Devoted fans of MTV's long-running reality franchise have been thrown into confusion after series regular Cory Wharton declared that Teen Mom has been axed by the network.
The Shocking Claim
The 34-year-old television personality, who first joined the programme during series seven of the original show in 2018, made the startling announcement in a video shared with his substantial online following. Wharton alleged that the beloved franchise had come to an 'abrupt end,' sending social media into a panicked frenzy.
Speaking in a Snapchat clip earlier this week, Wharton revealed he hadn't heard 'anything' about the show returning for another season. He told his 1.4 million followers: 'I mean, it basically is cancelled at this point. It's been about a year since we've filmed.'
However, sources familiar with the situation have exclusively informed Daily Mail that there is absolutely no truth to Wharton's claims, leaving viewers uncertain about the show's actual fate.
A Franchise History
The original Teen Mom series, which first spun off from 16 and Pregnant, initially premiered back in 2009 and continued successfully until 2021. The programme then entered a new era two years ago under the revised title Teen Mom: The Next Chapter, which has so far produced two complete seasons.
Wharton originally entered the Teen Mom universe alongside his former girlfriend Cheyenne Floyd and their eight-year-old daughter, Ryder. Following their separation, he began dating fellow reality star Taylor Selfridge, with whom he shares daughters Mila, five, and Maya, three.
Although Wharton and Selfridge briefly parted ways earlier this year, they have since reconciled to focus on caring for their youngest daughter, who recently underwent open heart surgery.
Network Changes and Fan Reactions
The most recent season of Teen Mom: The Next Chapter concluded its run in May 2025, featuring returning cast members including Catelynn Baltierra, Maci McKinney, Amber Portwood, and Wharton's ex-partner Floyd. Official confirmation about another series remains pending.
In his emotional video statement, Wharton continued: 'Cheyenne's gotten pregnant in that time. But yeah, I don't know what to tell you guys. It's a sad day over here. It's one of those things that you always talk about – the day when it ends.'
The reality star expressed disappointment about the lack of a proper send-off season, stating: 'I just always thought that before Teen Mom were to cancel, we'd do one season that's like the send-off season to give the fans a good feeling leaving the franchise. But that didn't happen. It just abruptly ended.'
Wharton's concerning comments arrive just weeks after MTV made significant programming changes, cancelling the popular comedy clip series Ridiculousness after an impressive 14 years and 46 seasons. The network also recently announced the end of Catfish: The TV Show following its successful 13-year run.
These consecutive cancellations have prompted speculation among dedicated MTV viewers about the network's future direction. One Reddit user theorised: 'MTV is completely changing next year. They wouldn't even let Ridiculous do a 50th season. Sounds crazy, but ending at 49 is sad to me.'
Another concerned fan commented: 'Seriously, it felt like Ridiculousness, Catfish, and Teen Mom were the MTV brand. I have no idea what their plans are.'
However, an insider close to the corporation clarified that MTV's decisions aren't primarily budget-driven but rather reflect a strategic shift toward exploring innovative formats. They explained: ‘As the company works to reimagine MTV for the future, the channel will feature a more curated slate that embraces its experimental DNA - exploring fresh formats, different creative voices, and refreshed programming.’
While Wharton's claims have certainly caused alarm among the Teen Mom community, official sources maintain that the franchise's future remains uncertain rather than definitively concluded.
