Casey Johnson is the father of TLC’s youngest “Unexpected” star, Hunter Johnson. Hunter’s journey to fatherhood has been depicted on Season 7 of “Unexpected.”
On the show, Hunter revealed to viewers that his dad was not happy about him becoming a father. With that in mind, here are five fast facts about Casey Johnson.
1. Casey Johnson Shares One Son with Stacie Riddle
Casey Johnson and Stacie Riddle are the parents of “Unexpected” star Hunter Johnson.
Upon the Season 7 premiere, viewers were shocked to learn that Hunter was just 12 when he got his 14-year-old girlfriend, Bella Vaughn, pregnant.
The duo is the youngest couple to ever be featured on “Unexpected.”
2. Casey Johnson Is a Grandfather
Hunter and his girlfriend, Bella, welcomed their son, Wesley Kristopher Dean Vaughn-Johnson, in March 2025. Hunter was 13, and Bella was 15 at the time of baby Wes’s birth.
With Wes’s birth, Casey Johnson became a grandfather for the first time.
On the show, viewers witnessed Hunter’s disappointment when his father did not come to the hospital following Wes’s birth.
3. Casey Johnson Is Married To Brettney Johnson
Casey Johnson has been married to Brettney Johnson since January 2017. Both brought a son from previous relationships into the marriage. The couple shares one daughter together, who was born in March 2018.
In 2020, Brettney posted a photo of Casey and their daughter on Instagram, writing, “And in this moment with a crown and Jewls my husband has never looked more manly. The things he would do for this little girl surprise me every day. The smile on her face says it all.”
4. Casey Johnson Has Not Appeared on ‘Unexpected’
While Hunter’s mother, Stacie Riddle, has been featured on “Unexpected,” along with the Vaughn family, Casey Johnson has not appeared on the show.
However, he has been referenced during filming. In one sit-down interview, Hunter revealed that his dad told him he “ruined his life” after learning about Bella Vaughn’s pregnancy.
Hunter attempted to downplay the comment at the time, though the moment highlighted Hunter’s sadness surrounding the situation.
In another scene, viewers watch as Stacie Riddle drives Hunter to see his dad. However, plans change when Casey calls and says they are having a cookout at his home instead.
The episode shows only Hunter’s side of the conversation, leaving little context for the situation. However, it’s clear that Hunter is upset about missing out on time with his dad.
5. Casey Johnson Has Tried to Stay Out of the Spotlight
While his 13-year-old son has drawn national attention since appearing on “Unexpected” and sparked a ton of online discourse, Casey Johnson has seemingly tried to stay out of the public eye.
While Casey Johnson has remained largely out of the spotlight, his presence was still felt through Hunter Johnson’s journey on “Unexpected.” As viewers followed Hunter’s path into fatherhood, it became clear that family dynamics played a major role behind the scenes.
