TLC Unexpected: Bella & Her Sister Both Became Teen Moms!

TLC Unexpected Season 7 is set to debut on February 16, and things seem to be already on the controversial side. The newly released cast list has shocked viewers, to say the least. They got to learn that the cast features one teenage couple, featuring 15-year-old Bella and her partner, a 13-year-old dad-to-be. However, that’s not the end of it at all. As fans dig deeper into Bella’s family background, even more details are coming out.

People have found social media posts linked to the cast that reveal that Bella is not the only teen mom in her household. Her younger sister also welcomed a child within weeks of Bella giving birth. How did two sisters end up facing motherhood so young? And what does this mean for their storyline on the show? Keep reading to know more.

TLC Unexpected: Season 7 Introduces New Cast & Its Youngest Parents Yet

The upcoming season of TLC Unexpected follows eight teenagers as they try to work around pregnancy, relationships, and parenthood. As mentioned before, fans are introduced to Bella and Hunter, who are trying to adjust to life as young parents. Bella’s mother, Falen, appears in the trailer with the young mother. She expressed her worries about Hunter’s maturity and what the couple would do about their schooling. Bella stated that they would now be focusing on raising a toddler together.

Other new couples were shown to be facing similar issues. Isabella, 18, and Bryce, 18, were shown to be struggling with family issues within. Isabella’s mother criticizes Bryce, while his mother asks her to back off from Bryce. Elsewhere, 16-year-olds Amya and Jose talked about misinformation regarding pregnancy. And Mia and Jessie deal with parents who disapprove of their relationship.

TLC Unexpected: Bella & Her Sister Both Were Teen Moms

As the premiere of TLC Unexpected season 7 approaches, many have focused on Bella’s home life because of her young age. Reports confirm that Bella and her sister Emi both became teen mothers within weeks of each other. Bella welcomed her son, Wesley, in March, while her sister gave birth around six weeks later. According to Starcasm, Bella conceived her child at 14 with Hunter, who was only 12 at the time.

Old social media posts show the couple in various scenarios, spending time with each other. Bella even shared that while Hunter was not her first love, he became her first true relationship. Fans also chimed in with their thoughts as they saw all this information. Many accused Bella’s parents of failing to give proper guidance. Some fans claimed Bella’s mother was intentionally encouraging this behavior of getting attention through social media.

Others criticized the show for glamorizing teen pregnancy. Several fans were concerned about a lack of boundaries and accountability among the cast members’ parents. Others questioned the role of Hunter’s family as well. While some defended the teens, the majority of people were not comfortable with the situation. Despite the backlash, Bella and Hunter seem to be together and raising their son. For the latest Sister Wives, stay tuned to TV Season & Spoilers.