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“Teen Mom” star Amber Portwood has a new boyfriend, and he’s never seen the show.
That’s according to a report in US Magazine, which provided details on how they met: On a dating app. He shares a first name with one of her exes.
Portwood has starred on “Teen Mom, “Teen Mom OG,” “Teen Mom: Family Reunion,” and “Teen Mom: The Next Chapter.” Her reality television career started with “16 and Pregnant.”
Throughout the years, she has been involved in multiple tumultuous relationships, two that produced children.
Here’s what you need to know:
Amber Portwood Started Dating Her New Boyfriend 4 Months Ago After Meeting Him on the App, Reports Say
Getty“Teen Mom” star Amber Portwood said she has a wonderful relationship with her son, James.
US Magazine spoke to a source close to Portwood, who was not named. That source gave some details about the new relationship.
“His name is Gary. She met him on a dating app four months ago. They are taking their time getting to know each other, but it’s getting serious,” the source told US.
According to that interview, the man lives in Portwood’s hometown, Indianapolis, Indiana. The source told US that “Gary” is “very family-oriented” and is taking “care of his parents,” although he doesn’t have children. He is in his “late 30s,” the magazine reports.
The source told US that Gary, whose last name was not released, has never seen the “Teen Mom” show.
“All the guys Amber has dated before she met on social media and were fans of the show,” the source told US. “This new man in her life has actually never seen Teen Mom so she feels she can finally date in the way she’s always wanted to.”
Portwood’s ex is also named Gary. Gary Shirley is the father of her daughter Leah, according to People.
In July, The Sun had reported that Portwood was involved again with her “Belgian ex-boyfriend Dimitri Garcia” as she underwent a custody battle for her son.
Amber Portwood Has Expressed Hope for 2024
MTV“Teen Mom” star Amber Portwood wants people to know that her story matters.
On her Instagram page, where Portwood has 1.7 million followers, she has not shared information about the new relationship. However, she has seemed hopeful for what 2024 will bring.
“As the year ends I’m grateful for each of you. You’ve stood with me through it all and here we stand together,” she wrote in one recent post. “So many lessons were learned and I’m ready for what 2024 has to offer.”
In December, she wrote, “Lost this year; friendships, relationships, money and many times I thought I’d lose my mind. No secrets or shame because I know I’m not alone. I know there are other women who’ve had a hard year but guess what? WE MADE IT!! 2024 is going to be something special🙏✨”
In January, the US Sun reported that Portwood had moved into a $315,000 Indianapolis house with her daughter Leah, 15. The site reported that Portwood’s ex-boyfriend Andrew Glennon moved to California with their 5-year-old son. According to the Sun, Portwood had previously allowed Glennon to stay in the home with their son.
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