Teen Mom airs again tonight, and there is way too much on for me to ever watch this show on time. Tonight we have two hours of Vanderpump Rules, Two hours of The Bachelor and two hours of Celebrity Apprentice. I hate how everything comes on the same night. Much like Dances Moms, I can’t seem to give up on this show entirely.
Chelsea
Adam is still being a dick to the producers. He needs to pull himself together. He cannot afford to lose this paycheck. Aubrey and the other kid are climbing on a mattress and box springs once they are let into Adam’s house. Adam feels like he got the bad dad edit last season. They showed him missing the father daughter dance but not thing school events he went to with Aubrey.
Chelsea is getting ready for her wedding. Aubrey is getting fitted for her dress. Then Chelsea, Aubrey, Aubrey’s mom and the bridal party go to lunch. Chelsea has refused to let the cameras film her dress shopping. She does not want the wedding to be exploited by the show. She wants the wedding to be a very private moment. She is literally the only Teen Mom on this series that has not lot herself to MTV and the fame.
Kailyn
This show has ruined Kailyn. She used to be the level-headed good mom who was trying to keep her relationship together with Jo. Then she went full-blown media whore, got as much surgery as Heidi Montag and shafted her husband and her kids in the process. She also got a million tattoos. It’s sad. I really wanted to see Javi and Kailyn get things together. Kailyn says she hasn’t made a decision yet, and probably won’t until he gets home. She doesn’t consider that Javi might make the decision for her. She seems to need to be in control of everything. If she could only give a bit more and take a bit less from Javi, it might have worked. Javi is still fighting for his family to stay together. That seems less important to Kailyn who wants a career in news casting.
We start off this season with Kailyn going though a quarter life crisis, which I absolutely believe is a thing, especially for her. She is coping with this by going skydiving. I do not understand why people do this. Kail loved it.
Sidenote: Nashville is back on CMT? I love that show! I need more advertising for it.
Issac graduated from kindergarten. Both of his parents are there but Javi is still deployed. Sadly, Isaac is more attached to Javi than either parent and that relationship might be ending. Javi calls and he picked right up. He’s like a whole new kid when Javi calls.
Jennelle
Sadly, David and Janelle are still together. Nathan isn’t paying much attention to the doughnut, who is the cutest kid ever. If that kid got dropped on my doorstep, I’d have a hard time not keeping him, even though I have no desire to have a kid. He’s that adorable. I would legally change his name to Doughnut.
As usual, we start Janelle’s season off with a court case. This time the judge agrees to allow filming. Janelle is facing charges of assaulting Nathan’s girlfriend. If she even still his girlfriend. Wow it is a jury trial. The prosecution calls the girlfriend. Apparently, Janelle clocked her with a mason jar to the head as she was sitting in Nathan’s vehicle. Janelle tried to make it seem like it was a water bottle or something. Nathan testifies next and says she begged him not to call the police. Janelle’s attorney is going for the throat. Nathan says he has seen his son once in eight months.
When the defense begins its case, Janelle testifies and lies. She says she meant to throw water at the girl and the girl threw the glass back at her and missed. She says they were in her driveway, they say they parked on the street. She said that Nathan said he was going to take the doughnut from her. She fake cries. It’s ridiculous. Janelle said that she just tries to be a good person and a good mom. While waiting for the verdict, Janelle cries and asks how they can do this to her. She says she will never forgive them for this. SIGH. The jury falls for Janelle’s lies and finds her not guilty.
Leah
Leah is getting along with Corey and Miranda. She still seems to be struggling when she has the girls on her own. Leah has a meltdown because she can’t find her car keys and the cameras are filming her screaming at the girls again. Whatever rehab she went to, sadly didn’t take. I wish she had more family support. Being a single mom is hard, being a single mom to a special needs kid is a very difficult role even when you are married and have a lot of family support. I do not condone her alleged use of drugs and alcohol as a coping mechanism, that is a luxury she cannot afford, but I do understand how she became addicted to whatever it is she uses.
Leah manages to find her keys and get the girls to T-ball late. The next day, Leah tells her cousins the story about how she was late to T-ball and how the cameras were there and she had a panic attack. Leah says the crappy stuff only happens when the cameras are there, and we are never going to believe it. She’s right. I don’t believe it.
