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1000-Lb. Sisters’ Tammy Slaton stuns in ‘incredible’ full-body photo after plastic surgery and 500-Lb weight loss

1000-LB. Sisters star Tammy Slaton has stunned in a beautiful full-body photo after undergoing plastic surgery and shedding 500-Lbs.

Reality star Tammy, 38, has paraded her 500-Lb weight loss as well as her 10-Lbs of skin removal in a slender new snap.

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Tammy Slaton looks wildly different after losing weight and getting loose skin removal surgery
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Tammy Slaton in a video.
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Tammy looks amazing after shedding so much weight[/caption]
Amy Slaton walking at a memorial service.
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She has lost around 500-Lbs since starting her weight loss journey[/caption]

The 1000-Lb. Sisters star looked amazing as she paraded her new look in a video and photograph that served as the clip’s cover snap.

The snap and accompanying video was to promote Tammy’s appearance on the A Creative Chaos podcast.

The caption read: “TUESDAY. HUNTER EZELL. THE QUEEN TAMMY SLATON. SEE YOU THERE.”

Looking slimmer than ever, and oh-so healthy, Tammy beamed for the camera, with her fans totally taken aback by her new look.

Reacting to the slender new snaps of Tammy, one person said: “Tammy you look amazing! Can’t wait to see your full transformation.”

A second penned: “You look so amazing and confident. I’m sooooo happy for you!!”

“Hard work pays off. Incredible dedication and determination! Happiness looks good on you, you deserve every moment,” said a third.

“Haven’t seen you in months. Congrats on your weight loss. You look amazing,” added a fourth.

“TAMMY !!!!! You look amazing !!!!! So happy for you omggggg,” wrote a sixth.

Tammy recently underwent surgery for the loose skin on her chin and the rest of her body.

During the surgery, Tammy had a whopping 10-Lbs of skin removed.

In an episode of 1000-Lb. Sisters, which aired on TLC earlier this month, the results of Tammy’s surgery were fully unveiled.

After undergoing the surgery to get some of her loose skin removed, Tammy got out of the car looking so very different.

“Oh damn,” one of Tammy’s loved ones could be heard saying before sister Amy broke her silence.

“Tammy looks really good,” Amy said in a confessional, adding, “even blind you can still tell there’s a big difference.”

Viewers of the show were quick to react to Tammy’s transformation.

“So happy for Tammy and I can’t believe they took 10-Lbs of skin off, I wonder how much more skin she is going to get removed,” said one at the time of the episode airing.

Earlier on in the episode, some viewers thought that Tammy’s sister Amy was making it all about her and exuded traits of jealousy amid her sister’s transformation.

One person on Reddit slammed Tammy’s sisters Amy and Amanda for not being supportive.

“Wow. They just can’t be supportive of each other when Tammy is in surgery?” they asked.

Tammy Slaton post-plastic surgery, looking in a mirror.
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Tammy recently had loose skin removal surgery recently[/caption]
Tammy Slaton looking in a hand mirror in a hospital bed after plastic surgery.
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She had the surgery to remove the loose skin[/caption]
Tammy Slaton from 1000-lb Sisters celebrating with flowers.
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Her family were stunned when she got home from the hospital[/caption]

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Former reality TV star of Beauty And The Geek is arrested for murder after her partner’s body is found in grisly scene

A FORMER reality TV star from Beauty and the Geek has been arrested and charged with murder after her partner’s body was found in their house.

Emergency services were called to the home in Port Lincoln, South Australia, to reports of a fire.

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The couple had recently moved in together at the house where the body was found[/caption]
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Forensic and major crime investigators were flown in to assist the local force[/caption]
Port Lincoln Health Services building and signage.
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Port Lincoln is a small town of just 15,000 people[/caption]

When they investigated, they found a man’s body inside.

The unnamed 34-year-old was arrested at the scene and later charged with murder.

She was once a contestant on reality show Beauty and the Geek, reports The Courier Mail.

The social experiment programme brings together attractive women with nerdy men in a mansion.

The victim and the suspect had been in a relationship together, South Australia Police confirmed.

The woman refused bail and remains in custody.

Major crime investigators and forensic officers were flown into Port Lincoln to assist local authorities with the investigation.

Neighbours were shocked by the news.

One told Perth Now the woman is “really nice, very pleasant, polite.”

Ian Parrott, of South Australia Police, said: “I can reassure members of the community that this is not a random incident.

“We understand that the female who has been arrested and the deceased male both lived at this address.”

