The Season 3 premiere of 1000-Lb Best Friends has set the stage for an intense season. But, not everyone loves the drama. Fans once admired the show for its focus on women’s bonds in their weight loss journeys. But, that camaraderie seems to have eroded.
Now, viewers are calling out Meghan Crumpler and Ashely Sutton for bullying their former friend Vannessa Cross. She is a breakout star of the show.
One enraged viewer summed up the sentiment in a Reddit post:
“Get Meghan and Ashely OFF the show!! They’re absolutely ridiculous… trying to rewrite history to make us all believe Vannessa is the issue when EVERYONE sees what they’re doing!”
Fans believe the tension between the trio stems from jealousy over Vannessa’s significant progress. Once the underdog of the group, Vannessa has lost much weight. Some think her success has made the other women resentful. “It is soooo obvious that they’re jealous Vannessa is doing so much better than them,” the fan added.
Vanessa might be 30lbs lighter than you Meg but the difference is she’s losing weight and you’re at a stand still #1000lbBestFriends pic.twitter.com/T6FinZeuMu
— Tv queen (@Realiteatv30) October 23, 2024
1000-Lb Best Friends: A Rift That Hits Close to Home for Vannessa
The tension has been painful for Vannessa. She feels abandoned by her long-time friends. During the premiere, Vannessa revealed how hurt she was by the sudden shift in her friendships, saying, “My best friends of over 30 years exiled me. For losing weight.”
The emotional fallout has struck a chord with many viewers.
“It’s heartbreaking to see Vannessa being isolated just because she’s trying to better herself,” one fan commented. Some were frustrated. Meghan Crumpler and Ashely Sutton wouldn’t support Vannessa’s success.
Despite the drama, Vannessa remains committed to her journey. Starting at 448 pounds, she now weighs 229 pounds after losing over 200 pounds. Meanwhile, Meghan has lost about 200 pounds. But, she seems troubled by her progress, as shown by her quest for revision surgery this season.
Why is Vanessa being messy in the support group? #1000lbBestFriends pic.twitter.com/CULurTtLrb
— Kekeeee 🪁 (@casaglasses11) October 23, 2024
1000-Lb Best Friends: Meghan and Vannessa: Friends or Frenemies?
Interestingly, despite high tensions, some moments suggest hope for Vannessa and Meghan’s friendship. Despite online backlash, Vannessa has defended Meghan, her friend, amid harsh criticism from viewers.
Vannessa recently posted a message addressing Meghan’s critics:
“I just want to say whoever hurt my Meghan Crumpler’s feelings needs to think about this. We ONLY started this journey to better ourselves, and all 4 of us have changed so much over the last two years… no one should be comparing themselves to anyone else, that’s not right!!!”
However, it remains unclear whether this support will be enough to repair their fractured friendship. With Vannessa feeling betrayed and Meghan struggling, fans are eager to see if the two can reconcile or if their friendship is doomed.
1000-Lb Best Friends: A Season Filled with Challenges and Change
The women on 1000-Lb Best Friends face real-life challenges, beyond the drama. Vannessa is preparing to undergo excess skin removal surgery, a milestone that symbolizes how far she has come. Meghan’s fight for approval for revision surgery shows the challenges of maintaining weight loss.
The cast’s dynamics suffered when Tina Arnold, a member of the original group, quit the show. With new cast members rumored to join, fans are curious. Will they calm the tension or add more drama?
