From giving their opinions on drugs, to giving the media hell for not writing enough “good” stories about them, it’s been a busy week for the stars/former stars of the Teen Mom franchise! In an effort to bring you up-to-date on the latest 16 and Pregnant, Teen Mom and Teen Mom 2 news, The Ashley brings you the Teen Mom News Pile.
Here are some of the major (and minor but interesting) ‘Teen Mom’-related things that happened over the last week or so…
Jenelle Evans Gets Slammed Online After Criticizing People For Using Weight Loss Drugs; Claims She’s Been “Sober For Years”
Self-proclaimed “medical school graduate” Jenelle Evans received a heavy dose of reality on Wednesday after sharing her professional opinion on those who turn to semaglutide injections (such as Ozempic and Wegovy) to lose weight.
“I cannot believe this trend of celebs using Ozempic … first of all it’s for Diabetes if you didn’t know,” Jenelle spouted off on X. “Second… before you do any drugs you should be looking at longterm effects rather than instant results…
“Third… look at everyone around you doing it… do you not see the skeleton results,” she continued. “It looks sickly not sexy. This is going to be the next huge problem in America sitting right next to the opioid crisis.”
While Dr. Jenelle insisted that these medications are used solely for individuals with diabetes, the Mayo Clinic– and presumably a group of professionals who actually DID attend medical school– state that they are used to treat Type 2 diabetes, as well as “used together with diet and exercise to help lose weight and keep the weight off in patients with at least one weight-related medical condition.”
Jenelle’s anti-Ozempic diatribe– which she took the time to express on multiple social media platforms– was met with many comments from people accusing Jenelle of being uneducated and, quite frankly, completely unqualified to speak on the matter.
“It’s a great medication,” one person commented on Facebook. “I get you’re probably just trying to get people to comment on your post because you’re obviously uneducated about this medication.”
Jenelle responded to the comment by insisting that the individual hadn’t “seen the horrible trend going around” and again, arguing that the injections should only be used by diabetics.
Others savagely pointed out the irony of Jenelle doling out health tips, given her HIGH! HIGH! highly controversial past with illegal substances.
“Didn’t you do heroin?” one person asked, with another adding, “Not you acting like you didn’t shoot heroin.. you are the last one that should be speaking up about this.”
In response, Jenelle claimed she has been “sober for years” and has since been schooled in all things health.
“ … that was 10+ years ago and yes I have admitted to that multiple times,” she wrote. “All medication isn’t safe when it comes down to it. Why do you think I’ve been sober for years? I hope people learn from my mistake. I was young and didn’t know anything about health.”
Kail Lowry Complains About Her Good Deeds Not Being Recognized By the Media
Kail Lowry has lots of kiddos, but what she really wants is some kudos.
The former ‘Teen Mom 2’ star took to TikTok this week– while promoting a product, natch– to complain about not being recognized publicly for the many good deeds she does.
Kail kicked off her video by reminding people that she’s been in the public eye for well over a decade and fully understands that “drama sells,” however, she claims that since being in the spotlight, no one has ever bothered to acknowledge “the give back” that she or her companies do.
“ … and that’s so frustrating,” Kail said, before casually mentioning that this is the “fourth or fifth year” that her podcast Baby Mamas No Drama has done a “clear the list” giveback for teachers. “ … and not a single article will be written or has been written about this.
“I don’t need a pat on the back for what I’m doing, right? Like, I know that,” Kail continued. “But it would be nice to highlight some of the good that I’ve done and not just focus on all of the bad that I’ve done.”
Kail added that by “highlighting” HER good deeds, it would ultimately benefit the people/organizations she helps because it would “get more eyes on them.”
Kail wrapped up her video by telling people where to go to get involved in the giveback for teachers she and her podcasts are currently doing, before giving herself another proverbial round of applause for being so philanthropic.
“ … I just wanted to put that on people’s radar that like, yeah, I’ve f**ked up and I’ve done a lot of sh**yy things in my life, but I feel like I try to help as many people as I can,” she said.
While many of Kail’s fans were quick to jump in the comment section to give her the praise she was looking for, a few side-eyed the mom of seven for admitting she wanted to be acknowledged for her good deeds.
“Matthew 6,” one person wrote, referring to the Bible verse that states (in part), “Don’t do your good deeds publicly, to be admired by others, for you will lose the reward from your Father in heaven.”
