As 16 and Pregnant star Sean Garinger DIES in ATV crash at age 20, FEMAIL lifts the lid on the horrifying scandals and tragedies to befall the other young parents who appeared in MTV series

The MTV series 16 and Pregnant gripped the nation with tales of young moms' journeys into motherhood - as well as the challenges they faced both before and after their babies arrived.

And their lives were anything but smooth sailing - with the reality series, which first aired in 2009, being fraught with everything from custody battles and arrests to drug issues and even death. 

The reality show followed the lives of Maci Bookout, Catelynn Lowell, Amber Portwood, Farrah Abraham, Sean Garinger, and Jenelle Evans - to name just a few -  as they shared the turbulent highs and lows of their teen pregnancies. 

In addition to being riddled with troubles during their time on the TV show, the parents also faced a slew of troubles when the credits rolled and their time in the limelight was over. 

The MTV series 16 and Pregnant gripped the nation with tales of young moms' journeys into motherhood as well as the challenges they faced both before and after their babies arrived 

From unexpectedly falling pregnant and dropping out of high school to becoming embroiled in relationship spats with their baby daddies, the teen moms faced an alarming number of problems, which many of them even blamed the reality TV for. 

The series seemed to push many of the stars to the edge as the drama that was once just for the cameras continued to seep into their every day lives. 

Some of the cast became caught up in a downward spiral of drug addiction which resulted in them permanently losing custody of their children.  

Others also found themselves in hot water away after getting locked up behind bars - claiming that the show had 'ruined' their lives and questioning why they had agreed to be on the reality show in the first place.

Tragically, since they were first thrust into the spotlight, fan favorites like Valerie Fairman and Jordan Cashmyer have since passed away from drug overdoses.

Most recently, Sean Garinger, who appeared in the show alongside his ex Selena Gutierrez, died at the age of 20 in a horrific ATV accident on February 28.

Here, FEMAIL has laid bare the tumultuous lives of the 16 and Pregnant stars and taken a closer look at the curses that have plagued the young parents. 

Sean Garinger's relationship with his ex girlfriend was documented on the show before he tragically died 

16 and Pregnant personality Sean Garinger died February 28 in an ATV accident at the age of 20 in Boone, North Carolina

He starred on the MTV show alongside ex Selena Gutierrez and their two children - Dareli and Esmi 

Gutierrez, now 20, was one of five expecting teenagers whose motherhood journeys were documented on the program 

Sean Garinger appeared on season six of the reality TV series alongside ex girlfriend Selena Gutierrez.

Gutierrez, now 20, was one of five expecting teenagers whose motherhood journeys were documented on the program.

The MTV show depicted the fallout between the pair during her first pregnancy, as she believed he had been unfaithful to her - but the young couple went on to welcome two children, Dareli, three, and Esmi, one. 

Sadly, the 16 and Pregnant TV star died in ATV accident at the age of 20 on February 20. 

His mother, Mary Hobbs, spoke to The US Sun about the tragic accident, in which her son's skull was 'crushed.' 

Mary said: 'He was just moving [the ATV] from one parking spot to the next for me, so I could back into park. He pulled [in] front of me to park the ATV and the ground gave way from all the rain and mud.' 

She explained that her son's head suffered severe head injuries when the ATV flipped over.

She added: 'I ran to neighbors trying to get someone to help me get the ATV off of him. No one answered. I ran back to him. By that time, I realized he wasn't alive anymore.'

The reality TV series followed the fallout between Sean and Selena, who believed her baby daddy had cheated on her 

A family source told The Sun that Sean and Selena had been separated for more than a year, and had been romantically involved with others as of late 

Sean had been ready to purchase a vehicle to visit his daughters, who reside in Colorado with their mother, according to his mother 

Mary said that she 'laid next to' her son on the ground prior to the ambulance showing up at the scene.

She told the outlet, 'There was a huge part of my heart that died with my son on Wednesday. He was my only son, my rock, my strength when I had none left.'