Jeremy has a three-month job is South Dakota. He is taking his Addie for a last visit before he goes. I wish Leah would not have all named her girls all similar things. It’s confusing. Addie had a very emotional goodbye with Jeremy.
Oh GOOD NEWS for me. The second episode on my DVR is an ICYMI episode. No need to recap that.
Will you be watching Teen Mom tonight?
Janelle found not guilty ; UNBELIEVABLE!
OK. I’ll try and jump back in on this show but somewhere along the line I’ll blow a gasket and have to stop. I’m recording the “recap” too. Kailyn actually looks familiar but I can’t remember her story. Is she the one who gave her first baby up for adoption?
No, that was Catelynn from Teen Mom OG.
Wtf is with Nathan’s hair?????
The show started with these girls being likeable. They arent likeable anymore. Chelsea is probably the most tolerable but when she says things like she wants to keep her wedding private it makes me think “why dont you keep your whole life private and stay off the show?’
Let me answer that for you. She makes a six figure income for a few months work in a year, Aubrey has a college tuition account they pay into every season they film and that’s a lot more money than she makes as a hairstylist which will be her job when this gravy train finally ends.
She also doesn’t embarrass herself on the show, so she doesn’t have to worry about a bad edit any worse than having a full zoo of animals in her house. It’s a no brainer for her.
The rest of them are the ones that need to get it together or walk way. Chelsea seems to have stayed off drugs, has a normal boyfriend now, and is being wise with her income.
That lil Kaiser Donut is the cutest little rascal.
He is so cute. Adorable. He is huge though lol. Huge babies are so cute though.
Adam told producers that he is upset that he is not shown as a good dad. He said that he missed the Father/Daughter dance but did a bunch of other things with Aubree. When the producer asked why he didn’t let them know so they could film, he snaps “I shouldn’t have to!” Does he expect the producers to just know? Does he expect Chelsea to notify producers about what Adam’s got planned? What’s his deal?
This season seems to be filled with complaining constantly. They don’t seem to understand you can’t have it both ways. Chelsea is someone to be proud of, and I hope she knows it. I think it’s run it’s course just for the fact they are serving no purpose. I don’t know what they want or expect, gotta either do it per whose paying you, or alternative, ADIOS!! (Still love this and Dance Moms, they are in my top five).
No shame 🙂
Lastly, I think they are playing with fire bashing MTV.
I always liked that Chelsea didn’t have a string of men running in and out of her daughter’s life like some of the other moms. She tried with Adam way too long though. She is lucky that she has family that helps her and Cole seems to really care about Aubrey.
Man….these girls! I am with you about Leah, i wish she had more support. I can relate to her in some ways as far as parenting so I don’t know if I say, “Suck it up Buttercup” or if I just have better people around so I’m less sympathetic. So happy for Chelsea! Have too many feels for Janelle to be objective. And I have always thought Kailyn was absolutely gorgeous. Not sure how that relates to how I feel about her personally though haha!
Leah’s mom, stepdad, and sister always seemed pretty involved, as well as both Corey’s sets of parents/steparents. Unfortunately, Leah has moved more times than jenelle and she moves further away from her Mom & stepdad and Corey each time. Very odd self-isolation.
I love Nashville too!!! Also, Kailyn reminds me of Vicki Gunvalson idk why. She just does
Wow ,Janelle hit that girl in the head with a mason jar, that could really do some damage to someone. The not guilty verdict floored me. Adam thinks MTV should have ESP and know where he is and what he is doing at all times, hahahaha. I think he is sorry he let Chelsea get away and Chelsea is thanking her lucky stars that he did. I can’t figure out Kailyn at all. Leah does have a lot on her plate and not much help that I can see. I wonder how much longer the teen mom shows are going to continue ? Chelsea seems to be the only one with any sense now.
Janelle certainly has good lawyers. She knows she went too far and hope she finally smartens up. Had to laugh at the too small sports jacket David was wearing. At least he didn’t look like a bum. Don’t care for Kailyn but she did get her degree. No easy feat with two small kids. Curious to hear Javi’s side of the story. Why Leah had a third kid was crazy. Two baby daddies to contend with. Poor thing really has a lot on her plate. She is the poster child for birth control. Happy for Chelsea. Think her baby is due soon. That pig got big!!!!
