Feuds, Drama and Jalousy: how Bristol Palin is changing a teenage mom OG

There is a new mom in town.

After being introduced on 16 and pregnant in 2009 and continues to document their journey on Teen Mom from 2015, the stars of Teen Mom OG Catelynn Baltierra, Maci Bookout and Amber Portwood are facing a first in MTV's long history of hit reality: the new members of the cast.

In the first night, Bristol Palin and Cheyenne Floyd debuts as Teen Mom OGThe last stars of the film, but this is not the first time that a new member of the cast is playing on television or not dealing with their complicated relationships that are played in the eyes of the public.

Bristol became a staple in 2008 when his mother Sarah Palin United States vice presidential candidate, the 17-year-old actress made the headlines after announcing that she was pregnant on the first day of the Republican National Convention, making it the only one in the world. one of the most famous teenage mothers in the country. After welcoming his son Tripp (with ex-Evi Johnston), Bristol then played in his own show for life in 2012, Bristol Palin: Life is a Trippand participated in Dance with the stars in 2010 and 2012. (Full Circle Moment: Tripp, 9, is now a competitor on Dance with the junior stars.)

Now 27, Bristol has had two daughters, Sailor Grace and Atlee Baywith Dakota Meyer, although the couple finalized their divorce in August after getting married in June 2016.

Cheyenne, 25, is a familiar face on MTV for several years: she first appeared in season three Are you elected?, before joining the cast of The challenge: rivals III in 2016, where she met Cory Wharton. After making contact after filming the meeting of this show, Floyd learned that she was pregnant and both revealed that they had a baby, Ryder, in December 2017. Cory continues to be part of MTV's reality shows, participating in The challenge and was recently a member of the cast on Ex on the beach. (Consider it the triple threat of MTV reality!)

Given the previous outings worthy of the BDMI for Bristol and Cheyenne, it's a little strange at first to compare them to their peers. Teen Mom OG The stars, as Maci, Amber and Maci started to live in front of the cameras at the age of 16, literally grew up and raised their kids so that everyone in MTV could see them.

The Bristol cast came on the heels of the original actor Farrah Abrahamdisputed departure, Cheyenne's undertaking being confirmed later.

Because of his past and his already high profile, it seems that not everyone is happy that Bristol joins the show.

A source told E! News some cast members were "surprised and shocked" to see that producers cast somebody outside of Teen mom family, as other shows in the franchise have pulled other seasons to complete the cast. (See: Teen mom 3& # 39; s Briana DeJesus join the cast of Teen mom 2 in 2017.) They felt that Teen mom 3& # 39; s Mackenzie McKee would join them, by our insider.

And on the Teen Mom OG "After the show" special after the premiere last night, Catelynn said she had learned that Bristol had joined the TMZ show. "I had no feelings in girls," she admitted, "you know, just a phone call would have been nice."

Even Cory, a newcomer, was not happy with the announcement of the Bristol cast, claiming that Cheyenne and he could not "compete" with Sarah Palin in terms of media coverage.

"Nothing against Bristol, it's more a simple communication on the network side," he said. The Domenick Nati Show. "We were not angry, we just thought that the way things were going was funny, nobody likes to be in the dark, we certainly questioned because we were shooting a good month or two before same as she did not start film, so it was strange that she was promoted before us ".

During a special "Meet the moms" before the first season of the eighth season, Bristol and Cheyenne met the members of the cast for the first time in front of the cameras. Despite some embarrassment, the meeting went well. "I just want to be cordial and friendly and have a good season," said Amber before toasting with the "Old Gs and New Gs".

But Catelynn's husband Tyler Baltierra, who has also been on the show since her first, did not pick up during a recent interview on the The reality with Kate Casey Podcast.

"Do I think it's weird? Absolutely," he says about the Bristol cast. "Do I think it's really not a good decision for the franchise? Yes, but it's out of my control."

But he went on to say that he does not blame them for seizing the opportunity.

"Do I have resentment towards girls, people who are participating now? Absolutely not," Tyler said. "Because I think with the franchise – like what it has become – if the opportunity knocks on anyone's door, I think everyone would lie s & # 39; He said he would not grasp it – honestly, things are changing, they must grow and I must adapt to change as we continue with everything we have been doing for 10 years now. "

But why did Bristol want to open her life again to the public, her personal life already being reported without it being filmed and broadcast on television?

"I think I've grown so much over the past 10 years, and I think God has given me this platform to participate in this show in order to open my life and discuss things that I am passionate or passionate about it, "she said on the after-show. "If I can help or encourage others, I think that's what God wanted me to do."

His mother will make appearances in the series and has already appeared at the premiere and was in favor of Bristol joining the cast from the beginning.

"We are not the kind of star of reality," Sarah told TMZ. "[Bristol] sees it as a place, a platform for good, to help people in a heartbreaking world, so I encourage it to do so. I support her and I am proud of her. "

While Bristol was a teenage mother, Cheyenne discovered that she was pregnant at age 23. So no, she has never been a "teenage mother", but she defended her place in the series after the performance.

"I think I'm integrating because we all have similar ages," she said. "We all raise children … I think I'm going with what the show represents."

Given the appearance of Cheyenne and Cory in various MTV reality shows over the years, some have blamed the co-parents (which they will want to play during the season). to have joined the show. to continue to be on TV and bring "drama". (Several from Cory The challenge friends have already made cameos and we are just one episode.)

Cheyenne said: "This is not correct because during the previous show, I did not bring the drama.I was always silent and they always said that I was not sure. was boring … and that it was a great opportunity … it was a chance for Cory and me to tell our story.As we wanted everyone to discover it, we took advantage of it. means we've done too many shows, so be it. "

But the most disturbing aspect of Bristol and Cheyenne's participation in the show for the fans may well be the relationship – or the lack of relationship – with the producers of the show, who had a significant presence on the camera since. Teen Mom OG decided to break the fourth wall in 2015. Many producers accompanied Maci, Amber and Catelynn throughout their journey and provided support during some of their most difficult struggles.

"I think the most difficult part of this job is the emotional charge you feel as a producer or member of the film crew of this life with your actor," said the executive producer. KiKi Malone said speaking to Catelynn's miscarriage in season seven. In the episodes, we saw Catelynn talk openly and honestly about his suicidal thoughts with his producer, Kerthy Fix, who later went to Tyler about the conversation, comforting him as he collapsed.

"It's so brutal to take care of these people in this way and not be able to fix it," said KiKi, who has been part of the couple for nine years.

Looking at the first one at that time, it was almost weird to see the same producer, Kerthy, with KristenInformally interviewed Bristol and Dakota about their relationship, which she did not understand well because she was not with Bristol during the highs and lows of their marriage and his PTSD problems. At one point, talking to Dakota and his father, Mikeshe even said, "Can I change the subject a bit?"

This is a completely different dynamic from that previously observed by viewers between a producer and a cast member.

Of course, it is easier for producers not to have to worry about interfering in a scene if they know that it is acceptable for them to be in front of the company. camera.

"It's better for the public because he knows there are cameras, he knows that there are producers," said the producer. JC Cueva (who worked with Kaila Lowry sure Teen Mom 2 before the drama fell and she would have fired) Told MTV. "It sometimes helps me to tell the story better, because if I have a question, I can just step in and ask it, I do not even think about it, I just do it." . "

For Bristol and Cheyenne, it's not just about communicating with their producers; they must win their co-stars and viewers, too.

Teen Mom OG Mondays at 9 pm on MTV.