'1000-Lb Sisters' Amy Slaton Faces Backlash Over Santa Pic

1000-Lb Sisters star Amy Slaton is facing backlash following her latest post. The 37-year-old mom has been on a healing journey after divorcing Michael Halterman in September 2023. However, she recently faced some roadblocks after getting arrested for possession of illegal drugs. Some fans have also been questioning her parenting. Keep reading to see Amy’s statements regarding her kids going barefoot in public again.

1000-Lb Sisters: Amy Slaton Faces Backlash After Sharing New Boyfriend

Amy recently took to Instagram to share photos from her recent trip with her kids at a Christmas-themed park. But what caught the attention of many was the photo of her boyfriend, Brian Lovvorn, holding one of her kids. Sine 1000-Lb Sisters fans were surprised that the two are still together amid all the accusations that Brian influenced Amy into using illegal drugs, which led to her arrest. Sources also claimed that Amy is still “struggling” to move forward without Michael. Here are some of the comments Amy received.

Amy Slaton From 1000-lb Sisters, TLC, Sourced From TLC YouTube

“the guy she got arrested with.. her newest boyfriend.”
“I wonder what the siblings think of her having her kids around these men. I know Chris said she has zero standards, but I don’t remember him commenting on the kids part.”
“Thank God she didn’t have girls although the boys aren’t safe too.”

Amy Explains Why Kids Are Barefoot In Public Again

Aside from Brian, some fans from the same IG post of Amy also called her out for letting her kids go barefoot. This wasn’t the first time Amy let her kids walk barefoot. In one of their episodes, she faced backlash for letting her kids walk without shoes at a shoe shop.

Amy Slaton From 1000-lb Sisters, TLC, Sourced From @amyslaton_halterman Instagram

However, the 1000-Lb Sisters star revealed that there was a reason behind it. According to Amy Slaton, they did have shoes, but they won’t put them back on after playing at a bouncy house. Some fans understood Amy and called out her haters for criticizing her parenting without context. Regardless, many people hoped that Amy’s new beau would not become a bad influence on her kids.

“Amy, you explained why your children don’t have shoes on and people are still asking why. Unbelievable!”
“Amy stay sinful why do my you need a man?? Especially if this is the one who was with you when they found weed!! You can do better for yourself and your kids. Don’t just settle for anyone who gives you attention.”
“These boys are super cute n who hasn’t had a kid kick their shoes off n not want to put them back on!? Calm down perfect people.”

1000-Lb Sisters: How’s Amy Slaton’s Weight Loss Journey?

Amy Slaton has yet to share new updates regarding her weight loss journey. This created speculations that the 1000-Lb Sisters star may have made significant changes to herself and doesn’t want to spoil the current season. The previous episode shows Amy still struggling with her weight while her sister, Tammy, is already looking forward to a skin removal surgery. But despite the hurdles, Amy continues to make silly jokes. One of them was thinking about farting next to a Royal Guard to see their reaction ahead of their trip to London.