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Teen Mom Dads, Husbands & Boyfriends Ranked: Who’s #1?!

So how great are all those guys on Teen Mom, huh?! Such remarkable specimens of manhood, every one of them, filled to the brim with integrity, compassion, and grace. … Wait, like 85% of them are completely terrible human beings ? Well, huh. Sure, some of them baby daddies are awful, but some of the aren't! Some of them are kind of OK, and a few are even great ! Check out our ranking of all the Teen Mom fellas, from best to worst. And prepare to be amazed, as always, at the level of awfulness on this show. 1. Cole DeBoer Cole DeBoer is Chelsea Houska’s husband, and thank goodness for that. He’s a wonderful stepfather to Aubree (and he’s made it clear that he’s ready to adopt her if/when Adam gives up his parental rights for her like he did with his other child), he and Chelsea have had two precious babies together so far, and ever since he first came on the show, he’s been perfect. He’s an easy number one, y’all. 2. Taylor McKinney Taylor McKinney is Maci Bookout’s husband, and they share two children together, Jayde and Maverick — and they’re often talking about having more, whether it’s through more pregnancies or fostering and adoption. They’re also raising Bentley, the son Maci had with Ryan Edwards, and it’s safe to say that Taylor is doing all the heavy dad lifting there, too. Sure, Taylor drinks Bud Light like it’s water and he’s in a desert, but he’s an amazing father. 3. Tyler Baltierra Tyler Baltierra has been with Catelynn Lowell since they were 12 years old (yes, literally), and when she got pregnant at 16, they placed their daughter up for adoption. They’ve since had two more children, daughters Nova and Vaeda, and they’ve been through just a lot of stuff together. He can be pretty insensitive sometimes, but he’s proven that he’s one of the best dads and husbands in the whole franchise. 4. Gary Shirley Let’s just say it: Gary was not great in the early days of Teen Mom. He never did anything to deserve being abused by Amber, to be clear, but he was kind of a jerk. Fortunately he’s matured a bit over the years, and he seems like a great father to Leah and Emilee, the daughter he shares with wife Kristina. And thank goodness for that, because it looks like Amber may be headed back to prison soon. 5. Andrew Glennon Oh, Andrew … where do we begin? He loses points for his history of restraining orders, but the way he’s stepped up for baby James after Amber’s horrifying meltdown in July is definitely commendable. Since the arrest, we’ve heard plenty of evidence that’s proved that she’d been abusing him for nearly a year before the July assault, and Andrew has said that she’d even been rough with James, too. It looks like he’s placing James’ safety and wellbeing above all else, and if that’s not being a good dad, what is? 6. Corey Simms Corey Simms was married to Leah Messer, and they had twins Ali and Gracie. They got divorced when Leah couldn’t stay faithful to him (and also because they had twins and got married when they were teenagers), but Corey’s been a good father, and a good coparent with Leah. He’s just a good ol’ boy, y’all. View Slideshow

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23 Most Insane Teen Mom Moments of All Time

Teen Mom. The name says it all. The MTV show follows around a bunch of young mothers, documenting their struggles with parenting, drugs, the law, coming of age, etc. If you watch Teen Mom online , you know the girls are borderline celebrities at this point, but that hasn't changed their true colors one bit. Well, maybe it has for Farrah Abraham, but not for Jenelle Evans, who remains as authentically and lovably crazy as she was in 2009. Or Catelynn Lowell and Tyler Baltierra, who are just as in love as they were when the step-siblings who gave their daughter up for adoption. We could go on. And we will, come to think of it. Here's a look at some of the craziest moments, on and off camera, from the MTV staff.  A whopping 23, to be exact … 1. Jenelle Evans Beats Up Girl, Gets Arrested Teen Mom 2’s Jenelle Evans beat the crap out of Brittany Truett a few years ago in one of the more graphic fight videos we’ve ever seen. 2. Amber Portwood-Gary Shirley Fight Amber Portwood and Gary Shirley FIGHT on MTV’s Teen Mom. It’s one for the ages right here. 3. Farrah Abraham SLAMMED By Co-Stars on Instagram!! Shots. Fired. And shots consumed before, during and after the filming of this Instagram video, most likely. 4. Leah Messer-Corey Simms Split Leah Messer and Corey Simms shockingly broke up after a wedding and two daughters together. 5. Kailyn Lowry Fight Domestic violence is not just for Amber Portwood. Kailyn Lowry gets into a fight with now husband Javi on Teen Mom 2. 6. Jenelle Evans Fights Roommate Jenelle Evans fights her roommate in an epic scene from Teen Mom 2. View Slideshow

