For years, 1000-lb Sisters fans have been divided over whether or not they like Amy Slaton's husband, Michael Halterman. The father of two has been talked about a lot by viewers, and the things they've said haven't always been positive. Now, it looks like followers may be turning on him for good.
After three 1000-lb Sisters seasons, Michael has remained a relatively quiet character on the series. Being caught in the middle, between Tammy and Amy (both women are much louder than he is), has made it difficult for him to carve out his own niche. In the beginning, viewers warmed up to Michael thanks to his caring side. He has often come across as one heck of a husband and brother in law. Michael has never complained about helping Tammy leave the house, and has always been ready to do his part. However, every so often, viewers feel as if they may not know the real Michael.
After a The Sun interview, red flags were immediately raised about Michael's true character. Followers learned that he and Amy had actually met when she was eight years of age, and Michael was 12-years-old. It was also revealed that Michael and Amy were locked in the family basement by her brother, and told to experiment with one another. This disturbing account has triggered concerns among Amy's supporters. In 2015, before he met her, Michael was arrested for domestic violence. While there has never been a fight aired on 1000-lb Sisters, viewers aren't convinced that a leopard can change its spots.
It didn't help that neither Amy nor Michael obeyed doctors' orders about trying to grow their family. 1000-lb Sisters fans believed that Michael should have been more open to following Dr. Charles Procter's advice. The wise doctor stated that the couple should hold off on trying for a child so Amy could heal from her gastric bypass surgery. Instead, Michael and Amy ignored the advice and risked a dangerous pregnancy.
TLC has yet to confirm 1000-lb Sisters season 4, but fans are hoping that it gets a green light soon. Amy has already stated that she is unsure about filming, as she feels that she is missing out on essential milestones with her child. Michael has yet to comment on his preference, but fans feel that he would go along with whatever Amy chooses. If there is a fourth season, Michael may need to do a lot of hard work in order to change viewers' opinions of him.