‘My Big Fat Fabulous Life’s Whitney Way Thore reveals a near suicide attempt as a result of overwhelming hate-mail. While chatting with ET’s Deidre Behar about season 12 of the show, she opens up about the ‘horrible’ letters she received from bullies, that detailed how ‘disappointed’ her late mother, Babs, would be in her. Plus, Whitney gives an update on where she stands with her unnamed French ex-boyfriend, and shares her current relationship status! Season 12 premieres July 9 on TLC, with new episodes airing on Tuesdays.