Exclusive Interview with 1000-Lb. Sisters Tammy and Amy Slaton: Overcoming Divorce and Loss of Caleb while Embracing the Future

PEOPLE magazine has recently interviewed the Slaton sisters to discuss how they are coping after facing significant losses. Audiences have been following Tammy and Amy Slaton’s weight loss journeys, along with their personal lives, on the show 1000-Lb. Sisters. Unfortunately, this year has been quite challenging for the duo, with Tammy losing her husband Caleb Willingham and Amy going through a turbulent divorce with Michael Halterman. In this week’s issue of PEOPLE, the sisters talk about how they are trying to move forward from these difficult times. Tammy recalls meeting Caleb at Windsor Lane Rehabilitation Center in Ohio, where she was pursuing her own weight loss journey. He quickly became “the love of her life,” and they married in November 2022. Tammy describes him as someone who fit in perfectly with her family.

Tammy Slaton’s husband, Caleb Willingham, passed away seven months after she left him at an Ohio rehab facility. The cause of death remains unknown. Tammy received a text message from Caleb’s friend informing her that he was not doing well and shortly after, another text message confirming his passing. Tammy was devastated by the news and recalls being in the fetal position upon receiving the news. Recently, Tammy was photographed at Caleb’s funeral with her family.

Tammy Slaton, who recently lost her husband Caleb Willingham, has found solace in creating two pieces of jewelry made from his ashes. She has a ring and a music note-shaped necklace that help her feel like he is with her always. Watching old episodes of their show also brings her happiness and helps her cope with her loss. Tammy is not currently looking to enter into a new relationship and is taking things one day at a time. Meanwhile, her sister Amy has recently split from her husband of 6 years, Michael Halterman. According to Amy, the lack of support and love from Halterman contributed to the end of their marriage.

During a recent interview, Amy Slaton revealed that her relationship with Michael Halterman had been deteriorating for some time before their explosive fight over formula for their son. According to Amy, the argument began when she spilled Glenn’s formula and needed to buy a replacement jar. Michael refused to give her back her bank card, which she needed to make the purchase, leading to a heated exchange between them and Amy’s sisters that was caught on camera for the upcoming season of 1000-Lb. Sisters. Although this incident was the final straw for Amy, she admits that she had been falling out of love with Michael for some time prior to that.

Amy Slaton and her two sons, Glenn and Gage, were recently featured on TLC. She now has limited contact with her ex-partner Halterman, only communicating with him when it pertains to their children. She drops off and picks up the boys on Fridays and Mondays, and will occasionally ask him to watch them if she needs to work. Beyond these necessary interactions, they have no further communication.

Tammy and Amy Slaton, along with Diana King, have been in the news lately. Amy has shared that she is currently in therapy to help her deal with the difficulties of her recent divorce. She has also announced a new romantic relationship with Tony Rodgers, whom she introduced on social media recently. According to Amy, Tony is a supportive partner who stands by her and her family, including Tammy and their children.