David Eason was fired from Teen Mom 2 after, entirely of his own accord, he launched into a very public, bigoted rant against the LGBT+ community.
Jenelle’s response has been nothing if not puzzling. She’s even gone so far as to say that she should have been fired before David.
It’s very weird, and there have been a number of signs that have led fans to believe that she and MTV are going their separate ways.
Sources tell RadarOnline that Jenelle won’t be filming again any time soon, and that she also hasn’t filmed for a while.
But is Jenelle actually fired?
Costar Briana DeJesus is weighing in. Remember, folks — Briana is an actual friend of Jenelle’s.
And she has a lot to say about the whole situation.
Briana also teases that, given everything that’s been going on, this reunion will be bonkers. As in, even more explosive and meltdown-laden than usual. Which is saying something.
So … is Jenelle fired or what?
The story begins with a Twitter rant
David Eason went on a massive anti-gay, anti-trans rant, and was promptly fired from MTV’s Teen Mom 2. But where does that leave his wife, Jenelle?
She’s in career limbo
Reportedly, Jenelle has not filmed for Teen Mom 2 since February.
And it looks like things are going to stay that way for a while
According to Radar’s source, “There are no plans to film with Jenelle for at least six weeks.”
And it doesn’t sound like there are concrete plans to put Jenelle back on camera.
“There is no filming schedule with her right now,” the source reveals.
It sounds like Jenelle’s gambling her career for David … and losing
“Jenelle has been trying to get MTV to hire David back, as well as making outrageous money demands,” the source divulges. “And they’re not backing down.”
You know what else is reportedly an issue?
Jenelle keeps uploading home videos, and she’s trying to push her YouTube channel. She’s trying to prove that she doesn’t need MTV, and they are not amused.
At least there’s an explanation for Jenelle’s recent behavior
The source explains: “Everything Jenelle has done lately is pushing back at MTV.”
All of this puts MTV in in a foul mood. But will it cost Jenelle her job?
The source claims that they’re still considering their options, saying: “They haven’t decided if they’re going to fire her or not yet.”
Teen Mom 2 costar Briana DeJesus is weighing in
“I don’t personally think she is going anywhere,” she tells Radar.
To Briana’s mind, that would change the dynamic of the show
“Jenelle is one of the main characters,” Briana points out. Some might ask if she’s ever heard of Game of Thrones.
And Brianna credits Jenelle with Teen Mom 2’s success
“She is the reason why Teen Mom 2 has lasted so long.”
Ultimately, she thinks that Jenelle is too valuable to give the boot
“I don’t think MTV would fire her,” she says.
But Briana isn’t speaking from a place of any insider knowledge
“That is just my opinion,” she clarifies.
It almost sounds like she expects MTV to re-hire David
“David is married to Jenelle,” she points out. “How much of a story will Jenelle have without David?”
Regardless, though, she says that Jenelle will land on her feet
“I talk to her all the time,” she shares, which makes you wonder if she’s giving this interview to give Jenelle more leverage somehow. “She will be fine.”
Even Briana has her doubts about David, though
“They’re not going anywhere,” she says of Jenelle’s fame and fanbase. “But I don’t know about David being back on the show.”
She thinks that this might be standard network drama.
“With MTV, there is always something going on,” she says. In this case, though, it was a bigoted public rant followed by advertisers threatening to quit.
Briana then mentions that the reunion will probably be bonkers
“Whatever is going to happen at the reunion, I don’t think anyone is ready for it,” she teases.
In fact, Briana says that meltdowns are almost guaranteed
“With MTV firing people,” she explains. “I’m sure there is going to be a lot of name calling and screaming and unnecessary s–t at the reunion.”
Ultimately, though, she says that Jenelle will be standing tall
“Jenelle will be fine,” Briana assures Radar. “I have her back no matter what.”