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Teens React, Where Are They Now?

Teens React is a web based series that premiered for the first time in 2011
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Teen Reacts cast have now moved on with their life into different professions. Fans often wonder what happened to them after the show.

Teens React is a spin-off of the Fine Brothers' React series, featuring young people between the ages of 12 and 20 reacting to various viral trends and content. It premiered on the FBE channel in November 2011. 

Many of the cast members went on to appear on React to That. The transition between the ages in the series is marked by the graduation of kids who reach the minimum age for the next series and teens who move on to Adults or College Kids.

This show is created by the same creators behind the popular "Kids React" series. 

Here is the list of some of the most popular from the show among the fans. This is what the cast members of Teens React are doing now.

1. Lia Marie Johnson


Lia Marie Johnson gained popularity after she became a part of Fine Bros. She started off by appearing in Kids React in 2010.

She quickly became a fan favorite. She then became a regular on the spinoff series "Teens React" and was recognized as one of the "biggest young stars on YouTube" in 2014. 

Lia likes spending time outdoors like she did on the beach on 4 April 2022
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She went on to act in Nickelodeon movies and sign a record deal with Capitol Records. However, Johnson revealed that during this time, she struggled with drug abuse and partying every night, which became public on social media in 2019. 

Currently, Johnson is 10 months sober, living with her partner, English musician Charlie Hudson in England. The couple has been together since late 2021 and she recently released a new song 'Smoking Gun' on 6 January 2023.

She is active on Instagram under the username @lia. She frequently shares updates about her personal and professional life in the media.

2. Mikaela Pascal

Mikaela Pascal was also seen in both Kids React and Teens React. She is a web series actress and model.

Along with appearing in series from Fine Bros, she has also appeared in other web series including Gaming, Lyric Breakdown, Advice, and Opinions. 

Mikaela wished her followers  a Happy New Year on 2 January 2022
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Johnson began to appear in the Kids React series in 2012 and made her debut on the spin-off Teens React in 2013 in the episode Teens React to SMACK CAM! She also had a small role as a background actress in the popular TV movie Sharknado.

Pascal is currently 22 years old and pursuing her career as an actress, producer, model, Youtuber, Tiktok star as well as a social media personality. She is active on Instagram under the username @mikaela_pascal. She has 386K followers on her social media account.

Besides that, she is also popular on Tiktok and Youtube. She is also an Associate Producer and host for FBE.

3. Jaxon Hibler

Jaxon Hibler has been often featured in the React channel. He gained popularity from Teens React.

He made one of his first appearances in "Kids React to Avengers: Age of Ultron" which was published in November 2014.

Jaxon cosplayed as Nanami a character from Jujutsu Kaisen while going to watch Jujutsu Kaisen 0 in March 2022
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One of his most successful videos on the React channel is "Try to Watch This Without Laughing or Grinning #4" which was uploaded in June 2015. He also made a video where he react with his grandmother in 2019.

Hibler is now a well-known Youtuber at the young age of 19. He built a following on the YouTube platform by appearing in various reaction videos and other types of videos. 

He also maintains an Instagram account under the username @jaxonhhwith 95800 followers.

4. Boston Tom

Tom Phelan is a YouTube personality who is known for appearing on the Fine Brothers' web series Teens React, as well as Adults React. 

He also had a role on the Nickelodeon spin-off show React To That. On his personal YouTube channel "BostonTom", he has posted a variety of content such as challenges, vlogs, sketches, and gaming videos.

Tom went on a trip to Salvation Mountain on 22 February 2019
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Tom has also worked with another YouTuber named Brian Redmon. Before appearing as a teenager on Teens React, He had acted in a few short films. He also appeared in an episode of each of the television shows Criminal Minds and Killer Kids.

He is now 27 years old and living luxuriously as a well-off YouTuber. He is active on Instagram and frequently shares updates relating to his life on his private account @iambostontom.

5. Jayka Noelle

Jayka Noelle is originally from Los Angeles, California. She first appeared on Kids React in March 2013 in the video "KIDS REACT TO HARLEM SHAKE."

Jayka visited Radio Rooftop London on 29 May 2022
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She was fourteen years old when she appeared in the Teens Vs. Food- Cow Hearts video of the Teens React series. Following that she appeared in numerous other videos 

She participated in the NoH8 campaign. On Instagram, she has gained popularity for posting pictures of herself and her friends and has over 250,000 followers.

The young model has been signed by LA Models and LA Talent since she was seen on the web series. Besides being a model, her Instagram bio also mentions that she works as a sideline reporter for Sports Recruits.

Jayka currently appears to be single from her social media posts. There are no rumors of her currently being in a relationship with anyone either.

6. Tori Vasquez

Tori Vasquez is a YouTube sensation well-known for her appearances in the YouTube series React. She has made appearances on the spin-off Teens React. 

She was a part of Nickelodeon's React To That series as well. She has also gone on do all the spin-off series which included the series focused on gaming, giving advice as well as song lyrics. 

