THE ASSANTI brothers were sometimes the subject of controversy while they were cast members on season 5 of My 600-lb Life.
Justin and Steven Assanti have moved on to other things since their last appearance on the show.
Who are Justin and Steven Assanti and where are they now?
My 600-lb Life season 5 alums Justin and Steven Assanti, who were also referred to as the villainous Assanti Brothers, appeared on the show with Dr. Younan Nowzaradan.
Seven years after their appearance on the show, Cheatsheet reported that Justin and Steve are currently not on speaking terms.
Steven reportedly got married to Stephanie Sanger after the show. Steven added that the fame he gained from the series affected his marriage because the editing on the show only featured his bad moments.
His wife concurred saying the editing created a wrong perception about Steve.
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Conversely, his brother Justin said that even though their episode was slightly over-exaggerated, it portrayed how difficult his brother was.
As of the time of writing, Justin still runs a shop that helps him deal with his social anxiety named Hobby Haven.
When were the Assanti brothers on My 600-lb Life?
Justin and Steven Assanti appeared in episode 13 of My 600-lb Life season 5 about seven years ago.
During their time on the show, Dr. Younan Nowzaradan put Justin and Steven on strict weight-loss programs to test their willpower.
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This diet was done to prepare them for a bariatric procedure.
Whereas Steven was kicked out of the hospital due to substance abuse issues, Justin left the hospital and eventually qualified for the operation because he stuck to his routine.
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How can I watch My 600-lb Life?
My 600-lb Life airs Wednesdays at 8 pm ET on TLC.
The show sheds light on the lives of people with obesity. These difficult cases are followed by renowned bariatric surgeon, Dr. Nowzaradan, affectionately referred to as Dr. Now by his patients.
TLC follows patients who travel several miles to see the doctor to get bariatric surgery.