Stars of 1000-lb Sisters Tammy and Amy Slaton are said to be fighting with the producers of their TLC reality show in a bid to get higher salaries.
The sisters have previously opened up about their money struggles and are now said to believe they could make more money if they left their current contract with the network, writes The Mirror.
Tammy, 36, earns the most out of her family, but still only makes between $2000 to $3000 per episode (£1600 to £2500), according to reports.
A source close to the star said that Tammy spent all her show earnings for her 14-month stay at a food rehabilitation centre, after receiving no financial help from TLC.
Tammy spent time at the weight loss facility when she was put on a ventilator and placed in a medically induced coma last year, with her loved ones told to prepare for the worst.
Her body was "shutting down" however, she survived and was eventually well enough to return to the rehab centre.
Tammy and Amy's sister Amanda Halterman joined the cast during season three of the show and earns $700 a month for appearing on the show.
Amy, 35, earns more as her two young sons Gage, two, and Glenn, seven months also have contracts, with a source saying that the funds are being put into a trust for them towards their college tuition.
The source also said that Tammy's husband Caleb Willingham has signed a contract to appear on the next season of the show.
According to other reports, Tammy is looking to make money away from her reality show by getting her own book deal.
According to a friend, she wants to tell-all about her side of the journey and raise awareness of body positivity.
In the past, Tammy has struggled with her finances and last year lost her home because she couldn't afford the rent.
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