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Why was Maci Bookout’s baby daddy Ryan Edwards fired from Teen Mom?
Ryan has been in and out of court multiple times since leaving the Teen Mom franchise
TEEN Mom’s Maci Bookout and baby daddy Ryan Edwards have had a tumultuous relationship since the start of the show.
The pair has been on and off since 2009 even after the birth of their son, Bentley Cadence.
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Why was Maci Bookout’s baby daddy Ryan Edwards fired from Teen Mom?
Maci Bookout had her baby daddy Ryan Edwards fired from Teen Mom out of “retaliation,” according to Mackenzie, Ryan’s estranged wife.
She claimed that the situation happened after his father, Larry, confronted and fought with her husband at the reunion.
In March 2021, Ryan exclusively told The Sun: “Maci is in fear that my mom and dad will start telling the truth.
“She will always fight to have us off the show.”
He continued: “MTV does not really stand for anything we believe in or support.”
Mackenzie then told the YouTube channel that they were fired because Maci’s agent wanted the show to focus more on her life instead.
She said: “We just got a call yesterday from Morgan [J. Freeman] and Larry [Musnik] at MTV and Maci's agent went above their heads and went to Viacom.
Adding that "they wanted to focus on all of Maci's abilities and her … whatever she does, and that we took up the time on the show that she could be using to show all that."
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Amid the firing of Ryan and his family, Teen Mom cast member Jenelle Evans said she supported his leaving the show.
Jenelle said: “I don't think it's healthy for teens to be watching other people on drugs, especially young teens who are watching Teen Mom."
What did Ryan Edwards say about getting fired?
Ryan previously told The Sun that the firing has not bothered him.
He said: “I really haven’t given MTV much thought now that I have my own fabrication shop.”
The Sun was the first to report on the firings, as Larry previously said: “We, the family have been let go from the show by the network. It's unbelievable.”
Larry told The Sun in October 2020 that Ryan was “not allowed” to see Bentley as the family “hasn’t gotten to see him very much.”
He previously said of Ryan and Maci: “Their relationship hasn’t been going well. It’s not any better. Something came up that she wanted and needed.
"Ryan wasn’t going to comply with everything she wants and needs and we’ve been shut down.
“Bentley right now, we can’t even see him, they’re not even allowed to see him. It is what it is.”
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Where is Ryan Edwards now?
Since Ryan left the Teen Mom franchise, he has battled drug addiction and even found himself in trouble with the law multiple times.
He has been in and out of court for charges ranging from harassment to speeding and DUI.
Ryan appeared in court on November 8, 2023, just two days after he pleaded guilty to DUI and was told off by a Tennessee judge for his lack of remorse.
On November 8, he was found guilty of speeding and reckless driving after he was caught going 145 mph in a 65 mph zone the month prior.
Earlier this year, Ryan also pleaded guilty to harassing his estranged wife and was ordered to check into rehab.
On December 5, 2023, during a check-in hearing, Ryan was arrested by Judge Gary Starnes after he lost his patience with the star's recent behavior.
Following his court appearance on December 8, 2023, Judge Starnes sentenced Ryan to a month in prison.
The U.S. Sun can exclusively reveal Ryan passed his drug test but was still given time for not following the terms of his probation.
District Attorney Coty Wamp began the hearing: "We have a passed drug screen. The state is surprised. The state believes Mr. Edwards doesn’t want to take his probation seriously. It’s good he passed a drug screen.
However, Judge Starnes said he believed that Ryan had taken advantage of the chances he's been given.
"He put himself in the bullseye. If I let him out, he’ll be right back here. Sending him back to rehab won’t help. He won’t do what he’s supposed to do," said Judge Starnes.
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The judge has ordered Ryan to remain in jail until January 17, 2024, when he'll receive his next court hearing.
Judge Starnes said: "I have given you chance after chance. I'm glad to see you’re not on drugs. That’s very important."
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