EXCLUSIVE: My Big Fat Fabulous Life star Whitney Thore has revealed that since shooting to fame and having her own show - it's attracted some huge name who have flooded her DMs
My Big Fat Fabulous Life star Whitney Thore has given us a sneaky glimpse into some of her wild celebrity encounters.
When speaking to Daily Star exclusively ahead of series 11 of her TLC show show, Whitney, 40, opened up about some of the cheeky encounters and messages she's had since shooting to fame.
When asked if she's ever had any celebs in her DMs, she responded: "Yes of course! Just the other night I got the nicest message from an insanely famous UK singer — I won’t disclose who just for privacy reasons, but it absolutely made my day."
When quizzed further on if she's ever had any rude or wild celebrity encounters, she cheekily added: "Also yes of course! But I don’t like to gossip," she quipped with a wink.
After becoming a TLC icon and going viral online, it's say to say Whitney hasn't gone short of attention. However, she did spill that she thinks being famous has "definitely" had a negative affect on her love life.
She explained: "It’s definitely hindered it. Most people do not want the negative attention that being in the public eye brings.
"I’ve had countless dates decide not to even meet me after all when they realize what I do for a living and the ones who are excited about it are often trying to take advantage of me or are in it for the wrong reasons."
Unfortunately, the TV star has also become a target for cruel trolls over the years and some have even came to her own. Whitney recalled: "People regularly come to my home which makes me feel incredibly unsafe. I’ve had my house egged, bricks thrown through my car windows, more hate mail sent to my home than you can imagine, and even a death threat that caused the police to show up to my home in the middle of the night to make sure I hadn’t been murdered."
The reality series follows Whitney, and her family, as she navigates the ups and downs of her life, including the challenges of dealing with body image, weight, and the stereotypes that come with them. Whitney, a North Carolina native, first gained national attention with her viral 2015 video 'A Fat Girl Dancing' and since then, she has shared her journey with viewers over 11 seasons.
In the upcoming series, Whitney watches as her friends get married and have babies. Determined not to be left behind, Whitney attempts to quell this mid-life crisis with the help of non-traditional alternatives.
My Big Fat Fabulous Life S11 from Monday 25 Nov at 9pm (10pm from Jan 27) on TLC and available to stream on discovery+
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