• Tammy Slaton announces engagement to girlfriend Andrea Dalton during a podcast appearance, just two months after revealing their relationship.
• The couple met on a dating app and have taken a slower, more intentional approach to their relationship, focusing on emotional connection.
• Tammy’s family supports the engagement, expressing happiness for her newfound joy after the death of her husband Caleb Willingham in 2023.

Tammy Slaton has a sparkle in her eye—and on her finger. The 1000-Lb. Sisters fan favorite surprised everyone by announcing her engagement to girlfriend Andrea Dalton, just two months after going public with their relationship.

Her big reveal wasn’t some planned red-carpet moment—it happened casually, during a lighthearted conversation on the Creative Chaos podcast, where Tammy let the word “fiancée” slip. It didn’t take long for the host, Hunter Ezell, to catch on.

“Wait, did you say fiancée?” he asked, leaning forward with a grin. Tammy simply smiled and blushed, a silver necklace with the name “Andrea” glinting under the studio lights. Then, without hesitation, she lifted her left hand, flashing a delicate ring that glimmered in the camera’s view. Ezell was floored. “Have mercy, that is so cute!” he exclaimed.

A Romance That Started with a Swipe

Their love story began the modern way—on a dating app. Andrea Dalton, also known to fans now thanks to her appearance in the show’s seventh season, had just signed up when she spotted Tammy. “I wasn’t on there very long,” Dalton recalled during a confessional on the TLC reality series. “I saw her, she saw me, and we just started talking. And it’s been every day since.”

The couple’s bond blossomed quickly, but Tammy didn’t rush to tell the world. In fact, she waited several weeks before revealing her new relationship—even to her own family. “I wanted to do things differently this time,” she admitted. “My family always has a lot of opinions, and I wasn’t sure how they’d react to me dating a woman.”

Her hesitation wasn’t unwarranted. While Tammy came out as pansexual in 2021 and has always been open about loving who she loves, introducing someone new—especially after the painful loss of her husband Caleb Willingham—was bound to be emotional. Caleb passed away in July 2023, leaving a huge void in Tammy’s life. Many fans weren’t sure if she’d ever find love again.

A Family Comes Together

Thankfully, Tammy’s fears about her family’s reaction turned out to be unnecessary. Instead of judgment, she was met with warmth and support.

“If she makes you happy, that’s all that matters,” said sister Amanda Halterman during an emotional family moment. “But I don’t want any of us to settle. Keep searching until you find what truly makes you feel whole.”

Another sister, Misty Wentworth, echoed the sentiment with a shrug. “It don’t matter to me.”

Even Tammy’s mother, known for being more reserved, gave her blessing. “If Andrea genuinely cares for Tammy and makes her happy, then I’ll be happy with her,” she said.

For Tammy, that acceptance was everything.

A Slow and Steady Love

From what we’ve seen on 1000-Lb. Sisters, Tammy’s approach to this relationship is more grounded than any before. Fans got to witness her and Andrea’s first public outing—a sweet, playful bowling date—and their quiet moments walking around Walmart or Roses “just to get some steps in.”

There’s no rush, no drama, no whirlwind. Just two women figuring things out, together.

“Me and my fiancée just chill at home,” Tammy said on the podcast. “We don’t need to be out doing much. We just enjoy each other’s company.”

That calmness is new for Tammy. Her previous relationships often came with chaos, public scrutiny, and heartbreak. This time, though, things feel different. Softer. More stable. And fans are noticing.

A New Chapter After Grief

Losing Caleb last year hit Tammy hard. They had only been married for a short time, and his death left her devastated. But she didn’t rush into another relationship. She gave herself space to grieve and heal. Now, with Andrea by her side, she seems to be rediscovering what happiness feels like.

Social media has lit up with reactions since the news broke.

“Tammy deserves all the love in the world,” one fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “She’s been through so much. I’m crying happy tears for her.”

Another added, “I’ve never seen her smile like that. Andrea is clearly good for her. Go Tammy!!”

Not everyone has been supportive, though. Some online critics questioned the timing of the engagement and expressed concern that things might be moving too fast. But those close to Tammy say she’s simply following her heart—and doing it on her own terms.

“Tammy’s finally listening to herself, not the world,” a friend of the family told us. “She’s not trying to prove anything anymore. She’s just being real.”

A Glimpse of Hope

Tammy has never shied away from sharing her struggles—whether it was her health, weight loss journey, or deeply personal moments of heartache. But this new chapter shows a woman who is growing emotionally and finding strength in unexpected places.

She’s no longer just the reality star fighting the scale. Tammy Slaton is a woman rebuilding her life after loss, learning to love again, and choosing joy—one day at a time.

With wedding bells possibly on the horizon and her family standing behind her, Tammy’s future is starting to look brighter than ever.

And fans? They’re cheering her on.