‘7 Little Johnstons’ Alex Johnston & Girlfriend Allie Smith have announced some special news for fans – it will shock you.

7 Little Johnstons star Alex Johnston and his girlfriend, Allie Smith, took a major step in their relationship.

In the Dec. 9 episode of the TLC series, Alex’s older brother, Jonah Johnston, asked him what he got Allie for Christmas.

“I got her her favorite perfume set and a promise ring,” Alex revealed.

Jonah then shared that he did not give his girlfriend, Ashley Petherick, a promise ring, despite dating her as long as his sister, Liz Johnston, has been dating Brice Bolden. Jonah said that Ashley wants “the real thing.”

In the Dec. 16 episode of 7LJ, Alex chatted with his sister, Emma Johnston, about the promise ring. “I was there when Alex got the promise ring,” she told producers. “I helped him because I know what Allie’s style is now. and I know she wanted something simple and not too, like flashy.”

Unfortunately, it seemed that Emma might have slightly tipped off Allie to the fact that her gift was something big, as she asked to be on a video call with them when she opened it.

On 7 Little Johnstons, Allie has been featured now for several seasons as she and Alex navigate a long-distance relationship. She lives on a farm in Ohio, and in Season 16, Alex visited her and got to see her working in the field.

In other Johnston relationship news, Liz and Brice married in November, with their 2-year-old daughter, Leighton, serving as the flower girl. Amber and Trent Johnston‘s eldest daughter, Anna Johnston, also recently introduced a new boyfriend on social media.

With so many exciting developments happening in the Johnston family when it comes to dating and marriage, who do you think will be the next to walk down the aisle?

Catch new episodes of 7 Little Johnstons on Tuesdays at 10 p.m. ET on TLC and streaming on HBO Max the next day