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Amber Portwood Opens Up About Custody Battle With Gary Shirley

Earlier this month, we reported that Amber Portwood had won joint custody of daughter Leah after a long and occasionally ugly legal battle with ex Gary Shirley. Amber had been fighting for a 50-50 custody split ever since she was released from prison in November of 2013, and she finally got her wish after years of drama that often played out in front of Teen Mom cameras. Now, Amber is speaking out for the first time about her truce with Gary and her joy at having her little one back in her life on a more regular basis. “I’m very happy that Gary and I are going to share joint custody of Leah,” Amber said in a recent interview with OK! magazine. “This is something I’ve been waiting for. The time is perfect.” “We talked for 30 minutes and I said, ‘This is not healthy for any of us, this is not healthy for Leah, let’s just be adults and do this.’” A recent preview for the new season of Teen Mom: OG showed Amber and Gary fighting over Leah in a way that had fans concerned for the young girl’s welfare. “Things were being said over there,” Portwood later said. “We have a great relationship, and then all of a sudden she didn’t want to come over. She had never said that before. I said something to Gary, and she hasn’t been that way since. We’re back to normal.” Hopefully, Amber is aware that a custody deal doesn’t necessarily mean smooth sailing with her ex from here on out. Watch Teen Mom online to relive the craziest moments in Amber and Gary’s sometimes violently insane relationship.

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Teen Mom Season Finale Recap: So Close, Yet So Far

On Monday night’s season finale of Teen Mom O.G., someone almost got engaged, someone almost went to court and someone almost broke up. Can you match the Original Girls of Teen Mom with these respective storylines? Let’s find out as we break down all the latest drama on MTV … Watch Teen Mom Season 11 Episode 10 Online All of the most entertaining segments of Teen Mom Season 11 Episode 10 involved Farrah Abraham, forever the walking, talking contradiction. Despite appearing in porn (we know, Farrah, it’s a sex tape, not a porno ) creating a line of sex toys and writing erotic novels, she is still so pure. That’s why she won’t let boyfriend Simon Saran live with her until they get hitched … which he does not seem all that interested in doing ASAP. Simon told her he needed at least two years before getting serious, which Farrah interpreted to mean two years before popping the question. Farrah did not take this well. “I’m not waiting two years to get engaged to you,” she told her boyfriend, ’cause “That’s for ugly girls, babe.” Well, yeah. To get down to brass tacks, she decided to introduce the man in her life to her daughter Sophia and literally force the two to bond. Seriously. Farrah physically forced Sophia’s head to rest on Simon’s lap while driving a car in the most hilariously uncomfortable scene ever. After that experience and being strangled with his own seatbelt, Simon may have flown the coop faster than you can say Backdoor Teen Mom . For Farrah, the season ended with her dialing and re-dialing his number countless times. We feel like this romance may not be built to last. View Slideshow: 29 Most Cringe-Worthy Farrah Abraham Pics Amber Portwood and Gary Shirley know the feeling. The parents of Leah were once again feuding over custody and just irate with each other. Why? We honestly don’t even have any idea anymore. She loves her daughter, though. Amber and her fiance turned a romantic weekend into a play date for Leah so they could spend time with her. Very sweet. As for Portwood family members’ opinion on the sort of shady seeming Matt Baier , it’s not good. That’s the nicest way we can put it. On the plus side? No court battle with Gary. Cooler heads prevailed … for now. The Big Fella also became a dad for the second time recently. Meanwhile, Catelynn Lowell had a big trip to L.A. coming up and decided to leave newborn baby Nova Reign in the care of her mother, April. Given the pair’s history, this was a very big deal. April was hoping to see her other grandchild, Carly, for the first time since her birth, but Carly’s adoptive mother Teresa didn’t agree to bring her. Disappointing? Yes. But the name of the game. “You taught me a lot about adoption I didn’t know,” April told her dughter proudly. “It’s not like you’re just giving your baby away. I correct people now.” View Slideshow: Catelynn Lowell and Tyler Baltierra: Through the Years “‘They didn’t give her away. They placed her.'” Wow. Is it dusty in here or is it just us?! Down in Tennessee, mama-to-be Maci Bookout went on a house hunt … without Bentley, who she is not allowing to film because she hates Farrah. Oh yes … Farrah Abraham and Maci Bookout are in the midst of a beef so nasty it’s going to be worth watching the reunion episodes for that alone. But back to the matter at hand, Maci could not help but wonder when Taylor McKinney will propose to her. A good sign? Ryan Edwards approves. “She’s in a really serious relationship with the guy she’s having a baby with,” her first baby daddy told a friend. “His name’s Taylor, he’s a great dude.” “Couldn’t ask for better with that. Gotta put up with her until Bentley’s at least 18, but really for the rest of my life. So I really hope they seal the deal.” Ryan actually moved us a little right there. Taylor, not so much. We saw the bearded one go ring shopping, then later, back at home, reach over to “get a surprise” from the bedside table … A Bud Light. “Guess you’ll have to stay tuned!” McKinney said, practically asking for a raise from MTV and/or a backhanded slap to the face by his baby mama. View Slideshow: Maci Bookout Photos: Through the Years

