Tammy Slaton is clearing the air about her relationship with girl pal Haley Michelle, and it’s not what fans think!
The “1000-LB Sisters” and the psychic medium raised eyebrows about their blossoming bond, with some speculating they were more than friends. However, Slaton claims there’s nothing romantic between them.
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Tammy Slaton Is Not Dating Haley Michelle
Days after the pals caused a stir on Instagram with their swimsuit post, Slaton addressed their relationship on TikTok. She shared a clip of her posing with Michelle and a third lady identified as Paola Román.
In the post, Slaton and Michelle gave off best-friend vibes with matching black ensembles and similar bold makeup. Although Román seemed to be the third party intruding on a couple’s outing, the caption begged to differ.
“We’re just friends,” the media personality captioned the clip, which was set to Anne-Marie and Marshmello’s hit song “FRIENDS.” As stated, some fans speculated Slaton and Michelle were lovers, given the former’s bombshell revelation about her sexuality.
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Earlier in January, The Blast reported that Slaton had addressed her sexuality in a TikTok video. Following a fan’s question about whether or not she was transgender, the entertainer replied:
“No, I’m not trans. I’m just a supporter of everybody. Well, I was saying I was Pansexual, but I kinda stopped messing with guys after my husband passed. So, I’m like a lesbian.”
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The Reality TV Star Believes’ Love Is Love’
In the video about her sexuality, Slaton stressed that she didn’t believe in confining love in a box and proudly declared that “love is love.” She also described herself as “just a lover,” proving that she wasn’t fixated on labels.
The evolution of Slaton’s sexuality, per her words, came months after her husband’s death. She met her late beau, Caleb Willingham, during her 14-month stay at a rehab center in Ohio.
The 37-year-old’s husband died in July 2023, marking the end of their one-year marriage. She seemingly remained single following his death and showed no interest in dating until last October when news surfaced that she had signed up for a Facebook Dating website.
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A Source Claimed Slaton’s Weight Loss Influenced Her Interest In Women
Before Slaton’s online dating profile was unveiled, a source claimed she was ready to embrace new relationships with women. They noted she was in her “bad b-tch era” and had begun talking to potential partners.
As for what sparked the TLC star’s sexual evolution, the insider cited Slaton’s incredible weight loss transformation. “Tammy has lost all of this weight, and she’s ready to get back out there,” the source explained, adding:
“Caleb passing away was hard for her, but they were already having problems, and she felt he didn’t have time for her. Tammy felt that he didn’t put effort into trying to move to Kentucky and get out of rehab to be with her.”
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The TLC Star Flaunted Her New Figure In A Mermaid-Style Swimsuit
As stated, fans became suspicious of Slaton’s relationship with Michelle after a picture of them in swimsuits was posted on Instagram. The Blast reported that the media personality had flaunted her incredible weight loss in the joint post.
In the snap, Slaton looked slimmer in a blue mermaid-style swimsuit with scales and a plunging neckline. She dangled her legs in the pool and smiled brightly at Michelle, who rocked a black and white swimsuit with frills along the neck.
“Proud of you [blue heart emoji],” Michelle captioned the post alongside the hashtag “#tammyslatonweightloss.” The post generated positive responses from fans, who applauded Slaton’s inspiring journey.
Fans Praised Tammy Slaton’s Incredible Transformation
The post’s comment section received several sweet messages from fans, especially those who watched TLC’s “1000-Lb Sisters” series. One touched IG user praised Slaton’s transformation with the message: “Look at you, girl! That is a JOURNEY [fire emoji].”
Another ecstatic fan implored TLC to help Slaton complete her fantastic transformation, writing: “@tlc need to go ahead and get Tammy’s skin removal, grill fixed, makeover, and then a spinoff show called ‘Tammy finds love.'”
A third supporter echoed similar sentiments, raving: “You look amazing, Tammy. I’m so proud of you,” a third echoed their approval, while a fourth chimed:
“I know Tammy must be so proud of herself. She fought the hard fight and made it when so many people wrote her off. Congrats, girl!”