1000-Lb Sisters fans are rallying around Brittany Combs after a viral Reddit thread reignited speculation about her appearance — and the backlash is fierce. Viewers are shutting down rumors, defending her privacy, and calling out the cruelty of appearance-based gossip. The message is loud and clear: leave Brittany alone, and stop turning insecurity into entertainment.
Fans of 1000-Lb Sisters are once again discussing Brittany Combs. But this time, many are stepping in to shut down speculation and defend her.
A recent Reddit thread sparked renewed conversation about the longtime cast member’s appearance, with commenters quickly urging others to approach the topic with care.
“It’s alopecia,” one Redditor commented. “I’ve seen her older pics and it started quite a while ago, and she is very self conscious about it. She has extremely long hair. Please, no mean comments from anyone. It’s something beyond her control.”
Others echoed the sentiment, emphasizing empathy over curiosity and reminding fellow fans that whatever it is, it’s out of Combs’ control. She has never publicly addressed any medical condition and doesn’t owe anyone an explanation.
“Please don’t comment on it,” another commenter who has alopecia chimed in. “It hurts when people ask about it. It’s not like we can control our bodies from seeing freaking hair as a threat.”
“Geez, leave her alone,” another commenter simply said.
Another mentioned “classic traction alopecia” as a result of Combs’ tight hairstyles, which she has opened up about in the past. She often wears it pulled back and covered with a headband, and longtime viewers may recall that’s because of deeply personal and religious reasons.
In a bonus scene from 1000-Lb Sisters Season 4, Brittany opened up about her Pentecostal faith and why she has never cut her hair or worn makeup.
“We don’t cut our hair because we believe it’s our glory,” Brittany explained in the clip. “God gives it to us.”
She added that she has never trimmed her hair, not even to remove dead ends, and revealed it had grown all the way down to her knees. When she removed her bobby pins, Amanda Halterman could be heard admiring it, calling it “long, beautiful hair.”
While fan speculation that Combs wears headbands to cover hair loss swirls, she has never publicly confirmed having alopecia or any other condition. She has gone without headbands in the past, as evidenced by older photos shared to her social media accounts.
Ultimately, 1000-Lb Sisters fans are upset by the conversation that largely surrounds Combs’ hair.
“I’d be so sad if my biggest insecurity was zoomed in on and posted to gossip about,” another commenter said.
Thanks to many fans, the thread became less about Combs’ hairline and more about protecting her from unnecessary scrutiny. Many commenters stressed that appearance-based speculation, especially when tied to health, crosses a line.
As one fan put it plainly: “This is downright mean.”