Summary
1000-lb SistersstarsAmy Slatonand Michael Halterman went through a very ugly divorce in 2023, but there are hopeful signs that the couple is on better terms. When1000-lb Sisterspremiered in 2020, Amy and Michael were newlyweds and seemed like a happy couple. Michael was a fan favorite because he was always there for Amy and also for Amy’s family, especially for her sister and costar, Tammy Slaton. Amy and Michael wanted children, but Amy weighed over 400 pounds at the time, which would make a healthy pregnancy impossible.
During1000-lb Sistersseason 1, Amy had bariatric surgery, lost 125 pounds, and went on to have two healthy boys, Gage and Glenn Halterman.Amy was overwhelmed by motherhood and didn’t feel like she was getting enough helpfrom Michael. Things came to a head when Amy and Michael’s marriage blew apart during1000-lb Sistersseason 5. After an ugly legal battle that included since-retracted accusations of abuse, Amy and Michael seem to be making amends.
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Amy & Michael Hanging Out
Like Old Times
Since their separation,Amy and Micheal have shared custodyof their two toddlers, who go back and forth between their two homes. Since their ugly court battle, the former couple had little contact with each other. There seems to have been arecent shift in their relationship and a thawing of the Cold Warthat has been waging between them. Amy’s sister,AmandaHalterman, recently posted a TikTok of the whole family hanging out at Amy’s house, including Tammy and their brother, Chris Combs.
The post has 36.9K likes, and Amanda’s caption reads, “Uncle @Chris Combs and aunt @Tammy L Slaton came to visit today. The babies was so happy to see their other TT and uncle @Amy halterman we sire are blessed yall.”
Though his face is never shown, Michael is easily recognizable among the Slatons. Either Amy and Michael are on friendly terms again, or they’re getting back together.
Amy & Michael’s Relationship Ended Badly
He Broke Her Heart
Amy and Michael’s problems were revealedduring1000-lb Sistersseason 5 when they got into a massive fight about Amy wanting her credit card and Michael refusing to hand it over. Later, an exhaustedAmy cried as she explained to her sisters, Tammy and Amanda Halterman, that she wanted a divorce. “I used to be the glue that holds our family together, but now I’m just the used piece of gum,” Amy tearfully told her sisters.
She added, “Someone done stuck me on the bottom of a dirty ass shoe.”
Divorce Is A Family Affair
OtherSlatons have had troubled relationships. Amy’s sister, Amanda, went through an ugly divorce from Michael’s brother, David Halterman. Chris is currently happily married to Brittany Combs, but he only met her after divorcing his first wife. Tammy endured several terrible relationships before finally meeting and marrying a nice guy. Sadly,Caleb Willingham died a few short months after the wedding. With1000-lb Sistersseason 6 on the horizon, the status of Amy and Michael’s relationship is sure to be revealed.
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