{"id":221253,"date":"2026-02-06T21:32:37","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T21:32:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/06\/tyler-baltiera-teen-mom-exploited-us-as-kids-fans-are-cruel\/"},"modified":"2026-02-06T21:32:37","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T21:32:37","slug":"tyler-baltiera-teen-mom-exploited-us-as-kids-fans-are-cruel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/06\/tyler-baltiera-teen-mom-exploited-us-as-kids-fans-are-cruel\/","title":{"rendered":"Tyler Baltiera: &#8216;Teen Mom&#8217; Exploited Us as Kids! Fans Are Cruel!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The backlash is more than they signed up for.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehollywoodgossip.com\/2025\/04\/catelynn-lowell-tyler-baltierra-expose-brandon-teresa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">going scorched earth on Carly\u2019s adoptive parents<\/a>, Tyler Baltierra and Catelynn Lowell have spoken out against adoption.<\/p>\n<p>When they were teenagers, they trusted the adults who gave them advice. Now, they feel lied to \u2014 and robbed.<\/p>\n<p>Tyler says that <em>Teen Mom<\/em> exploited them, Brandon and Teresa deceived them, and now fans are being senselessly cruel.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><\/noscript><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"787\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/09\/ty-baltierra-1024x787.png\" alt=\"Tyler Baltierra on Teen Mom OG.\" class=\"wp-image-310211 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/09\/ty-baltierra-1024x787.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/09\/ty-baltierra-300x231.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/09\/ty-baltierra-768x591.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/09\/ty-baltierra-735x565.png 735w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/09\/ty-baltierra-335x258.png 335w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/09\/ty-baltierra-347x267.png 347w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/09\/ty-baltierra-520x400.png 520w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/09\/ty-baltierra-640x492.png 640w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/09\/ty-baltierra-960x738.png 960w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/09\/ty-baltierra.png 1026w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/09\/ty-baltierra.png\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tyler Baltierra on Teen Mom OG. It\u2019s a familiar expression of concern that he wears here.<span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (Image Credit: MTV)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-they-did-exploit-kids\">\u2018They did exploit kids\u2019<\/h2>\n<p>On <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iheart.com\/podcast\/270-the-southern-tea-82904775\/episode\/from-reality-tv-to-podcast-freedom-320971485\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Southern Tea Podcast<\/a><\/em>, Tyler spoke to host <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehollywoodgossip.com\/2025\/07\/lindsie-chrisley-new-last-name\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lindsie Landsman<\/a>, formerly Lindsie Chrisley before <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehollywoodgossip.com\/2025\/10\/lindsie-blasts-todd-chrisley-version-of-events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">parting ways with her abhorrent relatives<\/a>, about the backlash.<\/p>\n<p>He and Catelynn have been getting an earful from <em>Teen Mom<\/em> fans for their harsh stance on adoption.<\/p>\n<p>In the past, he\u2019s shared that he feels that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehollywoodgossip.com\/2025\/04\/catelynn-lowell-tyler-baltierra-taken-advantage-of\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brandon and Teresa deceived them<\/a> when they were teens.<\/p>\n<p>But Tyler says that <em>Teen Mom<\/em> producers and MTV also preyed upon their youth and inexperience for financial gain.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey did exploit kids,\u201d he asserted. \u201cThat\u2019s what happened.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/teen-moms-catelynn-lowell-tyler-930457055.webp\" alt=\"Tyler and Catelynn on a couch\" class=\"wp-image-508906\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/teen-moms-catelynn-lowell-tyler-930457055.webp 960w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/teen-moms-catelynn-lowell-tyler-930457055-300x168.webp 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/teen-moms-catelynn-lowell-tyler-930457055-768x429.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/teen-moms-catelynn-lowell-tyler-930457055.webp\" alt=\"Tyler and Catelynn on a couch\" class=\"wp-image-508906 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/teen-moms-catelynn-lowell-tyler-930457055.webp 960w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/teen-moms-catelynn-lowell-tyler-930457055-300x168.webp 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/teen-moms-catelynn-lowell-tyler-930457055-768x429.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/teen-moms-catelynn-lowell-tyler-930457055.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Catelynn Lowell and Tyler appear here on an episode of Teen Mom.