‘Little People, Big World’: Matt Roloff Gets Candid After NDA Lifts

Matt Roloff is opening up like never before about his family’s time on the TLC series, Little People, Big World. The 62-year-old father of four took to Facebook after last week’s finale episode to candidly discuss the future of his family’s show for the first time. 

Matt wrote that he is no longer “under a contract NDA (non disclosure agreement,” saying that now he can “speak much more freely” than he’s been able to over the past 20 years. He shared that many people have asked whether last week’s episode was a “season” or “series” finale for the hit reality show. 

“It’s true that several family members have announced publicly that they are no longer interested in filming LPBW,” Matt wrote, seemingly referencing his estranged son, Zach Roloff, and his wife, Tori. He added that he and ex-wife Amy Roloff have known about this “for quite some time.”

The reality star shared that the family “completed our contract obligations and wrapped filming last September 2023.”

Matt thinks that TLC opted not to call the episode a series finale in the hopes that there would be future specials in the works with the Roloffs. 

He shared that the family initially told TLC in 2010 that they were done filming the show, and the network made some alterations to convince them to return by way of “specials.” 

“This is WHY I THINK there is some hesitation to announce from TLC that the show is over,” Matt explained. “Even though the family as a whole is enjoying being away from it all after 19-20 years–  Caryn and many other family members have publicly stated they are done with filming.”

Matt and his fiancée, Caryn Chandler, both appeared in recent seasons of the show amid growing family tension. 

Noting that he can’t predict the future, Matt was complimentary of the way the show wrapped up its most recent finale. 

“I do think that TLC did a nice job on the last Tuesday ‘season finale’ episode hedging their bets and putting a nice button on the show and where the family (members that still participate) stands,” he wrote. “So if LPBW never does come back (in whatever various other forms) I think consensus is they wrapped up the Roloff LPBW crazy train saga pretty good–  That’s why many of you felt it was a series finale.”

Matt also spoke about the controversy surrounding the sale of his farm that led to estrangement within the family. He noted the tension between his twin sons, Zach and Jeremy Roloff, who both wanted the big house located on the farm. 

“Fairness to all four (4) of my kids and all grandkids played and weighted the heaviest,” he said. “Jer and Zach each figured out (in their own timing) that the idea of breaking away from me and the farm (as you all know it over past many years) and individually establish their Own homesteads… build their own dreams … bridges… barns …shops and projects–  My heart is full to see that process in progress–  It hasn’t been easy … especially all while being filmed…and sometimes even very painful..  but in the end its all been productive and although in hindsight I would change several of my processes…  I believe the results are better and I love watching ALL the kids find their independence and passions on their own terms.”

Matt also shared details on his own health and romantic life with Caryn. Noting that he hasn’t set a wedding date, he did share that the couple moved into their dream home back in December and have hosted many members of the family, including his ex, Amy, and her husband, Chris Marek. 

“I’m feeling healthier and happier than I have in years,” Matt shared. “Both Caryn and I are feeling very happy together enjoying our best life.”

Little People, Big World premiered in 2006 starring a then-married Matt and Amy and their four kids — Zach, Jeremy, Molly, and Jacob Roloff. Over time all of their kids except Zach exited the show. 

In 2022, Matt told ET that the status of the family dynamic was “on the right path.” 

“It’s not easy, but it’s going in the right direction,” Matt shared. 

At the time, he also addressed when it would be time to turn the cameras off, saying, “We take that kind of day by day, week by week, month by month, so we’re just gonna take that one step at a time. Every year we kind of reevaluate where we’re at and if we have more positive things to share. We just kind of take it as it goes.” 

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