Little People, Big World star Matt Roloff and his longtime partner, Caryn Chandler, have called it quits after eight years together. The breakup comes just over a year after TLC aired the show’s final season in February 2024.
Matt and Caryn’s story began on Roloff Farms, where she worked for years before their friendship blossomed into romance in 2017. After six years of dating, the pair got engaged in 2023, announcing plans for a 2024 wedding.
But the big day never came. The couple repeatedly pushed back their nuptials, and lingering family tensions ultimately cast a shadow over their future. In the end, the wedding plans — and the relationship — were called off.
Matt Roloff confirmed the end of his relationship with Caryn Chandler in a heartfelt Instagram post on July 22. He described the breakup as a mutual decision made on good terms, stressing that they still have deep respect for one another. Matt reflected on the many wonderful memories they’ve shared over the years and thanked fans for their unwavering support.
Closing his message on an optimistic note, the Little People, Big World star said he’s choosing to look ahead with positivity and trust in the future. Still, he avoided revealing the exact reason behind the split. Even so, subtle signs in recent months suggested that not everything was as perfect as it seemed between the pair.
Why This TLC Couple’s “Mutual” Breakup Might Tell a Different Story
Although Matt Roloff publicly described the breakup as a mutual decision, fresh reports hint at a different story. According to The U.S. Sun, a source close to the Roloff family claimed it was Caryn Chandler who ultimately chose to walk away — a move that reportedly blindsided everyone, including those closest to them.
Just months earlier, everything appeared picture-perfect. Roloff and Chandler were still spending time together on the farm, and in April, Matt even posted smiling photos of the two enjoying a night out at a concert. The sudden split has left friends and family scrambling to understand how the relationship unraveled so fast.
Some of the cracks may trace back to the very beginning. Chandler had worked at Roloff Farms long before she and Matt became a couple — and fans have long speculated that their romance began while Matt was still married to Amy Marek. In her memoir A Little Me, Amy herself alleged that Roloff and Chandler were involved during their marriage. The fact that Matt and Caryn went public with their relationship so soon after his divorce only fueled those suspicions.
The backlash never really went away. Chandler was branded a “homewrecker” by some fans, and their relationship became a lightning rod for gossip and criticism. After years of persistent tension and public judgment, it seems the weight may have finally been too much for the couple to bear.
Inside the Roloff Family Drama That May Have Ended Matt and Caryn’s Romance
When Matt Roloff announced his engagement to Caryn Chandler, the plan was for a simple yet elegant Hawaiian wedding in 2024. But those dreams were quickly put on pause so Matt could focus on caring for his aging mother. Months turned into years, and the wedding plans never moved beyond casual conversations. By the Little People, Big World Season 25 finale, it was clear the couple wasn’t on the same page — Chandler envisioned a small, intimate ceremony, while Matt’s noncommittal “Maybe” hinted he was leaning toward something bigger with extended family and friends. Even that brief exchange underscored a deeper disagreement about how much the Roloff family should be involved.
Chandler had also struggled with the complicated dynamics of Matt’s extended family. Matt shares four children with his ex-wife, Amy Marek, and remains on friendly terms with her and her new husband. While that closeness might seem admirable, it often created awkward situations for Chandler. In an April 2024 episode, she admitted that blending families had been harder than expected and that she’d worked tirelessly to set boundaries — boundaries that were often tested.
Tensions rose further when Matt suggested holding the wedding at Roloff Farms — the very same place he had married Amy. Chandler rejected the idea, saying it was too tied to the past. She wanted to build new traditions, not relive old ones. In the end, the emotional weight of Roloff’s family history may have been more than their relationship could withstand.