Another day, another shocking revelation about Teen Mom OG star Ryan Edwards.
Over the course of the past week, Maci Bookout’s ex has been involved in half a dozen scandals, and fans fear the worst is yet to come.
The problems began when Ryan was arrested for a probation violation stemming from a heroin possession arrest last year.
Every day since, we’ve seen some sort of stunning development in the ongoing saga of Ryan’s downward spiral, and it seems today is no exception.
Happier Times
Ryan and Maci are parents to 9-year-old Bentley. Though their relationship has often been contentious in recent years, this week, it took a sharp turn for the worse that no one saw coming.
Ryan’s Rock Bottom
The latest round of troubles began when Ryan was arrested for a probation violation. The probation stemmed from a 2017 heroin possession arrest that Ryan somehow managed to keep hidden from just about everyone, including Maci.
Legal Protection
Shortly thereafter, Maci filed for an order of protection. She requested that the court order Ryan to keep his distance not only from her, but from her entire family, including Ryan’s son, Bentley.
Order Granted
According to Radar Online, a judge granted Maci’s order of protection yesterday. Her husband, Taylor McKinney, filed a separate request, and his case has yet to be heard.
Bad News For Ryan
The order is now in effect, and will remain so until at least May 21. “The temporary protection order will stay in effect until their court hearing,” said the judge in Maci and Ryan’s case.
A New Low
Yes, it seems Ryan has managed to locate yet another rock bottom. And now, we’re getting details about just what he said and did that was so bad the courts decided that he should be forbidden to see his son.
Shocking Allegations
In her filing, Maci claimed that Ryan repeatedly stalked and harassed her, even going so far as threaten to hurt her or kidnap Bentley.
A Terrifying Threat
“He has left voicemail messages threatening to show up at my house and take my son,†Maci wrote in her filing.
Attempting to Steer Clear
Maci says she has attempted to ignore her ex’s frightening voicemail messages to no avail. “He has made threats to show up and hurt me if I don’t answer my phone,” she tells the court.
Monstrous Behavior
Maci also alleged in the filing that in May of 2017 Edwards “showed up to my son’s baseball game under the influence of heroin and got in my face, yelling and threatening to hurt me … I fear for my sons’s safety because of these threats and proof that he drives while under the influence.â€Â
Lasting Consequences
The order of protection is temporary, but Maci’s accusations could have a major impact on her ongoing custody battle with Ryan. “Maci will always protect the kids as she should and needs to,†a source close to the situation tells Us Weekly.
Jen and Larry Can’t Save Him
Over the past several months, Ryan has been permitted to see his son only during visits supervised by his parents, Jen and Larry Edwards. Now, he won’t even be allowed to do that.
No One On His Side
Ryan may not even be able to count on the continued support of his wife, Mackenzie Standifer. Though she’s made excuses for some of his behavior and helped him to keep last year’s arrest a secret, she’s likely fed up following this latest round of revelations.
Mad Mackenzie
For starters, Ryan’s latest troubles couldn’t have come at a worse time. Fans recently learned that Mackenzie is pregnant. The child will be the second for both partners and their first as a couple.
It Gets Worse
But that’s not Mackenzie’s only reason for being angry at Ryan. On top of all his recent legal woes, Edwards is also facing allegations that he used the dating app Tinder to try and cheat on Standifer.
Busted
Radar Online claims to have spoken with three different women who all claim that Ryan contacted them through Tinder. In each case, Ryan allegedly lied and claimed that he was 25 years old (he’s 30) and single.
Still Using
Of course, we’re guessing the big question on the minds of Ryan’s loved ones these days has to do with whether or not the troubled reality star is back on drugs.
A Troubled Beginning
Edwards famously lost consciousness while driving to his own wedding, but he checked into rehab shortly thereafter and has supposedly been clean ever since. Now, however, fans are convinced he’s back on heroin. Whatever the case, one thing is abundantly clear…
Ryan Is In Desperate Need of Help
In the weeks to come, Ryan will no doubt continue to be maligned by TMOG fans, and for good reason. But it’s important to bear in mind that whether he’s back on drugs or not, this is a man in the midst of an intense struggle, and he needs to seek help not only for himself, but for the sake of the many who depend on him,