Matt Roloff hasn’t been going through a good time. The Little People Big World star’s decision about the future of Roloff Farms has caused distancing between him and his sons, Zach and Jeremy. Both of them had an interest in carrying on his legacy by buying a part of the farm. However, the father denied both of them this opportunity and put the property on sale instead. In the latest LPBW episodes, many fans thought Matt didn’t look like himself and was quite rough. Hence, speculation began that he might be neglecting his health after falling out with his sons. Keep reading to know more details about this.
LPBW: Matt’s Glassy Eyes & Slurry Speech Worry Fans! Upset Over Kids Ditching Him?
Matt Roloff has been the main cast member of Little People Big World for 16 years now. However, most of his don’t star in LPBW anymore. He also had a feud with Zach in the latest season. That’s because the latter couldn’t land the deal about acquiring a portion of their family property. Earlier, his brother, Jeremy, also suffered the same fate. Hence, both the brothers don’t meet their father a lot and have a strained relationship. In the latest episodes, the viewers observed something weird about Matt. Many feel that he was drunk in the recent episode!
Some LPBW fans took to Reddit to mention that Matt’s eyes looked quite glassy during his confessionals. In fact, his speech was also quite slurry. Hence, speculation arose about his health. Many worried about his struggles with drinking. Earlier, the star had problems with alcohol. He even got 2 DUIs under his name some years ago. Tons of viewers worry that he might have resorted to his old ways after falling out with his sons. However, there is no proper confirmation about this, just rumors on the internet. Another set of fans also argued that Matt is getting old. Hence, these could be side effects of medications. But there is no sure way of telling.
LPBW: Matt Guilty Of Drunk Driving! Had Two DUIs!
Matt Roloff has had a history of drinking. As mentioned above, there have been two DUIs under his name. The celebrity earlier got one in 2003. It happened once he swerved off the road and went into a ditch. Once the cops found out that he was drunk behind the wheel, he had to face an arrest. However, instead of doing time in jail, he made a deal to attend an “alcohol diversion program”. Once the LPBW star had completed the required number of classes for the same, the officials dropped the charges against him.
Again in 2007, Matt was in trouble with Washington County Sheriff’s Deputy. The officer in charge at that time noted that the celebrity was driving “outside the lines that were designated”. In fact, it happened after he left a bar’s parking lot. Roloff defended himself by saying he was having an issue controlling the car as the “pedal and break extension” didn’t fit him. Those were designed for his wife at the time, Amy Roloff. At last, he didn’t plead guilty to the charge. Hence, it was absolved. Keep coming back to TV Season & Spoilers for the latest LPBW updates.