Kailyn Lowry’s Teen Son Elliott Comes Out, Explains Name Change on Barely Famous
Hold onto your subscription tabs—another reality-TV offspring has something to say. Kailyn Lowry’s oldest, 15-year-old Isaac, popped up on her June 5 Barely Famous podcast episode to announce he’s officially come out and will now go by his middle name, Elliott. Because why slip into adolescence quietly when you can do it mid-Pride Month, mic-in-hand? According to PEOPLE and Lowry’s own Instagram, Elliott made crystal clear that this announcement is entirely his call—no unsolicited rumors or paparazzi narratives allowed.
The teen didn’t mince words: “My life isn’t entertainment for other people,” he said, insisting that if personal details come out, they should originate from him. He remembers growing up with cameras pointed his way on Teen Mom, which left him feeling like there was a permanent “TV face” glued on. The irony? He’s now hosting his big reveal on the family’s branded podcast. With the kind of blunt candor you’d expect from a mid-teens Instagram bio, he declared, “I started going by Elliott because my first name just doesn’t feel like me.” Cue the inevitable flood of social-media takes.
Mom Kailyn, who’s juggling seven kids across four exes and a fiancé, admitted to PEOPLE that she totally gets both sides of the public-private tug-of-war. She’s been watching him build a healthy social-media following (he loves theater and has a budding influencer vibe) but still frets about him being recognized in real life. “I understand him not wanting to be recognized publicly, but also loving the community he’s built online,” Lowry explained. It’s the classic reality-TV parent dilemma: safeguard your kid or let them ride that viral wave?
Of course, Lowry flaunted her pride post-podcast on Instagram, sharing prom snaps of Elliott in a navy-trim suit and bow tie, plus a cameo from younger brother Lincoln, 11. Fans reacted with supportive comments, while cynics probably rolled their eyes.
Whether you see this as a brave stand for personal agency or just another episode in celeb-kid content creation, it’s safe to say Elliott’s next chapter is off to a resonant start. He’s set the record straight on his identity, courted zero privacy from social feeds, and still managed to remind everyone that his life moves on his terms. And just like that, Kailyn Lowry’s family brand has another storyline to monetize.
So there you have it—identity crisis? More like identity announcement. Nothing shocking here, folks. Let’s all act surprised.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and PEOPLE Magazine, Kailyn Lowry Instagram, Barely Famous podcast
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