1000-Lb SistersstarsChris Combsand Brittany Combs are a great example of a modern American love story, and they deserve more screen time. The show is actually mostly about the weight-loss journeys of sisters Tammy Slaton and Amy Slaton, but several of their other family members are prominently featured, including their brother Chris, and his wife, Brittany. The Slatons are an extremely close-knit family, and 44-year-old Chris and 36-year-old Brittany are a big part of that. As the patriarch of the family, Chris takes care of his four dramatic sisters, and is always there for them.
Like most of his siblings, Chris struggled with weight his whole life. The1000-lb Sistersseason 6star was inspired by his famous sisters to pursue his own weight-loss goals. He made the decision to change his life becausehis father died of weight-related issues when he was around the same ageas Chris, and Chris didn’t want to end up the same way. His wife, Brittany, was by Chris' side during his journey. While the other Slatons haven’t always been lucky in love, Chris and Brittany appear to have a perfectly happy and loving marriage.
Chris & Brittany’s Happy Marriage
The Other Slatons Haven’t Been So Lucky In Love
Brittany is actually Chris' second wife, and little is known about his first marriage, other than that it yielded two children. The1000-lb Sistersseason 6 stars met while working as managers at McDonald’s. Despite the fact that44-year-old Chrisis older than 36-year-old Brittany, the two appear to be made for each other. Unlike Chris' sisters,Brittany is soft-spoken and doesn’t fly off the handleat the slightest of provocations. The rest of the Slatons could learn a lot from Chris and Brittany’s marriage.
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Several of the Slatons have been through devastating breakups over the years. When1000-lb Sisterspremiered in 2020, Amy was married to Michael Halterman, and they appeared to be perfect for each other. After their two children were born, Amy grew overwhelmed with parenting two small boys, andshe felt like Michael just wasn’t giving her enough support. In 2023, after four years of marriage and two children together, Amy and Michael announced their divorce.
44-year-old Amanda Halterman didn’t even appear in1000-lb Sistersduring the first few years because she was going through a divorce. Coincidentally, she was married to David Halterman, who was brothers with Amy’s ex-husband. In other words, two sisters married two brothers, and then ended up divorcing those brothers. Since ending her marriage, Amanda has hadseveral serious relationships that have ended badly, including her relationship with RJ, who ghosted her after she moved to Florida to be with him.
Chris' Incredible Weight-Loss Transformation
Total Transformation
When1000-lb Sisterspremiered in 2020, it was mostly about Amy and Tammy’s weight-loss journeys. Inspired by his famous sisters, Chris decided to lose weight too. After losing enough weight to qualify for weight-loss surgery,he finally went under the knife in 2022, and the pounds just melted away.
Losing weight changed Chris' life completely, but he has a long way to go.
When he started his weight-loss journey in 2022,Chris weighed over 450 pounds. He had bariatric surgery in 2022 and quickly dropped 150 pounds. His transformation was incredible. Not only did he look like a totally new man,he was able to do things he could’ve never even imaginedhimself doing. The doctor who performed his surgery,Dr. Eric Smith, posted incredible before and after photos of Chris on Instagram in March. One photo is of Chris before he lost weight, andthe more recent photo is of Chris finishing a 5k run.
Brittany’s Weight Loss Goals
She Wants Bariatric Surgery
During1000-lb Sistersseason 5, Brittany made a shocking confession when she admitted she wasinterested in having weight loss surgery. At this point, all five Slaton siblings have gone under the knife, and Brittany would like to join the club. Since then, Brittany had quietly pursued her health goals. Though she hasn’t drawn attention to it, in comparing recent photos to older ones,Brittany appears to have lost weight. She has been at Chris’s side throughout his entire weight-loss journey and has always lovingly supported all the Slaton siblings, so she’ll probably get the same support in return.
Chris & Brittany Should Get More Screen Time
They Deserve Their Own Spin-off
Chris and Brittany are excellent on1000-Lb Sisters, and they’ve really become fan favorites. Because the Slatons are such a close-knit family,Chris and Brittany are always around, but they’re never really the show’s focus. The show’s fans love Chris and Brittany, and would probably love to learn more about their lives. For example, Chris has two children and three grandchildren, who Brittany treats as if they’re her own.
Chris and Brittany and interesting people who should get more screen time.
One of the reasons Chris and Brittany are so popular with fans is that they both have great attitudes. By telling jokes, Chris made losing weight look fun. For her part, Brittany is always smiling and happy. The1000-lb Sistersseason 6 stars are always there for the other Slatons. Chris and Brittany are both so interesting that they should either get more screen time, or their ownCombs family spin-off show.
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Lost 500 pounds
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Lost 150 pounds
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1000-lb Sistersseason 6 airs on Tuesday nights at 9 p.m. ET/PT on TLC.
1000-lb Sisters
Cast
1000-lb Sisters follows the journey of Amy and Tammy Slaton, who struggle with obesity and together weigh over 1000 pounds. Set against the backdrop of their unique challenges, the series explores Amy’s aspiration for motherhood and Tammy’s dependence on her sibling as she becomes increasingly immobile.
