Could Amy Slaton and Tammy Slaton be part of the British Royal Family?
That’s one question Amy and her brother Chris Combs wanted to know, prompting the 1000-Lb. Sisters stars to visit a genealogist in an upcoming episode of the TLC series.
“There's no way in hell we are kin to the Queen of England,” Chris said in an E! News exclusive clip of the Nov. 26 episode. “We're just good old country people. But I guess we ‘bout to find out today.”
But regardless of the result, Amy—who recently celebrated her recent weight loss by trying on high heels for the first time and showing off her sexy dance moves at a Burlesque dance class—is excited for the journey through time.
“I like learning about history, regardless if it's my family or not,” the 37-year-old said. “I really like learning history. I like learning about Harriet Truman [sic], Harriet Tubman, Maya Angelou. That's a lot of my favorite women. So I love learning that.”
And it’s not just history’s notable names she is interested in researching, adding, “Not only that, just like dinosaurs and stuff like that I can get down with, too.”
Once Amy and Chris sat down with genealogist Vickie Fields, the sibling pair discovered where their British roots are actually from.
“The furthest back I was able to get your family was this guy Hugh Kirkwood,” Vickie shared, “who came over from the U.K. in the 1700s. And if you look right here, it talks about his service in the war.”
Although the discovery didn’t mark them as royal, it did grant Amy another special distinction.
“He actually was wounded in the Revolutionary War,” she continued. “With that information, and a lot of proof, you can join the Daughters of the American Revolution. You have the pedigree to do it.”
Shocked and excited, Amy emphasized her realization to Chris, saying, “I'm a pedigree b---h.”
“No wonder why we always fight,” she quipped through laughter. “We come from a long line of soljies.”
Though Tammy wasn’t along for the trip through the family’s lineage, she’s been celebrating other milestones in her life—including her latest health journey, as she’s shed 500 pounds. For more on Tammy over the past four years, read on.
Sharing Her Journey
Since 2020, TLC viewers have watched Tammy Slaton's journey on 1000-lb. Sisters. She underwent bariatric surgery in mid-2022 and since then, fans have continued to witness her transformation on TV and on social media.
As of August 2024, she has lost 500 pounds.
Summertime Style
The reality star shared a snap of herself in a floral print dress on Instagram in June 2023.
Squad Photo
That same month, Tammy posted a group photo with her brother Chris Combs and YouTuber Chelcie Lynn.
A Heartbreaking Loss
In July 2023, Tammy mourned the death of her husband Caleb Willingham. "Rip sweet angel you will forever be missed and loved so much," she wrote on Instagram alongside throwback photos, "thank you Caleb for showing me real love and happiness."
Mirror Selfie
Tammy stopped for a series of bathroom selfies, shared on Instagram August 2023.
Posing in Jeans
In October 2023, Tammy proudly posed for an Instagram selfie in jeans.
Tie-Dyed Style
Tammy posted this video on TikTok in January 2024.
"Killing It"
After she shared new selfies in April 2024, her weight loss surgeon, Dr. Eric Smith, commented, "You are killing it!"
Great Cat-titude
Tammy included in her update a pic of herself with her cat, Chocolate.
"You Are Beautiful"
Amid her weight loss journey, Tammy continued to provide her followers with the optimism she had gained throughout her 500-lb. weight loss.
“Always remember you are beautiful,” she wrote in the caption of an August 2024 TikTok. “You are strong. You are brave. You are loved and you are enough.”
Skin Removal Recipient
After months of setbacks that prevented Tammy from being approved for skin removal surgery, she was finally given the green light for the procedure.
She unveiled the results on a June 2025 episode of the TLC series.
Flaunt Your Form
One month after Tammy revealed her new look following her skin removal surgery, she shared a series of selfies from her life as of late.
Included in the July 2025 update, she showed off her new figure in a skin-tight body suit as she smiled at the camera.