Farrah Abraham Speaks Out About Gary Wayt’s Disappearance
The search for Amber Portwood’s fiance, Gary Wayt, has been called off. The Indiana native has been located safe in Oklahoma after disappearing late last week. While Wayt appears to be just fine, the week’s drama has caught the attention of Teen Mom: The Next Chapter fans. Farrah Abraham was keeping up with the coverage, too. Before Wayt’s whereabouts were announced, Abraham took to Instagram to take a swipe at her former co-star.
Amber Portwood reported Gary Wayt missing
Amber Portwood reported her fiance, Gary Wayt, missing on June 11 in North Carolina. According to official reports, Portwood last saw Wayt on the evening of June 9. She admitted the couple had an “emotional” conversation before Wayt departed the area with his wallet and car but not his cell phone.
Portwood and Wayt, who met in 2023, were in Bryson City, North Carolina, to celebrate a wedding with Portwood’s family. They arrived in the area late last week and were set to return to Indiana together before Wayt disappeared. Portwood is said to have been distraught over Wayt’s sudden departure and was concerned because he had not contacted his family.
Farrah Abraham poked fun at the disappearance
Apparently, there is no love lost between Amber Portwood and Farrah Abraham. While some Teen Mom stars have supported Amber during a difficult time, Abraham is not one of them. Yesterday, Abraham took to her Instagram stories to share photos with her partner during a vacation. Vacation snapshots weren’t the only posts she uploaded, though. She took the time to make a joke at Portwood’s expense.
Abraham shared a news clipping about Wayt’s disappearance and captioned the post, “How do I get out of an engagement…go missing…” The clip also included a comment from Gary Shirley, Amber Portwood’s first fiance and the father of her daughter, Leah Shirley. The story has since expired.
Gary Wayt has been found safe
While Wayt has not spoken publicly, he appears to have been found safe and sound. Bryson City police recently revealed that Gary Wayt and his vehicle were confirmed to be in Oklahoma. He was seen at a Verizon store in the state. Police did not reveal if he purchased a new phone, but the Indiana native left his phone behind when he fled the cabin he shared with Portwood on June 9.
Earlier in the day, Us Weekly reported that the Bryson City police department would only close the case if they spoke to Wayt directly. They have since closed the case, suggesting they’ve spoken with Wayt and decided he is safe and well. They have not shared any additional information. What we do know is that he has been busy traveling in the days since he left North Carolina, though. He was also allegedly seen in New Mexico, a 1600-mile trek from where he was reported missing. Portwood has not issued a statement yet.
