The new season of Teen Mom: The Next Chapter has not performed well. The show, which follows fan-favorite stars from 16 & Pregnant and the original Teen Mom, focuses on their lives as adults.
Most of the cast members are now in their 30s, raising their children and dealing with personal struggles. The show highlights their experiences with failing relationships, custody battles, and other real-life challenges.
The Season 2B premiere had only 205,000 viewers, making it the lowest-rated episode since the series first aired in 2022. This is a significant drop compared to the past. At its peak, the original Teen Mom series attracted millions of viewers per episode. However, The Next Chapter has struggled to maintain the same level of success.
Recent changes in the cast may have affected the ratings. Maci Bookout has spoken about possibly leaving the show, which could impact future viewership. There has also been controversy surrounding Jenelle Evans, who returned to the series while going through a difficult divorce.
It remains uncertain whether these developments will help increase ratings or cause them to decline further. For comparison, The Challenge premiered its latest episode with around 100,000 more viewers than The Next Chapter, showing that audiences may be more interested in other reality TV shows.
Maci Bookout has openly shared her thoughts about leaving Teen Mom. She believes that even if she walks away from the show, its impact on her life will not disappear. In an interview with The Cut, she said, “I quickly realize that just because I wouldn’t be on the show doesn’t mean that everything that comes with the show goes away … if I take the blessing away, the curse doesn’t go away.”
Many of the stars who started as teenagers on television now feel stuck. They have spent years in the public eye and may find it difficult to move on from their reality TV past.
At this time, MTV has not announced any plans to cancel Teen Mom: The Next Chapter. However, the declining ratings and ongoing cast changes raise questions about the future of the series.
Amber Portwood Asks Fans to Stop Watching
Amber Portwood has spoken out against the latest season of Teen Mom: The Next Chapter. She used her TikTok account to tell fans that she does not want them to watch the show. She feels the show does not represent her accurately and believes the producers edited her storyline unfairly.
“I guess you do watch some bulls**t version of me… Stop watching it then,” Portwood said on TikTok. “Stop watching it. I would never advocate for something that shows somebody I don’t even like or know. They let [Gary] talk, talk and talk, and why do you think it is? It’s better TV guys. People want to hate me.”
Her strong reaction has sparked discussions among fans. Some agree with her and believe the show has become too edited, while others continue to watch out of curiosity.
For now, the fate of Teen Mom: The Next Chapter remains unclear. The show’s ratings continue to fall, and cast members are questioning their future with the series. Whether MTV will make changes to revive interest or eventually cancel the show is something only time will tell.
