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Gary Shirley Says Fans Message Him Opinions About Amber's Relationship with Leah: 'People Tend to Forget It's a Show' (Exclusive)

Gary Shirley tells PEOPLE about raising daughter Leah with millions watching and sharing input on his coparenting with ex Amber Portwood.

Gary Shirley and Amber Portwood were the subject of the pilot episode of 16 & Pregnant After being cast by chance, the two continued to share the ups and downs of coming together to raise daughter Leah, now 16 Gary opens up to PEOPLE about what it'd like having fans weighing in on his co-parenting situation, Leah's relationship with Amber and what's next for their family The last season of Teen Mom has featured Leah speaking on her own experience, particularly in struggling with "abandonment issues" as a result of the rocky relationship. Gary has grown used to fans sharing opinions and learned that some people can't see past the story that plays out on screen.

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