What Happened To Justin & Steven Assanti After My 600-Lb Life Season 5
My 600-lb Life season 5 alums Justin and Steven Assanti are remembered, and it's time to talk about what they've been up to since the show aired.
On My 600-Lb Life, Justin and Steven Assanti (aka the villainous Assanti Brothers) were featured with Dr.Younan Nowzaradan, and it's time to share facts about the famous siblings' lives after the show. It's been six years since their television appearance. The siblings were a part of the show in season 5, episode 13. They have since moved on with their lives, and curiosity surrounds how they've fared. Dr. Now (as he is widely known) is a Texas-based bariatric surgeon. TLC follows his morbidly obese patients, who weigh over 600 pounds, as they try to slim down with the famous physician's help.
Dr. Now puts his patients on strict weight loss regimens that test their willpower. The diets ensure that they will be viable candidates for the surgery. Before qualifying for a bariatric procedure, Steven got kicked out of the hospital due to substance abuse issues. He also allegedly verbally abused medical staff. Justin left the hospital, but stuck to his routine, and eventually qualified for the operation. Steven and Justin developed their food addictions due to rough upbringings, which led them to emotional eating. Steven's infamous because he's considered an unsavory character, but Justin is much more reserved throughout the show.
Steven and Justin's Post-My 600-Lb Life Journey
No love was lost between the brothers, and that doesn't seem to have changed. According to Cheatsheet, the brothers are currently not on speaking terms. Steven is the heavier of the two, and once weighed over 800 pounds. Justin's highest weight was just over 600 pounds. In a Where Are They Now? special,Steven reported that he'd lost over 300 pounds, and weighed roughly 500 pounds. However, Dr. Now thinks that he weighed more than that. Justin has said that he lost 200 pounds after the bariatric procedure.
My 600-Lb Life's Justin Finds Love
Steven got married to Stephanie Sanger after My 600-lb Life. He claimed that the fame he garnered from the series affected his marriage. He also said that the editing on the show only featured his bad points. His wife backed up this statement when she said he was nice, rather than problematic (as he seemed to be onscreen). While Justin admitted that their episode was a bit exaggerated, it accurately portrayed how difficult Steven can be. He still runs his shop, Hobby Haven, which helps him to deal with his social anxiety.
In February 2023, a rumor was spread that Steven's heart had given out at age 40. However, Justin, who stays out of the spotlight, addressed the rumors online. Justin refuted allegations that Steven had died, and although the brothers were estranged, he assured the media that Steven was still alive. While their conditions are unknown today, the My 600-Lb Life stars have not passed away.
Source: Cheatsheet
