Jazz Jennings’ reality show ‘I Am Jazz’ returns for 3rd season
Jazz Jennings’ reality show ‘I Am Jazz’ is set for a third season.
The transgender 16-year-old will return in a new season of the show in which she will consider gender reassignment surgery.
She will find out in the TLC season that her options are more limited than she thought for surgery.
“I’m so excited for everyone to see the new season! And I’m grateful for all the love and support,” Jazz told Teen Vogue.
Also in season three, Jazz will explore dating as a trans teen more, after going on her first date in season one.
She also is seen in a clip from TLC speaking with conservative commentator Tomi Lahren, who was recently suspended from the Blaze.
In it, she says: “She doesn’t want to interact with me at all, we’re off to bad start,” before the audience is left in suspense.
Jennings first hit the headlines after opening up about being trans on YouTube two years ago.
After racking up millions of views online she also landed a reality TV series and teamed up with Clean and Clear for a new advertising campaign.
However, the 16-year-old earlier this year achieved another first, as a doll of her likeness is set to become the first transgender toy on sale.
The 18-inch doll was unveiled in New York earlier this year and is the handiwork of toy company Tonner Doll. It’s believed to be the first transgender doll on the market.
Tonner said they had chosen Jazz for their next doll to continue their history of representing “socially transformational heroes”.
CEO Robert Tonner added: “Jazz stands for everything I respect from a human nature point of view – she’s incredibly brave, intelligent, warm-hearted and creative.”
Jazz is an honorary co-founder of the Transkids Purple Rainbow Foundation, as well as the youngest person ever featured in The Advocate Magazine’s Forty Under 40.
As well as speaking at universities and conferences, the teen has also written a number of books about her experiences.
Opening up about dating while transgender, she also previously said it could be “social suicide” for potential partners.
“Let’s face it, your average straight cis-gender teenage boy isn’t going to pursue a relationship with a trans-girl.” she added.
“Even if he does find her attractive, it could be social suicide if he acts on his feelings. I know this because this is my life.”
However, she has previously suffered from abuse from hate groups. Right wing protesters One Million Moms attacked her for trying to “normalise the transgender lifestyle”, and a school cancelled readings of her book after pressure from Liberty Counsel.
