Ryan Edwards’ Wife Amanda Conner Breaks Silence on Arrest, Relapse

Amanda Conner is ready to face the consequences of her actions.

Following her arrest in Tennessee on May 24th for DUI, child abuse/neglect, and driving the wrong way, Conner—who has a 14-month-old daughter with her husband, Ryan Edwards of Teen Mom—publicly addressed the situation.

In a TikTok video posted on May 27th, she admitted to a relapse, saying, “I messed up.” She explained that after three years of hard work and rebuilding her life, she had a setback, possibly because she became too relaxed and wasn’t careful enough.

The 35-year-old, who married Edwards in September, explained that addiction doesn’t care about past successes or how long someone has been sober. It doesn’t take any of that into account.

She then noted she wanted to apologize to her fans and supporters.

She expressed deep gratitude for the unwavering support she receives, saying she truly appreciates everyone who stands by her. She also acknowledged that she has disappointed both her supporters and her family, admitting it’s difficult and embarrassing to say that out loud. She described feeling ashamed, disappointed, guilty, and scared, and emphasized that she’s not perfect and never has been.

She explained that the next episode would be a very honest and unfiltered look at her life, showing the realities of relapse and making mistakes. Despite these challenges, she and the team are committed to persevering, fighting for recovery, and getting back on the right path.

For more insight into where other Teen Mom alums are today, read on.

Even though things haven’t gone as planned, Conner is committed to staying sober and is prepared to face the consequences. She also intends to keep her fans updated on what happens next.

She shared on TikTok that she’s a determined and resilient person, and she refuses to let a setback define her. She plans to openly document her path to recovery, promising to be honest and vulnerable throughout the process, acknowledging it won’t be easy or glamorous, but genuine and challenging.

Conner explained she’s facing the fallout from her arrest and was preparing to meet with her lawyer in the video.

For more insight into where other Teen Mom alums are today, read on.

Viewers first met Catelynn Lowell and Tyler Baltierra on the first season of 16 and Pregnant in 2009, when they made the heartbreaking decision to put their daughter, Carly, up for adoption. The couple, who are fan favorites, married in August 2015 after being together for 13 years. They now have three more daughters: Novalee, Vaeda, and Rya.

Even though they still miss Carly, who lives with her adoptive parents, Brandon and Teresa Davis, they remain hopeful and continue to work towards a better future.

Catelynn shared with TopMob News in January 2025 that she and her husband want to respect their daughter’s wishes regarding their relationship. She explained that they’re open to any level of connection – whether it’s with her biological siblings or with them as her adoptive parents – and will fully support whatever makes her comfortable. Catelynn emphasized that their daughter’s feelings as an adoptee should be the priority.

Maci Bookout and Ryan Edwards were still dating for less than six months when they found out they were expecting. Viewers watched their relationship struggles unfold on 16 and Pregnant. Despite getting engaged, the couple broke up less than a year after their son, Bentley, was born in 2008.

Maci and Ryan are currently working on having a healthy co-parenting relationship. In 2023, Maci told TopMob News that things were going well, and that Ryan was being more reliable and involved than he had been in the past.

Maci met Taylor McKinney in 2012, and they quickly became partners in life. They started a family with the arrival of their daughter, Jayde, in May 2015, followed by their son, Maverick, a year later. They then got married in Florida in October of the same year.

They’re partners in both life and business, running their fashion brand, TTM Lifestyle. In a 2023 interview with TopMob News, she described him as her closest companion, saying, ‘Even through difficult times, I always choose him. I genuinely like him. Honestly, I’d rather work through disagreements with him than not have anyone to challenge me at all—even if I sometimes get really frustrated!’

Even though they’ve both started dating other people, the stars from the MTV show The Challenge are still working together to raise their daughter, Ryder.

From the very beginning of Cory’s relationship with Ryder, we always discussed the kind of father and parent Cory wanted to be,” Cheyenne told TopMob News in March 2020. “I didn’t want him to be a ‘Disneyland dad’ who just provides fun, or an ‘Instagram dad’ focused on appearances. I wanted him to be fully committed. I think he recognized my expectations early on and valued them, which is why we’re able to co-parent effectively.

Cheyenne and Zach briefly separated in 2018 but decided to try dating again. She announced on Instagram, while celebrating her 28th birthday, that they were back together. They had their first child, a son named Ace, in May 2021, and then got married in September 2022.