Tori graduated as the class of 2020 in June 14 2020
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Her first appearance on a React video after graduation was on COLLEGE KIDS REACT TO THIS IS AMERICA - CHILDISH GAMBINO. Her brother, Nico, also makes an appearance in the series Teens React.

In addition to her presence on YouTube, she has accumulated over 260,000 followers on Instagram. As her episodes of React series aired, her presence on social media began to grow. 

She used to date fellow Teens React member Eric Beckerman. They split up after some time. After ending their relationship, they created a video together, in which they address fans' inquiries.

7. Kacey Fifield

Kacey Fifield is a famous actress and singer. Like others on the list, she is mostly known for her roles in Kids React videos with the Fine Brothers. 

Additionally, she has been featured in short films, commercials, Clique Wars on YouTube, and music videos on her own channel.

Kacey went skating just before the holidays began in December 2022
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She began her on-screen acting career in 2013 by appearing in a number of short films. She continued her acting in short films in 2014 and was then discovered by The Fine Bros and joined their Kids React series

She released a single entitled "When I Grow Up" which can be found on iTunes and Spotify in September 2015.

She has acted in many movies, advertisements and web series, both in leading and supporting roles. Similarly, she has released multiple songs and music videos across digital platforms, including Last Breath, Confidential, Bring Me Down, We Are The Stars, and Listen To The Silence.

8. Eric Beckerman

Beckerman has established a significant presence on Instagram, and  Youtube through his Vine. He accumulated more than 130,000 Instagram followers.

He is mainly famous for his appearances in Teens React. Before that, he had appeared in an episode of the web-based sitcom MyMusic in 2012. 

Eric has been playing Ukulele for years and he participated in Still In Its Prime Day in 2020
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He posted his first Vine, "Snackcam," on March 29, 2014. From then onwards he has seen quite a success in his vines.

He has not only appeared on Teen Reacts but also on  Adult Reacts. His first public appearance after graduating was in a video where college students reacted to the music of Fall Out Boy.

He used to work with FBE well into his adult years but in June 2020, Eric declared his departure from the organization in solidarity with Kennedy Zimet in opposition to FBE.

He had a history of relationship with his fellow cast of Teen Reacts- Tori Vaquez but the couple announced that they were no longer together in 2022.

9. Marlhy Murphy

Marlhy Murphy is best recognized for her participation in the Fine Bros YouTube series Kids React. She is also a regular cast member on their React Channel series and on Nickelodeon's React to That series.

She began acting when she was 3 years old. She began drumming at the age of 5 and by the age of 6 was playing shows with a band.

Marlhy posted this photo of herself thanking everyone who showed her support this past year in 2 December 2022
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The young talent has had experience performing at music festivals such as South by Southwest and Lollapalooza and has opened for artists like Sarah Jaffe and the Polyphonic Spree.

She was featured in the Amazon pilot A History of Radness and in 2018, she started appearing in the Brat series Overnights as Stephanie.

She is an active social media user and has over 180K followers on Instagram. She uses Instagram under the username @iammarlhy. 

10. Jordan Burton

Jordan has been featured on both Teens React and Adults React. Her debut appearance was on the episode Teen Reacts To Marylin Manson.

Jordan was pictured in Downton Los Angeles on 5 June 2021
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 After completing her education, her first appearance on Adults React was on the episode Adults React To Try Not To Sing Challenge / Commercial Jingles.

She was a competitive cheerleader for five years. She has over 120,000 followers on her jordanburton_ Instagram account. 

As an individual who has gained fame on the internet, she is the sister of another well-known social media figure, Madi Burton. She was born in North Carolina and is two and a half years younger than Madi. 

Jordan turned eighteen years old in 2019. She is twenty years old and starting fresh on adulthood as of 2022.

11. Troy Glass

Troy has appeared in TV shows as well as new media. He has had roles in web series such as MyMusic and Kids React. 

Troy posted his picture of himself from Catalina Island on 5 August 2020
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Not only has he experience in both traditional and digital mediums, but he also has a passion for cooking. He was a finalist in the first season of MasterChef Junior and came in fourth place.

He began his culinary journey at the young age of seven and began acting at the age of ten. He later continued his education by attending college at the University of Southern California.

He has made appearances on several television shows such as True Blood, Modern Family, and Deadtime Stories.

12. Labib Yasir

Labib Yasir is a well-known web video personality. He is primarily recognized for his appearances on the popular Fine Brothers Entertainment series "Teens React". 

Labib was pictured in New Port Beach, California on 6 December 2021.
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He made his debut on Fine Brothers' YouTube series "Teens React" in January 2013 when the first episode "Teens React to Dumb Ways to Die" was posted. He was among the series' cast members and appeared in several other episodes.

One of his most viewed videos on the React channel is "OCULUS RIFT - AFFECTED #1: THE MANOR (Teens React: Gaming)" which was posted in January 2015 and has gained over 7 million views.

In addition to his work on Teens React, he has collaborated with fellow cast member Ethan James on their own YouTube channel, SQUASH.

He currently lives in Woodland Hills, California. He is 26 years old and is the CEO of Kayo. His brand is associated with providing personal MMA fitness trainers.

