A new clip from Teen Mom has dropped—and it’s already going viral. Gary Shirley, known for being patient, calmly faced Tyler Baltierra. Many viewers say this is a long-overdue moment of truth.
“Do you think it’s something you or Cate may have said online that rubbed them the wrong way?” Gary asked Tyler. The question was soft-spoken but piercing. Reddit users immediately picked up on the subtext. “Gary tried so hard not to roll his eyes,” one wrote. Another added, “He basically compared Cate and Tyler to Amber.”
Gary’s approach struck a chord with fans. Many noted his growth, with comments like “Gary is genuinely such a good freaking dude” and “He’s become such a good dad.” His calm demeanor masked pointed truths. As one commenter said, “He’s trying to get Tyler to take accountability without setting off his fragile ego.”
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Tyler’s behavior towards Carly’s adoptive parents, Brandon and Teresa, has caused years of stress. The recent event has brought this tension back to the surface.
Fans were blunt. “He’s such a tool,” one wrote. Another added, “This is how Tyler tells everyone ‘I’m a dumbass’ WITHOUT saying it.”
Even worse, some highlighted Tyler and Catelynn’s repeated disrespect. “They were told why. Teresa literally told them why they were cutting contact.”

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The community is rallying behind Gary. “Gary would make a decent therapist,” one said. Another noted, “He’s trying to protect Leah the same way B&T are protecting Carly.”
Meanwhile, Tyler and Catelynn continue to draw heat. One top-voted comment stated: “They don’t see B&T as Carly’s real parents. That’s why it’s so easy to disrespect them.” Others pointed out the couple’s hypocrisy, especially after they likened adoption to human trafficking.
“They think Carly owes them something,” one fan wrote. “But the truth is they’ve never put her first.”
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A surprising moment in the clip involved Bentley. Many questioned why he was even part of the conversation. “Poor Bentley would rather be literally anywhere else,” one viewer noted. Others slammed producers for scripting the moment.
“Why is Bentley here? These are two men he barely knows,” a user asked. “It was just for the cameras.”
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