New Season of 1000-Lb Best Friends: Vannessa Cross’s Progress and Controversy
This season of 1000-Lb Best Friends showcases the friend group embarking on exciting new journeys. Vannessa Cross has reached a significant milestone, now weighing under 200 lbs and qualifying for skin removal surgery. Meanwhile, her friends—Scott, Tina, Ashley, and Meghan—are diligently working towards their personal goals.
While fans celebrate Vannessa’s achievements, some viewers have criticized her treatment of Scott Bagwill in a recent episode.
Vannessa Cross’s Good Intentions
At the start of Season 3, Vannessa found herself at odds with Meghan Crumpler and Ashley Sutton, who felt she had become too bossy after her weight loss. Vannessa, however, insisted that her intentions were to support her friends in their own journeys.
After meeting Scott at Dr. Procter’s bariatric support group, Vannessa took it upon herself to mentor him. Initially, audiences enjoyed watching their unlikely friendship blossom as they engaged in new activities together. However, recent events have led some fans to believe that Vannessa may have lost touch with the struggles of being overweight.
A Shopping Trip Leaves Scott Feeling Insecure
In last week’s episode, Vannessa and Scott went shopping for new clothes, a thrilling experience for Vannessa, who was excited to try on items straight from the rack. However, during their outing, Vannessa pushed Scott to try on a winter puffer jacket that was clearly too small for him.
A clip shared by TLC on Instagram captured the moment: Scott hesitated before picking up a size 2X but ultimately put it back, recognizing it likely wouldn’t fit. Despite his reservations, Vannessa insisted he try it on, leading to an awkward and embarrassing situation when it didn’t fit.
This moment left Scott feeling vulnerable and insecure, resonating with viewers who empathized with his experience. Many fans expressed their frustration with Vannessa’s behavior in the comments, criticizing her for exacerbating the situation.
Viewer Reactions
Comments from viewers reflected their concerns for Scott’s feelings:
- “Ugh, I’m not that big, but shopping is hard when people don’t understand…”
- “She thinks it’s a joke.”
- “Why did she make him put that 2X on? It looked like a dog collar!”
- “It was childish for her to insist he try it on.”
As the season progresses, fans are left wondering how Vannessa and Scott’s dynamic will evolve and whether Vannessa can balance her newfound confidence with empathy for her friends.