When will 'My 600-lb Life: Where Are They Now?' Season 9 air? TLC to bring back Dr Now's most memorable cases

Follow up with previous seasons' patients of Dr Younan Nowzaradan to learn how their weight reduction efforts are doing after bariatric surgery
PUBLISHED APR 19, 2024
'My 600-lb Life: Where Are They Now?' Season 9 to premiere on May 1, 2024 (TLC)
'My 600-lb Life: Where Are They Now?' Season 9 to premiere on May 1, 2024 (TLC)

HOUSTON, TEXAS: 'My 600-lb Life: Where Are They Now?' will return for Season 9 and may feature some fan favorites. According to the show's official press release, season 9 will premiere on May 1, 2024.

'My 600-lb Life' debuted in 2012. However, it wasn't until January 2015 that the network let viewers know what happened to former cast members.

The spin-off was last broadcast in December 2022. Unfortunately, the network did not broadcast a sequel on time in 2023, therefore, the series was delayed until mid-2024.

Dr Younan Nowzaradan to help William, a patient with sports injury that forced him to balloon up (TLC)
'My 600-lb Life: Where Are They Now?' Season 9 will feature Dr Younan Nowzaradan's former patients (TLC)

How to watch 'My 600-lb Life: Where Are They Now?' Season 9?

'My 600-lb Life: Where Are They Now?' Season 9 will premiere two-hour long episodes on TLC, the network that has hosted the series since its beginning. Viewers can additionally view the show on Max.

Dr Younan Nowzaradan to help recovering drug addict Charles in 'My 600-lb Life' Season 12 finale (TLC)
'My 600-lb Life: Where Are They Now?' Season 9 will premier on TLC as well as Max (TLC)

Who will star in 'My 600-lb Life: Where Are They Now?' Season 9?

Who will feature in season 9 is uncertain because the network has yet to announce it. However, some estimates may be made based on previous seasons.

Season 8 of 'My 600-lb Life' featured cast members from the main show's seventh and subsequent seasons. Therefore, 'My 600-lb Life: Where Are They Now?' Season 9 would most likely follow the experiences of the cast members from 'My 600-lb Life' Season 8 and beyond.

Fans can expect to see cast members who have made a significant impact on their lives, such as Ashley Bernard, Tommy Johnson, Samantha Mason, and Carrie Johnson. Season 9 will be kicked off by Shakyia Jackson.

Shakyia Jackson persevered in working with Dr Now while facing great difficulties in 'My 600-lb Life' (Facebook/TLC)
Shakyia Jackson will feature in 'My 600-lb Life: Where Are They Now?' Season 9 premiere (Facebook/TLC)

What to expect from 'My 600-lb Life: Where Are They Now?' Season 9?

'My 600-lb Life: Where Are They Now?' has highlighted a number of Dr Younan Nowzaradan's well-known patients. Steven Assanti and Justin Assanti appeared in a couple of episodes.

Similarly, Angela "Angie" Marie Dunham-Johns, Milla Clark, and Charity Pierce were featured in a few episodes. Since the spin-off dives into the former 'My 600-lb Life' stars' continued fitness efforts, fans are anxiously anticipating updates.

The newest rumor is that the spin-off will debut shortly on the network, showcasing stories from some of the fresher personalities who appeared in the previous few seasons of 'My 600-lb Life'.

Unfortunately, the network has yet to release the Season 9 trailer for 'My 600-lb Life: Where Are They Now?'. As a result, there is no information available about the specific cast or what fans might expect to see.

Dr Younan Nowzaradan to help a new patient in 'My 600-Lb Life' Season 12, Episode 4 (TLC)
'My 600-lb Life: Where Are They Now?' Season 9 will highlight Dr Younan Nowzaradan's patient's journey (TLC)

The network is unlikely to produce a trailer for the spin-off, as it normally concentrates on the main series.

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