1000-Lb SistersstarTammy Slatonhas been working towards a new life for years on the show, but now that she’s got her weight at a manageable number,her relationship with her new girlfriend Andrea may be a bigger problem. Tammy, who’s spent years working toward the weight loss goals she finally achieved on1000-Lb Sistersseason 7, has finally found herself in a relationship that appears to be happy for her. While she’s dated on the show and even married Caleb Willingham, things have been tough. With Tammy introducing Andrea this season, it seemed change was in the air.
Tammy’s admission during the1000-Lb Sistersseason 6finale that she was attracted to and interested in romantic relationships with women hadn’t been entirely shocking, but knowing she felt comfortable enough to bring a girlfriend into the mix was a huge step forward. Tammy’s introduced Andrea to her family and the world this season, but it’s clear that there’s something a bit off about their relationship the longer Andrea is a part of1000-Lb Sisters. While the couple are still together outside of the show, it’s possiblesome major red flags could push Tammy to change everything about her life.
While1000-Lb Sistershas never been a show that focuses intently on Tammy’s romantic relationships, they’ve been a part of her story.Tammy’s relationship with Jerry Sykes, which viewers saw throughout1000-Lb Sistersseason 2 and 3, was a tough time in her life. Tammy met Jerry in a BBW chat room in 2020, but it was ultimately revealed that he was married with children, which led to his and Tammy’s breakup. After Jerry, Tammy connected with another man in BBW communities named Phillip Redmond.The relationship was troubling for the Slaton family, as Phillip wasn’t concerned with Tammy’s health.
While Phillip and Tammy’s relationship didn’t last long, it was something that1000-Lb Sistersfans noticed and struggled with, as Tammy seemed to feel her need to be loved and her need to be healthy were in competition. The pair split sometime before 2022, whenTammy met Caleb in a rehabilitation center. The couple met and quickly fell for one another, getting married and reportedly splitting before Caleb’s death in July 2023. With so many relationships documented on1000-Lb Sisters, even after Tammy’s admission about her sexuality,viewers have been struggling to accept Andrea as someone positive in Tammy’s life.
Tammy’s In Her First Public Relationship With A Woman
Andrea Is A New Part Of Her Story
Although the story of Tammy’s coming out has been a multi-step process, it’s clear it’s something that means a lot to her as she’s worked through her own feelings about her romantic life. She’s shared she’s pansexual in the past, and after finally getting through some of the scariest moments of her weight loss journey,Tammy met Andrea on a dating app and started to chat. The couple quickly met up and realized they wanted to be together, andTammy knew she had to introduce Andreato her family and viewers. As her first girlfriend, Andrea’s on the show often.
Tammy Could Be Getting Played By Andrea
Her Girlfriend May Not Be Genuine
Although it’s been fairly light-hearted between Tammy and Andrea on1000-Lb Sisters,there’s a lot more to Tammy’s girlfriend than anticipated. While both Tammy and Andrea seem happy in their relationship,Andrea’s difficult background includes criminal chargesthat viewers have been stunned by. On top of her past behavior,Andrea often appears to be strange or uncomfortable on camera. While that may be a byproduct of being on reality TV for the first time, it comes off like a red flag. Andrea may not be the right fit for Tammy, who’s just finally getting to know herself on1000-Lb Sisters.