In 2024, Cheyenne shared with TopMob News that the past two years had been about achieving personal goals. “We really wanted a baby, and we welcomed Ace,” she explained. “We also got married and bought a house – we managed to check everything off our list!”

Oh my gosh, she just gets it, you know? She was saying she doesn’t need anything more out of life – no big plans, no striving for some impossible dream. She just wants to be. To sit and be peaceful, and just… be happy with things as they are, with the people she loves. That’s it! No ‘and thens,’ no ‘what ifs,’ just pure contentment. It’s like she read my mind! I want that so badly – to just be and enjoy the moment. It’s perfect, honestly. Just… perfect.

Cheyenne revealed she was pregnant with her third child during an episode of Teen Mom: The Next Chapter that aired in May 2025.

Zach shared with Us Weekly that he and his partner had mixed feelings about having a baby before welcoming their son, Saint, in December 2025. He explained they both went through periods of wanting a child, and times when they didn’t agree, but eventually reached a point where they were both ready and decided to try.

It might seem unlikely to find love while filming a show like Ex on the Beach, but Cory and Taylor Selfridge, who also appeared on Are You the One?, have proven it’s possible. They’ve been together for several years and now have two daughters, Mila and Maya.

He told TopMob News in 2023 that he and his partner recently purchased a home. He also acknowledged everyone is curious about their wedding plans. He confirmed they’ve discussed marriage and are working towards it – they just need to pick a ring and for him to propose. He feels Taylor deserves a proposal, and it’s something both of them want, but they’re taking things one step at a time.

Shortly after marrying Mackenzie Standifer in May 2017, Ryan entered rehab. Their son, Jagger, was born in 2018 while Ryan was still receiving treatment.

Mackenzie and her husband had a daughter named Stella in January 2020, but she filed for divorce three years later.

After ending his relationship with Mackenzie, Ryan began dating Amanda in 2023. A year later, while on vacation with family, he proposed to her.

The pair welcomed daughter Presley in February 2025, seven months before announcing their marriage.

Though their often-difficult relationship ended in 2013, they continued to successfully raise their daughter, Leah, who is now a teenager.

Amber explained to TopMob News in January 2022 that while they enjoy each other’s company, they maintain some space in the relationship. She described it as a strong family unit, prioritizing a familial dynamic above all else.

Families sometimes argue, and Amber and Gary are no exception. They’ve publicly disagreed on social media recently, and her strained relationship with Leah has been featured on Teen Mom: The Next Chapter.

After being together for several years, getting engaged, and appearing on the show Marriage Boot Camp (where they didn’t succeed in resolving their issues), Amber and Matt Baier, who moved to Boston, ended their engagement in 2017.

Amber explained on Dr. Drew Pinsky’s podcast that she and her partner reached a breaking point where they stopped really listening to each other and simply stopped caring about the relationship. She admitted she emotionally shut down as a way to protect herself from further hurt.

Amber found love while filming Marriage Boot Camp with a crew member named Andrew Glennon. They first appeared as a couple at the 2017 MTV Movie Awards, and in May 2018, they welcomed their son, James.

Amber and Andrew separated shortly after Amber’s arrest for domestic battery in July 2019. Following a difficult legal dispute, Andrew, who is from California, was granted full legal and primary custody of their son in 2022.

The reality TV star shared with TopMob News that she’s been working hard on personal growth and strengthening her bond with her children. She explained that while she’s always been open about her history with substance abuse and mental health challenges, everyone deserves a chance to move forward and not be defined by past mistakes.

You know, life throws curveballs, and it’s rarely a straight path. But I always say, if you’ve put in the work to grow, to become a stronger, kinder version of yourself, don’t stop now! That’s my motto. I’m definitely not giving up, and I’ll keep pushing forward, because my kids are my everything, and fighting for them is what drives me.

Amber met Dimitri Garcia online, and he first appeared on Teen Mom OG in April 2020. Amber described him as a handsome 39-year-old—ten years her senior—and explained that they connected online and decided to meet in person because they liked each other.

During the April 2021 reunion of Teen Mom OG, Amber shared that she was still with Dimitri, explaining they’d been seeing each other for 18 months, but hadn’t seen each other in a year. While they never publicly broke up, Amber introduced a new partner, Gary Wayt, on Teen Mom: The Next Chapter in June 2024.

Amber met Gary 2.0 on a dating app in the fall of 2023, and he quickly became more involved after she introduced him to her fellow cast members during an online conversation.

