In a heartfelt episode of her podcast, Barely Famous, Kailyn Lowry, the star of Teen Mom, shared an emotional moment as her son, formerly known as Isaac, publicly came out as gay. In a significant revelation, he announced that he will now go by his middle name, Elliott. This episode aired on Friday, June 6, and marked a pivotal moment for both Elliott and Kailyn as they navigated this important aspect of his identity.
During the podcast, Elliott expressed that he chose to go by the name Elliott because he felt disconnected from his first name. "I started going by Elliott because at some point, I wasn't happy with my first name," he explained. "It just doesn't feel like me." Kailyn supported his decision, stating that Elliott prefers his new name to distinguish who he was on MTV as a child from who he is today. Elliott concurred, acknowledging that this separation was at least partially true.
In a brave move, Elliott also spoke openly about his sexual orientation, revealing for the first time that he identifies as gay. "Happy Pride, everybody! I'm very nervous for this episode," he shared. "I'm here today to show you who I am, not who you saw on TV for 12 years of my life." He emphasized the challenges of growing up in the public eye, where the constant presence of cameras made it difficult to truly express himself.
Kailyn was visibly moved during the podcast, bursting into tears just moments into the conversation. "I'm crying because this shows your strength, and I'm just really proud of you," she said to her son. "It's a really brave thing to do." This heartfelt exchange showcased the deep bond between mother and son and highlighted the significance of Elliott's announcement.
Elliott's life has been documented on television since his birth, which was featured on 16 & Pregnant when Kailyn was just 17 years old. Elliott's father is Kailyn's high school boyfriend, Jo Rivera. Following this, Kailyn became a prominent figure on the MTV spinoff Teen Mom 2, eventually departing from the show in 2022. As Elliott grew older, he began to appear less frequently on the series and on Kailyn's social media platforms.
In recent years, however, Elliott has created his own presence on social media, showcasing his interests in American Sign Language, reading, and baking. As the oldest of seven siblings, which include Lincoln, Lux, Creed, Rio, and twins Verse and Valley, he divides his time between living with Kailyn and his father Jo, along with Jo's wife, Vee.
Prior to the podcast episode, Kailyn had hinted at a significant announcement from her son, urging fans to focus on Elliott rather than her personal life. "I'm going to address it at a later time, but this week was dedicated to Elliott," she stated in a social media post. "It's super important to him and to our family to keep things as planned, and I'm not going to take this moment away from him." She encouraged her followers to support Elliott as he shared his story.
As reported earlier, Kailyn has recently begun dating local Delaware fisherman Isaac Knighton, just months after her split from her fiancé and father of her youngest three children, Elijah Scott.
