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Is Amy Slaton an 'attention seeker'? '1000-lb Sisters' star slammed for 'emotional' apology at Caleb's memorial

Tammy Slaton breaks down in tears at Caleb Willingham's memorial during '1000-lb Sisters' Season 5 finale episode

DIXON, KENTUCKY: '1000-lb Sisters' Season 5 finale wrapped up with an emotional goodbye to Tammy Slaton's husband, Caleb Willingham. During the finale episode, Tammy received Caleb's death news over a text message from the late reality star's close friend.

However, Tammy was grieving over her tragic loss when her sister Amy Slaton came around to support her. Tammy's other siblings, Amanda Halterman and Chris Combs also arrived at her place to extend condolences to her. The Slaton siblings gathered around the dining table and discussed how Tammy was coping with the loss.

During the conversation, Amy brought up her and Amanda's feud amid Tammy's grief over Caleb's death. She broke down in tears and apologized to Amanda for pushing her sibling during their trip to Florida. She tried to justify herself but Amanda shut her down and asked Amy to focus on Tammy.

Meanwhile, the viewers were also left furious and alleged that Amy tried to make the scene about herself amid Caleb's death. A social media user tweeted, "Poor Tammy has a true reason to cry…no one wants to see any more of Amy crying over her divorce. We are done with that."

Another person added, "Amy is used to being the center of attention. The siblings need to start calling her out and let her know every situation is not about her and her kids." Another critic noted, "Amy… this is not the time. Your sister just lost her husband. I know Amy is going through a lot but lordddddtttt."

Another internet user penned, "Amy filming a YouTube about herself and her divorce while her sister is grieving her dead husband really tracks with selfish asshole Amy this season." "The nerve of Amy to act like she's the center of attention even in the midst of a tragedy!!" noted another viewer.

Slaton Siblings join Tammy for Caleb Willingham's memorial

'1000-lb Sisters' Season 5 stars Amy Slaton, Chris Combs, and Amanda Halterman joined Tammy Slaton for Caleb Willingham's memorial. During the finale episode of the TLC show, Tammy was overwhelmed with grief, and sadness, and mourned her husband Caleb's death.

Amy supported Tammy as she broke down in tears and struggled to process her grief. Amy shared in the confessional that she and her siblings including Tammy were taught to push their feelings down. Meanwhile, Tammy revealed that losing Caleb was a different kind of pain than the one she felt when she lost her grandmother.

Caleb's memorial was attended by his close relatives and friends. Additionally, the rehab nurse, who officiated Caleb and Tammy's wedding, was also at the memorial and acknowledged that it’ was 'hard to put into words' how he went from officiating a wedding nine months prior to now attending a memorial.

Amy Slaton and Amanda Halterman involve in a physical altercation

'1000-lb Sisters' Season 5 star Amy Slaton had been wrestling with her personal life as she recently got divorced from her ex-husband Michael Halterman. She struggled to take care of her sons, Gage and Glenn, as both have different sleep schedules.

Meanwhile, in the previous episodes, things heated up when Tammy Slaton came forward to help her sister. Amy thought Tammy was disrespecting her and underestimating her motherhood skills. The Slaton sisters argued about how to get Glenn to sleep which led to Amy deciding to abandon their Florida trip.

Amy was furious with her siblings and wanted to leave the resort. She reached the door but found Amanda Halterman in the middle. However, Amy pushed Amanda out of her way. Amy warned her siblings that she would call her ex-husband after Caleb Combs didn't drive her to the airport.

You can stream '1000-lb Sisters' Season 5 on TLC.