“‘I don’t need a pat on the back’ while complaining about not getting a pat on the back,” another wrote. “Make that make sense.”
“‘I give back so much! Here’s a sponsored video from Bloom,’” one person commented. “Girl bffr.”
“So you do want a pat on the back,” another added. “People that do things like this do it quietly.”
“16 & Pregnant” Star Selena Gutierrez Announces Third Pregnancy, Three Months After Death of Her First Baby Daddy
Selena Gutierrez announced some big news on Thursday: the “16 and Pregnant” Season 6B revealed she is pregnant…again.
The pregnancy announcement comes just three months after the death of Sean Garinger, the father of Selena’s two older children– daughters Dareli (who was born on “16 and Pregnant”) and Esmeralda. (As The Ashley previously reported, Sean was killed tragically in February when an ATV he was attempting to move in front of his North Carolina home flipped over and landed on top of him. Sean and Selena were not together at the time of Sean’s death.)
On Thursday, Selena posted a photo of her sonogram, along with the caption, “I’m so blessed. Mommy loves you so much already we’re all so excited for you. #baby2025”
On Instagram Stories, Selena did a poll to see if her followers thought she was having a boy or girl. She also posted the caption, “Can’t wait for my lil baby. Already is loved so much.”
An hour after she posted the news, though, Selena took to Instagram Stories again to express her disgust with people who aren’t happy about her pregnancy.
“I literally keep my life private for this reason,” Selena wrote. “People are sick. What a sad world. Just ’cause I don’t post certain things, it’s for a reason. People are cruel and sick. I could never be that down bad to literally go out my way and post about people’s personal life. I went my own way to better myself. I was tired of living in a dark hole. I had to watch everything I said 0r posted or even did….and for that reason I do not post things.
“My life is so much better being private,” she continued. “I’m at peace. And for all my haters that have something to say, I do not care. You guys do not affect me in any way, shape or form. And, for a fact, know nothing about me and my life. Bruh, wish y’all the best of luck…”
Selena has not yet revealed who the baby’s father is or when she is due.
Fans of “16 and Pregnant” will best remember Selena for getting pregnant at age 16 while living in her parents’ house– which, at the time, housed a total of 18 people. Six days after Selena had Dareli, Selena’s sister– was also pregnant– gave birth to a baby girl she named Yareli. (Check out the clip from her episode below.)
Josh McKee Says He Was Suicidal; Is Now Doing Body-Building Competitions
Mackenzie McKee is currently appearing on ‘Teen Mom: The Next Chapter,’ showcasing her new life in Florida with her kids and fiancé Khesanio Hall. While Mack frequently mentions her ex-husband, Josh, his mug has yet to appear on the show.
This week, Josh gave fans an update on his life, via a post to Instagram. Josh revealed that he has found peace through his religion, but at one time he was suicidal.
“The Lord lifted me up when I was ready to end it all, for that I am forever grateful for his mercy and grace,” Josh wrote in the caption of a video showing him sitting down and then on-stage at a recent body-building competition. “Through Jesus I have found true meaning of life and peace.
“If you think for one second that you are unlovable, unworthy or a nobody…. you are wrong!” he continued. “We are all human, we are all imperfect and we were all created in the image of God!”
As The Ashley previously reported, Josh has been a less-than-active father to the three kids he shares with Mackenzie. In April, Mackenzie stated that, at the time, Josh was only communicating with their oldest son, Gannon (likely because Gannon is old enough to initiate conversations with Josh.)
“He doesn’t talk to the other two,” Mackenzie said at the time, with “the other two” referring to her and Josh’s youngest children, daughter Jaxie and son Broncs.
During the same Instagram Live, Mack told fans that she and Josh do not have a custody agreement and that Josh doesn’t pay child support. She also stated that Josh is fine with Mack’s fiancé, Khesanio, being a father figure to his kids.
In his Instagram post this week, Josh told his followers that they can overcome whatever they’ve done.
“YOU ARE NOT YOUR PAST, just take the Lord’s hand and let him direct you!” he wrote. “I would be lying if I said that following Jesus is easy, it’s not. But through every struggle and every obstacle that tries to break you there is a sense of peace because you know you are not alone.”
