Jen Edwards: Taylor McKinney Is Just JEALOUS of My Awesome Son Ryan!
We witnessed quite a few unexpected moments during the first two parts of this year's Teen Mom OG reunion.
But one that's been widely obsessed-over ever since it aired didn't involve anyone screaming or issuing threats of violence.
Instead, it featured a pretty minor figure on the show making a totally insane claim about Maci Bookout's husband, Taylor McKinney.
As you're probably aware, Ryan Edwards refused to appear on stage with Maci and Taylor, which led to a situation in which the couple was confronted b y Ryan's proxies -- his parents, Jen and Larry Edwards.
By this time, Jen and Larry had already made it clear that they would take Ryan's side no matter what he does.
And they stuck to their word as they made one ridiculous claim after another in defense of their atrocious son.
The peak of this insanity came shortly after Maci and Taylor left the set because they couldn't stand any more of Jen and Larry's excuse-making.
"What I saw Taylor doing is that he's angry at Ryan," host Dr. Drew observed.
"Is he angry at Ryan or is he jealous of Ryan? What is it?" Jen foolishly asked.
"Well no because before you guys sat down, he opened up with a bunch of things he saw Ryan say about Maci and he was hot," Drew corrected.
"Let me see what Ryan said about Maci because I have no idea," Jen said.
"We don't have a clue. But there again, we have no control over what Ryan says," Larry echoed.
Now, it's ridiculous for Jen and Larry to say that they have no idea of all the awful things that Ryan has said and done, because it's all been extensively documented on the show.
But what't even more absurd is the idea that Taylor was lashing out because he jealous of his wife's unemployed, deadbeat ex.
Not surprisingly fans on social media reacted strongly to the exchange, and they weren't feeling very forgiving toward Jen,
"Why on earth would Taylor be jealous of Ryan as yeah ok Ryan may be Bentleys biological father but Taylor is the MAN raising him, Taylor is the Dad who stepped up! I would say Jen and Larry are jealous of him!" one viewer wrote on Reddit.
"I am just watching the #TeenMomOGreunion and it's disappointing to see Jen and Larry say the things they are saying about Taylor. Jealous of Ryan?! WTF," a second added.
"@TeenMom_OG reunion, the AUDACITY of Ryan’s mom, Jen, to even UTTER the words, 'Is taylor doing this because he’s JEALOUS of RYAN?'” a third observed.
"How much more delusional can a parent possibly get!? You’re [sic] son is a piece of garbage and so are jen and larry for creating such a monster," a fourth chimed in.
"Jen and Larry are sorry excuses for parents! Taylor jealous of Ryan are you on crack Jen. Get some brains."
"Taylor and Maci are 100% right in this situation and Ryan, Jen and Larry are 100% wrong," a fifth commenter wrote.
"Thank goodness Bentley has Taylor for a dad. And no Jen, he’s not 'jealous' of Ryan. Who would be?? Ugh."
You get the idea.
Not only are Jen and Larry completely delusional, it seems they're willing to contort any situation in order to avoid acknowledging that their son is anything less than a perfect father.
And that's a problem, because the reality is that Ryan appears to be causing major psychological damage to Bentley right under their noses.
It's good that Maci got Ryan and his family fired from Teen Mom OG, as it might force the Edwards clan to engage in some much-needed self-reflection.
Of course, what seems more likely is that they'll continue engaging in all manner of atrocious behavior, except now it won't be documented by a camera crew.
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