He proposed in May 2024, but their engagement didn’t last long. While Amber was in North Carolina for her brother’s wedding the following month, Gary left after they argued, and Amber ended up filing a missing person report.

And while Gary was soon located, the duo’s engagment wasn’t the only thing left broken.

Amber shared on Teen Mom: The Next Chapter that she went through the incredibly difficult experience of believing her fiancé had died for several days. She described grieving and struggling to understand why anyone would intentionally cause her such pain, emphasizing that she’s currently facing a very challenging time.

She explained, “He really hurt me. I was doing well, but for the first time in years, I feel completely lost, and it’s all because I got engaged.”

Gary and Kristina Anderson got married in a lovely beach ceremony after welcoming their daughter, Emilee, in April 2015.

In a 2022 Instagram post, Gary wrote that the person he was addressing had ‘one of the most beautiful souls’ he knew, and he couldn’t imagine going through life without them.

Farrah Abraham’s daughter, Sophia, was born in December 2008, two months after her father tragically died in an accident.

After losing her high school boyfriend, Farrah’s first significant relationship was with real estate agent Simon Saran, and they dated on and off for more than two years.

Their breakup in 2017 was messy, even involving legal letters, but they attempted to stay on good terms – with limited success.

Simon told TopMob News he wasn’t angry with Farrah, explaining they simply lived very different lifestyles. He felt she preferred a superficial life, while he valued authenticity. He expressed his good wishes for her future success.

Jenelle Evans and Andrew Lewis, parents of Jace, separated shortly after he was born in 2009. Jenelle wasn’t very involved in raising Jace as he grew up.

Jenelle admitted she felt conflicted because the man in question is her son Jace’s father. However, she explained that she’s aware of his pattern of behavior and doesn’t want him to repeatedly enter and leave Jace’s life, causing disappointment.

Let’s talk about Jenelle’s journey! After a brief marriage to Courtland Rogers and then welcoming her son Kaiser with Nathan Griffin in 2014, she found love again. In September 2017, she and David Eason got married right on their property in North Carolina. They’d already welcomed their daughter, Ensley, eight months prior, and were building a family life together.

Following a difficult period where David faced a misdemeanor charge of child abuse concerning Jace – which Jenelle believed was a deliberate attempt to damage their reputation – she announced they were separating.

She explained on social media that she would have gotten divorced immediately if North Carolina law hadn’t required a year of legal separation, and proof of living at two different addresses.

Their divorce was finalized in July 2025.

Do you remember the guy who asked Chelsea Houska when he could finalize the paperwork to deal with their child? He referred to their child as a ‘mistake’.

Completely in the rearview.

Despite their history, Teen Mom alum and HGTV personality Chelsea Houska has a surprisingly good relationship with her high school ex, Adam Lind, who is the father of her oldest daughter, Aubree. She told Us Weekly that they’ve reached a comfortable place. “We get along well, there’s no drama, and we’re able to co-parent peacefully,” she explained. “We see each other occasionally and it’s all good.”

Chelsea and Cole DeBoer’s love story started with a sweet encounter at a gas station in 2014, and they married in October 2016. They then welcomed their children: son Watson in 2017, and daughters Layne in 2018 and Walker in 2021. Most recently, the couple began a new venture together: their HGTV show, Down Home Fab.

Chelsea said she wanted to return to television with a show that was fun, positive, and allowed her and her family to be themselves. She told TopMob News that’s why this project felt like the perfect fit, calling it a ‘cool opportunity’ to do just that.

Chelsea shared with TopMob in June 2025 that many of her friends feel finished having children, but she isn’t sure if she’ll ever feel the same way.

Leah Messer and Corey Simms tried to make their friendship into a lasting marriage, but the parents of twins Aleeah and Aliannah divorced just six months after getting married in October 2010.

Corey has been married to Miranda Patterson since 2013.

Leah married Jeremy Calvert, who works as a pipeliner, in 2012. They had a daughter, Adalynn, in 2013.

They separated in 2015, but have tried to share parenting responsibilities for their daughter, with varying degrees of success.

Leah shared with TopMob News that watching her daughters grow is helping her become a better version of herself. She finds immense joy in supporting their passions and being involved in their lives, describing it as a magical experience. She especially loves being a mom to girls.

Leah and her daughters were already captivated by Jaylan Mobley, a United States Army officer, when they publicly announced their relationship on Instagram in 2021.

The couple announced their engagement in August 2022, but broke up that October.

