'1000-Lb Sisters' Fans Blame Amanda For Amy & Michael's Divorce

1000-Lb Sisters star Amanda Halterman is facing backlash following a new discussion thread among fans. Amanda is known for trying to keep peace and order in the family. She would often get in the middle of fights, especially between Tammy and Amy Slaton. However, some fans are blaming Amanda for the downfall of Amy and Michael’s marriage. Keep reading to see why.

1000-Lb Sisters: Why Did Amy Slaton & Michael Halterman Divorce?

Amy and Michael’s marriage fell apart due to their lack of communication. Every argument they had would lead to intense fights. Amy claimed that Michael hasn’t been present as a father to their kids, Gage and Glenn. The 1000-Lb Sisters star felt that she was the only one raising them. Amy has been desperate about experiencing happiness in her marriage, and it seems Michael couldn’t give it to her, eventually leading to their divorce. The two finalized their divorce in September 2023. Amy was granted 70% custody of the kids.

Amy Slaton From 1000-Lb Sisters, TLC, Sourced From Facebook

Why Fans Blame Amanda For Amy & Michael’s Divorce

Some 1000-Lb Sisters fans on social media are calling out Amanda Halterman for the divorce of Amy and Michael. According to the OP, losing Michael was the “biggest mistake” Amy made. They believe Michael has always looked after everyone in the family. However, they began to treat him badly, which got even worse when Amy began to have temper tantrums.

Amanda Halterman From 1000-Lb Sisters, Sourced From Reddit

But what made things more complicated was how Amanda got in the middle of Amy and Michael’s struggles. But she instead bullied Michael, seemingly projecting her divorce on him. The poster also believes Amanda instigated fights between Amy and Michael. One example can be seen below this article, which is an old clip from an episode where Amanda goes off on Michael while he was trying to fix things with Amy.

“Tough to say considering the show is edited to follow a narrative. I’d be interested to see how Michael is doing as a single dad. Seems like it’d be hard to see him as worse than Amy after all she’s been doing lately.”
“I’ve said it before, I think the breakdown of their marriage was on both ends. I do wish they would have been able to work tho because I do see Amy doing well during that part of her life. I think Amanda’s divorce did have some influence on Amy unfortunately.”
“Jmo, she still loves him..but, she was mad at the time, and let Amanda push her towards divorce…all her other relationships were rebounds, she needs to actually talk to Michael, and maybe try to work things out.”

1000-Lb Sisters: Amy Slaton Is Going All Out Ahead Of Wedding

Despite her divorce, Amy Slaton eventually entered the dating world again and got into a relationship with Brian Lovvorn. Their relationship progressed in the latest season of 1000-Lb Sisters, in which Brian proposed to her.

Brian Lovvorn & Amy Slaton From 1000-Lb Sisters, TLC, Sourced From @amyslaton_halterman Instagram

The two are currently looking forward to tying the knot. They’re also planning to have a “Mayflower-themed” wedding, which is far better than Amy’s insane asylum suggestion during the season.