Reality TV star and body-confidence icon Whitney Thore just turned a page with the arrival of the cutest cast member yet — Machete, her adorable ginger Persian kitten.
🔥 What’s the buzz?
On May 8, Whitney strutted into Instagram fame again, introducing Machete, a pint-sized Persian male born February 8, 2025, tipping the scales at 1 lb 3 oz. She adopted him on May 3, and shared a playful clip—baby Machete blinking sleepily and bopping paws inside her shirt, synced to a fun beat tvseasonspoilers.com+3parade.com+3tvseasonspoilers.com+3.
đź’¬ Fan frenzy
Comments exploded:
- “What a precious ball of floof!”
- “He hit the lottery with you! 👏”
- “Perfect little puff!” parade.com+1tvseasonspoilers.com+1
It’s clear—Machete’s cuteness is a full-on heart-stealer.
🙏 Healing after heartbreak
Earlier this year, Whitney endured a heartbreaking loss—her 17-year-old cat, Henchi, died in her arms tvseasonspoilers.com+4parade.com+4en.wikipedia.org+4. Machete’s arrival seems like a tender tribute and a fresh start for the TLC star’s home.