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1000-Lb Sisters fans have praised Amy Halterman for her impact on the show. TLC’s 1000-Lb Sisters chronicles the lives of sisters Amy and Tammy Slaton — who weighed a combined 1000lbs — as they embarked on a weight-loss journey. The journey has been fraught with so many emotions and brought to the fore the sisters’ complicated relationship with their mom Darlene Rednour. While Amy and Tammy have gotten zero love or support from some of their family members, one family member who has inspired the 1000-Lb Sisters is their other sister Amanda Halterman. She is finally getting her flowers on the show.
Amanda is one of the Slaton sisters, and fans met her on the TLC series in season 3, which premiered on November 15, 2021. She joined the cast to help motivate Amy and Tammy in the weight-loss journey and has made a huge impact. Amanda herself has also undergone bariatric surgery, which helped her lose half her body weight, so she is no stranger to the complexity of the girls’ journey. Although Amanda is a half-sister to the Slaton sisters, she has proven that family sometimes comes from where it is least expected.
Interestingly, Amanda and Amy married the Halterman brothers, reflecting the sisters’ close bond. Things didn’t work out between Amanda and her husband, Jason Halterman, and the two have since separated. Now, amidst rumors of Amy’s divorce from Michael Halterman, Amanda has been Amy’s constant support and mother figure. Amanda’s actions have not gone unnoticed, and she has recently received waves of praise from the 1000-Lb Sisters’ fanbase. In a very short time, she has emerged as an unrivaled fan favorite on the popular TLC reality series.
1000-Lb Sisters Fans Love Amanda’s Personality
Although Amanda has been very supportive of her sisters throughout their difficult weight-loss journey, her refusal to put up with Tammy’s poor attitude first drew viewers to her. In one episode, Amanda challenged Tammy to get out of her chair and come at her. The show’s fans are completely in love with Amanda’s personality and have dubbed her the “most authentic” cast on the show. While showering her with praise on the social media platform Reddit, many users noted how she is firm with her sisters but also very loving and supportive.
A user, u/tinamartinez81, recently shared a thread with the caption, “My heart breaks for these girls.” Many users took to the comments section to praise Amanda for being such a good role model for the girls. One of the users u/Janjello, highlighted Amanda’s nurturing qualities and how she supports everyone. The user pointed out how the sisters had a difficult upbringing due to a lack of love from their mom and lauded Amanda for stepping in to feel that void.
1000-Lb Sisters Love Amanda’s Motherly Care For Amy and Tammy
1000-Lb Sisters has explored different angles of Amy and Tammy’s life, and one thing glaring throughout seasons 1 and 2 was the lack of motherly care to guide them through difficult situations. The sisters’ biological mother, Darlene, has never truly supported them. However, the introduction of Amanda has been a soothing relief for the girls. In the most difficult time of their lives, Amanda has quietly stepped into a motherly role and helped steer the ship.
Her impact has also helped Tammy, who has finally undergone bariatric surgery and lost some weight. She has also been monumental in helping Amy get back on track and raising her kids as a single mom following her rumored divorce from her husband. Her continuous support for Amy has drawn significant praise from fans over the last few weeks.
In the Reddit thread started by u/tinamartinez81, the OP talks up Amanda’s role in the Slaton family dynamics — describing her as the glue that holds the girls together. There were no counterarguments from the usually divided fanbase, which affirmed her status as the unrivaled fan favorite on the show. The fact remains that every family needs an Amanda!