TEEN Mom’s Ryan Edwards has been praised by fans after he shared a photo with his rarely-seen son Jagger.
The Teen Mom star has been in and out of jail since 2023 on charges that include harassment, driving under the influence, and possession of a controlled substance.
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In an Instagram post, Ryan, 36, uploaded a sweet snapshot of himself with his son Jagger, 5.
The father/son appeared inside a church as they sat between a pew – a long bench seat.
The Teen Mom: The Next Chapter star wrapped his arm around the little one as they smiled at the camera.
Jagger held a certificate in his hands from pre-school.
Ryan showed off his trimmed beard on his chin.
He also displayed his short dyed hair, which had turned gray with silver streaks.
About 30 weeks ago, Ryan shared a Halloween photo of Jagger dressed up in his skeletal costume.
THE COMMENTS
Fans jumped to the comments section and praised the star’s healthy-looking appearance.
“You look so healthy and happy! One day at a time,” one fan cheered.
“Good for you [Ryan] – you look great and seem to have your life on track! Congrats man!” another fan gushed.
“Super happy to see where you’re at. I hope you are very proud of yourself!” a third fan mentioned.
“Twins – glad to see you doing better,” a fourth person wrote.
“You look so healthy and good Ryan! You’re doing amazing. You’ve come from far. So much respect for you. Keep up the good work!” a commentator chimed.
HIS BROOD
The MTV star shares Jagger and Stella, 4, with estranged wife Mackenzie Edwards, 28.
So far, Ryan has had a good relationship with his baby mama, Maci Bookout, and their son Bentley, 15.
The exes took a family photo with Maci’s husband Taylor McKinney, and Ryan’s girlfriend, Amanda Conner, on Easter.
RYAN EDWARDS’ RELATIONSHIP STRUGGLES
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.
TROUBLED PAST
Ryan was originally sentenced to 11 months and 29 days in Silverdale Detention Center in April 2023.
He was released from prison on July 18 and entered Cadas Rehab in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to complete a 28-day program.
Ryan was then ordered to Oasis halfway house, which is on the same property as his rehab, Cadas, during an August 2023 court hearing after completing the 28-day program in treatment.
The TV personality met his current love interest while in rehab.
Ryan has managed to stay out of legal trouble since his release.
In late April, the 36-year-old star attended the Hamilton County General Sessions Court in Tennessee.
The U.S. Sun reported Judge Gary Starnes had praised Jagger’s father in court for being ‘drug-free for over a year.’
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