Where Is Whitney Thore Now? 2017 Update On ‘My Big Fat Fabulous Life’ Star

“My Big Fat Fabulous Life” is slated to air on TLC Tuesday and amid all the drama the new season promises, one of the biggest things reality star Whitney Way Thore is facing is her mother’s health. Babs suffered a stroke and several seizures, Thore revealed in a Monday blog post for TLC.

Thore, 32, asked her fans to prayer for her mother’s recovery. “This is undoubtedly the most traumatic thing my family has ever experienced but if anyone possesses the strength to make it through, we know it's Mom!” the body positive activist penned about her mother, who is regularly featured on the series. “If Babs has ever made you laugh, or cry, or cry from laughing, please keep her in your thoughts today. Any prayers, well wishes, and good vibes are welcome! My mother has so enjoyed coming into your living rooms each week and we'd like to keep her there! We love and appreciate each one of you!”

The dancer hoped her mother would be well enough to watch Tuesday’s season premiere. “We are working hard on her recovery and hope that she will be able to watch tomorrow night if her health permits,” Thore wrote, adding on Facebook: “We are optimistic about a full recovery.”

She did not mention what caused the stroke and subsequent seizures.

Season 4 promises to be the most dramatic season of “My Big Fat Fabulous Life.” After her breakup with boyfriend Lennie Alehate, Thore faces a pregnancy scare. Though it doesn’t seem like she is truly expecting, Thore is slated to undergo a sonogram. Possible pregnancy aside, Whitney explores her sexuality and even enters a dance feud with a fellow “big girl” dance group.

To find out what happens, don’t miss “My Big Fat Fabulous Life” when it airs Tuesday at 9 p.m. EST on TLC.

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