LITTLE People, Big World star Matt Roloff and his fiancée Caryn Chandler have ended their relationship after eight years together.
The couple, who began dating in 2017, got engaged in April 2023 and were planning an intimate ceremony, but it never materialized, sources previously told The U.S. Sun.
Roloff announced the shocking split on Instagram, calling the amicable decision the “right step for us at this time.”
“Hi everyone, I have some tough news to share…… Caryna and I have decided to part ways & end our engagement,” the TLC star, 63, wrote.
“Life’s a continued journey and this is the right step for us at this time.
“We remain amicable and always appreciate the many wonderful memories we have shared.
“Your support means the World to me and I’m committed to moving forward with positivity and trust in the path ahead. Much love to all.”
WEDDING DELAYED
A source previously told The U.S. Sun that the couple had scheduled their nuptial for last May, but were forced to delay it due to Roloff’s mother’s health.
“Caryn and Matt’s wedding was supposed to be set for May, but it is currently delayed with no scheduled date other than ‘possibly at the end of the year,'” the insider said.
“They have been discussing getting married in Hawaii now, but they are still looking at ideas and it’s still in the very early planning stages.
“They decided to delay it because Matt’s mom is needing lots of extra care right now, she’s getting older.
“Pumpkin season is also coming up and they simply hadn’t had enough time to prepare for a wedding this year.”
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Roloff has always been close to his parents and lost his father, Ronald, 84, in 2022, revealing on social media that he suddenly fell ill and died within a short six-week period.
The Little People, Big World patriarch is now keen to spend more time with his elderly mom Peggy, who used to live in California before his dad’s death.
TROUBLE IN PARADISE
During the Little People, Big World season 25 finale, Roloff and Chandler talked about their future wedding and it was revealed they had been disagreeing a lot over how to make their day happen.
Chandler mentioned she would like to have a small, intimate wedding, and Roloff replied, “Maybe,” hinting he would rather have more family and friends at the wedding.
Roloff then suggested they could fly to their wedding by helicopter and have it at Roloff Farms, saying they could wave to all their friends and family as they came down.
The location is where Roloff’s ex-wife, Amy, tied the knot with her partner Chris Marek in 2021.
Chandler quickly brushed off the idea, saying she doesn’t like helicopters because she gets motion sickness.
She added that she doesn’t want to get married on the farm because of his and Amy’s history and instead wants to start new traditions.
But despite their differing opinions, it seems the couple is still keen to get married and Roloff also mentioned he was lifting weights to carry Chandler over the threshold.
Caryn Chandler and Matt Roloff’s Relationship Timeline
Inside Matt Roloff and Caryn Chandler’s relationship since they began dating.
Divorce – 2015 – LPBW fans were shocked when Matt and Amy Roloff announced their decision to divorce after almost 30 years. He then started a relationship with Caryn Chandler, the long-time manager of Roloff Farms.
Getting together – 2017 – Viewers saw the beginning of Matt and Caryn’s relationship on the show, which caused tension within the family as it took a lot for the children to get used to.
Cheating claims – 2019 – Amy claimed in her tell-all book, A Little Me, that Matt was involved with Caryn while the pair were still married. “I saw messages, pictures, and other things that should not have been shared between people who just worked together and were still married to other people. I was devastated.” Matt hit back at his ex’s claims, saying, “You couldn’t be farther [from] the truth” in a response to a fan who accused him of cheating.
Dust settles – 2020 – Matt and Amy began to put their history behind them for the sake of their grown-up children. Matt even helped out with Amy’s wedding to Chris Marek which was held at Roloff Farms.
Engagement – 2023 – Matt and Caryn announced their engagement in People Magazine with cute photographs showing off her ring. Her son Connor Chandler also told The U.S. Sun they were excited about planning their big day for May 2024.
Wedding delayed – 2024 – In August, an insider said the pair were no closer to tying the knot as they had family obligations and no time to plan the big day.
Couple splits – July 2025 – On July 22, 2025, Matt Roloff announced he and Caryn Chandler have made the amicable decision to separate and end their engagement.
