WHITNEY THORE DANCES HER WAY INTO A SEASON TWO OF "MY BIG FAT FABULOUS LIFE" ON TLC

--Last Two Episodes of Season One Air Back-to-Back on February 10 Followed by Intimate Q&A Special with Whitney--

(Los Angeles, Ca.) - TLC is living large, announcing today that it has ordered 16 additional episodes of its newest hit series MY BIG FAT FABULOUS LIFE. The series, which has averaged 1.2 million P2+ viewers to date during its first season, follows self-proclaimed fat girl, Whitney Thore and her family and friends as she navigates life, love and dance in a world that judges people for their size. Now, with her larger-than-life attitude, Whitney's back for a second season, with production slated to begin early next month in Whitney's hometown of Greensboro, North Carolina. New episodes return this summer.

TLC closes the current season in supersize fashion on Tuesday, February 10 with the final two half-hour episodes airing at 10/9c followed by MY BIG FAT FABULOUS LIFE: THE SKINNY, an intimate sit down with Whitney hosted by TLC executive producer Mike Kane. The half hour special will look back at the full season, with Whitney sharing insights on all the big fat fabulous moments and answering provocative questions from diehard fans.

But before Whitney bares it all, viewers can catch the much-anticipated final episodes. At 10/9c, Whitney attempts to help her friend Ashley find love by creating a less-than-honest online dating profile that ultimately lands them in some very hot water. Directly following at 10:30/9:30c, Whitney's dance career hits an all-time high as she prepares to lead a giant dance class. Meanwhile, she and Buddy go house hunting. But just as things are looking up, devastating news puts Whitney's future in peril.

MY BIG FAT FABULOUS LIFE is produced by Pilgrim Studios for TLC.

MY BIG FAT FABULOUS LIFE: THE SKINNY is produced by Discovery Agency for TLC.

About TLC

Offering remarkably relatable real-life stories without judgment, the network celebrates the reality that "everyone needs a little TLC." TLC's hit series share everyday heart, humor, hope, and human connection with programming genres that include fascinating families, heartwarming transformations, and life's milestone moments such as wedding-themed programs anchored by Say Yes To The Dress. In 2014, TLC was a top 10 cable network with women, with 30 series averaging 1 million P2+ viewers or more, including two series that averaged 3 million P2+ viewers or more: 19 Kids and Counting and The Little Couple.

TLC is a global brand available in more than 95 million homes in the US and 303 million households in 190 markets internationally. A destination online, TLC.com offers in-depth fan sites and exclusive original video content. Fans can also interact with TLC through social media on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and @TLC on Twitter as well as On Demand services, YouTube and mobile platforms. TLC is part of Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA,DISCB, DISCK), the world's #1 pay-TV programmer reaching more than 3 billion cumulative subscribers in 220 countries and territories.