The reality TV series followed the fallout between Sean and Selena, who believed her baby daddy had cheated on her. 

A family source told The Sun that Sean and Selena had been separated for more than a year, and had been romantically involved with others as of late.

Sean 'visited Selena's family literally a week before his death because he came to Colorado to visit his daughters,' the source said, adding that Selena was 'not in a good place' following her ex's passing.

Sean 'was doing well' at the time prior to his passing and 'wanted to finish school,' with an eye on a career in welding, the source said.

Sean is survived by daughters, Dareli and Esmi, mother Mary and sisters Shania, Lydia, Isabella, Ember, Kayden, and Casslyn, according to the obituary.

Jordan Cashmyer struggled with drug addiction and overdosed at 26 

Jordan Cashmyer, who died at age 26 in 2022, struggled with addiction and had previously attempted suicide

Her death, which was due to fentanyl and cocaine intoxication, came months after the passing of her fiance Michael Frank Schaffer, 30, with whom she shared a six-month-old daughter

It is unclear whether or not her overdose was intentional or accidental, so the manner of death is 'undetermined'

Jordan Cashmyer, who died at age 26 in 2022, had long struggled with addiction and had previously attempted suicide.

Her death, which was due to fentanyl and cocaine intoxication, came just months after the passing of her fiance Michael Frank Schaffer, 30, with whom she shared a six-month-old daughter.

It is unclear whether or not her overdose was intentional or accidental, so the manner of death is 'undetermined.' 

At the time, Jordan's father shared the news via a Facebook post which read: 'Last night I received a call no parent ever wants.

'Our hearts are truly broken. No parent should ever have to go through losing a child, EVER.'

Jordan, who struggled with addiction and had previously attempted suicide, died on January 15, leaving behind orphaned baby daughter Lyla and her first child, Genevieve, whose birth she documented on the MTV reality series in 2014. 

Her family described the mother-of-two's struggles with addiction as a 'plague,' while pleading for donations to help fund her funeral expenses and to help with the care of her now-orphaned baby daughter. 

Jordan, from Baltimore, Maryland, welcomed Lyla, her second daughter and her first child with late fiance Michael Schaffer, in June 2021.

The mother-of-two was engaged to be married to Michael, with whom she shared daughter Lyla (pictured together), when he died at the age of 30  

On a GoFundMe page set up by her family, they asked for donations to help fund her funeral and to provide for Lyla's future; the baby is currently in the care of her grandparents

On a GoFundMe page set up by Jordan's grieving father Dennis, the family paid tribute to the late reality star, writing: 'Jordan was always so full of life and full of personality. She had a way of always making those around her laugh and smile, and her smile was truly contagious.'

Speaking about her cause of death, the family wrote: 'Addiction plagues many families, and our family was not immune to it... Lyla lost her father to addiction at two months [and] now her mother at six months.'

The family then spoke out about their grief over the 'grim outcome' that Lyla will 'never get to make memories with her mother or father', adding that the infant is now in the care of Jordan's parents - who are asking for donations to help provide for the little girl's future.

'Our family has to now not only put our daughter to rest but navigate through starting over with an infant who has lost both her parents in her six months of life,' the family continued.

Jordan's death came almost eight years after she rose to prominence while featuring on the MTV reality series 16 and Pregnant alongside her then-boyfriend Derek Taylor and their daughter Genevieve 'Evie' Shae Taylor.

She rose to prominence in 2014 when she appeared on the MTV reality series alongside her then-boyfriend Derek Taylor, with whom she shared her first-born child 

The couple split up shortly after Genevieve's birth on March 7, 2014. It is thought that their daughter is currently in the care of her father 

Following the birth of her first daughter, Jordan struggled with postpartum depression and she later revealed that she had attempted suicide 

But the reality star's life was troubled from a young age.

She admitted herself to a rehab facility in June 2016 at age 21 after suffering an injury during a drunken stupor, TMZ reported at the time.

