'Teen Mom' Jenelle Evans Talks Co-Parenting With Ex David Eason, Son Jace's Recovery

Evans denies romance rumors with ex-husband after Vegas sighting, says focus is on creating new memories for her kids.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 7:35pm

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Former 'Teen Mom' star Jenelle Evans opened up in a podcast interview about co-parenting with her ex-husband David Eason, saying their recent public outings were just about being good parents, not a rekindled romance. Evans also discussed her 16-year-old son Jace's recent mental health struggles and his progress in getting 'holistic' treatment.

Why it matters

Jenelle Evans and David Eason's tumultuous relationship and custody battles have been a major storyline on 'Teen Mom' over the years, so any signs of them reuniting would be closely watched by fans. Additionally, Jace's mental health issues highlight the challenges some young reality TV stars face as they grow up in the public eye.

The details

In the interview with Dr. Rachel Mason, Evans denied rumors of a romance with Eason, saying their recent Las Vegas sighting was just about co-parenting their 9-year-old daughter Ensley. Evans said the priority now is 'creating new memories' for her three children - Ensley, 11-year-old son Kaiser, and 16-year-old son Jace - after past family turmoil. Regarding Jace, Evans said he was recently held in a mental health facility after a scary incident at his grandmother's house, but is now doing much better thanks to 'holistic' treatment she's been working to get him.

  • In February 2026, Jace was held in a mental health facility after an incident at his grandmother's house.
  • In December 2025, Jenelle Evans had a 'mommy makeover' surgery performed by Dr. Rachel Mason.

The players

Jenelle Evans

A former star of the MTV reality show 'Teen Mom', known for her tumultuous relationship and custody battles with ex-husband David Eason.

David Eason

Jenelle Evans' ex-husband, with whom she shares a 9-year-old daughter named Ensley.

Jace

Jenelle Evans' 16-year-old son, who was recently held in a mental health facility after a concerning incident.

Barbara Evans

Jenelle Evans' mother, who called 911 when Jace destroyed her home and threatened self-harm.

Dr. Rachel Mason

The doctor who performed Jenelle Evans' 'mommy makeover' surgery in December 2025 and interviewed her on the 'La Femme Talk' podcast.

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What they’re saying

“He's in a safe place ... He's very happy right now, and he's focused on himself.”

— Jenelle Evans, Reality TV Star

“When we've seen her and David out together, that's just them being good parents. According to Jenelle, co-parenting is the most important thing for them right now because her kids witnessed so much drama in the past. She's now focused on trying to 'create new memories' to counter the bad ones.”

— Jenelle Evans, Reality TV Star

The takeaway

This interview provides insight into Jenelle Evans' efforts to move past the tumultuous history with her ex-husband David Eason and focus on co-parenting and supporting her children, particularly her son Jace, who has faced mental health challenges. It highlights the unique struggles that reality TV stars and their families can face in the public eye.