TLC’s 7 Little Johnstons is back for Season 17, but the Johnston family is facing their most explosive and heartbreaking chapter yet. Fans were left stunned when the season premiere revealed a glaring absence: eldest daughter Anna Johnston is officially missing from the show amidst a toxic and deeply personal feud with her parents, Trent and Amber!

The drama between Anna and her mother, Amber, has reportedly reached a breaking point. Sources close to the production claim that Anna has been estranged from her parents and several siblings for months, with the feud even spilling onto social media. Anna recently made “shady comments” about her mother’s competitive nature, leaving fans to wonder if the relationship can ever be repaired. “The tension is so thick you could cut it with a knife,” an insider revealed, adding that the family is more divided than ever.

But the heartbreak doesn’t stop there. Elizabeth “Liz” Johnston is also facing her own devastating life update. Despite the joy of welcoming baby Leighton, Liz has officially confirmed her split from longtime boyfriend Brice Bolden. The couple is “no longer living together,” and Liz has been vocal about the emotional toll the breakup has taken. “I’m mad about how things changed,” she confessed, leaving viewers to unpack the reasons behind the sudden collapse of their relationship.

Viewers have followed the Johnstons for over a decade, witnessing their triumphs and struggles as a family of little people. But Season 17 feels different. With Anna’s absence and Liz’s relationship in ruins, the “world’s largest family of little people” is facing a crisis of identity. Trent and Amber’s parenting style is once again under fire from fans who believe their strict rules and high expectations are driving their adult children away.

As the season unfolds, the question remains: will the Johnstons find a way to reconcile, or is this the beginning of a permanent rift? Will Anna ever return to the show, and can Liz find happiness as a single mother? One thing is certain: the drama in the Johnston household is just getting started, and no one is safe from the fallout.