Fans of “1000-Lb. Sisters” have taken to social media expressing their disgust with how TLC producers are treating Tammy Slaton. Angry viewers believe that the network is exploiting Tammy solely for the sake of ratings. Recent events seem to have triggered this outrage. Let’s delve into the details as TV Shows Ace investigates.
The uproar began when TLC released a trailer for the upcoming season of “1000-Lb. Sisters.” The trailer showcased Tammy returning home from rehab and spending time with her sister. However, instead of focusing on the positives in the trailer, fans were fixated on one particular aspect: the filming of Tammy Slaton’s husband’s funeral. Commenters expressed their extreme dissatisfaction with the production and the network, calling it a gross invasion of privacy. Fans strongly believed that TLC should have allowed Tammy to grieve the loss of her husband in private.
Many fans have made the decision not to watch the episode featuring Caleb’s funeral as a form of protest. They refuse to contribute to the ratings that TLC hoped to gain by capturing this tragic moment in Tammy’s life.
To make matters worse, fans were informed that TLC staged certain aspects of the funeral, creating a rather unpleasant experience for Tammy and her family. Tammy herself admitted on TikTok that TLC’s presence at the funeral made the entire service much sadder than it would have been otherwise. It appears that TLC prioritized capturing Tammy mourning her husband’s passing rather than celebrating his life.
Fans also believe that TLC is exploiting Amy Slaton, Tammy’s sister. Amy’s marriage crumbled shortly after she gave birth to her second child, and viewers suspected that her husband Michael wasn’t providing much support as she struggled to manage two children. While fans are glad that Amy made the decision to leave him and find something better, they are heartbroken that TLC plans to broadcast this difficult time in her life for the sake of a compelling storyline.
Unfortunately, the exploitation of Tammy and Amy Slaton doesn’t come as a surprise to many fans. TLC has a history of exploiting several different families for ratings. As Tammy continues to make progress with her weight loss journey, fans find themselves feeling fiercely protective of her and her feelings. They are deeply dissatisfied with the current tactics employed by the network.