‘Teen Mom’: Kailyn Lowry Says She Won’t Appear in Reported Combination Series
Teen Mom OG and Teen Mom 2 are reportedly combining into a new spinoff. Original cast member Kailyn Lowry seemingly confirmed the reports and also announced she wouldn’t appear in the show in a recent episode of her podcast.
Kailyn Lowry says she turned down the opportunity to appear on the new ‘Teen Mom’ spinoff
According to The Ashley’s Reality Roundup, the long-running MTV reality series Teen Mom OG and Teen Mom 2 are reportedly combining into one show.
As a result of the rumored consolidation, at least a few cast members are likely to get axed. Original Teen Mom 2 face Kailyn Lowry confirmed that she would not appear in the reported series.
Speaking to popular blogger Perez Hilton during the April 22 episode of her podcast, Barely Famous, the star pointed out the falling ratings.
Additionally, she noted that “every reality show” eventually comes to a point where “it runs its course.” They later spoke about the upcoming “shakeup,” and Hilton asked if she planned to appear in it. Lowry answered she doesn’t “want to” participate in the rumored show but claims she “congratulated” the producers when they called her and asked her to join.
Lowry said money played a ‘part’ in her decision to turn down ‘Teen Mom’ spinoff
When asked if money had anything to do with it, she admitted it played a “part.” Additionally, the 30-year-old thinks she has “10 stories” worth going on in her life, which she believes is enough for her own reality series.
She continued, pointing out, “Why am I going to take a pay cut to do the same amount of work?” Lowry also seemingly wants the opportunity to share her life with “full transparency,” noting, “I don’t want parts of it to air so that people can fill in their blanks.”
Currently, the media personality is focused on podcasting as she enjoys it and claims it’s financially beneficial. Shortly before the podcast, The Ashley reported the Teen Mom OG and Teen Mom 2 shows would unite to save the franchise.
Its sources claimed producers are consolidating the series to fix the falling ratings, likely resulting in cast members and staff getting booted.
Why ‘Teen Mom OG’ and ‘Teen Mom 2’ are combining into one show
While it’s unclear how many ladies will remain on the series, insiders claim the new show might feature a rotation of different cast members as a way to guarantee everyone has “something interesting happening” during filming.
It’s also possible that the new series only includes a few familiar faces for its set cast.
According to a source, the consolidation series is meant to “keep the show going but in a cheaper way,” pointing out the cast’s “enormous” salaries and travel costs.
Additionally, the upcoming series will likely carry a new name as “these girls haven’t been teens in over a decade.” The producers have apparently heard the critique and might change the title of the reality series to “better reflect their current situations.” Teen Mom airs Tuesdays on MTV.
