Reports suggest that Mackenzie Edwards (née Standifer), known from Teen Mom, has ended her relationship with Josh Panter due to complications involving his ex-wife, Brooklyn Laurel Panter.
In a comment allegedly posted on TikTok, Brooklyn claimed, “[Mackenzie] left Josh and put her ring back on immediately.” This comment was shared by the Teen Mom Instagram fan account @tm_chatter on Monday, September 23.
Brooklyn continued, saying, “But said to him, ‘I sold her to the tabloids and she couldn’t deal with me anymore.’ I now completely understand what Maci went through.”
Mackenzie denied having a new boyfriend in July, emphasizing her focus on her career and children
Mackenzie, aged 27, found herself at the center of online drama after TikTok videos surfaced on September 24, showing her vehicle parked outside Josh’s residence. D
espite her attempts to dismiss the rumors by stating that they were “not even close” to the truth, sources informed the TikTok account realitytvwithrei that she frequently visits Josh. Brooklyn then responded to a comment from Amanda Conner, Ryan Edwards’ current girlfriend, who suggested that Brooklyn’s situation mirrored Mackenzie’s.
“Want to criticize me because my divorce wasn’t finalized since he wouldn’t sign papers for months until you appeared?” Brooklyn replied directly. “Isn’t it a similar situation to yours? Still MARRIED?? But I’m the ‘bad’ one.”
Although Mackenzie filed for divorce from Ryan Edwards, 36, in February 2023, she remains legally married to him. During the proceedings, she received a temporary restraining order and custody of their children, but the case was dismissed a year later due to inactivity. Ryan subsequently filed his own divorce papers in March, as noted in court documents obtained by In Touch.
The connection between Mackenzie and Josh began in January 2023. Before dating Mackenzie, Josh was married to Brooklyn, with whom he shares two children, daughter Nevley and son Stetson. He filed for divorce in June 2022, which wasn’t finalized until February 2023, according to The Sun.
In an interview with The Sun in May 2023, Josh stated that he has known Mackenzie for over a decade and that they recently rekindled their friendship. “Mackenzie and I are friends and enjoy each other’s company,” he shared. “Neither of us are worried about ‘titles.’ We both just came out of a marriage.”
Later, Mackenzie denied rumors of having a new boyfriend in an exclusive statement to In Touch. “I do not have a boyfriend. I’m focused on my career and children,” she said on July 13. “I’m working on myself to give them the life and future they deserve.”
Just a month later, there were rumors about Mackenzie reconciling with Ryan after she was spotted wearing her wedding ring while visiting him at a halfway house post-rehab.
Ryan has since moved on with Amanda, whom he reportedly met during his time in rehab. The couple appears to be expanding their family, as Amanda seemingly confirmed her pregnancy on September 23 after fans noticed a sonogram displayed on her fridge in a TikTok video. Amanda humorously responded to the speculation, writing, “Oh f–k” along with a crying-laughing emoji.
