TLC’s Unexpected Season 6 introduced three newcomers, including 15-year-old Kayleigh, who has been criticized by fans for her behavior towards her mother, Mandy (40). Kayleigh’s parents bought her a car to facilitate visits to her baby daddy, Graham, who lives a half-hour away. However, many viewers feel she has been overly spoiled and lacks respect for her mother.
Delays and New Faces in Season 6
Fans eagerly awaited Season 6 of Unexpected, which experienced delays possibly due to the awaited birth of Jenna Ronan’s second baby. Despite these delays, the season premiered in early June, introducing new cast members who quickly became the focus of viewer discussions. Among them, Kayleigh has particularly disappointed many fans.
Graham and Kayleigh’s Relationship
Graham, also 15, appeared unprepared for the responsibilities of fatherhood. He often seemed distant from his baby mama, leading fans to speculate about the stability of their relationship. Despite these concerns, Kayleigh and Graham remain together, co-parenting their son, Easton. However, Kayleigh’s behavior has made her unpopular among the audience.
Criticism from Fans
On Reddit, a post highlighted fans’ frustration with Kayleigh’s attitude towards her mother. The original poster (OP) expressed anger and shock, particularly at Kayleigh telling her mom to “shut up.” The OP wrote:
“Disrespectful Kayleigh…The way this child speaks to her mother is beyond disgusting and the mom literally goes silent as if she is afraid of her. Telling your mom to ‘shut up.’ What kind of respect is that and what parenting has this family done?!”
The comments section was filled with agreement and disapproval of Kayleigh’s actions. Some fans shared their own experiences and expectations:
“My son has said ‘Shut up’ to me <insert the joy of teenagers> BUT it is immediately followed by ‘I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m sorry.’ That’s the difference…With chickadee on the show you can tell and have seen, she’s just disrespectful in general. I wouldn’t let any of that slide.”
Others criticized Kayleigh for her lack of responsibility:
“Like her telling her mom to clean the house after three, twelve-hour shifts is CRAZY! Like wtf! You need to help do something. Pregnancy is not a disability.”
Fans also discussed parenting approaches and the consequences of disrespect:
“I know certain things suck when pregnant, so we would modify her chores. She still lives there, she is still responsible for the mess in the house. All it takes is a sit-down and open conversation to make a plan together.”
One commenter highlighted the problem of rewarding bad behavior:
“If I told my mom to shut up the taste would have been slapped out of my mouth. They reward bad behavior. She gets pregnant they buy her ass a car. Then she continues to be disrespectful and they reward her by doing nothing.”
Conclusion
Kayleigh’s behavior on Unexpected Season 6 has sparked significant backlash from fans, particularly regarding her disrespect towards her mother. As the season progresses, viewers will be keen to see if Kayleigh’s attitude improves or if it will continue to be a point of contention.