<span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (MTV)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cHow else do you explain following 16-year-old kids after making this crazy decision,\u201d Tyler reasoned, \u201cand then following the aftermath of that decision?\u201d <\/p>\n<p>He of course acknowledged: \u201cIt also was a huge blessing to our lives and gave us opportunities.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Tyler then warned: \u201cBut there\u2019s a cost to it.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>We have watched that cost play out, over and over, with so many reality stars.<\/p>\n<p>In recent years, Tyler and Catelynn have experienced a new rush of backlash.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"663\" height=\"351\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1210_tylerbaltierra_ig_01.png\" alt=\"A dark mode screenshot of Tyler Baltierra's Instagram caption.\" class=\"wp-image-542506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1210_tylerbaltierra_ig_01.png 663w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1210_tylerbaltierra_ig_01-300x159.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 663px) 100vw, 663px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"663\" height=\"351\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1210_tylerbaltierra_ig_01.png\" alt=\"A dark mode screenshot of Tyler Baltierra's Instagram caption.\" class=\"wp-image-542506 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1210_tylerbaltierra_ig_01.png 663w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1210_tylerbaltierra_ig_01-300x159.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 663px) 100vw, 663px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1210_tylerbaltierra_ig_01.png\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">In his Instagram caption, Tyler Baltierra reflected upon the day that changed everything \u2014 when he and his wife gave up their firstborn for adoption. <span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (Image Credit: Instagram)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-we-trusted-what-this-agency-was-telling-us\">\u2018We trusted what this agency was telling us\u2019<\/h2>\n<p>\u201c[My feelings about adoption] have changed so much,\u201d Tyler admitted during the podcast. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cBeing that young you are just kind of trusting all of the adults around you,\u201d he recalled. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cAnd back then we didn\u2019t do any research about anything,\u201d Tyler admitted. \u201cWe just trusted what this agency was telling us.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He understated: \u201cI think my opinion on adoption completely changed.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Tyler explained: \u201cOnly because you get older and you get wiser. You kind of start understanding the industry in this country and how it works.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"611\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2020\/05\/tyler-baltierra-and-catelynn-lowell-on-set.jpg\" alt=\"Tyler Baltierra and Catelynn Lowell on Set\" class=\"wp-image-346718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2020\/05\/tyler-baltierra-and-catelynn-lowell-on-set.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2020\/05\/tyler-baltierra-and-catelynn-lowell-on-set-300x239.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2020\/05\/tyler-baltierra-and-catelynn-lowell-on-set-735x585.jpg 735w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2020\/05\/tyler-baltierra-and-catelynn-lowell-on-set-335x267.jpg 335w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2020\/05\/tyler-baltierra-and-catelynn-lowell-on-set-347x276.jpg 347w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2020\/05\/tyler-baltierra-and-catelynn-lowell-on-set-520x414.jpg 520w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2020\/05\/tyler-baltierra-and-catelynn-lowell-on-set-640x509.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"611\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2020\/05\/tyler-baltierra-and-catelynn-lowell-on-set.jpg\" alt=\"Tyler Baltierra and Catelynn Lowell on Set\" class=\"wp-image-346718 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2020\/05\/tyler-baltierra-and-catelynn-lowell-on-set.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2020\/05\/tyler-baltierra-and-catelynn-lowell-on-set-300x239.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2020\/05\/tyler-baltierra-and-catelynn-lowell-on-set-735x585.jpg 735w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2020\/05\/tyler-baltierra-and-catelynn-lowell-on-set-335x267.jpg 335w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2020\/05\/tyler-baltierra-and-catelynn-lowell-on-set-347x276.jpg 347w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2020\/05\/tyler-baltierra-and-catelynn-lowell-on-set-520x414.jpg 520w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2020\/05\/tyler-baltierra-and-catelynn-lowell-on-set-640x509.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2020\/05\/tyler-baltierra-and-catelynn-lowell-on-set.jpg\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tyler Baltierra and Catelynn Lowell are pictured here on the set of a Teen Mom reunion special.