TEEN Mom star Mackenzie Edwards isn’t letting her estranged husband Ryan’s new girlfriend Amanda Conner’s recent diss over social media get to her.
Mackenzie, 27, has been involved in a nasty divorce from Ryan, 36, since she filed to end their marriage in February 2023.
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The U.S. Sun previously reported Mackenzie requested child support from Ryan for their children Jagger, 6, and Stella, 4.
Ryan’s new girlfriend Amanda, 33, who he met while in rehab in the summer of 2023, responded to the court request by dressing up as Mackenzie for Halloween.
A source close to Mackenzie exclusively told The U.S. Sun of her response to Amanda’s diss, “Mackenzie is over it. She’s going to continue to focus on the kids.
“The child support is part of their divorce and was not something she suggested.”
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Mackenzie declined to comment when The U.S. Sun reached out, as she said she “is busy working.”
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FEUDING BABY MAMAS
In the TikTok video, Amanda wore blue scrubs and glasses, similar to the outfit Mackenzie wears for work.
The pregnant Teen Mom star held a folder that had “screenshots” written on it as she danced to Rihanna’s song B***h Better Have My Money.
Mackenzie has yet to publically address the costume.
REAL FEUD
This isn’t the first time the reality stars have slammed each other over social media.
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In March, Amanda posted on Instagram, “Me, singing this song knowing full well everything I have is because of my boyfriend.”
Mackenzie reposted it and wrote, “Odd flex for someone that doesn’t support their kids but ok.”
Amanda then posted a quote that read, “I don’t want nobody to ever feel like we beefing. You’re not important.”
The U.S. Sun previously reported that though Amanda will be welcoming a child with Ryan, she cannot be present during his visitation with Jagger and Stella.
“Amanda is not allowed to be around the kids. If they don’t follow it, it will dismantle Ryan’s custody,” an insider previously claimed to The U.S. Sun.
“He gets the kids every other Saturday at 12 pm to Sunday at 6 pm at his mom Jen’s house.”
The source claimed Ryan “made it a huge deal in court that he be allowed to come with Jen to pick kids up” from Mackenzie, but he allegedly “hasn't done it a single time.”
Ryan has posted photos of Jagger and Stella on social media at his mother's Tennessee home, as his girlfriend Amanda hasn't been present.
Amanda seemingly confirmed she cannot be around the children in a recent TikTok video.
“We are going birthday shopping. Ryan’s son is turning six and unfortunately, I won’t be able to be there,” she said, as she posted the toys she purchased for Jagger and Stella.
One user commented on the video, "Even if you aren't able to come, it's about the kids and the dad should be there. Even if dad's girlfriend isn't able to come or isn't invited to come."
Amanda responded, "He is always there when they are allowed over... I can assure you that."
Amanda has been sober for over a year, as The U.S. Sun has reported on her many drug-related arrests through the years.
CHILD SUPPORT BATTLE
As The U.S. Sun previously reported, Mackenzie is asking for child support for Jagger and Stella, as she claims Ryan has “refused” to pay.
Mackenzie claimed in court papers that Ryan is employed and has income from MTV’s Teen Mom.
“Because mother has physical custody of the parties’ two children and father is gainfully employed, the Court should order child support to be paid by Father to Mother during the pendency of this case, and at the final hearing said child support obligation be made permanent," the court papers read.
Mackenzie listed her monthly income as $3,000, while her “good faith estimate of income” for Ryan is $18,440 a month.
She claims Jagger and Stella are with her 365 days of the year, while they’re with Ryan "zero days."
The former Teen Mom star is requesting the court set current child support and retroactive child support back to the date of separation.
A hearing in the case has been set for December regarding Mackenzie’s request.
Their court hearing to discuss a parenting plan was continued earlier this week to November.
MARRIAGE OVER
Mackenzie filed for divorce from Ryan in February 2023.
She accused him of abuse and filed an Order of Protection in March 2023.
She requested she be granted temporary custody of her children and for Ryan to pay child and spousal support.
Mackenzie requested Ryan join a counseling and substance abuse program.
The Order of Protection was dropped at a July 14, 2023 court hearing to allow Ryan to speak with their children through her.
In August 2023, The U.S. Sun obtained exclusive photos of Ryan and Mackenzie reuniting outside of his rehab facility.
During their walk, the exes had moments of laughter and flirtation, though the two did not touch during the encounter.
Despite the walk, he began dating Amanda around the same time after meeting in rehab in the summer of 2023.
Ryan Edwards and his estranged wife, Mackenzie, have also been in court over their divorce and custody of their kids:
Ryan is battling Mackenzie, 28, while trying to divorce her.
Mackenzie filed for divorce from her husband in February 2023 after getting married in 2017.
The U.S. Sun previously reported the divorce was dismissed in February 2024, because there were no filings in the case for 270 days.
Ryan then filed his own divorce case against his estranged wife.
According to a Tennessee court docket viewed by The U.S. Sun, Ryan filed for “divorce with minor child” in early March.
He also filed a permanent proposed parenting plan.
Ryan requested to be the "designated the primary residential parent" of their two children and "that child support be assigned from Mackenzie's income."
The U.S. Sun also reported Mackenzie filed an order of protection against Ryan on March 28, 2023.
The order asked Ryan to have no contact and stay away from her.
In early April 2024, a hearing took place and both parties agreed to a mutual restraining order.
CUSTODY BATTLE
Mackenzie and Ryan's divorce was dismissed in February 2024 because there were no filings for 270 days.
Ryan then filed a new complaint for divorce on March 6, 2024, citing "irreconcilable differences."
In the court papers obtained by The U.S. Sun, Ryan requested split custody of their children.
Ryan requested he be the "designated the primary residential parent" and "that child support be assigned from [Mackenzie's] income."
Mackenzie never responded to the filing and the two divorce cases were consolidated.
RYAN'S LEGAL TROUBLES
Ryan has been sober after a year of legal trouble.
He was sentenced to nearly one year in Silverdale Detention Center in April 2023 after Ryan was arrested for drinking under the influence, harassment, and drug possession charges.
He was released from prison in July 2023 and entered Cadas Rehab in Chattanooga, Tennessee to complete a 28-day program.
After completing the program, he was ordered to the Oasis halfway house, located on the same property as Cadas, during a court hearing in August 2023.
Ryan was then arrested in December 2023 for not following the terms of his probation.
He was released weeks later and has stayed out of trouble.
He is now expecting his first child, a girl, with girlfriend Amanda.
Ryan is also dad to son Bentley, 16, with ex-fiancee Maci Bookout, while Amanda is mom to a son from a previous relationship.
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