An insider for the site claimed that the incident - which left her with a concussion and black eye - made the reality star realize it was time to 'get her life together.'

During her time on the hit show, crews documented the Maryland native's struggles after she became pregnant while dating Taylor.

The couple faced various issues - including when the pair were rendered homeless while Jordan was expecting after her parents kicked her out of the family home and Taylor refused to get a job. 

Following the baby's birth in 2014, Taylor and Jordan split. 

And, just a year later, Jordan revealed that she had been struggling with postpartum depression and had attempted suicide. 

She shared in a post to her official Facebook page in November of that year that 'there wasn't much of a reason to live anymore,' Radar.com previously reported.

'I have been struggling with a lot of different things emotionally since I had Genevieve,' she wrote.

Her father Dennis shared the news of her death on Facebook in an emotional January 16 post, one day after she passed away 

Dennis revealed that his granddaughter Lyla is now being cared for by himself and his wife (pictured)  

She added: 'I was diagnosed with post partum depression and was on medication for a little while for it, but I never followed up with my appointment… My mood wouldn't stay stable for very long, I was extremely impulsive, couldn't focus, the smallest things would set me off, and my anxiety got worse, as did my depression and OCD.'

She said that she was given new medication that helped turn her mood around.

'I feel like my normal self - happy, smiling, talkative and thinking clearly… Things really are looking up and I am set on having the best possible future for my daughter and I.'

Years later, she took back her confession and claimed she was actually hospitalized for an accidental overdose.

Jordan celebrated one-year of sobriety last January, and welcomed her second daughter Lyla with Michael last June.

But her attempts at getting her life back on track hit a bump last September, when Michael died.

Valerie Fairman was plagued by issues following her appearance on the show before dying from an overdose

Valerie Fairman was plagued by issues following her appearance on the show before dying from an overdose 

Valerie rose to fame through the reality series in 2010 as it documented the birth of daughter Nevaeh

Another teen mom to pass away after finding fame on the show was Valerie Fairman who was found dead in 2016 after an apparent drug overdose at age 23. 

Valerie rose to fame through the reality series in 2010 as it documented the birth of daughter Nevaeh. 

She struggled with drugs for a long period of time and despite a reported stint in rehab, had also found herself in trouble with the law.

In the years prior to her death, the teen mom had been arrested for assaulting her own mother as well as prostitution.

In 2011, Valerie was handcuffed for allegedly hitting her adoptive mother, causing the woman to suffer a broken vertebra. 

One year later, she once again found herself in trouble with the law and was arrested for three misdemeanors and felonies.

She was sentenced to 22 months in prison, but her crimes didn't end there. 

In 2015, she was once again arrested. This time on charges of prostitution after she allegedly offered to perform a sexual act on an undercover officer in exchange for money. 

She struggled with drugs for a long period of time and despite a reported rehab stay, had also found herself in trouble with the law

One week before her death, she was booked for giving a false identification to a police officer as well for resisting arrest. 

The 16 And Pregnant star's mother told TMZ that Valerie was at a friend's house in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, when her pal became concerned she had not returned from the bathroom.

When the friend broke down the door, they found the 23-year-old unresponsive.

In audio of the paramedics dispatch, obtained by TMZ, EMS were sent to a possible 'cardiac arrest' and someone was doing CPR on scene.

However, the dispatcher changed the call to a 'possible DOA [Dead On Arrival]' and told paramedics they would need containers for needles. 

Following her death, Valerie's adoptive mother blasted the show and claimed it was  responsible for her daughter's death.

Following her death, Valerie's adoptive mother blasted the show and claimed it was responsible for her daughter's death

Janice Fairman said she believes her daughter would be alive today if it wasn't for her appearance on MTV.

'She was a gorgeous girl and it all went to her head,' Janice said in an exclusive interview with DailyMail.com as she and her husband Gary spoke outside their four-bedroom home in Oxford, Pennsylvania, where they have lived for more than 40 years.