<span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (Photo Credit: MTV)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This isn\u2019t just a case of adoption remorse for Tyler and Catelynn. He explained that it goes well beyond their story.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCommodifying children or any life is just not good,\u201d he expressed. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cI can\u2019t stand there and say it\u2019s this amazing thing that I thought it was when we were kids,\u201d he admitted.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI feel like a lot of cast members get a lot of grace for certain stuff,\u201d Tyler lamented. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut when it comes to us a lot of people are like, \u2018Well you did it \u2014 get over it. You signed your papers. You gave her away.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/09\/tyler-and-catelynn-baltierra.jpg\" alt=\"Tyler and Catelynn Baltierra\" class=\"wp-image-309753\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/09\/tyler-and-catelynn-baltierra.jpg 700w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/09\/tyler-and-catelynn-baltierra-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/09\/tyler-and-catelynn-baltierra-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/09\/tyler-and-catelynn-baltierra-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/09\/tyler-and-catelynn-baltierra-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/09\/tyler-and-catelynn-baltierra-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/09\/tyler-and-catelynn-baltierra-335x335.jpg 335w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/09\/tyler-and-catelynn-baltierra-347x347.jpg 347w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/09\/tyler-and-catelynn-baltierra-520x520.jpg 520w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/09\/tyler-and-catelynn-baltierra-640x640.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/09\/tyler-and-catelynn-baltierra.jpg\" alt=\"Tyler and Catelynn Baltierra\" class=\"wp-image-309753 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/09\/tyler-and-catelynn-baltierra.jpg 700w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/09\/tyler-and-catelynn-baltierra-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/09\/tyler-and-catelynn-baltierra-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/09\/tyler-and-catelynn-baltierra-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/09\/tyler-and-catelynn-baltierra-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/09\/tyler-and-catelynn-baltierra-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/09\/tyler-and-catelynn-baltierra-335x335.jpg 335w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/09\/tyler-and-catelynn-baltierra-347x347.jpg 347w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/09\/tyler-and-catelynn-baltierra-520x520.jpg 520w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/09\/tyler-and-catelynn-baltierra-640x640.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/09\/tyler-and-catelynn-baltierra.jpg\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tyler and Catelynn Baltierra (nee Lowell) on Teen Mom OG. They\u2019ve been through so much together through the years.<span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (MTV)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-i-think-people-need-to-humanize-more-reality-tv-stars\">\u2018I think people need to humanize more reality TV stars\u2019<\/h2>\n<p>Tyler reminded critics: \u201cWe were children. We were literally kids making this decision.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He added: \u201cI think it\u2019s unfair to just tell someone to get over it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This is, after all, about his and Catelynn\u2019s firstborn child.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHow do you ever get over it?\u201d Tyler asked. \u201cHow do you ever stop grieving a child that\u2019s still living?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He also issued a plea for kindness, saying: \u201cI signed up to be transparent with my life. I think people need to humanize more reality TV stars.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehollywoodgossip.com\/2026\/02\/tyler-baltierra-catelynn-lowell-teen-mom-backlash-adoption\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reading Time: 3 minutes The backlash is more than they signed up for. In addition to going scorched earth on Carly\u2019s adoptive parents, Tyler Baltierra and Catelynn Lowell have spoken out against adoption. When they were teenagers, they trusted the adults who gave them advice. Now, they feel lied to \u2014 and robbed. Tyler says [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":221254,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-221253","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-hollywood"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/221253","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=221253"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/221253\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/221254"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=221253"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=221253"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=221253"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}