The hit series 1000-Lb. Sisters is centered around a pair of famous sisters, but fans have plenty of love for the Slaton women’s brother, Chris Combs. While sister duo Amy and social media influencer Tammy Slaton are the main stars of 1000-Lb. Sisters, fans have been drawn to their brother Chris since he’s appeared on the reality show’s recent season. From his childhood to his reasons for embarking on a weight loss journey alongside his sisters, here’s everything there is to know about Amy and Tammy’s brother, Chris.

In addition to Tammy and Amy, Chris grew up with the television personalities’ mother and other brother, Steven Slaton. Chris was raised in the town of Shawneetown, Illinois. Like his sisters, Chris developed an unusual relationship with food from an early age. For one, Chris had always worked in the food industry. Initially, Chris got a job working for the American food corporation, Tyson Foods. After Tyson, Chris took on the kitchen of a McDonald’s. Chris admitted that while he was working in these food-oriented businesses, he struggled to abstain from eating more. Chris joined 1000-Lb. Sisters to help with Tammy weight loss, which isn’t going as planned.

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Although he is on a series dedicated to the weight loss journeys his sisters are on, Chris shared that he too is working to lose weight. Fans enjoyed Chris’ frank take on his experience trying to qualify for bariatric surgery, an operation that makes it easier for people to lose weight. From making jokes about just wanting to touch his toes to describing himself as “hangry,” Chris made losing weight a fun and entertaining journey for viewers. In addition to adding levity to the series, Chris also adds an emotional layer to the Slaton family’s show. Chris even got Tammy’s ex-boyfriend Jerry to help her lose weight. Chris has struggled with his weight for most of his life, but he explained that he is getting more serious about losing some weight now because he’s reaching the age that his father was when he passed away.

Chris explained, “The main reason I want surgery is because my dad passed away at age 57. He was between 400-500 pounds. I am 41. I want to be around my family. They are my everything.” Chris has a daughter, Emily, who lives in Tennessee. Chris wants to be able to lose enough weight to be able to take part in activities like playing football with his daughter and other family members. Chris also shared that he wants to succeed in losing weight on 1000-Lb. Sisters so he can inspire his daughter to go on a fitness journey as well. Chris met his wife, Brittany Combs, while they were both working at McDonald’s. Chris and Brittany have been married since October 2016 and live in Kentucky. Chris shares pictures with Brittany on his Instagram account, chris.combs.5243, where he has accumulated over 6,000 followers.

Fans have embraced Chris for his humor, endearing personality, and dedication to his family. Although he’s a new addition to the show, Chris has the Slaton gene that makes him an unforgettable television star. Chris might not be one of the 1000-Lb. Sisters, but he has proven himself to be a vital part of the moving reality series.

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Christopher Davis is a freelance reality TV writer for Screen Rant. Since his graduation from Emerson College with a degree in visual and media arts back in 2019, Christopher has pursued the ever-evolving field of entertainment journalism. In his free time, Christopher loves to write, rewatch old seasons of RHONY, and work on his death drop.

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