A Proposal SHAKE-UP! 😲 Liz Is Engaged… But Did SHE Propose To Brice?! Fans Are Divided! 🤔
7 Little Johnstons star Liz Johnston has announced her engagement to longtime boyfriend Bryce Balden, sharing the news via Instagram with a series of beachside photos taken in Pensacola, Florida, featuring their daughter, Leighton. The announcement, which depicted a smiling Liz flashing an engagement ring alongside Bryce, initially drew a wave of congratulations from fans, family members including Emma and Trent Johnston, and even TLC’s official social media account.
However, the happy news was quickly met with significant skepticism and backlash from many viewers, particularly on Reddit. Fans questioned the authenticity of the proposal, with numerous commenters suggesting it was a staged event orchestrated by TLC to boost ratings or create a storyline for an upcoming season. Strong criticism was also directed at Liz’s mother, Amber Johnston, with many speculating that Bryce would have needed her “permission” to propose and that Amber continues to exert considerable control over her children’s lives.
Despite the controversy, the engagement marks a significant personal milestone for Liz, whom viewers have watched grow from a teenager into a young mother on the reality series. While some fans celebrate her happiness, others express concern for Bryce and theorize the wedding may have already been filmed. Regardless of whether the engagement was entirely spontaneous or partially produced, it has undeniably reignited viewer interest and sparked intense debate about the future direction of the Johnston family’s story on television.