'She thought she could pretty much do whatever she liked after the show. She was determined to get everything she wanted.

'I wish she had never been on TV. It played a big part in her death. I think it messed her up big time.

'When we tried to put our foot down, that's when she left home. I don't think there is anything more we could have done to help her,' Janice said. 

Whitney Purvis rose to fame through the show before getting arrested numerous times and losing custody 

Whitney Purvis appeared on the hit show alongside her boyfriend and baby daddy Weston Gosa

In addition to facing a whole host of relationship issues, when the credits rolled, Whitney's life became even more turbulent 

Whitney Purvis appeared on the hit show alongside then-boyfriend and baby daddy Weston Gosa. 

In addition to facing a whole host of relationship issues, when the credits rolled, Whitney's life became even more turbulent. 

She began to run into trouble with the law and in 2015, she was arrested for allegedly attacking her ex-boyfriend with a broom in Rome, Georgia.

The former reality star also allegedly threw a metal wheel through two windows in an attempt to gain entry into the Silver Creek home of Weston. 

According to jail records, she is said to have struck him in the leg and side with the metal broom handle. 

She was booked during an investigation of felony aggravated assault and misdemeanor trespassing.

But Whitney's brushes with the law didn't stop there as she was also arrested for stealing and in 2021, was booked for making terroristic threats. 

It was reported that Whitney had allegedly 'threatened to blow her baby daddy's brains out' after she lost custody of her two sons. 

Weston claimed that Whitney had come to his workplace following an argument and caused a scene. 

It was reported that Whitney had allegedly 'threatened to blow her baby daddy's brains out' after she lost custody of her two sons

Whitney was accused of sending her ex a series of threatening texts, including one that read: 'I swear if it is the last thing I do, I'm going to kill you'

He then reported that his baby mama had come back to the residence and threatened that she would 'blow [his] brains out.' 

Whitney was accused of sending her ex a series of threatening texts, including one that read: 'I swear if it is the last thing I do, I'm going to kill you.' 

An officer included a message in the details of his report which read: 'Slit your throat, poison you, make you inhale toxic gas.' 

Today, Weston still has full custody of the kids with Whitney granted visitation rights for every other weekend. 

Jenelle Evans started on 16 and Pregnant before featuring on Teen Mom - but was ultimately fired by MTV 

Jenelle Evans started on 16 and Pregnant before featuring on Teen Mom - but was ultimately fired by MTV 

The mom shares 13-year-old Jace with ex Andrew Lewis (pictured) as well as nine-year-old Kaiser with ex-fiancé Nathan Griffith 

Jenelle, now 32, was infamously fired from Teen Mom 2 in 2019 after a series of domestic disputes involving husband David Eason. 

The mom shares 13-year-old Jace with ex Andrew Lewis as well as nine-year-old Kaiser with ex-fiancé Nathan Griffith.

She and David also have a six-year-old daughter together, Ensley Jolie.

Before meeting Nathan, Jenelle struggled with a heroin addiction, which she kicked amid possession charges some time later.

In October 2018, Jenelle called 911 and claimed that David had physically assaulted her and 'pinned [her] to the ground.'

The final straw for Teen Mom 2 producers was an incident in which David shot and killed the family's French bulldog, Nugget, in 2019 after it allegedly bit then two-year-old Ensley in the face.

Following David's shooting of Nugget, Jenelle lost custody of Kaiser and Ensley.

Kaiser went to live with his dad and Ensley stayed with Jenelle's mom Barbara.

At the time, Jenelle had still been embroiled in a custody fight with her mom over Jace.

Jenelle recently filed to separate from her husband over 'substance abuse' and his 'refusal to work' while 'excessively' spending her money 

By July 2018, she'd regained custody of Kaiser and Ensley. She won back custody of Jace from her mom earlier this year.

Jenelle announced that she was divorcing David later in 2019.