I have not watched the show for a few years, so it’s great to read a recap. I would never have bet on Chelsea being the one to prevail. Good for her! I was rooting for Kailyn. She had such a lousy upbringing and seemed to have it figured out. I hope she finds her way back. Janelle and Leah are not surprising. I can’t see Janelle turning it around, but there’s always hope.
Oh, this damn show again! I can’t with Jenelle. Talk about poster child for birth control. Boy, she sure knows how to pick ’em. Also, I’d like a doughnut.
Leah is already aging – what is she, 22 or something? Wow. It’s sad to watch but you still kinda want to smack some sense into her. Why do these young women keep having babies? So many daddies. Good lord.
I feel really bad for Isaac. Javi is so good to him and Kailyn is going off the rails. I hope she gets her shit back together. Chelsea seems too normal for this show, god bless her.
Such a guilt watch – I can’t even have this on my DVR for fear of extreme razzing. Heh.
I live in South Dakota & know a bit about Chelsea & Adam. While it’s obvious she’s done the best out of the girls, but she also had a much better upbringing than them. She had a stable childhood w/ both parents very involved & able to give her nice things. She’s always had lots of help & support raising Aubrey. Her dad helped her w/ everything before the MTV $ came in. She did plenty of partying & dating as well, but kept her private life off the show. She’s no angel & has always been very spoiled & immature. Her dad was able 2 guide her in shaping her image b/c he is a professional w/ his own business. It’s all about image in SD. He also dealt w/ it before b/c her sister got pregnant in HS too. There’s nothing wrong w/ being young & having help, but it puts things in perspective. They all made/make bad choices, but Chelsea was just dealt a better hand in life. That stability is something the other 3 didn’t have, & that makes a huge difference.
The other girls didn’t have stability, $, good role models, or both parents in there lives. While I do think Janelle’s really not a good person, they’re all a product of their environment. They could have provided better lives 4 their kids, but neither their parents nor them have ever had that kind of $ before. They didn’t know how 2 handle it well & had no guidance. It’s made them lazy, irresponsible, given them the means to fuel addictions, & not realize what it really takes to b an adult. A false reality that they aren’t properly equipped 2 handle.
Life will b very hard when the easy $ is gone & they need to grow up. They have no plans for the future. Being single, teen moms has been difficult, but they’ve never had 2 struggle like many other teen moms.They’ve been sheltered from reality by MTV during such a pivotal time in their lives. They stopped maturing as teens. It’s a shame 4 the kids that the girls haven’t used this opportunity to give them better lives than they had.
Sorry if I’m rambling. I just wanted to share what I know. I don’t think Chelsea should even b on the show b/c she’s not at all comparable 2 the others..and kinda boring 2 watch. I do have some sympathy 4 the other 3 b/c of what they grew up with, but they just keep getting more insufferable (esp. Kail). I can’t defend them not making any progress in life & continually making such bad decisions. None of them do what’s best 4 their kids & r just selfish. I wish I had that $, & they’re just unappreciative!
Holy shit that’s a long post! So sorry!
“It’s all about image in SD” had me rolling
I’m a closet watcher of this show. I just can’t quit it, even though I hate them all but Chelsea. She’s a wonderful young lady. Thanks for recapping this show!
I love teen mom. I need to catch up on the first two episodes for this season. I love your recaps. Funny and so true. You hit the nail on the head regarding Kail. Leah is so sad to watch. I really wish she would get the help she needs. I think she could be a good Mom with professional help to turn her life around. Janelle just makes me angry. It’s one bad decision after another. She takes zero responsibility for the stupid decisions she makes. Now she will have three children with three different fathers and before long poor relationships with all of them! It’s not about Nathan being a total dumbass its about letting donut have a relationship with him. I doubt she will ever get custody of Jace and before long she will be kicking David to the curb. That guy is awful. You just want to shake her and say get your shit together!
On the most recent episode, Jenelle and David were slamming Nathan in front of Jace. I wish they would remember Nathan was a part of Jace’s life and kept asking him if he wanted to live with them etc. This poor little boy must doubt relying on the words of anyone. I wish his mom would stop saying what a great mom she is and please show it. At least, stop talking in front of Jace.