BIG RETURN?
TEEN Mom Jenelle Evans has set the record straight regarding the rumors circulating around her possible return to the long-running MTV franchise.
Three years ago, Jenelle, 30, was fired from the show following a string of controversies involving her husband David Eason, 34.
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The Teen Mom 2 alum took to both her TikTok and her Instagram Stories to publically address the rumors.
A fan comment, reading "Seen a preview for the new Teen Mom and you're on it. I thought you were better than that and left them behind," was inserted into the video.
Responding to the comment Jenelle replied, "Let me squash this rumor really quick because it's going around everywhere [and] everyone is pretty confused."
She continued, definitively stating, "No I will not be on Teen Mom: Next Chapter."
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"They [the show's producers] asked me to go to the Teen Mom Reunion show recently, I said no--I declined."
The former Teen Mom concluded, "I wish the girls the best and I hope they have fun, but I don't think it was something that was meant for me."
When addressing if she would ever return to the show, Jenelle answered "probably not" then explained, "I'd do my own thing and create my own show, maybe but I don't want to be a part of a group or a clique anymore."
The ex-MTV star provided ways for fans to watch her in the meantime, saying "If you guys want to for now keep up on Youtube..."
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She then teased her Onlyfans account, whispering "and other than that I've been filming."
Fans on TikTok quickly responded to Jenelle's admission in the comment section.
One person commented: "MTV made you look like the villain...dude, I wouldn’t go back either. You gotta protect yourself & most importantly your kiddos."
Another fan wrote, "We miss you! I love seeing your life here and on YouTube until then."
A third commenter added enthusiastically: "YOU NEED YOUR OWN SHOW," to which Jenelle responded, writing "Thanks girl! I’m working on a project as we speak."
THE NEXT CHAPTER
MTV recently dropped the teaser trailer for its Teen Mom reboot, Teen Mom: The Next Chapter.
The trailer featured cast favorites, including Cheyenne Floyd, Maci Bookout, Jade Cline, Amber Portwood, Catelynn Lowell, Briana DeJesus, and more, and teased the return of Jenelle.
While she only appears briefly in the clip, her being featured got fans talking about her possibly coming back full-time.
TMZ caught up with Jenelle's manager to chat about her future on the show, and it looks like fans shouldn't get their hopes up.
August Keen confirmed that the North Carolina native will not be starring on the show again.
According to Jenelle's manager, she and MTV could not come to an agreement about a contract.
They said, however, that she is "keeping the concept under wraps for now."
The show is reportedly going to be picked up by a major network, though it's not clear which network.
TMZ reported that Jenelle is also focusing on her brand and being an entrepreneur.
As such, signing a deal with MTV did not make sense for her.
FAN REACTIONS
Following the release of TMZ's article confirming the news, fans flocked to Reddit to share their reactions.
"Did anyone actually think she was returning to TM?! If she left David, MTV would take her back in a heartbeat. They probably miss Barb," one user wrote.
Another commented: "I actually think they won't take her back, ever again."
A third agreed, writing: "This will never happen. David is too much of a liability, no network or show will be able to be insured as long as he's around. You know Jenelle will refuse to film without him."
Someone else argued: "Why is everyone on this thread acting like they didn't low-key want Jenelle back on the show. I don't like her at all but she brings a lot more drama than any of the other girls do nowadays."
Another Reddit user seemed to agree, writing: "Yup. I didn't mind having her on the show. She's fantastic trash TV."
It's unclear what other business ventures Jenelle will get into now that she's not returning to Teen Mom.
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MTV wanted her to sign an exclusive deal, according to her team, which may have limited her career opportunities.
August claims, however, that Jenelle "has a new dynamic series in development."
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