1000-Lb Sisters: 8 Signs Amanda Halterman's Weight Loss Transformation Proves She's Returning For Season 7 (Is She Taking The Spotlight?)
1000-lb Sister star Amanda Halterman's lost an impressive amount of weight since the show premiered in 2020, and there are signs she'll be back for season 7. 44-year-old Amanda is part of a cast that includes several of her other siblings. The show's biggest stars are her sisters, 37-year-old Amy Slaton and 38-year-old Tammy Slaton. The show chronicles the Slaton sisters' incredible weight-loss journeys, and some of the other members of the Slaton family have also been highlighted by the show, including Amanda, 44-year-old Chris Combs, and 48-year-old Misty Wentworth.
Though Amanda didn't appear in the first three seasons, she quickly became a fan favorite. With her no-nonsense attitude, sharp wit, and irresistible Southern accent, she won hearts quickly. Inspired by her famous sisters, Amanda pursued her weight-loss goals and even had bariatric surgery in March 2023. By the time 1000-lb Sisters season 6 rolled around, Amanda was thinner than ever and getting more screen time. Though 1000-lb Sisters season 7 hasn't officially been confirmed yet, there are signs Amanda may return for another season.
8 Amanda Wants To Show Off Her Love Life
Meet Leonard E Moore
Amanda recently announced on TikTok she was in a relationship with her new boyfriend, Leonard E Moore. She posted a shared photo of the happy couple posing happily together. Amanda settled her divorce from Jason Halterman. After 22 years of marriage and having four sons, Amanda quietly finalized her divorce from Jason while filming 1000-lb Sisters season 4.
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Amanda's never been in a serious relationship while being on the show, so she might want to include Leonard in her next season. She was dating a man named RJ during 1000-lb Sisters season 6, but he never appeared on the show. Amanda moved to Florida to be with RJ, but he dumped her unceremoniously. Amanda may want to return for another season to show off her new relationship.
7 Amanda & Tammy Finally Made Up
"You're Dead To Me"
Amanda and Tammy feuded during 1000-lb Sisters season 6. Tammy was living in a rental house owned by Amanda and accused her sister of being a negligent landlady. Tensions came to a head during an on-camera family meeting, where Tammy and Amanda's feud turned ugly. Tammy stormed out and said Amanda was dead to her. After not speaking for months and skipping out on spending the holidays together, Amy forced the sisters to make up. Tammy and Amanda making amends doesn't necessarily mean Amanda will be back, but it certainly improves her chances.
6 Amanda's Enjoying Her Newfound Fame
Growing Her Social Media Following
Since appearing in 1000-lb Sisters, Amanda has increased her social media influence. Currently, Amanda boasts 139K Instagram followers and 430K on TikTok. She's quickly catching up to her far more famous sisters. Amy has 678K Instagram followers and 594K TikTok followers, while Tammy has 897K Instagram followers and 304K TikTok followers. Amanda got more screen time during 1000-lb Sisters season 6 because she's entertaining. Also, her actively dating makes her more relatable and interesting.
5 Tammy Threatened To Leave Kentucky
The Show Would Need Amanda To Step In
During 1000-lb Sisters season 6, Tammy broke down and confessed she wanted to move away from Kentucky. Since losing 500 pounds, the 1000-lb Sisters star has been eager to flex her independence. Now that she can do more for herself, Tammy dreams of moving away and making a new life for herself away from her family. The Slatons are a very close family, which Tammy often found suffocating. It's possible she was venting, but if Tammy did leave Kentucky, Amanda would need to step in as the star.
4 Amanda Is Always Working On Her Weight Loss Journey
Only 31 Pounds
While the other Slaton siblings struggled with weight their whole lives, Amanda was considered the thin one. It wasn't until she got married and had children that she started gaining weight. Amanda had bariatric surgery for the first time in 2017 but ended up gaining the weight back. She decided to have bariatric surgery in March 2023. This wasn't an easy decision because revision surgery comes with more risks than the first time.
