LITTLE People, Big World’s Jacob Roloff has made the shocking claim he was “molested by a show producer” when he was a child on the hit TLC series.
The 23-year-old LPBW alum made the bombshell accusation against TV executive Chris Cardamone in an emotional Instagram note, and revealed the alleged incident remains a “traumatic memory.”
Jacob - who parted ways with the series when he turned 18 after questioning crew members' “personal agendas” - opened up about his claim he was sexually abused as a minor.
The Oregon native wrote: “It is often much easier to think about things than it is to talk about them.
“And so this disclosure has been delayed, but through that delay I have found the fortitude and words.
“As a child, after what I realize now was a long grooming process, I was molested by an executive field producer for Little People, Big World, Chris Cardamone.”
Chris, now 44, served as a senior producer on the long running program for 134 episodes between 2007-2010.
During this time frame, Jacob was between the ages of 10 to 13 years old, while the man he accused of molesting him would have been in his 30’s.
The reality star-turned-writer and activist went on to say he does not plan to provide details of this encounter publicly but he does hope the alleged predator will “never be allowed around children again.”
"By revealing this, I may be more fully understood and my perspective on issues such as child sexual abuse, child exploitation, and the collateral costs of reality television may be received more clearly,” he added.
Jacob then explained: “There is no inherent causal connection between reality television production and childhood trauma.
“We are still sprinting ahead with the enterprise deaf, dumb, and blind, asking for forgiveness later, instead of asking harder preliminary questions of ourselves.
“The profits were indeed sweet. The actual experience was more complicated.”
The youngest member of the Roloff family - who is married to wife Isabel Rock - then made it clear that his parents, Matt and Amy, are not to blame for the alleged incident.
“It must be finally emphasized that all fault lies with the predator and no fault lies with any of my family members.
“I am certain that this is a positive moment for me, and another step toward a brighter future,” he concluded the emotional essay.
The show's network, TLC, commented on the alleged abuse Jacob faced and said they will work with authorities moving forward.
The statement to Us Weekly read: “TLC was just informed about an alleged encounter that occurred years ago involving a third party connected to the production of Little People, Big World.
"We are saddened and troubled by this very serious allegation, and TLC will work cooperatively with the authorities.
"Our main focus remains on supporting the Roloff family during this very difficult time.”
Chris was charged with two counts of lewd acts with a minor child by force or fear, one count of lewd and lascivious acts with a minor child and two counts of endangerment of a child in 2008.
He was sentenced in December 2010 in the case, and it is unclear if the charges were related to Jacob's accusations.
It is also unclear if he was sentenced on all, or only some of these charges.
Producer Chris has not acknowledged Jacob’s claims after working on the Oregon-based show for three years.
The TV staffer began his career as a segment producer for one season of Big Brother in 2000 and went on to become a field producer on Parking Wars and Fast N’ Loud.
However, after a temporary stint in Hollywood, it appears Chris abruptly left the industry in 2014 and has not worked on a project since.
Jacob hasn't appeared on Little People, Big World for a number of years, and is not expected to make a return to the show as he continues to feud with his family over political differences.
He has been a longtime critic of the reality show concept, and back in 2016, he slammed producers for stirring up family drama for television storylines.
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