Looking back, I really needed that split,” the Teen Mom star told TopMob News a year later. “I’ve grown so much from the experience, and I feel like my life is finally starting to move in a positive direction.”

Kailyn Lowry became a mom at 17 when she and her high school boyfriend, Jo Rivera, had their first son, Isaac, in 2010.

Although their romantic relationship didn’t last, Kailyn and Jo have successfully co-parented their son. They even developed a friendly relationship, with Kailyn and Jo’s wife, Vee Torres, co-hosting the podcast Baby Mamas No Drama for several years. Kailyn shared on social media after attending Jo and Vee’s wedding in 2018, “We’ve both grown a lot since we were teenagers, and I couldn’t ask for a better stepmom for Isaac.”

Kailyn’s son, Lincoln, was born in November 2013, about a year after she married Javi Marroquin. At the time, Kailyn was a star on the show Teen Mom 2.

The couple separated in late 2016 and have had a somewhat difficult relationship since then as they’ve both started new chapters in their lives.

Kailyn Lowry began dating Elijah Scott, while Javi Marroquin married Lauren Comeau in a small, private ceremony on Vero Beach, Florida, in April 2025. Lauren shared on Instagram that only Javi’s father, their children Eli and Maizee, and their pastor were present. They’re planning a larger reception with family and friends this summer. Lauren also mentioned that everyone was supportive of the decision, and Javi’s mother had already been involved in their sons’ milestones. They wanted a special and intimate experience for their children and family, with Lauren’s father walking her down the aisle.

In August 2025, several months after their June wedding celebration on the beach, the couple announced they were expecting their third child. Javi shared the news on Instagram, calling the baby a ‘honeymoon souvenir’ and praising his wife as a strong and amazing mother. He expressed how lucky they both were to be expanding their family again.

Kailyn and Chris had two sons, Lux and Creed, during their complicated relationship, but they ultimately broke up for good.

She told TopMob News in 2020 that they weren’t currently speaking. While she hoped things would improve eventually, she didn’t have any strong expectations. She added that she didn’t harbor any ill will and simply wanted the best possible outcome for their children, however that might look.

Kailyn felt like she’d finally found a solid relationship with her partner, Elijah, a construction worker. She told People magazine that Elijah, father to her son Rio and twins Verse and Valley, is different from her previous partners. While his job is physically demanding, he’s also deeply committed to family—both his own and theirs. Kailyn feels they’re a great match because he’s a true family man and a supportive partner.

A strong enough one that she finally said yes to one of his many proposals, in fact.

Kailyn explained to TopMob News in September 2024 that her now-partner had proposed to her multiple times, and she’d never turned him down. She simply kept saying she wasn’t ready yet.

Ultimately, though, the timing wasn’t right, Kailyn revealing in July 2025 that they had split.

She explained on the Give Them Lala podcast that she receives criticism for ending relationships with her children’s fathers. She clarified she left those relationships because she doesn’t tolerate mistreatment.

Kailyn has known Ike for a long time, going back to high school, but they didn’t become a couple until 2025, after she ended her relationship with Elijah.

She admitted in a January 2026 video that she hadn’t been looking for a serious relationship, but said it became clear after their first time together that they both felt a connection.

Ike started living with Kailyn shortly after, a move she acknowledged might initially seem “selfish” to her children.

Let me tell you, some connections are just undeniable – that chemistry and attraction? It’s real. And honestly, I’ve learned that I have to prioritize my own happiness first. I can’t be the mom I want to be if I’m not fulfilled as a woman. Now, don’t get me wrong, I’m not looking to anyone – especially not men – to complete me. Looking back at my relationships, they’ve honestly been a lesson in doing things for myself, because, well, they haven’t exactly brought me joy!

Jade Cline, from Indiana, and Sean Austin have faced challenges since their daughter, Kloie, was born in 2017, but in January 2022, Jade hinted to her fans that things were improving for them.

She told TopMob News that they’d experienced significant positive changes in their lives, particularly for Sean and his future. She expressed how proud she was of him and of where they were as a couple. They announced their engagement eight months later and were married in October 2023.

Jade admitted in 2024 that her relationship isn’t flawless, but emphasized that she and her partner share a strong love and are committed to making things work, according to TopMob News.

Ashley Jones and Bar Smith, who are both from California, got married in a private ceremony in 2021. They had welcomed their daughter, Holly, four years earlier.

But after calling off their romance several times, Ashley officially filed for divorce in 2024.

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