Overview
- The season 7 premiere aired February 16 on TLC, introducing Bella Vaughn, 15, and Hunter Johnson, now 13, as they navigate early parenthood.
- In the episode, Hunter recalls his father saying he "ruined" his life after Bella’s pregnancy, a moment that implies a rift within Hunter’s family.
- Bella has said on TikTok that conception occurred when Hunter was 12 and that he turned 13 days later, stating the encounter was consensual and that they spoke with police.
- The pair’s storyline includes concerns about Hunter’s school performance and grade placement as they prepare for their son, Wes.
- Social media criticism has intensified, while Bella’s parents publicly defended their participation, with her father boasting about expected TLC royalties in a January video.