Whitney Way Thore hasn't always had the best luck with men on My Big Fat Fabulous Life, but her relationship with her friend Todd Beasley has been a highlight of the show. The two have gotten into fights every now and then, but Whitney and Todd's friendship stands out as one of the most authentic aspects of My Big Fat Fabulous Life. From his relationship with Whitney to his life outside of reality television, here's everything there is to know about Todd.

Todd was introduced as Whitney's close friend from high school. Todd and Whitney's relationship goes far beyond that, however, as he played a role in her journey to the series My Big Fat Fabulous Life. Todd was dancing with Whitney in the viral video that put the future reality TV star into the spotlight. Because of this life-altering experience and the years of friendship between them, Whitney describes Todd as her "eternal dance partner." When Whitney needed help getting back into dance, she called upon Todd to help her as she knows he shares her "insane passion for dance." Although some friends might have felt overwhelmed by the responsibility of helping Whitney get her dance career back on track, Todd shared that "Whitney's definitely somebody who's worth it."

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Like My Big Fat Fabulous Life star Whitney, Todd grew up in Greensboro, North Carolina. According to Todd's Facebook page, he and Whitney went to Southeast Guilford High School in Greensboro. After high school, Todd went to Elon University, a private college in North Carolina. At Elon, Todd studied musical theater. In 2007, Todd graduated from college. Todd's Instagram indicates that after he got his musical theater degree, he moved to New York City. But, of course, he didn't stay away from Whitney for long. In 2014, Todd returned to North Carolina where he filmed for My Big Fat Fabulous Life. On the show, Todd demonstrated his dancing prowess as he and Whitney choreographed dances together and even ran dance classes.

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On top of dance, Todd is a part of his local church's choir. Although Todd and Whitney proved they were a fitness force to be reckoned with, the pair of friends haven't always gotten along. Like Whitney, Todd has a very strong personality that isn't easily silenced, and this has led to some dramatic tifts between the two. Fortunately, Todd and Whitney have moved on from their disagreements in recent years. Whitney was extremely cautious about seeing friends during the pandemic, but in September 2020, she ventured out of the house to meet Todd, who sported a new salt and pepper look fans went crazy for. Todd hasn't been too active on his social media accounts as of late, but he is a constant star on My Big Fat Fabulous Life season 9, in which he gives his apprehensive take on Whitney's anonymous new French boyfriend.

Todd's time on My Big Fat Fabulous Live might not make him out to be the easiest friend to get along with, but the show does convey that he is an authentic and talented companion. From pursuing his career in the arts to motivating Whitney to get back into dance, Todd is the best "eternal dance partner" out there. Hopefully, Todd and Whitney can maintain their friendship and continue to create more dancing videos for My Big Fat Fabulous Life fans to enjoy.

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My Big Fat Fabulous Life airs Tuesdays at 9 pm on TLC.

Sources: Todd Beasley/Facebook, Todd Beasley/Instagram