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'Welcome to Plathville' star Barry Plath stuns fans with buff body following separation from wife Kim Plath

Barry Plath, who went through a drastic fitness transformation, looked almost unrecognizable in an image shared by his son Micah Plath
PUBLISHED AUG 28, 2023
Barry and Kim Plath decided to part ways in June 2022 (TLC/YouTube)
Barry and Kim Plath decided to part ways in June 2022 (TLC/YouTube)

CAIRO, GEORGIA: Ever since Barry Plath's separation from his wife Kim Plath in June 2022, TLC's 'Welcome to Plathville' star has made some dramatic changes to his life, embarking on a fitness journey as evidenced by his buff body seen in an Instagram Story posted by his son, Micah Plath.

In the image, Barry is seen in a gym with his son, and the father looks almost unrecognizable due to his bulging muscles. 

Barry and his son Micah Plath at the gym. (Instagram/@micahplath)
Barry Plath and his son Micah Plath hit the gym (@micahplath/Instagram)

'Welcome to Plathville' fans react to Barry Plath's stunning body transformation

In a Reddit thread of the r/WelcomeToPlathville subreddit, fans of the show expressed their disbelief at Barry's sudden transformation.

One user stated, "Revenge Body activated!" hinting at his separation from his wife, Kim, while another wrote, "And we’re here to pump you up." 

"Barry’s Boot Camp," said one referencing his buff body, which shows his sheer determination.

A fan expressed, "Good for Barry. Doing something positive for himself and with one of his kids!" with one asking, "The gym works as well as therapy, right?"

Why did 'Welcome to Plathville' stars Barry and Kim Plath split?

Barry and Kim Plath's separation came as a considerable shock to fans as they didn't expect the traditional family to consider the move an option, with the wife stating that she didn't feel valued in the marriage, as per TV Seasons & Spoilers

However, many viewers felt that their split may stem from the matriarchal setup of the family, as Kim supposedly maintained a dominating personality within the household.

In one of the episodes, Ethan Plath even called her out for being unnecessarily demanding with the children, expressing his disbelief that Barry hadn't confronted his wife regarding the situation.

Eventually, Barry and Kim decided to end their marriage after being together for 24 years, announcing it in June 2022 during 'Welcome to Plathville' Season 4

Barry and Kim Plath were married for 25 years. (Youtube/ TLC)
Barry and Kim Plath were married for 24 years before they decided to split (TLC/YouTube)

Where is Kim Plath now?

Following the split, Kim Plath left the couple's 55-acre South Georgia farm and moved into a rental property. Just after news of their separation was made public, Kim was arrested on charges of driving under the influence and property damage.

She was first taken into custody at the Wakulla County Corrections and eventually released. 

Kim Plath was arrested once in her youth for driving a car containing open alcohol bottles. (Youtube/ TLC)
Kim Plath was arrested in June 2022 on DUI charges  (TLC/YouTube)

Who are Barry Plath and Kim Plath's children?

Barry and Kim Plath are known for their large family, sharing nine children. Ethan Plath is the oldest, followed by Hosanna Plath, Micah Plath, Moriah Plath, and Lydia Plath, along with their youngest son Isaac Plath, and daughters Amber Plath, Cassia Plath, and Mercy Plath.

The Plath family also had a son named Joshua, who died in an accident at 17 months old. 

TLC's 'Welcome to Plathville' returns for its fifth season. (Instagram/@plathville_family)
Barry Plath and Kim Plath share nine children (@plathville_family/Instagram)

Who is Barry Plath? 

Barry Plath has raised his children in an orthodox and isolated manner. (Youtube/ TLC)
Barry Plath has raised his children in an orthodox and isolated manner (TLC/Youtube)

Barry Plath is the 55-year-old patriarch of the Plath family. For over 25 years, he worked on the 55-acre Plath family farm in rural Georgia before the family sold the farm and moved into town.

Barry is known for adhering to strict standards regarding everything within his family and emphasizes religion in each aspect of life. 

The first episode of 'Welcome to Plathville' Season 5 will air on Tuesday, September 5 at 10 pm EST on TLC. 

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