The Johnston family drama is spiraling fast, and viewers have officially had enough. What used to seem like regular reality-TV drama now feels “toxic,” “cruel,” and “exhausting” to fans.”
Anna Johnston, pushed out of the family, faced exclusion again. This time, it was during baby Leighton’s first birthday and Thanksgiving.
And the new scenes airing on TLC only fueled the outrage.
A preview showed Liz flat-out refusing to invite Anna to Leighton’s birthday. Trent backed her, saying, “It would just be awkward.” Amber followed up with, “Leighton doesn’t even know her.”
That excuse didn’t land. Not even a little.
Anna didn’t miss the birthday. She was removed from it. And viewers made it clear they saw right through it.
7 Little Johnstons: Fans Rage After TLC Shows Anna Eating Thanksgiving Dinner Alone
Another preview pushed fans over the edge. Anna sat alone on her couch eating Thanksgiving dinner with only her dogs beside her. The scene hit everyone in the gut.
A Reddit post about the moment went viral.
“Anna eating her Thanksgiving dinner alone with her dogs… it honestly breaks my heart,” the user wrote.
Another commenter said, “As parents, Amber and Trent should be trying to mend their family, not letting it fall apart.”
Viewers blasted the family for icing Anna out while pretending she “chose” to step away. One fan said it plainly:
“They’re isolating her and then blaming her for being isolated.”
7 Little Johnstons: Emma Finally Speaks Out: “I Think I Need Her Back”
Emma Johnston surprised fans by speaking out on TikTok about the family rift. Her replies to commenters revealed just how bad things have gotten behind the scenes.
When a follower said, “Stop letting your mom control your life,” Emma replied,
“I wish it were that easy.”
Another fan urged her to reconnect with Anna. Emma responded,
“I think I need her back,” adding a crying emoji.
Her comment shook fans. For months, Emma said nothing while Anna insisted Amber told the siblings not to communicate with her. And Emma has now quietly confirmed that reaching out isn’t simple and may not even be allowed.
Emma said she feels “trapped.” Many viewers saw this as a jab at Amber. The fandom has jokingly and not-so-jokingly, called her “the warden.”
7 Little Johnstons: Anna Johnston Says The Family Forced Filming And Controlled The Narrative
Anna previously revealed her side too. In a TikTok video, she said Amber ordered Emma not to talk to her or text her.
“She has told her not to communicate with me… what type of parent does that?” Anna asked.
She also revealed Emma didn’t even want to film the scene where she and Alex confronted her.
“We were texting on the side, hating it and not wanting to do it… but she had to,” Anna said.
The comment sparked anger. Fans accused Amber and Trent of using the show to twist the story while their daughter suffers alone.
