Little People Big World star Matt Roloff has been part of the show for a long time. He has been famous among fans since 2006. It’s the year when TLC aired this reality TV show for the first time. During this long period, the head of the LPBW family has constantly made headlines. So many scandals trail behind his name, and fans are still unaware of them. The Roloff Family has been through many crazy experiences. Also, several ups and downs happen in their lives, as evident through the show.
Well, now it is time to learn about the scandals Matt Roloff has been a part of. The 57-year-old has been in several controversies throughout the entire show. Thus, he is a prime member responsible for lots of dramatic scenes. Some fans dislike him, while others sympathize with Matt. The latter believes he has struggled with severe issues since childhood, whether related to health or family. Continue reading more about what he has done in the past few years.
LPBW: Matt Cheating On Amy Resulted In Their Dramatic Split
Matt’s divorce from Amy Roloff in 2016 was a shocking incident for all the LPBW viewers. This was something unexpected and an intense moment in both their lives. The couple had a relationship for 27 years. However, everything came to an end, but the reason for their divorce resulted in a lot of hatred for Matt. The fact that the patriarch had an affair shocked and disappointed the fans. While he was married to Amy, he got involved with his assistant, Caryn. Soon after, Matt revealed he and Caryn had been dating since he finalized the divorce. Earlier, there were speculations about this, but Amy stated, “he cheated for sure” in her published book, A Little Me. It came out in 2019.
Despite their divorce, Amy and Matt Roloff still star in LPBW but with different partners. The former had a good bond with Caryn, but she ended their marriage in a way. Despite this, both these TV stars still interact with one another in the show. However, the viewers can sense the awkwardness between the two.
LPBW: Matt’s Girlfriend Has A Son With A Similar History Of Scandals As Caryn!
Matt Roloff’s girlfriend, Caryn Chandler, also had a dramatic divorce from her ex-husband, Joseph Chandler. Earlier, reports stated that Matt had an alcohol addiction. Furthermore, Caryn’s son Connor shared his drug abuse history. In 2020, an officer in Oregon also arrested Connor for assault. However, the young lad was out a day later as he pleaded not guilty in the Washington County Circuit Court. While all this was happening, Matt and Caryn had announced their relationship around that time. Thus, fans suspected at that time that Matt may have helped Caryn’s son to come out of all this mess. However, these are merely speculations on the internet, and there is no confirmation about this.
LPBW: Police arrested Matt for DUI!
Matt Roloff had an alcohol addiction problem for a long time. Thus, the police caught him for drunk driving often in the past. In 2003, police saw him driving under the influence for the first time. However, the LPBW star completed an alcohol diversion program and was free from the charges. Later, the police detained Matt for another DUI. This happened in Washington County, Oregon, in 2007. The reason for his arrest was that the celebrity had difficulty keeping his van in its lane. Matt claimed that he was facing trouble controlling the SUV. Apparently, the car had smaller pedal and brake extensions for his wife. So, he pleaded not guilty to the charge. Due to the inability to prove the proper evidence, the judges dismissed the case.
LPBW: A Farm Visitor Sued Matt & Amy!
The Roloff Farms has been open to visitors for a long time, and this has also been a mode of earning for the family. But, sometimes, the property has also caused a lot of trouble for the family. Apparently, a visitor appeared at the Roloff Farms and caused a lot of inconvenience for the couple. The person who happened to sue Matt and Amy did so in October 2011. The guest was Linda Farrall. She filed complaints claiming that she was hurt while visiting an Oregon farm. The year of the incident she mentioned was 2009, and she filed a case two years later.
Linda fell off a picnic spot after running into another guest, as registered in the court documents. She lost her balance and even stumbled before her massive fall on the ground. So, she filed a lawsuit for millions of dollars against the former Roloff couple and owner of the land. However, they managed to settle the case outside the court by offering the guest a handsome amount.
LPBW: Matt Roloff’s Farm Feud With His Sons
Matt and his twin sons, Zach and Jeremy, haven’t been on good terms because of a family feud regarding the farm. While they wanted a share of the land and even had the funds for it, the patriarch thought they weren’t a “good fit.” Later on, the 60-year-old then took to his Instagram handle for immediate hiring on the farm. He wrote a descriptive caption for hiring a suitable candidate mentioning his work profile. He shared a photo of him and his youngest son Jacob wearing hand gloves on the farm. However, this happened soon after Matt slammed Zach and Jeremy for being lazy.
So, the fans deduced that the Instagram post was to replace his sons. However, this incident led to more differences between the father and sons. During the last two seasons of LPBW, there have been many instances when Matt has created situations that ended up in fights among his own family members.
LPBW: Matt Scamming His Own Sons
Matt’s recent scandal involving a feud with his sons has been the talk of the town for years. Jeremy and Zach, his two elder sons, have a strained relationship with their father over the family farm. Matt was attempting to negotiate the sale of a portion of the property with his sons, but they couldn’t see eye to eye regarding the deal. This was because they wanted their share as their father’s legacy and were expecting more acres. But Matt wanted to do business with his sons fair and square. Yet, the head of the family stated that he was compelled to sell the 16 acres of land after his sons didn’t buy it. So he put it on the market. But Zach gave another theory regarding his father’s decision.
He said Matt was selling the property after “manipulating the narrative.” However, the LPBW fans were surprised when Zach revealed his wish. He wanted to purchase 30 acres of the property’s north side. The father-son duo had a tense start at the beginning of the season. It happened because of a disagreement over the sale. Amy admitted that it would have been nice if Zach had gotten a piece of the farm. But she didn’t want to disturb her mental peace by involving herself in their feud. Zach left after the falling out and moved his family to Washington. As of now, Matt has turned his property into a short-term rental for all avid guests. Keep coming back to TV Season & Spoilers for all the latest reality TV updates.