Since the divorce between 1000-lb Sisters stars Michael Halterman and Amy Slaton was announced, some followers have accused Michael of laziness, but others believe that he isn't really that lethargic. Certain viewers believe that Michael has proven himself to be a reliable and hard-working person, who's done his best to provide for his growing family. There appears to be a divide among viewers, as some firmly believe that Michael didn't do enough to help Amy with childcare, while others think that the work he did wasn't appreciated.
For much of the four seasons, Michael and Amy's relationship was one of the main 1000-lb Sisters storylines. As one of the few permanent couples on the show (until Tammy Slaton's marriage to Caleb Willingham), they got a lot of attention from viewers. There were many ways that the two seemed like a perfect pair, but some found their dynamic unusual. Until their divorce is final, fans think that Amy and Michael could reconcile, given how much they already share. With all the rumors swirling about why Michael and Amy are divorcing, followers have come to Michael's defense, arguing that he isn't actually that lazy.
How Michael Halterman Took Care Of Amy & Tammy Slaton
Michael took care of Amy and Tammy when they were starting on their weight loss journeys, and as Redditor Michael isn't the bad guy in his marriage. He's one half of a couple that's no longer working as it once did. His ers don't think he gets enough credit for all he did for Amy and Tammy while they were making YouTube videos at home.
Why 1000-Lb Sisters Fans Suspect Michael Halterman Was Badly Edited
Rather than assuming Michael is a bad husband, some fans believe that he was poorly edited by TLC. One viewer thinks there, "wasn't enough footage" of Michael to determine whether he was hardworking or lazy. They therefore think that there isn't, "enough to know one way or another." Another pointed out that, "other than a few shots of him sitting around," there weren't any major changes in his behavior, compared to other 1000-lb Sisters installments. This leads followers to suspect that producers used Michael to promote a future storyline, and that, "editing has manipulated the narrative" to frame him as a villain.
There is much speculation over how Amy and Michael's divorce will impact 1000-lb Sisters season 5. Though a few viewers think this may all be exaggerated to improve ratings for the season, most fans aren't that surprised that Amy and Michael would split, but not due to his laziness. It doesn't seem like they really enjoy being together. Michael works to provide for the family, and Amy handles the majority of the childcare. This suggests that Michael isn't lazy, as fans have claimed. Instead, it seems like he is a victim of editing, which has made him look unhelpful.
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