📺 Reality Show Updates: 1000-lb Sisters S8 Rumors and 1000-lb Best Friends S5 Teased
Fans of TLC’s popular weight-loss reality series have been flooded with conflicting news regarding the future of both $1000-lb Sisters$ and $1000-lb Best Friends$. While rumors about a cancellation are circulating, evidence suggests filming is underway for both shows, capturing new milestones and ongoing struggles for the cast members.
I. $1000-lb Sisters$ Season 8: Cancellation Rumors Debunked
Despite recent claims of an abrupt halt to production and cancellation, sources close to the show and fan sightings suggest that $1000-lb Sisters$ Season 8 is actively being filmed.
- Filming Confirmed by Cast: Original cast member Tammy Slaton has reportedly stated that she and her family have started filming for Season 8, directly contradicting cancellation rumors found online.
- Fan Sightings: A Reddit thread shared an eyewitness account from September, where a fan encountered the cast—including Amy Slaton, Brian, Misty, and Chris—in New Orleans, seemingly filming new episodes on a boat.
- Upcoming Storylines: Fans are eager for the show to return as several key storylines are pending, including:
- Amy’s Wedding: Amy and her fiancé Brian are reportedly set to marry this Halloween, October 31st.
- Tammy’s Journey: The season is expected to follow Tammy’s continued pursuit of skin removal surgery and her life with her fiancé, Andrea.
- Family Turmoil: The show will reportedly chronicle Amy’s recent personal struggles, including her divorce, a new relationship with Leorne, and her focus on mental health after diagnoses of bipolar disorder and depression.
Fans widely agreed that the cancellation rumors were unfounded, pointing out that inaccurate information often circulates online, especially via AI-generated search results.
II. $1000-lb Best Friends$ Season 5 Teased by Vanessa Cross
The stars of the sister series, $1000-lb Best Friends$, also hinted at a return, following a successful Season 4 which saw cast members making significant progress.
- Vanessa’s Transformation: Fan favorite Vanessa Cross is celebrating her significant weight loss, driven by a desire to become a “fit queen.” She currently works full-time at Smoothie King, manages content creation, and is focused on family life with her parents and three sons.
- Teasing the Next Season: Vanessa recently posted a short clip on Instagram featuring her best friend, Megan Crumpler, from Season 1, captioning the post with, “It’s where it all began.” This led fans to speculate that TLC is gearing up for a fifth season announcement.
- Megan’s New Chapter: Megan Crumpler, who has also lost weight after revision surgery, has gone through a divorce from her husband John and is currently with a new boyfriend, Randall. She has found success in content creation and podcast interviews.
III. Criticism Over Weight Loss Efforts
Not all news for the $1000-lb Best Friends$ cast was positive. Megan Crumpler and former cast member Tina Arnold faced social media criticism after going live on TikTok to discuss their weight loss.
- Excuses for Slow Progress: Fans trolled the duo for giving what they perceived as “lame excuses” for their slow progress in shedding pounds. Critics suggested they were not putting in enough effort and may not fully grasp what “greater fat loss looks like.”
- Contrasting Views on Surgery: Tina, who left the show before Season 3, reiterated her preference for natural weight loss methods over surgeries, which she claimed the show was trying to promote. Megan, conversely, pursued revision surgery with Dr. Proctor.
