Teen Mom: Cheyenne Floyd Reveals Why She Appeared On The Show Despite Being An Adult When She Gave Birth To Ryder!

Teen Mom star Cheyenne Floyd was the only cast member who wasn’t a teenager when she gave birth to her first child. The diva was 24 years old when she gave birth to her daughter, Ryder. At the time, neither she nor her then-partner, Cory, were teenagers. This has always sparked discussion on the show about her casting, and now the diva has spilled the beans. She revealed on Snapchat why she joined Teen Mom despite not being a teen parent.

Cheyenne is currently pregnant with her third child. She claimed on Snapchat that she never said she was a teen mom. She explained that Ryder’s dad, Cory Wharton, applied for the show and landed them the spot. Cheyenne also reminded fans that there was a time when she didn’t reveal who Ryder’s father was. This mystery element helped her land the role on Teen Mom OG.

Teen Mom: Cheyenne Floyd Talks About Daughter Ryder’s Heart Condition

Cheyenne Floyd recently opened up about her daughter Ryder’s struggles with VLCAD, a serious genetic condition. As Ryder got older, she began experiencing chest pain. During a FaceTime call with Cory Wharton, Cheyenne explained that Ryder’s EKG showed irregular activity, and they needed to visit a cardiologist. Cory, who had gone through heart surgery with Maya, admitted how terrifying it is.

Ryder told her dad that her heart was beating fast. Cheyenne said she’d stay stressed until they got answers. Ryder also complained of sore joints and heart pain. Later, Cheyenne learned Ryder’s heart shape looked normal, but doctors placed her on a two-week monitor. Ryder described the test as “scary, but not too scary.” Cheyenne hopes to comfort her without causing fear.

Teen Mom: Cheyenne Floyd Reveals Why She Was In The Show Despite Not Being A Teen!

Cheyenne Floyd joined the show when she was 24 years old and pregnant. At the time, she was dating Cory, and later, the duo welcomed their daughter, Ryder. During her recent Snapchat video, the diva revealed the main reason behind her casting. Over the years, many fans have wondered why she became part of the show despite not being a teen. Cheyenne revealed that her partner at the time, Cory, applied for the show.

In that video, they didn’t reveal who Ryder’s father was, and that piqued the interest of the MTV executives. The video circulated around the office. At the time, producers were looking for a new cast member for Teen Mom OG after they fired Farrah Abraham. Cheyenne’s surprise pregnancy and the mystery surrounding it intrigued them, and they decided to cast her.

Cheyenne further revealed that she and Cory didn’t know all the details about their gig before signing the contract. They had no idea what they were getting into. Cory thought only Cheyenne would appear on the show and believed it had nothing to do with him. Later, they realized the show would also involve their families.

Looking back, Cheyenne admitted she never expected things to turn out this way. She explained that many people fixate on the word “teen,” and since she wasn’t a young mom, her casting confused some viewers. However, she emphasized that she was learning about pregnancy and motherhood just like everyone else. Stay tuned to TV Season & Spoilers for further updates.