My 600-lb Life Season 9 introduced Samantha Mason, who originally weighed around 950 pounds. She was one of the heaviest stars of the show. Her dedication inspired a lot of fans. However, aside from her journey, she also had controversies, including her claims against the filmmakers. Here’s what the former reality TV personality has been up to since the show.
My 600-lb Life: Samantha Mason’s Massive Weight Loss
Samantha claimed that she was around 950 pounds before she met Dr. Now. But she weighed over 800 pounds when she was featured in the show. The former TLC star also had an incredible weight loss journey. She was able to shed over 650 lbs, slimming her down to almost 300 pounds.
The bariatric surgery played a significant role as well. However, it seems Mason is one of the few who experienced physical and mental problems prior to her intense procedures. According to her, she entered rehab after the surgery, but the show left a big mark on her image, which hindered her healing.
Samantha’s Controversial Claims Against The Show
My 600-lb Life fans were shocked after Samantha claimed that the show exploits oversized people and makes others laugh at them. She also accused the producers of maltreatment after being “ridiculed” on TV. Additionally, the 39-year-old claimed that many parts of the show were “scripted,” which puts its “reality” status in question.
Samantha Mason received criticism about her allegations. However, she didn’t hold back and has endured many harsh comments. According to her, she has been true to herself since she appeared on the show and never thought that it was going to be as horrible as it was. Regardless, she’s been trying her best to spread positivity and inspire others with her weight loss journey.
My 600-lb Life: Samantha Mason’s Current Job
Samantha has been active on her TikTok account. She has documented her weight loss journey on the platform. Her profile bio states she’s an “SSBBW model,” which stands for “super-sized big beautiful woman.” Her recent posts also show that she’s been at the hospital due to a skin infection and had to continue losing weight to avoid it from spreading.
Samantha Mason revealed in November 2022 that she likes to isolate herself with her cats to deal with depression. She also asked her followers to avoid talking about her weight as well as her past as a fetish model, where she gets paid by people to watch her eat.
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