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Gary Shirley RIPS Ex-Girlfriend (Not Amber Portwood This Time) on Twitter

Looks like Amber Portwood, Jenelle Evans and Farrah Abraham aren’t the only Teen Mom alumni who know how to stir up controversy via Twitter. Portwood‘s baby daddy, Gary Shirley, let loose on the social media site with a series of angry tweets about his ex – Kristina, not Amber, fortunately. “Give a girl a promise ring after 9 months of dating, find out she’s in a relationship w someone else after she said she broke up with them f–k!” he wrote. “Lol the sad thing is I believed everything she said haha d–n! Told her she should act!” Shirley revealed that his daughter with Amber Portwood , Leah, “really liked her that’s what tears me apart! [sic] I’m single and hopefully I find a girl in the future.” “Not right now, but I’ll give a year …” For anyone hoping for a reunion between Gary and Portwood, who was recently released from prison, he insisted, “(not amber) that ship sailed!” Even a year won’t change that. The Teen Mom dad later deleted the tweets about Kristina and most other mentions of his girlfriend on his Twitter timeline. Why the second thoughts? Shirley tells Radar , “You know how it is, you gotta be careful about what you say about people,” declining to speak on the split further … for now. There’s always next week.

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Teen Mom Recap: All About Priorities

On this week’s Teen Mom, Maci Bookout signed back up for school, Farrah Abraham tried to do the same, and Amber Portwood was released from lockup. Catelynn Lowell and Tyler Baltierra got into a tiff about him livin’ de life , but ultimately made up and made out. It’s all about priorities for the youngans. Let’s break down last night’s episode of Teen Mom , THG style! Maci decides to enroll in classes despite how “boring” they are. Plus 4 . Kyle breaks his kneecap in an apparent motocross accident. Minus 8 for the obvious pain, but Plus 10 because Maci didn’t miss class for his birthday. She did go to the salon, though, going “blonde and long” with platinum extensions. Plus only 2 , because she looks good, but she already was so cute naturally, and this is an “I’m available at the club” kind of appearance. “I don’t work anymore.” – Ryan Edwards. Did he ever? Minus 5 . The previews for next week show him – what else – partying. Hey, he’s got time. But Plus 3 because Maci tells him point blank he won’t have Bentley. Amber Portwood reflects on life in a cell: “Spending the night in jail sucked [and was] stressful on everyone.” It won’t be the last time. Minus 9 . She wants her mom in her life because “I’m not fully grown yet.” Know who is? Gary. That Aeropostale shirt says “Fully Grown” on the tag. True story. Plus 3 . Tyler is living it up, doin’ the club thang. A 21-and-under club (at least we’d hope so), because he’s not 45 like The Situation on Jersey Shore . Plus 4 . Catelynn goes from all in to “it’s not gonna work” on a dime. Ah, youth. Minus 3 . Step-siblings or not, these two really do seem happy together, so Plus 5 . Farrah decides to go to college in Fort Lauderdale now. Not that there aren’t good schools in South Florida, but face it, the beach was her priority. Minus 2 . She gives away her dog because caring for it was too much work. No word if her neighbor offered to take in Sophia as well. Just kidding. Mostly. Plus 5 . Farrah drops off her application at a school. We give it a semester. Minus 4 . At least the surroundings are nice. Waves (that scare the heck out of poor little) Sophia, the shirtless dudes waiting to ogle Farrah’s new chest, etc. Plus 1 . EPISODE TOTAL: +6. SEASON TOTAL: +7.

