Amy and Tammy Slaton have a complicated relationship with the 1000-Lb Sisters fanbase, but their brother, Chris Combs, has been wholeheartedly embraced by the reality show's audience. Tammy is regularly criticized for her aggressive behavior and Amy has garnered some flak for her scandalous past, but Chris has only been warmly received by 1000-Lb Sisters fans. From his determination to help his sister to telling it like it is, this is why Chris Combs has accumulated a devoted following.
Chris made his reality TV debut on 1000-Lb Sisters season 2. Although he wasn't around for Amy and Tammy's first year of their weight loss journey, Chris became an integral part of the Slaton sisters' progress on season 2. Chris joined 1000-Lb Sisters to not only lose some pounds like his sisters but also to help Amy take care of Tammy. Despite only having half of the air time that Amy and Tammy have had over their run as reality television personalities, Chris has become a large part of 1000-Lb Sisters' appeal. On top of embarking on his own weight loss journey, Chris has proven himself to be a reliable support system for Tammy, no matter how much his sister lashes out at him.
Unlike Amy, Tammy has struggled to meet her weight loss goals during her 1000-Lb Sisters experience. Instead of losing weight, Tammy has actually gained weight since season 1. Although all members of the Slaton family are rooting for Tammy to qualify for bariatric surgery, Chris is especially committed to his sister's progress. Because he was also working to lose weight, Chris acted as Tammy's weight-loss buddy throughout season 2. On top of providing emotional support for Tammy, Chris worked to ensure his sister was motivated to stay committed to her goals. When the pair discovered Tammy hadn't lost the weight she was instructed to, Chris took it personally and blamed himself for not being a good enough weight loss partner. 1000-Lb Sisters fans admire Chris' relentless compassion for his sister.
Although Chris is known for being an affectionate sibling, another reason why viewers hold Amy and Tammy Slaton's brother in such high regard is his tough-love approach to conflict. Because Chris is determined to see Tammy achieve her weight loss goals, he occasionally butts heads with his sister. Chris calls out Tammy for her behavior that leads to her fruitless weight loss attempts. Chris has put himself in the uncomfortable situation of telling Tammy that her boyfriends don't have her best intentions. Even though Tammy is resistant to hearing that her partners have enabled her food addiction, Chris weathers the storm of Tammy's emotions to tell her the fact of the matter. Through their volatile arguments, it's apparent that Chris cares more about improving his sister's health than looking like a nice guy. Fans appreciate Chris' no-nonsense course of action for bettering Tammy's life.
As 1000-Lb Sisters audiences know well, supporting Tammy through her weight loss journey can be a thankless task, but Chris has handled his role to the best of his ability. From being sympathetic to Tammy's struggles to not sugarcoating the reality of his sister's situation, fans value everything Chris has added to the reality show. Chris might not be one of the 1000-Lb Sisters, but he has cemented himself as a pillar of Amy and Tammy's series.