Fans of the show 1000-Lb Best Friends have expressed doubt that TLC will bring back the series in its current format. However, if a revival is planned, viewers are demanding one significant change: the exclusion of Tina Arnold.
Despite Tina’s personal progress and success, she failed to resonate with the audience. Many fans found her behavior obnoxious and felt that she was overly dependent on her co-star, Meghan Crumpler.
So, what would a potential revival look like? Recently, Reddit users shared their thoughts and ideas on the matter, emphasizing the desire for more content without Tina’s involvement.
1000-Lb Best Friends revolves around four friends, Vannessa, Meghan, Tina, and Ashely, as they embark on weight loss journeys. Each woman has her own unique philosophy and personality, often leading to clashes among the group.
Throughout two seasons, Vannessa emerged as the fan favorite, while Tina’s popularity rapidly declined. If TLC decides to revive the show, fans are adamant about excluding Tina from the cast.
“I think she should remove the 1KBFF from her Instagram because she is no longer a 1KBFF,” one Redditor expressed. “She was only on the show to make some money. But now that she realizes she has to put in work, she doesn’t want to be a part of it anymore. However, I’m sure she’ll still use 1KBFF for clout.”
Many other Redditors agreed with this sentiment, expressing their exhaustion with Tina’s negative attitude and their desire to see more focus on the other women.
“I would genuinely watch a show just for Vannessa. She put in the work to get the surgery and continues to make progress, while Tina had a meltdown before the surgery after promising she would go through with it alongside her friend,” another user added.
Some fans even suggested a crossover between 1000-Lb Best Friends and 1000-Lb Sisters, proposing that Vannessa visit the Slaton sisters to provide support and guidance.
As for Tina, she confirmed her departure from the show on social media, stating that she chose not to be affiliated with it anymore. She mentioned that the show was not the right fit for her and her family, asserting that she did not want surgery, which seemed to be a necessary element for weight loss narratives on television.
With no official announcement regarding the renewal or cancellation of 1000-Lb Best Friends, the show’s status remains unknown. However, fans continue to voice their preferences and hopes for the future of the series.