She wrote in a statement posted to her Instagram: 'Nobody gets into a marriage expecting it to end but I know that's what is best for me, and for my kids.

'Today I've filed papers to start that process. I appreciate the support from everybody who has asked how I am. Me and the kids are doing great. We need some time to be together. But you'll hear from us again soon.'

However, the two temporarily reconciled but earlier this week, Jenelle filed to separate from her husband over 'substance abuse' and his 'refusal to work' while 'excessively' spending her money.

The controversial 32-year-old reality star filed in court for a legal separation from Eason, The Sun reported on Monday.

Fans watched a legal battle unfold between Jenelle and her mom over Jace on the first season of Teen Mom 2, with Barbara winning full custody of her grandson in 2010

In March, Jenelle regained full custody of Jace

The move comes days after Jenelle was reported to have kicked Eason out of the family house.

In her documents, Evans attributed the separation to Eason's recent 'erratic behavior,' while also claiming he suffered from 'substance abuse.' 

Viewers first met Jenelle on the second season of 16 and Pregnant.

Fans watched a legal battle unfold between Jenelle and mom over Jace on the first season of Teen Mom 2, with Barbara winning full custody of her grandson in 2010.

In March, Jenelle regained full custody of Jace.

'My relationship with Jace is closer than ever and doing much better,' Jenelle told E! News of the development. 'I feel like being with his family makes him much happier. Our family wasn't complete without him.'

She added: 'My relationship with my mother has got a little better, but truthfully she is still a little controlling… I think it's going to take time for her to get use to this change.'

Maci Bookout was at the center of a tumultuous relationship and was forced to get a restraining order for her baby daddy 

Maci Bookout, now 32, is another star who made her start on 16 and Pregnant before going to appear on the spinoff Teen Mom. 

She was dating Ryan Edwards when the pair welcomed son Bentley on the show in 2008.

The couple got engaged the following year but would soon split with Ryan frequently going in and out of rehab over his drug abuse.

But, despite the turbulence, Maci did not shy away from trying to find love again beyond the show. 

She started dating her now-husband Taylor McKinney in 2012 and the pair have since welcomed two children together - Jayde, seven, and Maverick, six.

And the reality show alum, who has more than 4.3 million followers on Instagram, has made the most of her TV stardom.

Maci Bookout (pictured on Teen Mom, left, and now, right), who has more than 4.3 million followers on Instagram, has made the most of her TV stardom

Maci was dating Ryan Edwards when the pair welcomed son Bentley in 2008 (pictured together previously) 

Maci has so far written two books - Bulletproof and I Wasn't Born Bulletproof: Lessons I've Learned (So You Don't Have To) - and also hosts a Chattanooga-based crime podcast called Expired.

As if that wasn't enough, she has also carved out a space for herself in the fashion industry alongside her husband.

The pair own clothing brand TTM – Things That Matter. In a promotional video on the clothing site, the pair say: 'We just wanted to create a brand that mattered to everybody.'

But it has not all been plain sailing for the high-profile duo.

Maci and Taylor were forced to file for a two-year restraining order against Ryan in 2018, following his arrest in connection with heroin possession.

Maci (pictured with her family) has so far written two books and also hosts a Chattanooga-based crime podcast called Expired

As if that wasn't enough, Maci has also carved out a space for herself in the fashion industry alongside her husband

The mother-of-three said in court docs that Ryan had left for her 'voicemail messages threatening to show up at my house and take [her] son,' and had 'made threats to show up and hurt [her if she didn't] answer my phone,' according to E!.

The Tennessee native told the court that he had also appeared at one of Bentley's baseball games while he was 'under the influence' of heroin, and was confrontational in the incident. 

The Bulletproof author told the court: 'I fear for my son's safety because of these threats and proof that he drives while under the influence.

'His behavior and actions are getting worse, I am fearful for my three children and myself, and what he may do, based on his threats.'

