After TLC’s spoilers for the next episode of My Big Fat Fabulous Life revealed Whitney Way Thore speaking to her half-sister Angie and adding her to the family tree, fans took to social media to share their reactions. Despite the storyline receiving criticism from skeptics, it appears that viewers were mostly supportive and positive in their comments.
Whitney, who keeps the family records and is interested in genealogy, had previously introduced Angie as Glenn Thore’s daughter, thus expanding the family tree. Fans found out that Angie is not the daughter of Glenn’s girlfriend, Kieko, but rather the daughter of Jackie, whom he dated during his training in Pensacola. Jackie had given Angie up for adoption due to the challenging circumstances she faced as a young, single, and pregnant woman in the 1960s.
In a teaser shared by TLC on Instagram, Angie had her first call with Glenn and his children. She expressed gratitude for her upbringing, talked about her own children, and showed excitement about having new siblings. In the teaser, Whitney called out to Angie, informing her that she had been added to the family tree. The teaser showed the updated tree with Angie, along with other family members’ names.
Fans reacted positively to the teaser, expressing their hopes for Angie and the family to get to know each other. They also praised Glenn as a good father and a kind person. Overall, the response from fans seemed supportive and optimistic, with viewers looking forward to the upcoming episode and the unfolding of this new chapter in Whitney’s family history.