‘Don’t bite the hand that feeds you’: Internet schools Janelle Evans as ‘Teen Mom’ star attacks MTV for disrupting family's ‘mental health’
OAK ISLAND, CAROLINA: Viewers of the 'Teen Mom' franchise criticized Jenelle Evans over her recent attack on the MTV network. After the network fired Ashley Jones and Bar Smith, Jenelle took the opportunity to express her grievances with MTV. She shared a series of stories on her Instagram account, revealing her bitter experience working with the network. She claimed that MTV ignored her requests for mental health resources, stating that the network is “known to leave you hanging.” According to her, the same happened to her and others. She also accused MTV of “putting everyone against each other” in her family, including “hyping up” her mother, Barbara Evans.
Jenelle also justified parting ways with the network, citing it as the best decision for their family's mental health at the time. In a somewhat rambling statement, Jenelle mentioned reaching out to MTV a few months ago to help with mental health facility locations and scholarships for her teen son, Jace. However, she claimed she was once again “left hanging” by the network. This Instagram revelation fueled discussions among fans, drawing attention to Jenelle's perspective on her tumultuous relationship with MTV.
"A few months ago I asked the network for help with mental health facility locations and scholarships. I explained how this show has had some bad affect on my family and they should help fix that,” Jenelle, 32, claimed on Facebook on Tuesday, February 6. “They left me hanging and didn’t care about one of the main children that helped start this franchise. I guess because I said ‘NO’ twice to the Family Reunion Show. Sadly, that industry is all about business,” she added, with the hashtag “#CancelTeenMom.”
In response to Ashley and Bar's removal from the show, Jenelle took a dig, stating, "This is what happened to me and everyone else." She expressed her opinion, saying that MTV views individuals as talent and nothing more. Jenelle further emphasized that MTV doesn't aim to conclude things on a positive note. She claimed to know the truth about the network's approach and was okay with it. However, fans of the show criticized Jenelle for biting the hands that fed her and attacked her for blaming MTV, the network that brought her considerable fame and recognition. These viewers expressed disapproval of Jenelle's negative stance towards MTV, highlighting the network's role in elevating her profile in the public eye.
"When I was 14 I learned a lesson “Don’t bite the hand that feeds you. I guess Jenelle was too busy getting high with kieffah to learn any life lessons," said a user on Reddit. "Jenelle needs to take a seat and shut up. I’m mind blown she felt MTV should foot the bill for therapy when she’s the one who caused Jace to need therapy. I guess we are now certain she’d rather spend her cash on weed/alcohol/vacations/endlessly eating out versus help her child/ren. Just when you think old Nelly can’t get any worse she proves us wrong," another user defended.
Others marked how MTV wasn't responsible of any of her trauma and that she was stupid to ask help from the network. "They sure did let a lot slide! It’s mind blowing that she thinks MTV should be responsible anything she’s not been a part of the cast for how many years now? Surely a good 4-5 years I have second hand embarrassment for her that was stupid enough to ask," said one. "What an immature and pathetic person she is. I feel bad for her kids. They’ve got no one to model themselves after," added another.
‘Teen Mom’ stars Ashley Jones and Bar Smith accuse MTV of firing them over social media
Ashley Jones and Bar Smith have been fired from MTV, and Ashley will not be returning to 'Teen Mom: The Next Chapter.' Shockingly, the producers did not directly contact Ashley to inform her about her dismissal. Instead, the couple learned about their firing through TeenMomFanz, an Instagram account dedicated to news and gossip about the show's cast. Upon discovering the news, both Smith and Jones reacted in the comment section of the Instagram post.
Bar expressed his surprise, stating, "Crazy way to find out you were fired. Well, it was a good run with y'all." He went on to thank the fans for their support. Jones, on the other hand, requested fans not to blame McKee, who will be her replacement. The fact that both Smith and Jones were not informed about their replacements shocked fans, especially when they learned that the show had started filming without Ashley.
This incident is not the first time reality TV cast members, specifically Teen Mom stars, have experienced such unexpected firings. Mackenzie McKee, who went through a similar situation a couple of years ago, will be stepping in as Ashley's replacement. McKee, a divorced mother of three, is set to take on the role in the upcoming season.
Ashley Jones and Bar Smith calls Janelle ‘b****’ who can’t raise kids
Ashley Jones, a 'Young and Pregnant' star, slammed Jenelle Evans, a former 'Teen Mom 2' star, calling her a "b**** that never actually raised her kids" after Jenelle pledged to fight child trafficking. "Oh I’m sorry cause I just thought a b**** that never actually raised her kids and always being accused of abusing her kids and abandoning her kids said something," she tweeted. She added in a series of tweets, “I’m obsessed with your kids getting help cause they need it. If DCFS was obsessed maybe they’d have a better f****** chance at life. “Some of y’all tearing the black woman down when y’all should be asking for directions to the fountain of youth cause your giving me very much LEATHER babe.” Ashley ended the rant with: “Girl you big mad. Go suck David’s d***. We don’t care.”
Jenelle responded to the remark as she used a middle finger emoji and shared a Mean Girls meme with the text: “Why are you so obsessed with me?” Following this exchange, Jenelle blocked Ashley, suggesting the ongoing tensions and animosity between the two reality TV personalities.
Why did Janelle Evans leave ‘Teen Mom’?
Jenelle faced termination from MTV in April 2019 due to a harrowing event involving her husband, David Eason, who fatally shot their family dog. Eason justified the act, claiming the dog posed a threat to their daughter Ensley, then two years old. Despite this, Jenelle and Eason, married since 2017, continue to raise their children together, including Ensley, now 6, and Jenelle's son Kaiser, 9, from a previous relationship. Reports of alleged physical abuse towards Jenelle and MTV crew members by Eason led to her dismissal from the network.