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Teen Mom Recap: Learning From Our Mistakes

On last night’s Teen Mom, there were no major bombshells or blowout fights. Just a lot of family moments we can all relate to. Well, for the most part. Clearly, Catelynn’s family situation is unique, while Amber’s entire existence is complete upheaval. But this episode was more about the little things for all. In which case, bravo, MTV. Let’s break down last night’s Teen Mom: “I’m just excited to have one of my stable parents around again.” – Catelynn Lowell. Minus 7 for the fact that the bar is set so low. We’ve arrived at the point where “stable” means non-incarcerated and relatively non-insane. Plus 4 , though, because at least Dave trusts Catelynn’s judgment. Despite not seeing Catelynn in four years, Dave, who’s in Michigan for a job opportunity, proclaims Tyler a “good kid” and seems accepting of his daughter and where she is in her life nowadays. All in all, it could be worse. Plus 8 . “I’m trying to learn from my mistakes, and you can call me anytime and I’ll talk through the night,” he says. “If she loves you and believes in you, then I do. I’d be proud to have you as my son-in-law.” Sniff!! Plus 6 . Farrah Abraham is somehow still on this kick about moving far, far away to go to school, or do whatever it is she plans to do. Somehow we don’t think she can afford these places in L.A., or Scottsdale as the case is here. Minus 5 . “This is becoming a huge waste of time.” – Farrah. Indeed. Minus 9 . Maci Bookout laments that she will lose time with Bentley if she signs up for classes. Well, sure. But education does have its benefits. Like helping you GETTING A DECENT JOB TO SUPPORT HIM DOWN THE ROAD. Minus 15 for even having to say that. “Don’t look at it as something you hate and don’t want to do. Look at it as something that you’ve got to do to do anything else.” – Maci’s mom FTW! Plus 6 . Kyle’s got this, we feel like. He’s gonna see her through. Plus 3 . Also, Plus 5 because at least this put an end to that baby talk . Ryan even did some light bonding with Bentley. Plus 3 . On this episode, Amber Portwood is dating Clinton Yunker ! We remember that guy! This show is like watching a retrospective on THG sometimes! Plus 4 . Gary Shirley tells his brother he and Amber “may not belong together right now,” but he wishes they were together. Makes absolutely no sense. Minus 10 . Watching Leah’s face light up when Amber plugs in the tree is pure magic. Enough to make you forget what a mess they are, if only for a moment. Plus 9 . EPISODE TOTAL: +9. SEASON TOTAL: +1.

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Amber Portwood: Safe, Receiving Treatment

Following a suicide threat and a hospitalization, Amber Portwood is doing better and is hopefully on the mend. “Amber is safe and getting the help she needs right now. Thanks for your prayers and support,” Gary Shirley, the Teen Mom ‘s star occasionl boyfriend, Tweeted this afternoon. We last heard from Shirley on the disturbing 911 call he placed soon after speaking to Amber on Tuesday. Amber is being evaluated at St. John’s Hospital and received a quick visit from Shirley a few hours after authorities responded to his call two days ago. For the sake of her child, Leah (above), let’s all hope Portwood finds peace and happiness in the very near future.

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Gary Shirley Vows to Lose 100 Pounds

A hundred pounds. That’s how overweight Gary Shirley of Teen Mom baby daddy fame is. And the pride of Anderson, Ind., vows that extra weight will come off. All of it. Hey, you gotta aim high, and Gary has already dropped eight since he decided to start working out with a trainer two weeks ago. Just 92 to go man! FIT FREAK : Gary Shirley is determined to become one. [Photo: Fame] He’s been working with Rodney Razor at Stay Fit 24 gym in his hometown. Currently weighing in at 320 lbs, Gary says he’s going to cut that back to 220. Gary’s workout consists of intense cardio, treadmill and elliptical exercises, and weight training … or as it’s also known to fitness experts, “exercise.” His trainer also recommends a low-carb diet, stressing a healthy breakfast and eating every 3-4 hours, otherwise known to professionals as “diet.” “I definitely want to see him lose and I’ll do everything in my power to see it happen, but it just takes commitment on his part,” the trainer said. If his relationship with Amber Portwood is any indication, it’s an uphill climb.

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‘Golden Voice’ Ted — Cardboard Signs For Sale!

Filed under: Ted Williams Ted Williams ’ former “roommate” – the guy he shared a tent with — has scrounged up some of Teddy’s old pan-handling signs and plans to sell ’em on Ebay … TMZ has learned. Victor Houston – a homeless man who met ” Golden… Read more

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