It’s been a tough few weeks for Ryan Edwards.
But to be fair, the Teen Mom OG star’s problems are almost entirely of his own making.
First, the world learned that Edwards had been arrested for an alleged probation violation stemming from a 2017 arrest for heroin possession.
Shortly thereafter, it was revealed that Edwards had been using Tinder to try and cheat on his pregnant wife, Mackenzie Standifer.
Now, just when it looked as though Edwards had finally hit rock bottom, another allegation of infidelity has emerged, and this time, it might be more than Mackenzie can handle…
Trouble From the Start Ryan and Mackenzie’s marriage has been fraught with tension from the very beginning. It all started with a scene Teen Mom OG fans likely remember all too well.
Wedding Day Disaster (Photo Credit: MTV) Ryan was so high on opiates the day of his wedding that he lost consciousness while driving to the church. He checked into rehab shortly thereafter.
The Decline Ryan left rehab ahead of schedule, but he claimed that he was sober for several months after his treatment ended. Fans later learned this was a lie, thanks to footage that showed him guzzling booze just moments before he and Mackenzie’s “makeup wedding.”
A New Low In March, Ryan was arrested for an alleged probation violation. Fans were not even aware that Ryan had previously been arrested or that he was on probation. Shockingly, it seems he kept the initial arrest a secret from his baby mama, Maci Bookout, as well.
One Awful Week (MTV) Wthin days of news of the arrest going public, several media outlets reported that Ryan had been using the dating app Tinder in an effort to cheat on Mackenzie. At least three different women came forward claiming that Edwards had made advances on them using the app.
Enter the Ex (MTV) Those who know her best say Mackenzie has been in denial about Ryan’s infidelity. However, it may have just gotten a lot harder for her to pretend she doesn’t know what’s going on.
Shelby’s Version Longtime fans of Teen Mom OG will recall that Ryan dated Shelby Woods in 2014. Now, she’s come forward to claim that he never quite got over her.
Hey, Sis “Sometimes I just wanna be like, ‘Hey sis, your husband is still hitting me up,'” Shelby tweeted yesterday “Buuuuut then I remember how delusional you are so I don’t waste my time.”
The Denial Issue Yes, it seems even Ryan’s ex is aware that Mackenzie has her blinders on in a big way. Unfortunately for Ms. Standifer, she probably won’t be able to keep pretending for much longer.
The Truth About Ryan New accusers keep coming forward, and it seems each passing day brings new evidence that Ryan has been living a double life.
Tinder Trouble The biggest problems Ryan is facing these days have to do with his ongong addiction and legal issues. But no doubt Mackenzie is at least somewhat interested in reports that he’s secretly using online dating sites.
Endless Deception (MTV) It’s impossible to determine how deep Ryan’s deceptions go, but certain facts about his online activities have been verified by multiple parties. And most women in Mackenzie’s situation would be running for the hills at this point.
The Two Ryans (MTV) On Tinder, Ryan presented a very different version of himself, claiming to be a 25-year-old diesel mechanic. Interestingly, he used an actual photo of himself for his profile pic, seemingly begging to get caught.
Spreading Himself Thin Apparently, Ryan didn’t focus on one woman in particular, but instead cast a wide net, hitting on multiple Tinder users at the same time.
Poor Planning (MTV) Ryan seemed to make no effort to hide his activities, so it’s not surprising that he didn’t get away with his charade for very long.
Domino Effect As is so often the case with this sort of thing, once one woman came forward, others followed soon after. Amazingly, however, Mackenzie has stood by her man.
Queen of Denial Insiders say Mackenzie is in complete denial about Ryan’s bad behavior. And unfortunately, that attitude doesn’t just apply to his infidelity.
A Major Problem “Mackenzie is in complete abject denial about Ryan’s drug addiction and issues surrounding how very, very serious it truly is,” a source recently told Us Weekly. The insider adds that Mackenzie is focused on one thing and one thing only these days…
Leading By Example “Mackenzie only wants to focus on having his baby and seems to be hoping that this will help him to be inspired to live a clean and sober life,” the source claims. Sadly, Mackenzie’s approach doesn’t seem to be working so far.