Everything We Know About Teen Mom: The Next Chapter Season 2

Teen Mom: The Next Chapter is returning with new episodes for season 2B in 2025.

The MTV reality show celebrates its Sweet 16, and the little ones that are no longer so little. A cast including Leah Messer, Catelynn Baltierra, Maci Bookout, and Amber Portwood all find themselves mothers of children the same age they were when they first appeared on Teen Mom.

Teen Mom: The Next Chapter 2B Cast

• Catelynn Baltierra
• Amber Portwood
• Cheyenne Floyd
• Leah Messer
• Briana DeJesus
• Maci Bookout
• Jade Cline
• Ashley Jones
• Mackenzie McKee

A statement released in December 2024 by MTV and reported by In Touch Weekly also notes that “Catelynn Lowell [Baltierra], who made the tough decision to place her [first] daughter with adoptive parents, grapples with the emotional pain of the choice as that relationship changes.”

What Is Happening With The Cast Of Teen Mom: The Next Chapter?

So, where do viewers find the cast of Teen Mom: The Next Chapter in 2025, 16 years after the original Teen Mom aired?

The press release added some more information about the upcoming reality TV show series, “From driving lessons and college planning to safe sex conversations and managing relationships, the moms are stepping into uncharted territory, taking stock of their journeys and reflecting on how quickly time has passed.”

Maci Bookout

Maci Brookout's son Bentley turned 16 in October 2024. “Never forget how exceptional you are,” Maci wrote on Instagram to celebrate his milestone birthday. “Keep on keepin’ on, Benny!”

“Jayde was inducted into the National Beta Club at school!” she updated Us Weekly. “Maverick made the Tennessee National Dual team in wrestling!”

Ashley Jones

US Weekly reported that Ashley Jones went Instagram official with her new boyfriend in October 2024. She filed for divorce from Bar Smith in August 2024 after three years of marriage.

According to Us Weekly, she is seeking sole custody of their 6-year-old daughter, Holly. The outlet confirmed in July 2024 that Bar was arrested and charged with two felonies, including second-degree kidnapping and coercion of domestic violence with the threat of or using physical force.

Mackenzie McKee

Mackenzie McKee, now 30, is hoping to further expand her family. On her social media pages, she has been documenting her journey with IVF. “Making IVF feel like the traditional as possible!” she wrote via Instagram in November 2024, before thanking her medical team.

Catelynn Baltierra

Catelynn and Tyler Baltierra welcomed their first daughter, Carly, in 2009. Shortly after her birth, she was adopted by Brandon and Teresa Davis. E! News reported that Carly's adoptive parents blocked Catelynn and Tyler from seeing their daughter in 2024.

"I'm seeing the comment a lot that people are saying that Tyler gave me an ultimatum," Catelynn explained in a September 2024 Instagram video. "Either my baby or him. First off, that comment is absolutely disgusting on so many levels."

The way the 16 and Pregnant star believed these types of comments "strips me of all of the strength and sorrow that it took me as a birth mom to place my child."

Leah Messner

Leah Messner described 2024 to Us Weekly as an "unforgettable year for our family,” as twin daughters Ali and Aleeah started high school and joined the choir and school band.

They’re also preparing for a big milestone: testing for their driver’s permits. Addie started middle school and made an exciting decision to join the cheerleading team. It’s been a year full of firsts and exciting moments!

Cheyenne Floyd

Cheynne Floyd has gushed to Us Weekly about her daughter Ryder, who she shares with ex-Cory Wharton. “She also participated in an amazing Halloween and Christmas campaign with Disney Store, which was a huge milestone for her.”

Her son Ace, who she shares with husband Zach Davis, has outstanding athletic ability as well as the skill of creating "beautiful paintings." She shared, “Ace continued to thrive in sports — he has a passion for soccer and swimming and we’re so proud watching him master new skills.”

Cheyenne has also been debating with Zach whether to have a third child. “We actually have been trying to get pregnant,” Cheyenne told People in September 2024. “Just send us good baby vibes, and hopefully we’re able to get pregnant soon.”

Why Jenelle Evans Is Not Returning To The Teen Mom Franchise

During a December 2024 TikTok Live, uploaded on the TeenMomChatter Instagram page, Jenelle Evans confirmed that “MTV has decided not to use for [her] for this season."

There were rumors that MTV let Jenelle go after her storyline lacked interest. The reality show allegedly wanted to show Jenelle starting over after her split from David Eason. Instead, she quickly started a new relationship after moving to Las Vegas.

She returned to the Teen Mom franchise in June 2024's episode of Teen Mom: The Next Chapter after being fired in May 2019 from Teen Mom.

• Per Collider, she was fired in 2019 after she and her ex, David, were accused of shooting and killing their dog.
• David had been fired the year prior due to making homophobic remarks on social media.

Jenelle was asked to return to the Teen Mom franchise for Season 2 of Teen Mom: The Next Chapter. However, in a press release reported by Distractify, MTV stated that she wasn't added to the season as a full-time cast member and was only set to make a "special appearance" in season 2.

Why Jenelle Evans Believes Amber Portwood Should Not Be On Teen Mom: The Next Chapter

Jenelle Evans may not be appearing in the upcoming series of Teen Mom: The Next Chapter, but she had opinions on those who did.

Although she has refuted rumors that she was fired from the show, saying she was “not allowed to” talk about why she was booted, she recently admitted to feeling bitter that Amber Portwood was included, according to Collider.

“I came a long way, she has not!” Jenelle said about Amber, before admitting she was unsure why Amber was allowed to film when she does not have custody of her children.

Amber shares her daughter Leah with Gary, but currently has no relationship with the 16-year-old. She also shares her son, James, with her ex Andrew Glennon, and is actively in his life though long-distance.

What I don’t understand– well I do understand— but what I was going to say is I don’t understand why she’s on [the show] and she doesn’t have custody of any of her kids. Like, not one kid you can film.

Jenelle claimed that she is “easier to work with” than Amber, and then suggested that Kristina Shirley, who is the stepmom of Amber’s daughter Leah, should appear on the MTV show instead.

Her advice to Amber Portwood? “She needs to chill. She needs to think before she speaks, and she needs to choose her words wisely."

It's not just Amber of whom Jenelle has opinions. Jenelle was happy to open up about all her former co-stars. “[Maci], never reached out. She keeps to herself,” Jenelle explained in the live feed.

“I feel like the only people Maci cares about are the girls she was originally on the show with: Amber, Catelynn, and Maci. They stick together, they talk to each other, they visit each other– only because it’s forced. But they want nothing to do with the rest of us girls.”

Teen Mom: The Next Chapter returns on MTV on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET.