Amber Portwood is putting an end to the rumors surrounding her departure from “Teen Mom” — and she’s making it clear that it was a decision she made for her mental health, not because she was fired. In a recent TikTok Live, Amber addressed the speculation, saying that she walked away from the MTV series “three days ago” and it was her choice, not a forced exit.
Amber’s response comes after multiple rumors suggested she was axed from the show, but in her live stream, she shut those rumors down, stating she made the call to leave for her own well-being. This isn’t the first time Amber has discussed her departure from “Teen Mom”, but this is the first time she has openly confirmed she was the one who decided to leave.
Amber, who has been part of the “Teen Mom” franchise since its early days in the late 2000s when she appeared on “16 and Pregnant”, has had a complicated relationship with fame. Her journey has been filled with ups and downs, including legal troubles. Amber’s legal issues began in 2011, when she pleaded guilty to a felony drug charge and was sentenced to five years in prison, though she was released early due to good behavior. Since then, her personal life has been in the public eye, including a tumultuous relationship with her ex Gary Shirley and multiple incidents involving her former partners.
In addition to her legal troubles, Amber’s personal life has been marked by emotional highs and lows, including a heated argument with ex Andrew Glennon in 2019 that led to a restraining order against her. In 2022, Amber made headlines after her fiancé, Gary Wayt, went missing for a period of time after proposing to her, though the situation was later resolved.
Amber’s decision to leave “Teen Mom” follows a history of mental health challenges and a desire to focus on herself and her well-being. While there has been no official word from MTV on her departure, Amber’s statement makes it clear that stepping away from the spotlight is something she felt was necessary for her peace of mind.
Fans are likely wondering if this is the end of Amber’s time with the “Teen Mom” franchise or just a pause, but for now, it seems she is prioritizing her mental health over the demands of reality TV.
