DIXON, KENTUCKY: Amanda Halterman, a fan-favorite on TLC's '1000-lb Sisters,' recently disclosed her profession on TikTok after being asked about her livelihood. She revealed she drove a school bus and has been doing that for almost 10 years.
In addition to her role as a school bus driver, being a star on TLC's '1000-lb Sisters' also contributes to her income.
In Season 5 of '1000-lb Sisters,' Amanda's sister, Amy, goes through the challenging process of ending her marriage to Michael Halterman.
During this difficult time, Amy leaned on her older sister, Amanda, for support. However, tensions rose between Amanda and Michael when Amanda discovered that he had taken Amy's debit card.
A confrontation ensued, with Amanda demanding, "Give her her money!" and Michael responding defiantly.
Amanda threatened to call the police, and Amy joined the conversation.
Amanda warned, "He's got two seconds to get his stuff and get out of my house." The situation between the two nearly escalated into a physical altercation.
'1000-lb Sisters’ star Amanda Halterman confesses she lives 'like she's broke'
In June 2023, Halterman took to her TikTok page and shared more about her lifestyle and the impact of the show '1000-lb Sisters' on her life.
Then, a fan dropped a comment in the dialogue box that read, "Hope you're saving for a rainy day. The show will only last so long," as per The Sun.
Soon after, she responded to the user by saying, "One thing that my grandmother and my mother instilled in me... to live like I'm broke."
The TV personality continued, "I do not live above my means. I'm not rich, by no means, but I'm gonna be just fine. I was doing just fine without the show, so the money I make off the show, that's not even budgeted. I don't even put that in my budget, because I don't live off the show. Because that show is not forever."
She added, "I work my a** off doing what I've got to do to make sure my bills are paid. I like that you did say that, because if people lived every day as if it were a rainy day then a lot of us would probably be a lot better off."
Amanda concluded, "Obviously it's nice to get a little bit of money from the show and have a little nest egg, but when the show ends it doesn't really matter that much to me."
When was Amanda Halterman first featured on TLC's '1000-lb Sisters'?
Amanda was seen on TLC's show '1000-lb Sisters' during Season 3 which aired on November 15, 2021, according to a report by Reality Titbit.
Amanda underwent weight loss surgery in the past and joined the series to support her sisters, Amy and Tammy, in their weight loss journeys.
Over time, she has candidly expressed her views on the show and has successfully endeared herself to fans, becoming a favorite among the audience.
Is '1000-lb Sisters' star Amanda Halterman married?
According to Reality Titbit, Halterman was previously married to Jason Halterman for a total of 23 years, and together, they have four sons.
For those unfamiliar, Jason is the brother of Amy's ex-husband, Michael Halterman. Amanda revealed the news of her divorce during Season 4 of '1000-lb Sisters.'
'1000-lb Sisters' Season 5 premieres on December 12 at 9 pm ET on TLC.
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