Though she was disappointed that she hadn't lost more weight at this juncture, Amanda has lost over 200 pounds over the years.
During the 1000-lb Sisters season 6 weigh-in, all the Slaton siblings headed to the doctor together. Having recently had knee surgery, Amanda rolled up to the scale in a wheelchair and needed help stepping onto it. At her last weigh-in, Amanda weighed 299 pounds, but at her most recent weigh-in, the scale read 268 pounds. It was less than what Amanda expected to lose, but her knee injury was a setback. Though she was disappointed that she hadn't lost more weight, Amanda has lost over 200 pounds over the years and probably wants a chance to prove herself.
3 Did Amanda Confirm The New Season?
"Please Stay Tuned"
One of the great things about Amanda is she's accessible to fans on social media. The 1000-lb Sisters star loves to do Q&A sessions by selecting questions from the comment section. During a recent Instagram Q&A, Amanda made comments that could mean she thinks the show has a future. A fan in the comment section asked Amanda for recent photos of the Slaton siblings, wanting to see how they currently looked.
"I'd love to see how you all look now"
The comment then asked Amanda if any of the Slatons had skin removal surgery. Amanda explained the Slaton siblings weren't allowed to share photos due to the non-disclosure agreements. "But please stay tuned," said Amanda, "because the best is always yet to come." Though Amanda's comment doesn't mean the show was confirmed, it does at least mean that Amanda believed 1000-lb Sisters hadn't been canceled yet.
2 Amanda Has A Lot To Learn
Her Health Journey Is Far From Over
Recently, Amanda posted a concerning Instagram video filmed at the hospital. She explained that she'd been in the hospital for three days. The 1000-lb Sisters season 7 had been feeling ill with what sounded like a respiratory illness when she ended up blacking out one night. Her children and her boyfriend convinced her to go to the ER, and she was admitted to the hospital. "I am finally home after a three-stay [in] the hospital," wrote Amanda. "For now we wait for a diagnosis and treatment plan." The 1000-lb Sisters star went on to encourage people to get regular checkups.
All five Slaton siblings have had bariatric surgery and lost significant amounts of weight since the premiere of 1000-lb Sisters season 6.
This may serve as a wake-up call to Amanda. Just because she had bariatric surgery doesn't mean she's on top of her health. Her knee injury did sideline her for a while, but she'll have less of an excuse moving forward. Fans of 1000-lb Sisters may recall it was a health crisis that scared a reluctant Tammy to finally commit to losing weight, and Amanda could go down that same path. With so much left to do, Amanda would probably agree to return to the show.
1 Amanda's Ready For More Drama
She Claps Back At Internet Trolls
Amanda is no shrinking violet, and the 1000-lb Sisters season 6 star has gotten into massive fights with multiple family members throughout the years. The Slatons are a close-knit bunch who do everything together, including losing weight. All five Slaton siblings have had bariatric surgery and lost significant amounts of weight since the premiere of 1000-lb Sisters season 6. The Slatons fight but rarely hold on to grudges for very long.
Amanda made it clear that though she may be tough on her siblings, she wouldn't tolerate anyone insulting her family.
Amanda may fight with her family, but that doesn't mean the 1000-lb Sistersseason 6 star will let anyone else start fights with her sisters. Amanda recently posted an Instagram Q&A where she hit back at an online troll who had criticized her sister and called her a clown. Amanda said she may be tough on her siblings, but she wouldn't tolerate anyone insulting her family. Amanda is ready to go to battle, which is another reason she'd agree to return for another season.
Tammy Slaton | 38 years old | Lost 500 pounds |
Amy Slaton | 37 years old | Lost 169 pounds |
Chris Combs | 44 years old | Lost 150 pounds |
Amanda Halterman | 44 years old | Lost 31 pounds |
Misty Slaton Wentworth | 48 years old | Lost 74 pounds |
Brittany Combs | 36 years old | Unknown |
1000-lb Sisters seasons 1-6 can be streamed on Discovery+.
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