After multiple romantic disappointments, has1000-lb Sistersseason 6 starAmanda Haltermanfinally found the love she’s been looking for? Not long ago, 44-year-old Amanda was married to Jason Halterman, but everything has changed throughout the last few years. The show centers on the lives of 38-year-old Tammy Slaton and 37-year-old Amy Slaton, and, in fact, Amanda never appeared onscreen during the first few seasons. Even though she was always close to her siblings, she avoided being on camera until the fourth season of the unscripted series.
Despite getting a late start as a television personality, Amanda quickly became a fan favorite. She even had more screen time than usual during1000-lb Sistersseason 6. Amanda’s personality makes her very interesting to fans of the show. Like the other Slatons, she’s hot-headed and opinionated. She’s also not afraid of conflict, so she’s always fighting with her siblings. Another major reason for interest in Amanda is her entertaining love life. Since her divorce, Amanda has been looking for love, and fans have enjoyed the journey. Read on to learn more about her new relationship.
Amanda Has Been Very Unlucky In Love
Her Last Boyfriend Ripped Her Heart Out
Amanda quietly finalized her divorcefrom Jason Halterman while filming1000-lb Sistersseason 4. The couple called it quits after22 years of marriage and had four sons together. Finding herself single again, Amanda immediately jumped back into the dating pool. Before long, she met a new man named RJ. During1000-lb Sistersseason 6, Amanda announced she’d be moving from Kentucky to Florida to be with him. The couple seemed solid when Amandaposted a now-deleted photo of her and her then-boyfriend on TikTok, taken during a happier phase. The image is of RJ and Amanda on the beach.
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Amanda seemed blissfully happy with RJ, but, sadly, her happiness would be short-lived. In June 2024,Amandaposted a TikTok about howRJ had ghosted her completely.According to Amanda’s TikTok, her boyfriend left town to visit his family and never returned. She tried contacting him, but he cut her off completely. The man she thought she’d spend the rest of her life with had disappeared in the most disrespectful manner possible. With her heart broken, Amanda packed up her things and headed back to her family in Kentucky.
Amanda’s New Boyfriend
Who Is “Mellow”?
After her breakup with RJ, Amanda briefly dated another man, but, since it ended before she went public with the relationship, his identity remained unknown. Recently,Amandaposted a TikTok announcing her relationship with her new man. The post is a photo of Amanda and her new boyfriend, whoappears to be named Leonard E Moore. “Three months and a lifetime to go,” reads Amanda’s caption. After dating for three months, Amanda finally felt like she could go public with her relationship.
1000-lb Sistersfans were thrilled for Amanda and took to the comment section with well-wishes. Amanda has beenknown to respond to fans in the comment section, and this was one of those times. When one comment pointed out that Amanda looked happy, she replied “I am.” Another fan had a question, writing “I’m so confused.Some posts say she’s not with him and that he ghosted her and now she’s back in Kentucky…what’s the real story?” Amanda responded directly, writing, “Rj did ghost me.”
“I came back to Ky. Dated one other dude for a very short time and met mellow 3 months ago.”
It took the1000-lb Sistersseason 6 star a while to move past the fact thatRJ ripped Amanda’s heart out. She held on to her anger for a while after their breakup and evenseemed to be trying too hard to rub her happiness in her face. Her new relationship seems far less about hurting RJ and more about what Amanda wants.
Amanda Lost So Much Weight
But Hit A Plateau Recently
While her Slaton siblings struggled with weight their whole lives,44-year-old Amandawas always the thin one. It wasn’t until she got married and had children that she gained weight. In March 2023, Amanda had bariatric surgery for the second time. The1000-lb Sistersseason 6 starunderwent surgery for the first time well over a decade ago, but put the weight back on over the years.
During her1000-lb Sistersseason 6 weigh-in, Amanda needed help stepping on the scale because she recently had knee surgery and was in a wheelchair.
Her knee injury made it impossible for Amanda to work out, so she ended up losing less weight than she wanted to. At her last weigh-in, Amanda weighed 299 pounds, and at her most recent weigh-in,she weighed 268 pounds. Despite the setback, Amanda has lost over 200 pounds over the years.
Amanda Addressed The Show’s Future
Will There Be A Season 7?
Throughout1000-lb Sistersseason 6, Tammy repeatedly threatened to leave Kentucky. Since the show films there, this led to speculation about the show’s cancelation. Recently,Amandaaddressed the rumors during an Instagram Q & A. When one fan asked Amanda if there would be a1000-lb Sistersseason 7, Amanda said she couldn’t answer becauseshe had signed a legal agreement promising not to discuss the show.
Amanda’s answer is unlikely to comfort worried fans.
If1000-lb Sistersdoesreturn for another season, Amanda could play a much bigger role on the show. Though she didn’t even appear in the first three seasons, she’s already become one of the most entertaining aspects of the show. It remains to be seen if her new boyfriend will appear with her on the show. Judging by her romantic history,her relationship is more likely to be canceled than the show.
July 07, 2025 (44 years old)
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