‘1000-Lb Sisters’: Caleb Stalked Tammy Slaton Then Proposed – Family is Furious
1000-Lb Sisters star Tammy Slaton was stalked by her now-husband Caleb Willingham. After a short period of time of talking to each other, he proposed to Tammy. While she’s happy about getting engaged, her family isn’t excited to hear any news of their relationship.
Caleb Willingham Introduced on 1000-Lb Sisters with Tammy Slaton
A month after Tammy’s big fight with her family, 1000-Lb Sisters star Tammy is sitting and playing bingo with friends. Nathaniel is one of her friends, and she tells him she’s not forgiven her family for their last big fight.
Caleb Willingham rolls into the room and pulls up next to her. He talks about being her friend. She says she and Caleb have been getting to know each other the last couple of weeks. He’s been there almost a year, too but mostly stayed in his room because of “health issues” but doesn’t go into further detail.
In a surprising claim, Caleb says Tammy saved his life the other day. Then, he explains he was out of oxygen and had tears rolling down his face. He said she got him help.
Tammy asks why he’s there and what brought him there. His reply to her questions was “you”, to which the 1000-Lb Sisters star looked at him questioningly.
He says a friend’s wife found this place and saw her on social media and that she was the facility. Daniel, another friend, calls it “stalker vibes” that Caleb came there specifically because Tammy’s there. She says it’s “a tad bit stalker-ish,” but she’s not upset about it.
She asks about Caleb’s weight goal, and he says he wants to be “a skinny b*tch.” Ray, another pal, says he sees Tammy and Caleb flirting. He says they tried to hide it, “but sparks are flying.”
TLC Family Finds Out About New Boo
A week later, Amy and Chris bring Gage to pick out a pumpkin, as Amanda tagged along. Amy decided to leave Glenn with Michael’s mom.
At the patch, there’s a sandbox full of corn kernels to play in. The entire family climbs inside to play with Gage and talk about Tammy. The 1000-Lb Sisters siblings remark that Tammy’s been quiet and calm lately which is unusual.
1000-Lb Sisters celeb Chris Combs asks Amy Slaton about Michael Halterman helping out with the boys. She says she does a lot for Gage, but Michael cares for him primarily while she deals with Glenn.
Next, Chris asks Amy about her diet. She says Dr. Procter told her to lose 20 pounds and thinks she did it. She says she’s down 5 pounds. Then, she says she’s exercising enough while playing with Gage.
However, Amanda says that’s not an efficient way to lose weight, but she has no room to talk since she’s got a “triple chin” herself. She says her divorce was finalized in August.
1000-Lb Sisters: Update on Tammy’s Weight
The 1000-Lb Sisters family talks about Tammy’s weight – she went from 700 lbs to 465. Amanda says she should be home soon. Chris says she’s been happy every time they talk.
Amanda tells them Caleb is her “boo thing”. However, Amy isn’t happy about this and thinks they should just be friends.
Also, the family is upset about finding out on social media about the relationship. Tammy didn’t tell her family about her new boyfriend. However, Tammy made a video to share with her fans about how she likes Caleb and wants to see where it leads.
Yet, Amy wants Tammy to focus on her weight and mental health. Then, Chris says her trach should be out soon, and why would she start up something when she’s getting ready to come home.
Amy says Tammy has done this before and doesn’t “have the best track record with dudes” and says men treated her like trash.
1000-Lb Sisters: Tammy Gives Relationship Update with Caleb
1000-Lb Sisters celeb Tammy says she and Caleb have been dating for two weeks. She says he’s very different from guys she usually dates. She usually “doesn’t go for bigger people”, as she usually goes “for the skinny bad guy.” However, Tammy wants to give Caleb a chance.
When 1000-Lb Sisters producers ask about their first kiss, Caleb says kissing the person you’re supposed to be with moves the earth.
He says he gave her a peck then she really kisses him. She hit the button on his power wheelchair by accident and it flew into her. Tammy’s blushing and giggling, but Caleb calls her reaction a “guilty” blush.
Getting to Know Caleb Better
On 1000-Lb Sisters, Caleb Willingham says he’s always been bigger and blames his sweet tooth. He says in stressful times, he eats more. At 17, his mother died, and it “destroyed” him.
He gained weight after she passed. Then his dad passed away in 2006 and said he thought “every single person I loved” got taken away from him.
At his heaviest, he was over 700 lbs at rock bottom and considered suicide. So, Caleb came to the weight loss facility for a fresh start to change his life. He’s dropped over 200 lbs, and he’s around 480 lbs now.
When talking about Tammy Slaton from 1000-Lb Sisters, Caleb Willingham says he doesn’t know how you can be in a room with Tammy and not fall in love with her.
He says he knows he’s not her usual type but calls it “big boy season” and pats his belly. Also, he says she’d make a great wife and a great mother.
On 1000-Lb Sisters, you next see Tammy Slaton making hot chocolate for Caleb Willingham. He says she’s his favorite person to make his hot chocolate, and she says it’s because she makes it with love.
Star’s Surprise Engagement and Details About Wedding Timeline
Next, Caleb says he has a surprise for Tammy. So, Caleb rounded up everyone, including the staff, and they went to the parking lot. He stands up, and Tammy’s freaking out and blushing.
He calls it absolutely adorable. Caleb says she’s the most beautiful, amazing, wonderful person he knows. Then, he asks her to marry him. He even pulls a ring out of his pocket for this proposal.
1000-Lb Sisters star Tammy’s in shock but shakes her head yes. She stands up and lets him slide the ring on her finger. They hug awkwardly and kiss as the staff and their friends cheer.
More Information About Tammy Slaton’s and Caleb Willingham’s Relationship
In a video Tammy Slaton made, she reveals her engagement happened only three weeks into dating. Caleb Willingham says he wants to marry and have a couple of kids with her and says, “life’s gonna be great.” Tammy Slaton believes life’s already great.
Next, Tammy talks about how she plans to wait a few days to tell her family about her engagement. She’s not sure how they’ll react and says their approval matters. However, she says she will marry him even without her family’s approval. Next, the 1000-Lb Sisters star says they need to trust her.
Caleb says they’re in love and got each other, and “what God put forth, let no one put asunder” in a video recorded for fans. Tammy signs off by saying, “bye, haters.”
In the next episode, we see Tammy sharing the news about her engagement with Amy Slaton. Chris details how he plans to object to the marriage. Yet, Tammy worries they’re going to scare Caleb away.
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