My 600-lb Life season 10 cast: Where are they now in 2024?

My 600-lb Life on TLC (Image via YouTube/@tlc uk)
My 600-lb Life on TLC (Image via YouTube/@tlcuk)

My 600-lb Life is a reality TV show widely acclaimed for depicting the inspiring weight loss journeys of its cast members. While all seasons of the TLC show are praiseworthy for their content, the tenth season of My 600-lb Life holds a special significance. My 600-lb Life season 10 first aired in November 2021 and ended in February 2022.

The tenth season showcased fifteen cast members embarking on their transformative weight loss journey, each facing their own ups and downs. While Julian Valentine, Nathan Prater, and Bianca Hayes achieved their weight loss targets, other members such as Ontreon Shannon, Lisa Ebberson, and Ryan Barkdoll weren't as successful as they had anticipated.

Are you wondering about the current whereabouts of the My 600-lb Life season 10 cast members? Rest assured, we've got you covered.


My 600-lb Life season 10 cast members recent whereabouts explored

Keep reading to learn more about where the cast members of My 600-lb Life season 10 are now.

1) Julian Valentine

Julian Valentine (Image via Facebook/@Julian Marquise Valentine)
Julian Valentine (Image via Facebook/@Julian Marquise Valentine)

When he first joined the show, Julian weighed 830 pounds. He eventually brought his weight down to around 630 pounds on the show. After the end of the tenth season, he continued his weight-loss journey and led a happy domestic life with his wife. However, tragedy struck him when he lost his father in early 2023.


2) Nathan Prater

Nathan Prater (Image via YouTube/@tlcuk)
Nathan Prater (Image via YouTube/@tlcuk)

Drama teacher Nathan came on board the show at 607 pounds. He embarked on his weight loss journey along with his overweight wife upon Dr. Now's advice. Both Nathan and his wife were able to shed hundreds of pounds and reach their weight loss milestone. Nathan now leads a healthy life with his wife.


3) Bianca Hayes

Bianca Hayes (Image via Youtube/@tlcuk)
Bianca Hayes (Image via Youtube/@tlcuk)

Before appearing on My 600-lb Life, Bianca had undergone weight loss surgery that didn't work out in her favor. She sought a second treatment from Dr. Now and was able to make the most of this opportunity as she lost a remarkable 155 pounds in just 12 months. After the show ended, she began chronicling her weight loss journey, which she has continued to do to date.


4) Lacey Buckingham

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Lacey Buckingham (Image via Instagram/@laceybuckingham1984)

Lacey joined the TLC show when she was 36 years old and weighed 593 pounds. She went through a tough phase after her boyfriend, Ricky, broke up with her. Things looked grim for her when she lost only eleven pounds in six months. However, after the show ended, Lacey got rid of 120 pounds, got dentures, and found a new partner.


5) Mike Meginnes

Mike Meginness (Image via Instagram/@mmeginness)
Mike Meginness (Image via Instagram/@mmeginness)

This Ohio native weighed almost 750 pounds when the audience first learned about him during the fourth episode of My 600-lb Life season 10. After following Dr. Now's procedure, Mike was able to let go of 240 pounds within a year. He now lives a healthy life and is a father of four.


6) Paul MacNeill

Paul went on to lose 116 pounds within six months. After his time on the show ended, he continued his pursuit of a healthy lifestyle and was subsequently engaged to his girlfriend, Jenn. He now leads a successful and active life.


7) James Bedard

James Bedard (Image via YouTube/@tlcuk)
James Bedard (Image via YouTube/@tlcuk)

James tried his best to follow Dr. Now's program on My 600-lb Life. However, his journey was overshadowed by the sad news of his father's death, yet he was able to drop 119 pounds in a year. There isn't much information about James' life after the show, and he seemingly isn't active on social media.


8) Ryan Barkdoll

Ryan Barkdoll (Image via YouTube/@tlcuk)
Ryan Barkdoll (Image via YouTube/@tlcuk)

Ryan had signed up for Dr. Now's weight loss program, but unfortunately, he failed to meet the appointments and dropped out of the program after ten months, having lost just 80 pounds. Similar to James, Ryan is absent from social media, and his current whereabouts in 2024 remain unknown.


9) Margaret Johnson

Margaret Johnson (Image via Instagram/@tlc)
Margaret Johnson (Image via Instagram/@tlc)

Margaret tried to make the most of her weight loss journey on the TLC show and lost 155 pounds. She then went on to have gastric bypass surgery. Today, she is living a healthy life and frequently posts photos on social media that showcase her transformed self.


10) Lucas Higdon

Lucas Higdon (Image via YouTube/@tlcuk)
Lucas Higdon (Image via YouTube/@tlcuk)

Lucas' perseverance led him to lose 218 pounds within a year. He then went on to transform his life by furthering his dedication to fitness. After the show ended, Lucas obtained an IT certification from Google.


11) Dolly Martinez

Although Dolly was determined to better her life by losing excess weight, she was only able to shed 40 pounds in 10 months on My 600-lb Life. She didn't speak much about her weight loss journey after the show ended. She posted a photo of herself in June 2023 and revealed that she had lost almost 100 pounds.


12) Ontreon Shannon

Ontreon Shannon (Image via YouTube/@tlcuk)
Ontreon Shannon (Image via YouTube/@tlcuk)

Ontreon's weight loss journey on the show didn't go as per his expectations, in fact, he ended up gaining weight by the time the episode concluded. His current whereabouts are unknown. Although he had a social media presence until a few years ago, he now seems to be off the grid.


13) Lisa Ebberson

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Lisa Ebberson (Image via YouTube/@tlcuk)

Lisa had several issues with the producers of My 600-lb Life and ended up quitting the program numerous times during her journey. She has spoken out about the network and the bad ethics of the filming crew. Lisa has disappeared from social media, and there is no information on what she has been up to.


14) David Nelson

After losing 155 pounds on My 600-lb Life, David relocated to Texas. He even secured financial assistance from his fans. He currently weighs 495 pounds and aims to bring it down to 250.


15) Larry Myers

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Larry Myers (Image via Youtube/@tlcuk)

Larry followed Dr. Now's instructions and ended up losing 118 pounds in just 12 months. However, he tragically succumbed to a heart attack and passed away three days after his 49th birthday in 2023.


Interested viewers can watch My 600-lb Life exclusively on TLC.

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