The Roloff family has captivated millions since the debut of Little People, Big World on TLC in 2006. There is no denying the Roloffs’ fortune and prosperity since that time.
Some may assume that life has been peachy for the Roloffs due to their fame and fortune since that is a goal shared by most of the population. Little People, Big World has evolved significantly. Since the Roloff family has been through a lot of hardship over the years.
The divorce between Matt and Amy was a major sad point for the Roloff family. The family conflict after Matt refuses to sell the farm to one of his children is another setback for the Roloffs.
All that turmoil is unfortunate, but it’s nothing compared to what Jacob Roloff went through. After all, Jacob claimed that a producer from Little People, Big World, had abused him when he was a child.
In What Way Did Jacob Roloff Meet His Fate?
When viewers tune in to a reality show, they may get the impression that they are privy to intimate details of the stars’ private lives. However, they merely see a glimpse of the situation. Unfortunately, by 2020, Jacob Roloff had shown his fans how little they understood his struggles. In December 2020, Jacob posted a story on Instagram about how he was manipulated and injured by a producer for Little People, Big World.
Jacob shared the reasoning behind his decision to share his experience at the time. As a traumatic memory that must be released from its hold on my growth, “I chose to expose it now.”
“I hope people will better grasp my position on sensitive topics like child sexual abuse, exploitation, and the unintended consequences of reality television.
“Although, I would have to add that this event has not solely determined my perspective on any of these issues, or my worldview in general,” Jacob explained why he waited years to tell the world the truth. “Some may wonder, “Why didn’t you say something sooner?” A child needs time and space to think things through, and I needed just that.”
What did TLC say about Jacob’s comment?
TLC “recently found out about an alleged interaction that took place years ago with a third party associated to the production of Little People, Big World.”
“TLC will cooperate with law enforcement in response to this extremely disturbing claim. To this day, the Roloff family’s needs remain our first priority as we work to ease their burden.”
Wrapping Up
Several more Roloff relatives also released statements praising Jacob’s courageous action.
Understandably, Jacob wouldn’t want his son to follow in his footsteps by becoming a reality star at a young age. He encountered this as a result of his stint on a reality show
It’s apparent there was a second claimed victim, given that Jacob later wrote about not bringing charges against Cardamone. For updates to Little People, Big World, catch up with us.
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