1000 lbs. Sisters star Tammy Slaton reportedly believes producers of her TLC reality show “forced drama” at her estranged husband’s funeral last month.
Slaton’s husband Caleb Willingham passed away on June 30 at the age of 40, just months after marrying Tammy.
His funeral services were held July 30 in Kentucky and cameras rolled to capture the private ceremony for £1,000. Sisters, according to The sun.
Now, Slaton has reportedly berated producers for stirring the pot and making the event “depressing,” an insider claimed.
The insider claims Tammy said, “The filming of the funeral was “not natural at all” and things were put in to make it look sad, when in reality it wasn’t that sad.
1000 lbs. Sisters star Tammy Slaton reportedly believes producers of her TLC reality show last month “forced drama” at her estranged husband’s funeral; Slaton and her husband Caleb Willingham pictured
Additionally, the reality star reportedly said, “People were having fun, but (TLC producers) made it depressing.”
Due to how the funeral was allegedly filmed, Tammy also fears that rumors will spread. Her grief has caused her to break her diet.
However, the source insisted that was not the case and she continued to stick to her diet.
The Sun was provided with photos from the funeral, including images of Tammy crying during the service.
Tammy and Caleb met in 2022 at the Windsor Lane Rehabilitation Center in Gibsonburg, Ohio.
They married at the rehab center with about 30 friends and relatives who were invited to the small ceremony officiated by their home care nurse and boyfriend, Billy.
Caleb died of unknown causes.
Tammy paid tribute to her husband on Instagram, saying, “RIP dear angel, you will be forever missed and loved, thank you Caleb for showing me true love and happiness.”
They married at the rehabilitation center with about 30 friends and relatives who were invited to the small ceremony officiated by their home care nurse and boyfriend, Billy
Caleb, nicknamed ‘Double K’, starred on the weight loss show alongside his wife as they battled their chronic obesity.
The two got married just weeks after they met, Tammy shared People at the time: ‘Our wedding day was perfect, there was so much love in the room. I literally married my best friend.”
However, The sun reported in May that the two were divorcing because Caleb “refused to stick to his diet.”
The state of the couple’s relationship had been the subject of speculation for months, with fans noticing that Tammy had removed Caleb’s name from some of her social media handles.
While rumors of a possible breakup circulated, an insider told The Sun that Tammy was “ready to file for divorce” after they got into a fight over their diet.
Tammy and Caleb met in 2022 at the Windsor Lane Rehabilitation Center in Gibsonburg, Ohio
“They broke up because Caleb didn’t follow his diet in rehab,” they claimed at the time. “He’s gained 30 pounds and hasn’t performed his program.”
They claimed that Caleb tried to repair their marriage while they were separated, but his efforts were unsuccessful and Slaton reportedly finalized the divorce.
According to TikTok star Sarah Fraser, his failed marriage had left him distraught, as he reportedly posted on Facebook, “We are now married on paper only. Her decision not mine.
“I’m hurt, angry, confused and alone, even with others around,” he added.
Tammy won legions of fans when she starred alongside her sister Amy Slaton on the hit show ‘1000-LB Sisters’.
Tammy won legions of fans when she starred alongside her sister Amy Slaton on the hit show ‘1000-LB Sisters’
She underwent bariatric surgery last year and lost more than 300 pounds, but Caleb’s struggle with his weight seemingly drove them apart.
The insider who revealed their divorce said it was Caleb who actually asked for the breakup, before trying to “come back” and win her back.
However, they said their decision to part ways was met with joy by Slaton’s relatives.
“Tammy’s sisters Amy and Amanda were already encouraging her to just move on,” they said. “She wants someone who can be there for her and his health keeps deteriorating.
“She’d have to take care of him once he’s out of rehab, which is she’s taking care of a completely different person when she can barely take care of herself, so the relationship is pointless.”
The TLC show 1000-lb Sisters first aired on January 1, 2020.