“Teen Mom: The Next Chapter” star Maci Bookout is sharing her support for her ex Ryan Edwards and his fiancee, Amanda Conner.
Bookout took to the comments section of Conner’s February 20th TikTok post that showed her and Edwards’ newborn daughter, Presley. In her comment, Bookout said she believed Presley resembles her 16-year-old son, Bentley, whom she shares with Edwards.
“Oh my heart!!!!! Benny Jr. with Amanda pretty right there!!” wrote Bookout.
Maci Bookout Said She Appreciated Amanda Conner
While speaking to E! News in January 2025, Bookout had nothing but kind words for Conner, who began dating Edwards in September 2023.
“She has been a game-changer, honestly. We’re very close friends and she’s just got really great energy. She’s very authentic and she genuninely loves and cares about Ryan and Bentley so obviously that’s all I could ever ask for,” said Bookout during the interview.
Bookout made similar comments about Conner in a January 2025 interview with In Touch magazine. She said she believed Edwards and Conner are “fantastic together.” She also said she was happy Bentley could see his father in a heathly relationship.
“I think he finally picked the right one. But also, it’s a real blessing for Bentley to be able to see someone love his dad,” said Bookout to In Touch. “I don’t think that he has ever been able to actually witness his dad be in real true love and be, you know, taken care of and respected and loved. And to also see his dad be able to give that back. So I love them together.”
Amanda Conner & Ryan Edwards’ Announced Their Daughter’s Arrival in a Statement to People Magazine
On February 12, Conner and Edwards announced their daughter’s arrival in a statement to People magazine.
“Today is the day we welcomed our gift from God, Presley Sage Elianna Edwards. We are truly blessed to welcome this beautiful healthy baby girl into our family,” read the statement.
The couple also referenced that they are both sober following past issues with addiction. They also mentioned that Conner has a 12-year-old son named Brandon from a past relationship. Besides Bentley, Edwards has two other children, Stella and Jagger, mothered by his estranged wife, Mackenzie Standifer.
“We have worked so hard to reach our goals and build a new life with all of our children. We are looking forward to being a healthy happy family and are just deeply thankful for everyone’s love and support,” continued the couple in their statement to People magazine.
