In a 2020 interview with Nicki Swift, Steven revealed how TLC had "overdramatized" his story and focused on the negative aspects of it, which the self-described attention-seeker didn't agree with. As the former reality star argued, "they only show me going crazy, and yelling at people, and taking pain pills, and just all the bad stuff. They choose not to show anything that's good." Steven advised, "They filmed me and my family doing good things too, but they choose to show just the bad things."
He did, however, acknowledge that nothing was scripted. The My 600-lb Life alum described TLC producers as "aggressive," revealing that on days when he didn't feel like filming, they would wait outside his door and pester him until Steven caved. All things, considered, though, he doesn't regret taking part in the show. "I love reality TV. I love being on TV. I love being talked about," Steven shrugged. He's now taking matters into his own hands with a dedicated YouTube channel.
