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“Teen Mom 2″ star Jenelle Evans recently spoke out about her reality TV experience in an October 21 TikTok, telling fans she wishes she was never on television.
The MTV star made the video in response to a fan who left a comment on a video of her mom Barbara Evans that was posted by the official “Teen Mom” TikTok account on Thursday, October 20.
The Thursday video featured Barbara talking about season two of “Teen Mom: Girls’ Night In.” Jenelle and Barbara are set to make an appearance in season two of the popular spinoff, which returns Tuesday, October 25.
A fan commented on the Thursday video, writing, “POV you grew up and you realized Jace was always meant to be with Barb,” referring to Jenelle’s thirteen-year-old son. Barbara has had primary custody of Jace since 2010.
The comment struck a nerve with Jenelle, who made a video responding to the comment.
Here’s what you need to know:
Jenelle Speaks Out About Family Drama
Jenelle replied to the fans’ comment in her October 21 TikTok. She shared her experience with reality television and reminded fans that reality television isn’t always reality.
“Comments like this is exactly why I don’t want to share my life anymore,” she said. “Don’t believe everything you see on your TV screen or [hear] from a third party.”
“There’s a lot of personal stuff that’s been going on with my family lately where actually Jace should be living with me,” she continued. “There’s a pending court case going on.”
Jenelle got emotional in the video, telling fans that her intention is not to bash her mom.
“If there’s no problem with someone having their child, they should have them,” she told viewers while getting teary-eyed. “This persona that I’m just a bad mom. I do everything in the world for my kids and I try my hardest to be the best d*** mom I can be.”
Jenelle Is Fighting for Custody
Barbara and Jenelle have been fighting over custody of Jace for quite some time.
Barbara, 69, has had full custody of Jace since 2010, but Jenelle is hoping that changes. According to The Sun, the MTV star filed for sole custody in January 2021.
Jenelle spoke to E! News in May 2022 about the ongoing custody battle, telling the outlet she is fighting for full custody of Jace.
“If we end up going to trial, I’m going to ask for full [custody] completely,” she said. “I’m still trying to work it out civilly.”
“I get him every other weekend,” she added. “If she wants to compromise, I’ll switch roles and have him during the week and she can have him every other weekend instead.”
Jenelle has primary custody of her two younger children, Kaiser and Ensley. The MTV star welcomed Kaiser in 2014 with ex-boyfriend Nathan Griffith and gave birth to her daughter Ensley in 2017 with her husband David Eason.
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