’s intentions when it came to moving on and away from her mother. Now, Catelynn and Maci are torn and fearful for their longtime friend. Keep reading for more details.

Teen Mom Catelynn & Maci Fear The Worst For Amber Portwood

Amber Portwood has long struggled with her mental health. In this season of Teen Mom: The Next Chapter, she took her new man, Gary Wayt to therapy with her. She explained that she had a manic episode when he was around and it did worry her that he would leave. However, Amber was trying to manage them while having a functional relationship.

The notorious former boyfriend of Jenelle Evans from Teen Mom 2, Kieffer Delp, appears to be turning over a new leaf. After spending years embroiled in legal troubles and battling addiction, Kieffer is now reportedly out of jail, clean, and embracing fatherhood.

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Kieffer Says Hes Been Sober For Nearly A Year

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Kieffer recently updated his followers on X (formerly known as Twitter) with news about his transformed life. It's been over a year since fans last heard from him, back when he was contemplating joining OnlyFans like Jenelle. However, earlier this month, Kieffer returned to social media to share that he has been sober for nearly nine months.

Almost nine months clean and I wouldnt trade it for anything,...

Amber Portwood's daughter Leah, who she shares with Gary Shirley, apparently wants her stepmom to adopt her. Shirley is with Kristina Anderson and, after a huge blow up between Leah and her mother at Leah's birthday back in November, the two have not spoken since. Because of this, Shirley said on a recent episode of Teen Mom: The Next Chapter that Leah talked about her relationship with Anderson instead. All the men are on a trip together when they start to talk about the situation, many of the other fathers expressing to Shirley that they don't understand how Portwood couldn't talk to her daughter.

Teen Mom star Amber Portwood’s vicious texts to her teenage daughter, Leah have been exposed. Recently, Amber’s ex-fiance and first baby daddy, Gary Shirley shared Leah wanted to be adopted by his wife, Kristina. Though Amber claimed she had been trying, the texts prove otherwise. So, what exactly did they say? Keep reading for more details.

Teen Mom Amber Portwood’s Vicious Leah Texts Exposed

Amber Portwood has not been present for her firstborn, Leah so the responsibility has fallen heavily on Gary Shirley. The two were together when Amber was pregnant with Leah, even getting engaged but it all fell apart. Amber had mental health issues while being overly aggressive. She was even caught on tape assaulting her second baby daddy, Andrew Glennon. Now, she is back in Leah’s life and attended Leah’s birthday, albeit late. She treated her horribly, calling her a “d*ck...

Is Teen Mom star Amber Portwood’s daughter, Leah Shirley, ready to be adopted? She has already blocked her mother on social media and it seems that she wants little to do with her. So, is the next step a much more legal one? Keep reading for more details on what will happen next.

Amber Portwood Bails On Leah

Since Leah Shirley was little, her father, Gary Shirley has been the primary caretaker. Amber Portwood was first seen on 16 & Pregnant when she and Gary tried to make their relationship work. The two even got engaged but Amber was far too combative and it was not a healthy situation. She moved on with a few other men, even having a son with Andrew Glennon. However, her mental health struggles and other issues seemingly prevented her from being a present parent no matter how many chances she got.

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As for Gary,...