Caryn Chandler, known for her appearances on “Little People, Big World,” opened up about her rapport with her fiancé Matt Roloff’s ex-wife, Amy Roloff.
During a confessional on the recent episode that aired on Tuesday, April 9, Caryn, 56, expressed her fondness for Amy, describing her as funny and acknowledging their shared experiences. She humorously noted their similar age and occasional forgetfulness and clumsiness, adding, “For God’s sake, we’re both married to the same guy.”
While clarifying that she and Matt, 62, have not yet tied the knot, Caryn emphasized the long-standing connection she and Amy, 61, share with the Roloff patriarch. She acknowledged that no matter what happens, they will always have Matt in common, through the good times and the bad.
Amy and Matt got married in 1987 and have adult children together—Jeremy, Zach, Molly, and Jacob. They announced their plans to divorce in 2015, and Matt began dating Caryn in 2017. Amy, on the other hand, found love with Chris Marek, and they got married in 2021.
Although Caryn had positive things to say about Amy, the Roloff matriarch admitted in a confessional during the April 2 episode that she found it awkward to work with her ex-husband’s fiancée while planning a silent auction for the Dwarf Athletic Association of America.
Amy expressed that their past situation with Matt still impacts her, saying, “Not that everything that was going on, Matt and I’s situation, that still doesn’t have an impact on me because it’ll always impact me until the day I die.”
In a previous episode, Matt, Caryn, Amy, and Chris gathered to discuss their plans for the fundraiser. Matt mentioned that he and Caryn agreed to let Amy take charge in the planning process.
“Caryn is very list-driven, constantly making a list, and Amy’s a little haphazard,” he explained. “So we’re in a supporting role, and I think we know, we have a lane… It’s on her shoulders.”
Amy agreed that both parties were contributing to the event, stating, “The auction items, they may not have come up with a few more than I was hoping, but they’re bringing in people. And that’s just as important. So we’re bringing in more auction items, but they’re bringing in probably a lot more people than what we are. He’s also getting a whole barn ready for us to host this event.”
Navigating their unique dynamic, Caryn and Amy are finding ways to work together for common goals, despite the complexities of their past relationships. Their ability to cooperate for the fundraiser demonstrates a willingness to set personal differences aside for the greater good.