TLC’s I Love a Mama’s Boy continues to deliver drama, and Janelle McAolon is front and center. On November 17, Janelle announced her fifth pregnancy, much to the dismay of her mother-in-law, Tina McAloon.
In a video shared by TLC on Instagram, Janelle teased Tina’s objections with a cheeky jab: “Tina can say all she wants about us having a fifth kid or not, but joke’s on her because I’m pregnant!”
This announcement follows months of tension between Janelle and Tina. Tina has openly disapproved of the couple’s plans to expand their family.
Previously, when Janelle and her husband Josh shared their desire for another child, Tina pleaded, “Not now, guys. Come on.” But Janelle firmly shut her down, saying, “It’s not your decision.”
Janelle has been updating fans on her journey to a baby boy. He will join their growing brood. She has posted fun updates on social media. Despite her lighthearted approach, the family dynamic remains fraught with conflict.
I Love a Mama’s Boy: Inside Janelle and Tina’s Explosive Garage Feud
The November 11 episode of I Love a Mama’s Boy revealed a new source of tension between Janelle and Tina. It was about plans to convert Janelle and Josh’s garage into a mother-in-law suite for Tina.
Tina, pushing for additional features like a kitchenette, insisted on making herself at home in the couple’s Florida residence.
Janelle, already frustrated by Josh’s decision to go forward with the renovation without consulting her, made it clear she wasn’t on board. “To lose the garage, to make a whole wing of the house for Tina, is just insane,” Janelle vented in a confessional.
But things escalated further during a confrontation between the two women. Tina shocked everyone by declaring, “What is yours is mine,” a claim that left Janelle stunned. “You are not his wife!” Janelle fired back, to which Tina responded defiantly, “I came first.”
Even their interior designer, Michele, weighed in, siding with Janelle. “If that happened to me, and the communication with my partner was not on point, I would be so shocked. I understand where Janelle is coming from,” Michele said in a confessional.
I Love a Mama’s Boy: Josh McAloon Steps Up (Sort Of)
Despite his reputation as a mama’s boy, Josh has been showing a different side during Janelle’s pregnancy.
On social media, Janelle shared sweet moments. Josh went out of his way to support her. He cooked her cereal cravings and dressed in a space suit to lighten her mood.
But fans remain divided. Many question why Josh doesn’t stand up to his mother more forcefully, especially when her demands disrupt his family life. Others speculate that Janelle’s decision to stay with Josh may have more to do with maintaining her reality TV fame than personal happiness.
What do you think about Janelle and Tina’s ongoing drama? Is Tina overstepping, or does Janelle need to set firmer boundaries? Share your thoughts!
