Liz, Emma, Alex or Jonah: Which Johnston Kid Is Winning 2026? We Ranked All Four

This morning we covered the heaviest story in the Johnston universe. Now let’s talk about the other four. The Johnston kids grew up on camera, and 2026 has been a wildly different year for each: one became a mom of two, one just turned 21, one’s fairy-tale romance might be quietly over, and one barely said a word. So we ranked them — here’s who is winning 2026, from last place to first.

#4 — Jonah Johnston: The Quiet One

The one time the spotlight found him this year, it was for something deeply personal: in Season 17, Trent and Amber tearfully revealed that baby Jonah spent six weeks in the NICU, “covered in tubes,” fighting premature lung development.

Suddenly, years of the “overprotective parent” edits make more sense. Jonah is still in a long-term, long-distance relationship with girlfriend Ashley and living mostly off-camera. Quiet year, but a meaningful one; he’s fourth only because everyone else was louder.

#3 — Emma Johnston: The Bold Era

If 2026 had a Johnston glow-up award, Emma would be a finalist. The youngest just celebrated her 21st birthday on social media — fans flooded the comments calling her beautiful — and she’s clearly in her independent era, with hints she’s moving out of Trent and Amber’s house. She’s building her own following as a TikTok creator, posting cheerful clips with Jonah’s girlfriend, whom she jokingly calls her “other sister.”

She’s also in full aunt mode: when Liz and Brice announced baby Coleman, Emma gushed, “Can’t stop lovin him.” Twenty-one, thriving, funny online, and unbothered — a great year. She just doesn’t have a wedding and a newborn to show for it. Yet.

#2 — Alex Johnston: Puppy Love in Question

Alex had the sweetest storyline of the year — and now it might be the saddest. His long-distance romance with Allie Smith (she’s in Ohio, he’s in Georgia; they met through Little People of America conferences) gave us prom night, matching outfits, and an origami corsage. This summer the couple hopped on a cute Instagram trend, listing their differences — she drinks plain water, he’s a sweet tea guy — and fans declared them “stronger than ever.”

But according to recent fan speculation, the fairy tale may have hit a wall. Viewers noticed Allie was missing from a batch of prom photos shared by the show’s social media account, and recent episodes suggested the two weren’t talking as much. Neither Alex nor Allie has confirmed a breakup — and the report itself admits this could just be TLC stirring the pot. Either way, that question mark is the only thing keeping Alex from the top spot.

#1 — Liz Johnston: The Undisputed Winner

Was there ever any doubt? Liz didn’t just win 2026 — she lapped the field. She married Brice Bolden in November 2025 at the family home in Georgia, with little Leighton as the flower girl. In March came the pregnancy announcement; on September 8, 2026, Coleman Brice (Johnston) Bolden arrived, joining big sister Leighton, who is just under three.

“Our family is complete, with this happy handsome bundle of joy,” the couple wrote on Instagram. At 24, Liz is a wife, a mom of two, and the emotional center of the show’s future — while being open about the very real challenges of pregnancy and childbirth as a little person. Say what you want about this family, but Liz Johnston is having the year of her life.

So there’s our ranking: Liz on top, Alex and Emma fighting for second, Jonah quietly holding fourth. But rankings exist to be argued with. Does Emma’s 21-and-thriving era beat Alex’s romance? Is Jonah criminally underrated at #4? And be honest — could anyone other than Liz be #1 this year? Drop your own ranking in the comments.