It is understood the couple had recently moved in together.

He continued: “It is still very early stages of this investigation and it’s likely that the Major Crime investigators and the forensic response members will be there most of today.”

Parrot said the cause of death was yet to be determined and that further details could not yet be released as the victim’s family hadn’t been notified.

The woman has been detained under the Mental Health Act and did not seek bail.

She is expected to return to court in December.

A suppression order is in place preventing the publication of any information that could identify the woman, the victim, or details surrounding the man’s death.

That order is due for review by the court next week.

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Woman forced to commute 4 hours to work after paying $2,800 for car that vanished – company insists it’s not in wrong

A WOMAN who was forced to commute four hours to work after paying for a car that vanished.

Debra Godsey from Rosedale, Maryland, is hoping the company she paid $2,800 to for a used car finally delivers what they promised.

Receipt for a $2,500 vehicle purchase paid via Zelle.
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After paying $2,800 for a used car that never materialized, Debra Godsey is left car-less, cash-strapped and fighting for answers[/caption]
Woman scammed out of money for a car.
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It’s also meant she faces a four-hour commute to work[/caption]

According to a report by WMAR-2, the company called Vehicle Veterans was handed the cash with the instruction to find a reliable used car within her budget.

Godsey received photos, emails and texts from the company, but that all stopped in the middle of May when they went silent.

Now, completely car-less and low on cash, Godsey is forced to travel for hours to get to work, leaving her home around 5:30am to reach her job at Arundel Mills mall in neighbouring Hanover by 9:45 am

“I’m catching two buses and the light rail and a lot of walking,” said Godsey.

“I get my steps in, and I’m thankful to be able to do it, but I don’t want this to be my life.”

Godsey has needed a car since February when her old one packed up.

A friend of hers then recommended Maryland-based Vehicle Veterans, LLC, who she researched thoroughly before meeting with them at their office.

She said: “I am looking for that car that Pop Pop or Grandma drove, and unfortunately, they’ve gone to heaven and nobody wants the car.

“But there’s nothing wrong with it. I’m looking for that car.”

She was told by the company that they could find a car within her budget with a clean title and a six-month warranty.

She added: “She said, I saw that older African-Americans were being taken advantage of trying to get a used vehicle.

“I understand if it looks good on the outside, but if you really don’t know the ins and outs, yeah, you can waste your money.”

Godsey then paid a $300 fee on April 1 to get on the broker’s list and the company then sent her photos of cars pre-auction.

“I followed all of their instructions,” Godsey said.

“For the first several weeks, I was getting pictures. You respond to the pictures as to whether you want that vehicle, interested or not.

“They do not go over your budget without your permission.”

Her budget was a firm $2,500, which she sent via Zelle on April 17 – but by mid-May, the texts and emails had stopped.

She also said she had no responses to her calls or messages.

When contacted by reporters, they stated they have up to 5 months to get vehicles for clients and claimed they couldn’t share a copy of Godsey’s contract due to client privacy.

Godsey, though, denies signing one.

Their website also states that they issue refunds after one month if they can’t find a car, although the company later called this a “marketing strategy” and said refund timelines are determined on a “client to client basis.”

When asked if they plan to refund Godsey, they said they would when “everything is sorted out.”

“No, this is not a good moment right now, but it doesn’t have to end like this. The moment can still be good,” said Godsey.

For her, a car would allow her to return to what she loves doing.

“I was a professional driver after retiring from state government,” said Godsey.

She has driven celebrities and even had a profound conversation with William Shatner.

“My joke, sorry husband, my joke is I love driving more than I love my husband, but he knows. He knows I absolutely love driving.

“Maybe you need to get to the airport, you’re a senior.

“No, you can’t afford a lot of the bigger places, but you could afford the chauffeuse – that’s me, and I love it.”

Later, it was revealed that the Maryland Office of the Attorney General Consumer Protection Division received a complaint and Godsey plans to file one as well.

She also sent Vehicle Veterans a formal letter requesting a refund.

This followed a message from a broker and part owner with Vehicle Veterans, who said he’s no longer with the company but is trying to make things right – ultimately agreeing to deliver a car to Godsey.

How to spot add-on fees at the dealership

The Federal Trade Commission is cracking down on dealerships that charge buyers unfairly.

However, as many transactions aren’t spotted due to electronically signed documents, many added-on fees aren’t spotted. Here’s how the agency says you can spot them.

