Amid swirling rumors of being fired from the MTV show, Amber Portwood insists it was her choice to leave, emphasizing the importance of her mental wellbeing.
- March 18, 2025
AceShowbiz - Amber Portwood sets the record straight. A long-standing figure in the "Teen Mom" franchise, she recently addressed rumors regarding her departure from MTV's "Teen Mom: The Next Chapter".
Contrary to the buzzing report that she was fired from the show, 34-year-old Portwood asserted it was her decision to leave. "Not only am I not being let go, I quit three days ago," she clarified her stance uring a TikTok Live session.
Portwood highlighted her mental health as a critical factor in her decision. "My mental health is more important," she explained during the live video, further mentioning that the constant yelling and crying on the show had taken a toll on her. The chatters and hearsays surrounding the show only added to the stress, she said.
Portwood, who shares daughter Leah, 16, with ex Gary Shirley, and son James, 6, with ex Andrew Glennon, has had a tumultuous relationship with her children, as depicted in various episodes of the "Teen Mom" series. In a February TikTok Live, she tackled criticisms about her estrangement from Leah, asserting, "I would never go that long without talking to my daughter."
Amidst her erratic appearances on the show, fans have shown divided opinions on her parenting decisions.
Nonetheless, an insider from The Ashley's Reality Roundup indicated that Portwood had not been officially let go from the show although her recent actions suggest she's on the verge of being dismissed. Notably, she was not invited to the season 28 reunion in New York City, unlike her ex Gary Shirley and daughter Leah.
Portwood has periodically voiced her grievances about the show over the years. In past Twitter posts, she labeled her treatment on the show as "unfair" and hinted at quitting several times.
Despite her contentious relationship with the show, her legacy within the franchise remains significant, having appeared on multiple iterations of the series, including "Teen Mom OG" and "Marriage Boot Camp".
As the situation unfolds, Portwood's focus on mental health underscores a growing dialogue about the pressures of reality TV and personal well-being. While MTV has yet to comment on her exit, the narrative around Portwood suggests that her departure was a necessary step for her mental health.
