Ashley Jones Fired from ‘Teen Mom,’ Replaced by Mackenzie McKee: Report

Simon Delott

It sounds like MTV has fired Ashley Jones.

Ghosted her, even, leaving her to find out that she’s not returning to Teen Mom the same way that the rest of us did.

Last year, we reported that a certain and infamous Teen Mom alum was making a comeback.

Apparently, MTV is swapping her in for Ashley. And fans are fuming.

Ashley Jones gestures while speaking calmly yet firmly.
On the Teen Mom 2 Reunion, Ashley Jones made her feelings clear. (Image Credit: MTV)

Has MTV fired Ashley Jones from ‘Teen Mom’?

According to a report from blogger @teenmomfanz on Instagram, Ashley Jones will not be returning to Teen Mom: The Next Chapter.

The report notes that producers did not contact Ashley to inform her that she would not be returning.

Instead, they simply began filming without her. This is not the first time that we have heard of this happening to reality TV cast members — or, specifically, to Teen Mom stars.

Ashley Jones wears off-white on the Teen Mom: The Next Chapter Reunion.
Ashley Jones appears on the Teen Mom: The Next Chapter Reunion. (Image Credit: MTV)

“They didn’t even tell Ashley. This isn’t the last of her, though,” the Instagram blogger reported hearing from a production source.

Officially, Ashley did not immediately respond to the news — neither to confirm nor deny.

However, her husband, Bar Smith, replied directly to the report. And he’s not exactly disputing it.

A dark mode Instagram screenshot of Bar, Ashley Jones' husband, responding to the news that MTV has ghosted the couple.
Ashley Jones’ husband, Bar, commented in early February to indicate his astonishment that he and his wife would not be returning to Teen Mom. It turns out that they found out just like the rest of the internet. (Image Credit: Instagram)

“Crazy way to find out you was fired,” Bar commented.

“Welp, it was a good run with you all,” he added graciously. “Thanks for supporting us.”

Meanwhile, the report sowed further outrage when it revealed who is reportedly replacing Ashley on the franchise.

Mackenzie Mckee with blonde hair.
Mackenzie McKee on Teen Mom OG. Some people court controversy. Others blunder into it regularly. (Image Credit: MTV)

MTV would rather have Mackenzie McKee??

The report announced that Mackenzie McKee, who underwent a similar ghosting-style firing by MTV a couple of years ago, will be her replacement.

Of course, Mackenzie’s then-recent racism scandal was fresh in the minds of many viewers. Her firing did not elicit a lot of tears.

In contrast, fans of the franchise are not responding positively to the news of this switcheroo.

Mackenzie McKee as a Teen Mom
Mackenzie McKee looks on in slight annoyance and/or confusion in this screenshot from a Teen Mom episode. (Image Credit: MTV)

Commenters across social media are noting how this is not exactly exciting news.

Some will miss Ashley. Even more will miss Holly, Ashley’s 5-year-old.

And many more are expressing everything from annoyance to disgust over Mackenzie’s return. She has, many fans feel, screwed up too many times to deserve another chance — or to be a welcome sight on their screens.

Mackenzie McKee Looks Sad
Poor Mackenzie McKee, right? She looks rather upset in this screenshot from Teen Mom OG. (Image Credit: MTV)

Somehow, Mackenzie is returning

Back in January, Mackenzie and her boyfriend, Khesanio Hall, soft-launched the fact that she was filming.

While recording a TikTok video, they showcased someone who was clearly part of the production or camera crew in the background.

This person only appeared for a moment — but it was enough for her followers to conclude that Mackenzie is back on TV.

Mackenzie McKee as an OG
Mackenzie McKee appears in this scene from an episode of the MTV series, Teen Mom OG. (Image Credit: MTV)

Obviously, Mackenzie couldn’t confirm that she was filming again.

But between reports that she was filming late last year and then this “slip” a few weeks ago, the signs are all there.

And that was before the report that she’s replacing Ashley. It’s not great news! But, as the report claims, Ashley could certainly return one day.

Ashley Jones Fired from ‘Teen Mom,’ Replaced by Mackenzie McKee: Report was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.