13. Maddison Perry

Maddison Perry was an aspiring actress and web personality before she started making frequent appearances in Teens React.

After she managed to gain quite a fan base she also appeared on College Kid react later on. She completed her higher education journey at Azusa Pacific University where and California Baptist University.

Maddison sent out a virtual Christmas cad to everybody through a Instagram post she made from Nashville, Tennessee
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 She also has her own blog called Blonde to Bronze. Additionally, she made an appearance as a featured actress in Rebecca Black's music video for "Person of Interest".

Currently, she shares her own content on her REACT YouTube account where she has managed to gain 12 million subscribers. Perry lives in Nashville, Tennessee now.

14. Chelsea Cook

Chelsea gained fame for her regular appearances on Fine Bros web series like Teens React, Gaming, and Advice. She's a talented actress and dancer.

Chelsea Cosplayed as Donald Duck in January 2023
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She has also made appearances on TV shows like Key and Peele, Gulliver Quinn, and React to That. She's well known for showcasing her acting and dancing skills in these different contexts.

She has a background in dancing and she also trained in acting and improv performance at different training centers. 

She starred in a leading role as Sharon in an independent film called Rage of Innocence. She also does voice-over works. Her most notable work was as Ella in Disney’s Lego Friends.

Chelsea also has a website in her name. It is called WHO Is Chelsea?

15. Kostas Gracia

Kostas Gracia is a multifaceted content creator with a personal YouTube channel where he posts skits, vlogs, and other types of content. He is also part of a podcast team that creates and produces The 505 Podcast

Kostas attended the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on 20 April 2022
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He started his career as a web star and was featured in the Fine Brothers web series Teens React, but his first job in the workforce was working at J Crew, a clothing store. 

He participated in a triathlon that was sponsored by Herbalife and held at Venice Beach, California. Aside from his athleticism, He is also a passionate photographer and regularly shares his work on his Instagram account under the name @kostasgphoto.

He is also active on Instagram through his private account under the username @kostasg95.

16. Ethan James

He is well-known for appearing on the Fine Brothers' web series Teens React. He later created a collaboration channel with three other people called SQUASH.

Ethan got his nose pierced and shared this picture with his followers on Twitter on 2 April 2021
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The first episode he appeared in on Teens React was focused on a wedding speech and the last episode was about Youtube's 10th anniversary as seen through the eyes of adults. He and Samuel Marcus both found success on Teens React.

He also announced that he was leaving FBE on June 2020 to stand with Kennedy Zimet through his Twitter account @_BellMarkell.

17. Jeannie Elise Mai

Jeannie Elise Mai is a YouTube star who is renowned for making vlogs that include her own music. She has 50,000 followers on her YouTube channel.

Jeannie went golfing by the Gulf of Mexico in 1 December 2022
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The first YouTube video she posted was titled Up next AUTOPLAY 6:17 EPIC FRIDAY NIGHT WITH ERIC BECKERMAN | VLOG. It was posted in October 2015. 

She is an active social media personality. Her Instagram account boasts over 130,000 followers under the username @jeannieelisemai. 

In recent years, she has ventured into acting. Jeannie has a cameo in Netflix’s American Pie Girls’ Rules. She has also worked on a movie called Back to Lyla which premiered at The Santa Fe Film Festival back in February 2022.

18. Kaelyn Cooper

Kaelyn Cooper was also an aspiring actress when she first appeared on the web series. Now it is one of her most-known works.

Kaelyn turned twenty five years old as of 22 May 2022
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Besides having appeared in Teens React she has also been featured on Nickelodeon shows like Bella and The Bulldogs and 100 Things To Do Before Highschool. She has also been featured on Adult Reacts.

Cooper used to be a cheerleader in high school and had a lively personality. Following that, she attended the University of Arizona to study theater and fine arts.

Kaelyn has a large fan following on social media. She boasts 14.1k followers on her private Instagram account @kaecooper. She is an active social media personality.

19. Rae Kanoa

Rae Kanoa gained fame through her appearances on the Teens React YouTube series. She made her debut on the series in May 2014 with the video Teens React to Attack on Titan.

Rae took a trip to Las Vegas Nevada on 13 October 2022
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Along with her appearances on Teens React, Rae Kanoa has her own YouTube channel where she posts vlogs, short films, and challenges. The channel was launched in July 2015. She also owns a bikini company named Kanoa Kinis, which was established in 2015.

She has also made appearances as an adult in College Kids React. Her first appearance after graduating was in College Kids React To WILDEST College Confessions. She has also appeared with her younger sister Sophia on the channel.

20. Adam Lusk

Adam has not only appeared on The Fine Bros teen reacts but also on Adult Reacts
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Adam Lusk is not only a Teens React personality. He has been seen on many other web series from Fine brothers such as advice, gaming, opinions, and Lyric breakdown.

At a later time in his life, he joined the pop-punk band The Model Youth. He has also performed with a band called Gravity Hill.

The 26-year-old artist does not seem to be active on social media platforms. Although he did make appearances in Adult Reacts, he has kept his other works under wraps. He is from San Diego, California.