Indeed, TLC is known worldwide for its out-of-the-box concepts. Apparently, I am Jazz is one of those. Hence, it received a lot of appreciation and praise from the audience. Not only this, but it had around averaged 1.3 million viewers per episode in the last seasons. Well, Season 8 is about to air this month, and the viewers are eagerly waiting for the show. However, in the latest season, the show’s lead, Jazz Jennings is battling mental health issues and trying to deal with a 100-pound weight gain. We have all the information you might wish to know, so keep on reading.
I Am Jazz: Jazz Deals With Sudden Weight Issues
I Am Jazz is a popular TLC show that features the storylines of its titular star who identifies as transgendered. Apparently, it is a bitter truth that trans strata of society still have to face many issues worldwide. Not only this, but as per the statistical data, transgendered persons shockingly receive a lot of violence and discrimination in society. In addition to that, such people are often targeted with transphobic hate crimes. Hence, because of all this, such individuals usually suffer from mental issues, which often lead to hormonal disbalance. Evidently, the I Am Jazz lead is also going through the same.
The celeb recently confessed that she is dealing with death threats. The 22-year-old emotionally admitted to her mother that such threats would never stop! While Jennings was close to her breakdown, her mother, Jeanette, tried to comfort her and hugged her. However, her mother is really worried about Jazz’s well-being. Not only this, but the TLC celeb receives such threats on a daily basis. Hence, all these things lead to the situation of overeating.
Fans remember how in Season 7 as well, the celeb faced humiliation because of her weight. But it seems that things are getting worst. Recently, the 21-year old a death threat from someone who knows where she lives. Not only this, but there’s no timeline for the same! Hence, all these situations are making Jazz suffer from severe mental health issues and eating disorders as well! In the past as well Jennings accepted that she faced body shaming, and because of her disorders, she was binged to eat more! Leading to a weight gain of 100 pounds! However, fans hope that the celeb copes with it and focuses on her mental and physical health as well.
I Am Jazz: What’s More On Season 8?
Many I am Jazz fans are curious about what the new season has to offer. Apparently, there’s a lot, even if we keep aside death threats and mental issues. Indeed, the reality star had a huge moment in her life. In a recent clip shared by TLC, Jazz is getting ready to go on a date. Yes, you heard it right. Jazz is going on a date after four years! Evidently, the star will leave her comfort zone and do something she always hesitated to do.
The clip featured Jazz going for a bikini wax that was for starters. Her screams were evident enough for the audience to realize that the 21-year-old is naive about a bikini wax. Though the TLC celeb was trying new things yet when it comes to social activities, Jazz always becomes nervous, and her anxiety always takes over. Not only this, but on the date as well, she seemed to be hesitating when her partner asked her to kiss. However, fans are excited to watch their favorite star trying out new stuff and coming out of her comfort zone! Keep coming back to TV Season & Spoilers for all the latest I Am Jazz tea.