Gary Wayt, Amber Portwood's Fiancé, Missing in North Carolina

Teen mom star Amber Portwood's fiance Gary Wayt was officially declared a missing person in Bryson City, North Carolina.

The Town of Bryson Police Department confirmed the news via Facebook on Tuesday, June 11. “Missing Person GARY R. WAYT. 39 years old. 6'01″ 205 lbs, bald with brown eyes, last seen on 06/09/2024 in the area of ​​Arlington Ave. in Bryson City, NC,” the social media post read . “Drive a gray 2009 Nissan Rogue SUV with an Indiana state license plate. For any information, please call 828488-2196. Ask for Chief Robinson or Assnt. Chief Dover.

Although Amber, 34, has not publicly commented on the situation, a source said Us every week that it was she who “went to the police” to report his disappearance. “She doesn’t know where he is,” the source added. “She has not heard from him and he has not communicated with her or her family. She reported him missing to local police on June 10. His parents haven’t had any news either.”

News of Gary's disappearance comes just days after it was announced on June 7 that he and Amber had recently gotten engaged. Teen mom fans got to meet the reality star's new man on the June 6 episode of Teen Mom: The Next Chapterwhich was filmed in fall 2023.

Amber's love life has been widely documented on reality television over the years. She made her debut on 16 & Pregnant in 2009 when she gave birth to a daughter, Leah, with her then-fiance. Gary Shirley. The two had many ups and downs over the years and eventually separated in 2011. Following Amber's past legal issues, they now share custody of the teenager, but she lives with Gary and he retains custody. main guard.

Amber made headlines for her relationship with Leah, 15, after the June 6 episode. Teen Mom: The Next Chapter. She joined Leah and Gary, along with his wife Kristina and their daughter, for Leah's birthday dinner, and things quickly escalated. During the conversation, Amber accused her daughter of having an “attitude” and called her a “dk” while the cameras were rolling, sparking backlash from viewers.

It was while filming this show that Amber met her next partner. Andrew Glennon, director of photography of the series. They welcomed a son named James in 2018. Andrew currently has sole legal and primary physical custody of the child following an alleged altercation with Amber in 2019, which led to his arrest. She pleaded guilty to two charges of domestic battery and intimidation.

In 2020, Amber began a long-distance relationship with Dimitri Garciabut they separated in January 2021.