For most people, having your own reality show on a prime network is synonymous with a rich
and fabulous lifestyle and a fat paycheck.
And the Slaton Sisters Tammy and Amy fitted this narrative perfectly.
They won over the fans instantly as they let the cameras into their homes and gave the
whole world a peek into their family dynamics and weight-loss journeys via their TLC show
1000-lb Sisters.
And with each passing episode, their popularity along with the show’s ratings soared which
led the fans to believe they earned a preposterous amount of money.
However, everybody got quite a shock when Tammy revealed she was on the verge of being
broke.
In the past, many cast members of various TLC shows have accused the network of underpaying
them.
But it still came as a surprise when Tammy followed suit and accused the network of taking
advantage of her.
She talked about her finances with a fan in a since deleted comment on her TikTok account.
When the fan complained about the lack of quality in Tammy’s TikTok videos and suggested
she opt for an iPhone considering she makes an enormous amount of money from her show.
She clarified about her perceived financial status saying that she wasn’t making money
off the show and that it was the other way around.
This revelation shocked everyone and made people wonder how much money Tammy and Amy
made from the show.
When the Slaton Sisters filmed their weight loss journeys for the whole world to see,
they became easy targets for constant criticism, bullying, and hatred on social media.
So, earning a fat check seemed like the only sensible reason why they would put themselves
under such scrutiny in the first place.
But money was never the biggest motivation behind their decision to join the show.
It was actually to shed off extra weight and lead healthier lifestyles.
According to Nielsen and network, the TLC show performed well on social media averaging
15 million interactions a week.
A TikTok video featuring the Slaton ladies has even racked up more than 65 million views.
The popular stars are fairly active on social media and rake in money through promotional
and sponsored posts and content to promote all kinds of products and services for different
brands.
Amy often shares videos about product reviews that have promotion codes, which helps her
to make extra income from her channel.
The famous sisters also got to collaborate with big companies like Crafty Croc thanks
to Amy’s Youtube channel.
In 2019, Business Insider reported that the cast members of another successful TLC show
Little People, Big World made around $7, 000 to $10, 000 per episode.
While the exact paycheck of Tammy and Amy from their stint on 1000-lb Sisters is unknown,
their price model is likely more akin to Little People, Big World’s style, given they are
the lead stars of their respective programs.
It was also reported that the famous duo was paid much better in season 2 compared to the
first season.
The ratings of Season 2 were so impressive they jumped from Season 1 by double digits.
Fans started a petition around the second season’s finale to renew the show for a
third season.
And with the announcement that the duo will be returning for season 3, it’s pretty safe
to assume their net worth will rise steadily as their popularity and the show’s ratings
soar.
While the sisters have remained tight-lipped about their net worth, Stars Offline reports
that Tammy’s net worth is estimated to be around $100k while Amy’s net worth is estimated
at $250k.
Amy, so far, has amassed almost 450k subscribers on her YouTube channel.
Whereas Tammy entered late in the game and started her channel only in 2018 which explains
the disparity in their estimated net worth.
She has managed to get just over 100k subscribers and is now getting more opportunities to make
money from sponsored posts and videos.