Unveiling the Rollercoaster Ride: Cheyenne Floyd and Cory Wharton's Co-Parenting Journey throughout the Years

Testing their parenting skills! Cheyenne Floyd and Cory Wharton, who are exes, have successfully maintained a friendly relationship while co-parenting their daughter, Ryder.

In April 2017, the baby girl was born to Cheyenne, who is originally from Los Angeles. However, Cory, who is also a former participant on The Challenge, was not initially informed that he was the father, as they had only spent one night together.

"Discovering that I had a child completely transformed my life. It ignited a deep sense of purpose within me," the Michigan native shared exclusively with We in December 2017. "Now, everything I do is driven by my daughter, rather than my own desires. For the first time, I prioritize someone else before myself. Having her by my side makes me feel invincible, like I have a constant source of strength. She is all the love I need in this world, giving my life newfound meaning. I never thought it was possible to love anyone more than myself, but she has proven me wrong."

Describing Ryder as a "blessing," the former Real World cast member enthusiastically expressed that he feels more dependent on her than she does on him.

"She has a remarkable family in Cheyenne's family, and I am simply grateful that we can now offer her two families and shower her with all the love we can," the personal trainer stated. "Becoming a father signifies the need to mature a bit. You have a child in this world, and you have the responsibility to provide for someone else... so brace yourself and find solutions!"

After two years of Ryder's birth, Wharton and his girlfriend, Taylor Selfridge, revealed that they were expecting their first child together. Their daughter, Mila, was born in April 2020.

Floyd, on the other hand, became engaged to Zach Davis in April 2021. The couple has a son named Ace, who was born a month after Davis proposed.

In an exclusive interview with Us in January 2021, the Teen Mom OG star expressed her surprise at how invested Ryder was in her role as a big sister. "She's more excited about it than I expected," Floyd said. "She prays for the baby every night and even talks to the baby when she wakes up. It's adorable. I didn't think she would care at such a young age, but it's been a joy to witness her enthusiasm."

Keep scrolling to follow Floyd and Wharton’s coparenting highs and lows.

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Challenge's Cheyenne Floyd and Cory Wharton's Coparenting Ups and Downs Over the Years

Exes Cheyenne Floyd and Cory Wharton are successfully co-parenting their daughter Ryder, showcasing their exceptional parenting skills.

Cheyenne, originally from Los Angeles, welcomed her precious baby girl in April 2017. However, the news of Cory being the father was not initially communicated to him, as their connection was limited to just one night.

"Discovering that I had a child completely transformed my life. It ignited a profound sense of purpose within me," the individual from Michigan shared exclusively with We in December 2017. "Now, everything I do is for my daughter, not just for myself. For the first time, I had to prioritize someone else over myself. Having my child by my side makes me feel invincible, like I have all the strength in the world. She is the source of all the love I need. It bestowed upon me a true sense of purpose. I never imagined loving anyone more than myself, but I do!"

The former participant of The Real World then lovingly described Ryder as a "blessing," expressing that he needed her presence in his life even more than she needed him.

"She has an incredible family within Cheyenne's family, and I'm grateful that we can now offer her two families and shower her with all the love we can," expressed the personal trainer. "Becoming a father signifies the need to mature and take on responsibilities. Having a child in this world means providing for someone else...so prepare yourself and find solutions!"

Following two years after Ryder's birth, Wharton and his girlfriend, Taylor Selfridge, excitedly shared the news of their impending arrival of their first child together. Their daughter, Mila, made her arrival in April 2020.

Floyd became engaged to Zach Davis in April 2021. They have a son named Ace, who was born a month after Davis proposed.

"She is much more involved in being a big sister than I expected," the Teen Mom OG star revealed to Us in January 2021. "She prays for the baby every night and talks to the baby when she wakes up. It's really adorable. I never thought she would be so interested at such a young age. It has been a joy to go through this journey with her."

Keep scrolling to follow Floyd and Wharton’s coparenting highs and lows.

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December 2017

"It's truly fantastic," Wharton shared with Us when discussing coparenting. "Both of us are exploring new connections with other individuals. However, our utmost priority remains Ryder. Presently, she and I have become the best of friends. I have stumbled upon an ideal situation."

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April 2019

Floyd and Selfridge are "cordial" coparenting, the Ex on the Beach alum told Us, explaining, "We both understand that there has to be mutual respect for each other."

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June 2019

Wharton, she explicitly informed Us, is stricter than Floyd. "I'm more inclined to say, 'Come on. She's exhausted, give her the pacifier.' I have no idea, I simply do what Ryder desires. I act as her puppet. She obtains everything from me. He's the authoritative figure. That's not me. She can have the entire world. It doesn't matter to me."

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January 2021

Floyd referred to coparenting as initially "overwhelming," but stated, "Nowadays, we've become proficient at coparenting and maintaining separate lives while still creating a life together for Ryder."

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July 2021

"It's not all rainbows and butterflies," Wharton exclusively revealed to Us. "We do have our disagreements and occasionally get into arguments." He emphasized that whenever they face a conflict, they "always prioritize Ryder and redirect their attention to her."

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August 2021

Floyd and Wharton had some conflicts in 2021 when he left home to shoot the 37th season of The Challenge, but according to Wharton, their relationship has improved. "We're in a better place now," she said. "As long as he's in town, she's content. It's when he participates in The Challenge that things get a little complicated."

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January 2022

"I perceive coparenting as an ongoing journey of navigating through uncertainties. Just when you think you have it all figured out, new challenges arise. However, the key is to maintain open communication and prioritize Ryder's happiness, which is evident in the way she lives her best life. As long as she is content, we are content too."

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August 2022

Following the birth of their second and third children, Floyd and Wharton have experienced a shift in their coparenting dynamic. However, they navigate these changes together, supporting each other along the way. Despite the challenges they face, they rely on one another to ensure their children's needs are met and to maintain a strong bond as parents.

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September 2022

Wharton expressed his admiration for @thatsryderk, referring to her as his "lil flower girl," during an Instagram Story post on September 30. He shared footage from Floyd and Davis' wedding, congratulating @cheynotshy and @z.terrel and addressing them as Mr & Mrs. Davis.

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July 2023

"I believe we undoubtedly experience challenging phases and instances, and it's crucial for all of us to mutually support and hold each other accountable in a respectful manner," Floyd shared exclusively with Us. "We frequently have meetings where the four of us gather and openly discuss various subjects and exchange ideas."

She explained that all the adults in Ryder’s life are “just trying to learn from each other and do the best we can for all of the kids.”