Maci and Taylor were forced to file for a two-year restraining order against Ryan (pictured)

Ryan's lawyer Jonathan Turner told the publication that his client 'agreed to this outcome to make it easier on everyone and not go through a formal process of a trial,' as it would allow him to continue to see his son.

'Ryan has no exclusions with Bentley and is still able to see his son under the new restraining order,' the lawyer said. 

He continued: 'This gives Ryan a lot more protection against any false allegations, allows him to avoid getting arrested without a hearing first, and allows him to be around his son most importantly.

'Moving forward Ryan hopes everyone can get through this without any issues and that he can see his son.'

Maci is reportedly continuing to work at co-parenting 14-year-old Bentley.

Beyond her strained relationship with her ex, Maci has also spoken out about her health struggles in recent years.

She previously revealed that since her late-teens she has suffered from polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) which seemed to fluctuate and intensify when she used contraception. 

'PCOS is a lot easier to figure out and control and maintain when there is no medication in your body that messes with your female organs,' Maci said previously.

'The birth control changes your PCOS, so then you have to deal with PCOS differently.'

Catelynn Lowell suffered a miscarriage after she and her baby daddy put their first baby up for adoption 

Catelynn Lowell, now 31, and her high school sweetheart, Tyler Baltierra, welcomed a baby girl in front of the cameras in 2009 after three years of dating.

But, shortly after her arrival, the couple made the agonizing decision to put daughter Carly up for adoption despite being ridiculed for their decision by friends and family.

Despite the emotional strain, their relationship endured and just six years later they decided to tie the knot. 

From there, the couple continued to grow their family - with the addition of Novalee, now eight, and Vaeda, now three. In 2021, they welcomed their fourth child together Rya Rose.

Catelynn Lowell (pictured on Teen Mom, left, and now, right) and her high school sweetheart, Tyler Baltierra, welcomed a baby girl in front of the cameras in 2009

Beyond family life, Tyler and Catelynn also decided to go into business together and launched their own clothing line 

They keep in touch with their first-born but Tyler previously said that the couple feel inferior to her adoptive parents because of their lack of power in the dynamic. 

'I don't want it to come across like that, but at the end of the day, the reality is, I cannot get to Carly unless it's going through Brandon and Teresa. Respectfully, that's her parents, I agree with that,' he told the hosts of a reunion show for a later series. 

He confessed that anxiety has gotten in his way of maintaining a relationship with the now 13-year-old.

'I'll be honest, sometimes I don't trust my own words. I don't trust how I say things, I don't trust myself and how I'm going to explain something and if that's going to match up with how Brandon and Teresa really want her to get that information,' he explained.

All feelings aside, they did express their 'gratitude' to the parents for giving Carly an incredible life.

'The only thing I can say to Brandon and Teresa is thank you for giving my daughter the life that she has. She would not have anything if it wasn't for them. I honestly have nothing to say to them but just gratitude,' Tyler said.

The couple keep in touch with their first-born but Tyler previously said that they feel inferior to her adoptive parents because of their lack of power in the dynamic 

In August 2021, Tyler and Catelynn welcomed their fourth child together and named her Rya Rose

Throughout her time in the limelight, Catelynn, who now has more than 4.2 million followers on Instagram, has been open about her own mental health struggles. 

Catelynn experienced a miscarriage in 2017 which triggered anxiety and suicidal thoughts.

This prompted husband Tyler to help her find in-patient treatment at a facility in Tucson where the mother-of-four learned how to manage her mental health.

Tragically, she suffered another miscarriage in 2020.

'The reason why I got triggered when I had the first miscarriage was because it was losing a child all over again and that trauma from being 16 years old and handing your child away to somebody really got triggered and it brought up all sorts of emotions,' she said. 

'It's just crazy what your mind can do, how it holds on to these things and brings them out in different ways.' 

Catelynn first experienced a miscarriage in 2017 which triggered anxiety and suicidal thoughts

The couple married in 2015 and continued to grow their family - with the addition of Novalee and Vaeda - and recently welcomed another baby girl

But, unlike in the past, Catelynn was proud of herself for being able to manage her mental health amid the stressful time. 

'It's not overcoming me or making me spiral,' she noted. 'So I can tell that the mental health work that I've done has worked, but that being said, it still sucks. And you still have a moment of being mad at your body. It's super hard and it's a traumatic experience.' 

Beyond family life, Tyler and Catelynn also decided to go into business together and launched their own clothing line, Tierra Reign, in 2017.

But the children's boutique was seemingly short-lived.

The duo were reportedly forced to abandon their joint venture after they failed to file their annual statement two years in a row, according to RadarOnline.

The Tierra Reign website remains dormant.  

Amber Portwood was a fan-favorite until her anger and  substance abuse issues got the best of her 

Teen Mom star Amber Portwood, now 33, welcomed daughter Leah with her then-fiance Gary Shirley on the show in 2008.

But the pair eventually split after Amber's substance abuse and anger management issues surfaced.

The former TV star's history of domestic abuse is significant and meant Gary was awarded full custody of their child in 2011.

And, as recently as 2021, Amber revealed that she and her daughter were still having trouble connecting.

'Leah and I are still struggling with our relationship,' she revealed. 'My relationship with her has changed a lot. I haven't seen her in quite some time.' 

Teen Mom star Amber Portwood (pictured on Teen Mom, left, and now, right) welcomed daughter Leah with her then-fiance Gary Shirley in 2008 

The reality TV star hit ex Gary Shirley several times on her show Teen Mom (seen during season two)

In 2010 she was accused of abusing Shirley which resulted in her being investigated by police which found her in possession of marijuana and crack cocaine. 

She was charged with three counts of domestic violence, two of them felonies. 

Child Protective Services also stepped in and monitored her for six months as she took care of Leah. 

In December 2011, she was arrested for the Class D felony of possession of a controlled substance.

Amber, who has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, was later charged with violating her probation on her earlier domestic-violence charges.

In 2012, she failed to take her drug tests and was given a five-year sentence.

Amber (pictured on the show), who now has 1.7 million followers on Instagram, has gained a questionable rap sheet in recent years

And, as recently as 2021, Amber revealed that she and daughter Leah were still having trouble connecting

Amber, who now has 1.7 million followers on Instagram, started dating Andrew Glennon in 2017 when they met on the TV show Marriage Boot Camp 

She was given the choice of going to rehab or prison. She chose prison and served 17 months. 

In late 2013, Amber made an appearance on Dr Phil where she revealed that she has been released from jail early due to good behavior. 

She also revealed that she was high on prescription and illegal medication for most episodes of Teen Mom, but said that she was never going to use drugs again.

In 2015, it seemed as though she had turned the corner after telling People magazine about how prison helped her.

'The only thing I could see happening to me if I [hadn't gone] to prison is I would have died,' admitted the felon.

'I would have overdosed. When you're an addict you know what your bottom is.'

In 2019, Amber was arrested and charged with two counts of domestic battery and one count of criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon after assaulting Andrew as he held their son

Andrew was granted sole legal and primary physical custody of their child after a three-year court battle 

She also said she had been working hard to get her life back together so she could be a good parent to her daughter Leah. 

'The whole time I was in there I worked my a** off,' she said. 

'There were hundreds of hours of drug addiction classes. I did extra classes, parenting and anger management and even started teaching. 

Amber (in a recent mugshot) has had more than a few brushes with the law

'I put myself in there for a reason so I didn't want to make it a waste.'

Amber, who now has 1.7 million followers on Instagram, started dating Andrew Glennon in 2017 when they met on the TV show Marriage Boot Camp. 

The pair welcomed son James but split just two years later. 

In 2019, Amber was arrested and charged with two counts of domestic battery and one count of criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon after assaulting Andrew at 3am as he held onto their son.

