Tammy, 37, hosted a private ceremony in Kentucky on July 30 for her late husband Caleb – and a source has exclusively told The U.S. Sun that the 1000-Lb. Sisters star feels TLC was “forcing drama.”
According to the insider, Tammy said: “The filming of the funeral was ‘completely not natural’ and things were put in there to make it seem sad when it really wasn’t that sad.”
The source relayed that Tammy shared: “People were having fun, but [TLC producers] made it depressing.”
Tammy’s friend said the star was concerned the way TLC filmed the funeral would spark rumors she was quitting her diet because of her grief.
The source claimed: “She isn’t emotionally relapsing or going back on her diet – she’s doing great.”
SAD GOODBYE
Although Tammy’s friend claimed the star felt the funeral was overall joyful, the 1000-Lb. Sisters star was caught on camera shedding a tear.
In photos obtained exclusively by The U.S. Sun, Tammy broke down in tears during an emotionally vulnerable moment.
Last Sunday, Tammy’s friends and family had an intimate gathering to help her say her final goodbyes.
Even though Caleb was originally from Indiana, they had the private ceremony a few minutes from Tammy’s home in Kentucky.
In the photos, the 1000-Lb. Sisters star wore a short black dress and brought a bouquet of colorful flowers.
At the sunset celebration of life, Tammy sat in the front row of folding chairs and became emotional.
She began to tear up and had to wipe a few aside as she had her sister Amy, 35, by her side.
‘STAY STRONG’
Many fans were concerned Tammy’s grief would interfere with her new healthy habits, but the TLC star has persevered through the pain.
Caleb died on June 30, The U.S. Sun previously reported, although Tammy hasn’t faltered on her strict diet.
In more photos from the grim celebration of life ceremony last Sunday, Tammy dressed up in a black mini dress showing off her weight loss and revealing her bare legs.
The 1000-Lb. Sisters star used to weigh 717 pounds but has now dropped close to 400 pounds in total.
Tammy now weighs under 340 pounds.
The TLC star has also been spotted walking around entirely unassisted – which she was previously unable to do because of her extreme weight.