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What does Michael Halterman do? Fans wonder after Amy Slaton leaves $1000 for '1000-lb Sisters' Season 5 star in joint account

'1000-lb Sisters' Season 5 star Amy Slaton confronted Michael Halterman amid credit card drama

STURGIS, KENTUCKY: '1000-lb Sisters' Season 5 star Michael Halterman is currently unemployed. According to his Facebook, he previously worked as a mill operator at Shamrock Technologies.

 In addition to his presence on the TLC show, Michael has a Cameo account and has offered personal messages to fans for as low as $5.

Notably, Michael's cameo is also temporarily unavailable. However, in the latest episode of the TLC show, Amy Slaton confronted Michael over their joint bank account.

Michael spent most of his days playing video games and wanted Amy to watch their kids, Gage and Glenn. In a new episode of '1000-lb Sisters' Season 5, Michael took ownership of her credit cards which had money that Amy had made from her appearance on TLC.

The couple notably had a joint bank account but Michael wanted the credit card. Amy and Michael's argument over credit cards turned explosive and Amy decided to debit her money from the shared account.

The reality star decided to leave $1000 for Michael as he was unemployed. However, the TLC show viewers were stunned when they learned about Michael's unemployment and insisted that Amy debit the last penny from the bank account.

A social media user tweeted, "It had been portrayed that Michael was the breadwinner from the start. If he is not working now that is something new."

Another person added, "What is Michael’s job if most of the money is Amy’s money?" Another viewer noted, "Anyone know what Michael does for a living?'

Another X user said, "Michael is an unemployed house husband but Amy is thinking about hiring a nanny. Make that make sense." Another tweet reads, "She is the breadwinner. And he doesn’t work. He sits and plays video games all day while leaving her to play the role of single parent.'

Another internet user penned, "Shoot … Amy should leave Michael with NO money ! It’s her money and he wouldn’t give it to her - he shouldn’t get anything!!" Another follower said, "It was nice of them to leave Michael some money in that joint account. I would've left him nothing💅🏿."

Michael Halterman stops Amy Slaton from shopping

In the previous episode of '1000-lb Sisters' Season 5, Michael Halterman tried to stop his wife Amy Slaton as she wanted to got for shopping with her sisters Tammy Slaton and Amanda Halterman.

He claimed that he didn't 'allow' Amy to step outside the house and withhold the credit card. Michael's statement fumed Amanda and she stepped into the argument which ended with a heated verbal exchange.

Tammy immediately dialled 911 amid the chaos, and the police showed up to diffuse the situation. Amy broke down on the floor crying and told Michael she wanted a divorce.

However, the reality star was thankful to her siblings for having a support system during the tense argument.

Amy Slaton moves in with Tammy Slaton amid credit card drama

After the dramatic heated exchange between Amy Slaton and Michael Halterman, the reality star decided to move out of her Kentucky house. Tammy Slaton came forward and provided help to her sister Amy during the difficult time.

Tammy invited Amy and her two kids Glenn and Gage stay at her place. Amy was feeling conflicted about her decision to leave Michael, questioning if she was doing the right thing.

However, Amy later admitted that she felt overwhelmed by everything and decided she was done with her marriage.

'1000-lb Sisters' Season 5 drops new episodes every Tuesday at 9 pm ET on TLC.