  1. Demand a physical copy of the sales contract or invoice, and read it carefully. Customers aren’t required to pay for add-ons they don’t want, like nitrogen-filled tires, paint protectant, wheel and tire insurance, etc.
  2. Be sure you understand the total cost, not just the monthly. Make sure the total cost is in writing so you can get an idea of how other fees play into the monthly fee. If it’s different from what you originally agreed on, the dealer may be adding fees.
  3. Explore your options for financing. First, check with your bank, as they can give better rates on auto loans depending on your credit. Bring a hard copy of your preapproval notice to entice the dealer to meet or beat those terms.
  4. If you’ve been charged illegally, the FTC encourages you to report it.

Source: FTC

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Love Island USA’s Yulissa Escobar flaunts breasts and toned stomach in plunging crop top after ‘messy’ DUI mug shot

LOVE Island USA star Yulissa Escobar has showed off her body in a revealing top hours after her DUI mug shot was released.

Yulissa, 27, starred on the show’s current season for the premiere, but was kicked off after a video of her making racist remarks resurfaced on social media. 

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Yulissa Escobar showing off her figure in a sexy Instagram video[/caption]
Mugshot of Julissa Escobar.
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The U.S. Sun exclusively reported on her DUI arrest and mug shot from July 2024[/caption]

The U.S. Sun exclusively reported she was arrested for driving under the influence on July 24, 2024, as she appeared bleary-eyed in her mug shot.

Yulissa has responded to the worse for wear photo with a sexy video of the star looking stunning.

In the video, Yulissa goes makeup free while wearing a white tank top.

She then does a transition and appears fully glam and in a red crop top as she sings, “Bark like you want it baby.”

Yulissa is nearly naked in the video, as her breasts and stomach are on full display in the plunging top.

Fans turned to the comments to praise her look, as one said, “Baddie with and without makeup.”

Another wrote, “Yall dont lie shes pretty tho.”

Fans in the comments also asked Yulissa to do a story time TikTok video on how she was asked to leave the villa and on her DUI arrest.

Yulissa Escobar in a red top.
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Yulissa posted the video hours after news of her 2024 arrest broke[/caption]
Yulissa Escobar in a white top.
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She began in the video makeup free and in a white tank top before the transition to glam[/caption]

DUI TROUBLE

As The U.S. Sun exclusively reported, Yulissa was arrested and charged with driving under the influence in Miami. 

In the report, an officer spotted a black Acura that was “all over the roadway,” “unable to maintain a lane,” and that “nearly at times collided with the median concrete wall.”

The incident report read, “The defendant was observed to have bloodshot, watery eyes, and I could smell an odor of an unknown alcohol beverage emitting from inside the vehicle.”

She told the officer she was coming from her job at Pilo’s Tequila Garden and that she had nothing to drink.

The officer asked if she would be willing to perform standardized field sobriety tests to determine if she was okay to continue to drive. 

“She ultimately agreed to perform the tests,” the report read. “As the Defendant spoke to me, I could smell an unknown odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from her face and mouth area.

“When asked again if she had consumed any alcoholic beverage, the defendant stated that she had a shot with one of her clients at work.”

The officer noted she was unable to keep balance while listening to instructions, started before instructions were finished and used her arms for balance. 

She was arrested and refused to give a sample of her breath to determine the blood alcohol content. 

The report continued, “The defendant was allowed to call her family members to pick up her car,” the report read. “While speaking on the phone with her family, she made multiple spontaneous statements about her drinking and driving.”

She was booked and charged with DUI. 

In her mug shot, she appeared solemn and bleary-eyed.

Yulissa pleaded not guilty to the charge against her in court, calling the arrest “unlawful.”

On March 19, 2025, Yulissa waived her right to a speedy trial and agreed to participate in the Back on Track Program. 

The terms read, “If you are accepted by the State Attorney’s Office and comply and successfully complete all conditions of the Back on Track Program, you will then be able to enter a plea and receive a withhold of adjudication on a reduced charge of reckless driving.”

The length of participation is 12 months for a DUI-tier II and she will receive a suspended sentence, which means no jail time. 

Her next court hearing is April 6, 2026. 

Yulissa did not respond to The U.S. Sun’s request for comment.

LOVE ISLAND USA DRAMA

Yulissa was cut from the villa off-camera in just the second episode before any of her fellow Islanders had even woken up.

She had been an original islander on season 7 of Love Island USA, which premiered earlier this month.

Her exit came after old podcast clips emerged on Reddit, showing Yulissa using the N-word while talking about her ex-boyfriends.

Last week, Yulissa broke her silence over social media when she returned home from Love Island USA‘s villa.

