The season finale of Little People Big World aired on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, on TLC,
but the family tensions are far from resolved. In a clip from the finale posted on Entertainment
Tonight, Zach Roloff opens up about his strained relationship with his father, Matt Roloff. He
reflects on how Roloff Farms, where he grew up with his parents Amy and Matt, holds a deep significance for him. However, Zach laments that his own children, whom he shares with his wife Tori, won’t have the same connection to the farm due to ongoing tensions.
These tensions escalated after Zach expressed interest in purchasing part of Roloff Farms, a move that led to disagreements with his father, who was considering selling the property or turning it into a vacation destination. Earlier this year, Zach and Tori announced their departure from Little People Big World after moving from Oregon to Battleground, Washington. In the finale, Zach comments on the lack of interest in maintaining a relationship with his father, though he hopes time might eventually heal the rift.
Little People Big World, which has aired on TLC since 2006, has seen many changes over the years. The show originally followed Matt and Amy Roloff, who both have dwarfism, and their children, including Zach, who also has dwarfism. Matt and Amy have since divorced, with Amy remarrying Chris Marek and Matt becoming engaged to Karen Chandler.
As the season ends, viewers are left wondering about the future of the show. Matt Roloff addressed fan concerns in a lengthy Facebook post, hinting that the show might not return in its current format, though special episodes could be a possibility. He reminisced about the show’s history, revealing that the family initially planned to end the series in 2010 but continued due to fan demand and network interest. While the future of Little People Big World remains uncertain, Matt expressed contentment with the journey so far, leaving the door open for potential new chapters.
Zach and Tori Roloff’s decision to leave the show marks the end of an era. The couple, who married in 2015, had hinted at their departure for some time and officially confirmed it during their podcast, Raising Heights, in February 2024. They cited various reasons for stepping away, emphasizing that this chapter of their lives has closed. Their departure also underscores the ongoing distance between Zach and Matt, which has become a major storyline on the show.
In the season 25 finale, Zach reflected on his strained relationship with Matt, expressing regret that his children won’t experience the same joys of growing up on Roloff Farms as he did. Despite this, he emphasized that there are no grudges, just a lack of interest in maintaining a relationship. As the show’s future hangs in the balance, fans are left to wonder if this truly marks the end of Little People Big World.
