TEEN Mom 2’s newbie Ashley Jones clapped back at “judgmental” fans who claim she shouldn’t star on the show.
A number of critics slammed the reality star for her past “dysfunctional” behavior.
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Ashley recently took to Instagram to address her haters when the Teen Mom Instagram account shared an episode from her time on Teen Mom: Young and Pregnant.
The video showed Ashley in a number of unsettling situations, including her getting into an intense fight with family members.
A number of Teen Mom 2 fans took to the comments section to slam the way Ashley portrayed herself in the episode.
One person wrote: “She still hasn’t grown.”
Another MTV fan added: “Argh I’m disappointed they are letting her on TM2.”
A third chimed in: “I’m so pissed she’s on teen mom 2… there’s was better options than her…”
Ashley, 24, stood up for herself and promised she’s changed as she wrote in the comments section: “Damn I was childish.”
She added in a following comment: “Y’all so judgmental. Try being 19-23 learning how to be a mom and a woman and blend a family on national tv. I think I’ve grown and not to mention I’ve accomplished every goal I’ve set.”
Earlier this month, Ashley shared the exciting news that she would be replacing Chelsea Houska on Teen Mom 2 for the next season.
In a promotional preview post, the young mom shared her “excitement” over her new role.
Alongside a teaser clip, she gusged: “I’m so excited to join Teen Mom 2. I can’t give too much away but check out this ‘OMG’ moment from the upcoming premiere.”
The announcement then debuted an emotional scene where her boyfriend and baby daddy, Bariki Smith, got down on one knee and proposed to the mother of his child.
The network captioned the share: “Ashley Joins Teen Mom 2!