She wrote on Instagram, “First, I want to apologize for using a word I had no right in using. Podcast clips from years ago have recently resurfaced, and I want to address it directly.

“In those clips, I used a word I never should’ve used, a racial slur. I used it ignorantly, not fully understanding the weight, history, or pain behind it. I wasn’t trying to be offensive or harmful, but I recognize now that intention doesn’t excuse impact. And the impact of that word is real. It’s tied to generations of trauma, and it is not mine to use.

“At the time, I was speaking casually in conversation, not thinking deeply or critically about what I was saying. But that doesn’t take away from how wrong it was. The truth is, I didn’t know better then, but I do now. I’ve taken the time to reflect, to learn, and to grow from that moment.

“I’ve changed a lot since then, not just in how I speak, but in how I show up, how I carry myself, and how I honor the experiences of others. Growth means recognizing when you were wrong, even if it’s uncomfortable, and choosing to move forward with humility and accountability.”

She ended, “To those who are disappointed or offended, I understand and I apologize. I am sorry.”

She then posted how cancel culture is not “accountability” and is instead “online brutality,” as she has received death threats

LOVE ISLAND USA SEASON 7 CAST

Love Island USA has returned to Peacock for Season 7 with a new cast - and new drama! Check out the cast of Love Island USA below.

Original cast members:

-Chelley Bissainthe, 27, Orlando, Florida 

-Huda Mustafa, 24, Raleigh, North Carolina

-Olandria Carthen, 27, Decatur, Alabama 

-Belle-A Walker, 22, Honolulu, Hawaii (Eliminated)

Yulissa Escobar, 27, Miami, Florida (Removed from house)

-Ace Greene, 22, Los Angeles, California 

-Taylor Williams, 24, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 

-Nicolas Vansteenberghe, 24, Jacksonville, Florida  

-Austin Shepard, 26, Northville, Michigan 

-Jeremiah Brown, 25, Los Angeles, California 

Bombshells:

-Cierra Ortega, 25, Los Angeles, California

-Charlie Georgiou, 27, United Kingdom (Eliminated)

-Hannah Fields. 23, Tucson, Arizona

-Amaya Espinal, 25, New York, New York

-Iris Kendall, 25, Los Angeles, California

-Pepe Garcia, 27, Los Angeles California

-Jalen Brown, 27, Sparta, Georgia (Eliminated)

TIME ON LOVE ISLAND USA

Yulissa was coupled up with Ace Greene

Since Yulissa left the show, Ace coupled up with Amaya Espinal. 

On Tuesday night’s recoupling, he chose to be with Chelley Bissainthe after the two showed interest in each other all season, but played hard to get.

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Yulissa was on the series for just one episode before she was kicked off for resurfaced racial slurs
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Yulissa Escobar and Ace Green in matching white outfits.
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She was coupled up with Ace Greene[/caption]

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Beloved retailer confirms it will permanently close 60 locations in months as fans cry it’s the ‘only store in town’

Store closing sale: everything must go!

A POPULAR retailer has confirmed it will be conducting mass shutdowns this year as part of efforts to streamline operations.

Consumers nationwide will be affected by the store closures, leaving some traveling much farther for budget-friendly essentials.

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At least 60 stores belonging to a beloved retailer are shutting down (stock image)[/caption]

Ronald Sargent, interim CEO at Kroger, revealed the decision on an earnings call Friday morning.

“To position our company for future success, this morning, we announce plans to close approximately 60 stores over the next 18 months,” Sargent told investors.

“We don’t take these decisions lightly, but this will make the company more efficient and Kroger will offer roles in other stores to all associates currently employed at affected stores.”

Sargent did not detail the exact locations that are shuttering.

The US Sun has contacted Kroger for more information.

More to follow… For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos.

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Dua Lipa’s dating history: Callum Turner, Jack Harlow, more

“One kiss is all it takes to fall in love with her,” so it’s no surprise that Dua Lipa’s dating history is filled with A-list names. From her fiancé Callum Turner, her long-term romance with Anwar Hadid and even a rumored fling with Jack Harlow, Page Six is breaking down the pop star’s dating history....

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Dua Lipa’s dating history: Callum Turner, Jack Harlow, more

“One kiss is all it takes to fall in love with her,” so it’s no surprise that Dua Lipa’s dating history is filled with A-list names. From her fiancé Callum Turner, her long-term romance with Anwar Hadid and even a rumored fling with Jack Harlow, Page Six is breaking down the pop star’s dating history....

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