Levi Johnston’s candid interview on The Tyra Banks Show aired today.  The teenager and Alaska governor Sarah Palin’s daughter, Bristol Palin are the parents of a three month old son, Tripp Johnston.

The young couple called off their engagement recently and Levi has been sharing his story on network television, much to the displeasure of Bristol and her family.

The interview, taped last week, included Levi’s mother Sherry L. Johnston and his sister Mercedes Johnston.  The three family members said that the relationship has broken down between Bristol and Levi to the point where the Palin’s are keeping the child away from the Johnston’s.  Levi said that some conversations with his ex-girlfriend are better than others, but that mostly she is in a bad mood when they speak.  The Johnston’s greatest source of displeasure seems to be the fact that they can’t take Tripp out of the Palin home.

Palin spokesperson Meghan Stapleton released a statement on Friday, in anticipation of the Tyra Banks interview:  “We’re disappointed that Levi and his family, in a quest for fame, attention and fortune, are engaging in flat-out lies, gross exaggeration, and even distortion of their relationship.  Bristol’s focus will remain on raising Tripp, completing her education and advocating abstinence.”

Check out the video below.

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Palin family photos here.

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