Amanda Halterman begs fans to send prayers as '1000-lb Sisters' star reveals health issues after not getting vaccinated
DIXON, KENTUCKY: Amanda Halterman took to Instagram on Saturday to share her Covid test reports and the '1000-lb Sisters' star seems to have tested positive for it.
Amanda shared a selfie of herself in a night dress, lying on the bed. From her red face, it appeared that she was not doing well.
Tammy and Amy Slaton's half-sister asked her followers to pray for her family as the star wrote, "Y’all pray for ya girl. Covid has hit our family."
She then explained, "Guys. Whatever your belief is as far as vaccinated or unvaccinated is ok. I chose not to get vaccinated due to other health issues and I along with my Dr made the decision that I would not get vaccinated."
Claiming not getting vaccinated a personal choice, Amanda wrote, "It’s a personal choice. There is no reason to Shame one another. Please remember it costs nothing to be kind. You can be passionate about your beliefs without name-calling and being rude."
This made Amanda's followers concerned for her. A user wrote, "Praying that you all get better soon." Another concerned user wrote, "Oh no how bad is it? Are u vaccinated."
TLC star Amanda Halterman lives life like she's 'broke'
The Sun reported Amanda talking about her lifestyle in one of the videos. While lying on the bed, Amanda replied to one of the fans' comments, asking, "Hope you're saving for a rainy day. The show will only last so long."
The reality star replied, "One thing that my grandmother and my mother instilled in me... to live like I'm broke."
She then explained, "I do not live above my means. I'm not rich, by no means, but I'm gonna be just fine."
She then explained that she was doing just fine with the money she got from the show. Amanda claimed, "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."
"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," added Amanda.
What does '1000-lb Sisters' star Amanda Halterman do for a living?
Amanda has been working as a school bus driver for nearly a decade. Besides this, she also appears in TLC's show '1000-lb Sisters'.
As a bus driver, Amanda gets up at 5.30 in the morning. She is grounded despite being a known TV figure and takes her job seriously.
However, Amanda's role in the show is not too big. She is featured as a side cast member beside her sisters -- Tammy and Amy Slaton.
Who is '1000-lb Sisters' star Amanda Halterman?
Amanda Halterman was born on December 19, 1980. She is originally from Kentucky.
She became famous after being featured beside her half-sisters in '1000-lb Sisters', helping Amy and Tammy in their weight loss journey.
Amanda joined the cast in Season 3 and has been in the show ever since then. Amanda was married to Jason Halterman, however, the couple later got divorced.
The TLC star has four sons with Jason.