Vannessa Cross has taken a bold step forward, transitioning from reality TV to daytime talk shows.
The 1000-Lb Best Friends star announced her guest spot on the Tamron Hall show. She proudly showcased her new look after skin removal surgery. Fans couldn’t be more ecstatic.
“Red hot and ready to shine!” Vannessa wrote on Instagram, pairing the caption with striking photos of herself. She posed confidently next to Tamron Hall.
Her red jumpsuit showed off her great transformation. The outfit signified more than a new style—it marked a fresh chapter in her journey toward self-love and health.
Vannessa Cross’s post didn’t just capture hearts; it ignited her comment section with love.
Fans were thrilled, with one admirer exclaiming, “Vannessa gurlll you ate & left no crumbs!!!!” Another couldn’t believe their eyes: “Omg look at Vannessa, this can’t be real.”
1000-Lb Best Friends: Emotional Details of Vannessa’s Weight Loss Struggles
But the journey hasn’t been all glitz and glamour. Season 3 of 1000-Lb Best Friends, filmed months earlier, chronicled Vannessa’s efforts to meet Dr. Procter’s requirements for skin removal surgery.
Even though she’s shed a jaw-dropping 273 pounds, the weight loss left behind excess skin, which has been a source of lingering insecurity.
On the show, Vannessa opened up about this. She admitted, with honesty, that the change made her more “self-conscious.”
She was more worried about the excess skin than she expected. “Really, I only named Betsy Mae… but she is predominant,” she said, referring to one of the skin rolls that bothered her most. “Everything, the way it looks, it’s not sexy, it’s not cute.”
It was raw, unfiltered honesty from Vannessa, and fans have applauded her vulnerability.
1000-Lb Best Friends: Farewell to ‘Betsy Mae’ – Surgery Brings Tears and Hope
For Vannessa Cross, the wait was worth it. Her perseverance paid off, and she finally underwent the surgery she had been longing for, saying a permanent goodbye to “Betsy Mae.”
Speaking to Today about the experience, Vannessa recalled waking up in the hospital bed, overcome with emotions.
“I cried when I woke up from surgery,” she shared, describing the mix of relief and disbelief she felt.
Although she’s adjusting to her post-surgery body, the reality star feels lighter in more ways than one. Gone are the days of feeling trapped in her own skin.
Vannessa now leads a more active life. She celebrates small wins, like walking for fun and enjoying healthy smoothies. “My confidence is getting stronger,” she said, yet acknowledges there’s still more healing to do.
