Welcome to Plathville star Olivia Plath is again in the hot seat in Season 5. The drama from the Season 4 finale continues to spiral out of control between her and her husband Ethan Plath‘s family members. But this season, she feels everyone is against her.
Welcome to Plathville: Olivia Plath Shunned by Ethan Plath’s Siblings
Olivia’s relationship with her husband, Ethan’s Welcome to Plathville family members, is on the line. It has always been touchy with Ethan’s parents, Barry Plath and Kim Plath. But as TLC fans will recall, her actions were a huge eye-opener for many siblings.
During the preview, Olivia says that she returned from Europe to discover that Ethan’s siblings had ghosted her. She says none of them were willing to talk or have anything to do with her. This is a difficult situation for her. She has lost a long and close friendship with Moriah, But even more, it also strains her marital relationship.
Olivia: I’m happy Moriah is telling me to suck it up and move on after 4 years of keeping this family feud going #WelcomeToPlathville pic.twitter.com/yzr0tyTH0x
— j (@jaderaer) August 3, 2022
Fans of Welcome to Plathville will recall she caused a lot of drama during the Season 4 finale. Not only did her actions spoil a family reunion at the gravesite of their late son and brother, Joshua Plath, but she accused Ethan’s mom of abusing her eldest son financially.
Plath Siblings Issue Joint Statement
When Olivia accused Kim Plath of taking advantage of her husband during the Season 4 finale, fans were shocked. But what happened following the finale stunned them even more. Last August, Micah was the first of the Plath siblings to step forward and clear the air.
Micah and his siblings posted the same statement to defend their mom Kim Plath against her daughter-in-law’s accusations. The letter explains they felt their mother was being judged unfairly because she didn’t get the opportunity to defend herself against her accusations. They also called out the TLC network over the editing practices, stating there was much more to the story.
This story will continue during Season 5 of Welcome to Plathville, and it doesn’t look to fare well for Olivia. The clip shows Moriah and Micah meeting with their parents to explain that Olivia used a made-up story to validate her emotions and issues with Kim.
Oh here we go again, another season of Olivia’s deviciveness. #TLC #welcometoplathville #plathville
— Buckeye Babe (@lyl_cpa) August 16, 2023
The statement explains that Kim Plath did not steal from her son Ethan. Instead, the two have a business arrangement where he makes a lot of money. Micah refuses to elaborate any further at the time. He says his mother wasn’t allowed to tell her side of things. However, this will be an essential story during Welcome to Plathville this season. So, Kim may get the opportunity to explain her side of this matter.
Welcome to Plathville: Olivia & Ethan’s Relationship Tested
Olivia and her husband’s relationship struggles continue as well. The fallout from her accusations will once again put them to the test. During the promo, he says the family is struggling. He feels they are falling apart. He explains that his relationship with his sister Moriah is fractured.
The Welcome to Plathville star says Moriah blocked him and cut off all contact with him. But while the Plath family continues to fall apart, she moves to reconnect with some of her family members. In the past, viewers met her younger brother Nathan Meggs. However, this season, she reconnects with her sister Lydia Grace Meggs.
Olivia and her boundaries… kinda seems like she uses them to manipulate everyone around her. #WelcomeToPlathville
— eg (@eg868600) August 16, 2023
As for Ethan and his wife’s relationship, fans who follow her on social media know that something is off. Many rumors are circulating that many believe indicate the two are going through some serious issues within their marriage.
So Welcome to Plathville fans may finally get all the answers they have been waiting for concerning the status of Olivia Plath and Ethan Plath’s marriage. That and much more will come to light when the series returns for its 5th season on Tuesday, September 5 at 10 PM on TLC.
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