They were reportedly in the middle of a 'heated argument' and Child Protective Services were called. 

Andrew was granted sole legal and primary physical custody of their child after a three-year court battle. 

Amber vowed to 'never stop fighting' for her children following the verdict in 2022. 

Farrah Abraham faced tragedy early on when her baby daddy died while she was expecting 

Farrah Abraham, now 32, gave birth to her daughter, Sophia, on the show in 2009. The baby's father, Derek Underwood, died in a car accident during her pregnancy.

Instead, the Nebraska-born influencer largely raised the youngster with the help of her own parents.

She stayed on with the Teen Mom franchise until 2017 but was reportedly fired following her move into the world of adult entertainment which saw her releasing sex tapes and appearing on webcam shows.

But Farrah was still able to take full advantage of her time in the spotlight appearing on a whole host of other reality shows, including Ex on the Beach, Celebrity Big Brother and Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars Family Edition.

Farrah Abraham stayed on with the Teen Mom franchise until 2017 but was famously fired for performing an adult webcam show

Beyond her on-screen career she has also explored all other media options.

She wrote a book, titled My Teenage Dream Ended, which landed on the bestsellers list and has also dabbled in the music industry.

In 2022, she revealed that she would be spending nearly a month at a trauma treatment center to improve her mental and physical health.

She told her 2.9 million followers on Instagram that she would be going off the grid to work towards a 'brighter future.'

Farrah said: 'I am taking time for my healing. I have ignored people for over 11 months after having a sexual assault and having my whole body break down, my whole brain break down.'

In January last year, the MTV personality was arrested and taken into custody by the LAPD after allegedly assaulting a security officer at a club in Hollywood; seen in October 2021  

The mother-of-one added 'No matter your traumas — whether they are physical or mental, people see them or don't see them — I wanted to take the time and say I am grateful for my family for hanging with me this year in one of my hardest years.'

She concluded: 'I am looking forward to understanding more medically what I can do for myself and transition.' 

The MTV personality was then arrested and taken into custody by the LAPD after allegedly assaulting a security officer at a club in Hollywood. 

Farrah was dining at the Hollywood venue Grandmaster Records when a confrontation took place outside the establishment. 

After she refused to leave the venue, a security guard said Farrah had hit her, and she was placed under citizen's arrest prior to police arriving and arresting her in connection with suspicion of misdemeanor battery.

She said: 'I'm tired of being maliciously battered, attacked, conspired against while having dinner at Grand Master Records, this was a private person's arrest my lawyer is handling from here.

Farrah was dining at the Hollywood venue Grandmaster Records when a confrontation took place outside the establishment 

'It is terrifying and traumatizing that people attack me and I can not even enjoy dinner as I'm the only person out of three attacked and harassed when. 

'I look forward to court as always, warning this place is a danger to public figures [sic].' 

But that wasn't her only brush with the law. 

Back in 2018, Farrah was booked for battery and trespassing after allegedly hitting a Beverly Hills Hotel security guard 'in the face with her forearm, grabbing his ear, and pushing his head' when he tried to eject her from another party.

Farrah successfully completed her two-year probation, 12 hours of anger management, five days of community labor, and paid a $150 fee over the boozy altercation.

 More recently, Farrah hit back at fans who criticized her for allowing her daughter to get her septum pierced for her 13th birthday

More recently, Farrah hit back at fans who criticized her for allowing her daughter to get her septum pierced for her 13th birthday.

The former Teen Mom star told TMZ that while she personally 'wasn't for it,' Sophia wanted to have the piercing, so she made sure everything was done professionally and in accordance with local restrictions.

'To those who might feel it is inappropriate that my daughter got her nose professionally done, legally done, I'm all about being legal,' she explained. 

'We abided by the law. I am doing my best as a parent to make sure that she is healthy and happy, and I covered those bases. 

'So congratulations to Sophia. I'm wishing her the best in her teen years, and if she wants to get more piercings, more power to her.'