1000 pounds. Sisters star Tammy Slaton reportedly believes the producers of her TLC reality show “forced drama” at her estranged husband’s funeral last month.
Slaton’s husband, Caleb Willingham, died on June 30 at the age of 40, just months after his marriage to Tammy.
His funeral service was held in Kentucky on July 30 and cameras rolled to capture the private £1,000 ceremony. sisters, according to The Sun.
Now, Slaton has allegedly blasted the producers for causing a stir and making the event “depressing,” an insider claimed.
The insider claims Tammy said, “The funeral filming was “completely unnatural” and there were things that made it seem sad when it actually wasn’t that sad.”
1000 pounds. Sisters star Tammy Slaton reportedly believes the producers of her TLC reality show “forced drama” at her estranged husband’s funeral last month; Slaton and her husband Caleb Willingham pictured
Additionally, the reality star reportedly said, “People were having fun, but.” [TLC producers] made it depressing.
Due to the way the funeral was reportedly filmed, Tammy also worries that rumors would spread that she quit her diet out of grief.
However, the source insisted that wasn’t the case and that she has continued to stick to her diet.
The Sun received photos from the funeral, including pictures of Tammy crying at the service.
Tammy and Caleb met in 2022 at Windsor Lane Rehabilitation Center in Gibsonburg, Ohio.
They married at the rehab center in the presence of about 30 friends and family who were invited to the small ceremony, which was conducted by their home caregiver and friend, Billy.
Caleb died of unknown causes.
Tammy paid tribute to her husband on Instagram by saying, “RIP sweet angel we will miss and love you forever. Thank you Caleb for showing me real love and happiness.”
They married at the rehab center in the presence of about 30 friends and family who were invited to the small ceremony, which was conducted by their home caregiver and friend, Billy
Caleb, nicknamed “Double K,” starred on the weight loss show alongside his wife while they battled their chronic obesity.
The two married just weeks after meeting, and Tammy told People at the time, ‘Our wedding day was perfect, there was so much love in the room.’ I literally married my best friend.’
However, The Sun reported in May that the two were getting divorced because Caleb “refused to stick to his diet.”
The state of the couple’s relationship has been the subject of speculation for months, with fans noting that Tammy had removed Caleb’s name from some of her social media accounts.
While rumors of a possible split circulated, an insider told The Sun that Tammy was “ready to file for divorce” after they fell out over their diet.
Tammy and Caleb met in 2022 at Windsor Lane Rehabilitation Center in Gibsonburg, Ohio
“They broke up because Caleb didn’t stick to his diet in rehab,” they claimed at the time. “He gained 30 pounds and wasn’t doing his program.”
They claimed Caleb tried to repair their marriage while they were apart, but his efforts were unsuccessful and Slaton was reportedly ready to finalize the divorce.
According to TikTok star Sarah Fraser, his failed marriage had left him distraught as he reportedly posted on Facebook, “We’re just getting married on paper at the moment.” Her decision, not mine.
“I’m hurt, angry, confused and alone even when others are around,” he added.
Tammy gained legions of fans when she starred opposite her sister Amy Slaton on the hit series 1000-LB Sisters.
Tammy gained legions of fans when she starred opposite her sister Amy Slaton on the hit series 1000-LB Sisters.
She underwent bariatric surgery last year and lost over 300 pounds, but Caleb’s weight issues seemed to be driving them apart.
The insider who revealed their divorce said it was Caleb who actually asked for the split before attempting to “back down” and win her back.
However, they said their decision to split was met with joy from Slaton’s family members.
“Tammy’s sisters Amy and Amanda were already encouraging her to just keep going,” they said. “She wants someone who can be there for her and his health continues to deteriorate.”
“She would have to take care of him once he got out of rehab and that means she’s taking on the care of someone else entirely when she can barely take care of herself, so the relationship is pointless.”
The TLC show 1000-lb Sisters first aired on January 1, 2020.