Are “1000 Lb Sisters” Scenes Fake? TLC’s Secret Exposed As Source Claims They Use Body Doubles!

There is an ongoing debate about 1000 Lb Sisters on TLC faking scenes by using body doubles while filming. The show, which has been a fan favorite since 2020, documents the weight loss journeys of Amy and Tammy Slaton. Viewers witness how the Slatons and their other siblings went from obesity to accepting a healthy lifestyle.

Many fans derive inspiration from the series, which makes it questionable for them to trust the reality stars and the network anymore. Recently, a source came up on social media to spill their best-kept secret, shocking most fans. People never expected this to happen, so they find truth in the trick. How does TLC work with body doubles? What do fans think about it?

Has TLC Been Scripting Certain “1000 Lb Sisters” Moments?

After Season 4 of 1000 Lb Sisters, many tabloids scanned it for staged scenes. In 2023, ScreenRant reported that some moments in that season could have been scripted. A Reddit thread asked viewers if they realized every reality show episode was filmed months or closer to a year before it aired.

For viewers, Amy’s sudden pregnancy news was the biggest shock. Most Redditors asked why she visited the doctor to discover whether she was pregnant. When she had to go to the doctor again, she introduced her baby. They believe seven months didn’t even pass before Amy gave birth to her son. Another user echoed and said there is no doubt that each scene is a setup.

A TikTok Video On Reddit Reveals TLC Hires Body Doubles For Reshooting “1000 Lb Sisters” Scenes!

On a Reddit thread, a 1000 Lb Sisters fan uploaded a video of TikTok Grant Everdeen discussing TLC’s hack. According to the clip, the production team uses body doubles to shoot major moments. They often hire body doubles, mark floors for scenes’ reshoots, and identify furniture locations.

TLC makes the doubles dress up like real reality stars so they can sit or face away from the camera. In the viral clip, Everdeen explained his own experience working as a stand-in on the series. He gave some important information about all that goes on behind the scenes. He detailed that an interview house is rented, probably near the place where the original cast members live.

Everdeen added that the production company actually films the entire season in one room. However, they design to show different backgrounds so viewers don’t find them boring and unusual in places. He continued, “If you look over here, there’s some blue—that’s like Amy’s background, and she’s positioned a little differently than Chris.”

Everdeen further explained that they have the photos of the location where TLC set up the interview. He mentioned, “It’s not just one sit-down interview, you know what I mean?” Talking about the setup procedure, he revealed that angles are also changed for a seamless on-screen look.