Reality television has come in several different formats. From talent competitions to paranormal investigations, there seems to be a reality genre for everybody.
Drama is one thing reality television relies on to maintain viewers’ interest. When it comes to the many stars of reality television, it seems nobody knows this better than Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson.
Having first appeared in the hit series Toddlers & Tiaras, Alana became a sensation in the reality world. However, as she got older, Alana expressed a desire to make a name for herself outside the medium in which she became famous. She has been attending college and wants to be a nurse.
However, some believe her boyfriend’s legal troubles have been making her situation more difficult.
Perez Hilton And His Fans Praise Alana For Going To College And Trying To Better Herself
In 2024, Alana Thompson, better known as Honey Boo Boo, asked fans if they could assist her in finding a place to live.
It seems like a bizarre request to give strangers online, particularly when you’re a big reality star, but the circumstances make Thompson’s actions understandable.
“We’ve been searching everywhere for a new place, but Dralin’s student loans and my lack of credit have made it nearly impossible to get approved,” Thompson told fans in a TikTok video .
Alana and her boyfriend Dralin Carswell were trying to find a house in Denver, Colorado. They needed to secure a rental by September 1, 2024.
factor in their difficulty landing a place.
“I think the criminal record might have something to do with why they keep getting rejected for housing and not the credit,” Hilton told his followers , “but that’s just my opinion.”
Despite her boyfriend’s criminal record, Perez said that he is proud of Alana and where she is going in her life.
“I’m really proud of her,” Hilton shared. “Sure, she’s got a boyfriend that some might say is questionable, because of his problems with the law. But Alana is going to college. I am so happy that she is trying to better herself and pursuing an education.”
In the comment section of Hilton’s video, fans agreed with Perez and praised Alana for her schooling.
- “What a crazy life she’s had,” one user commented. “Kudos to her trying to navigate life under a microscope.”
Another person who lives in Denver wrote that they were aware of Alana’s home search, but didn’t want to get involved.
- “I’m in Denver and someone posted asking if they be willing to rent a room out to her and her boyfriend or know of any places,” they wrote. “As a huge fan of honey boo-boo, I would love to. But as a rational human being with a frontal lobe, I’m going to say no even though I love her.”
Others, including Perez himself, were encouraging Alana to breakup with Dralin and start fresh.
“It’s great that Honey Boo/ Alana is elevating herself, reaching for better by getting an education and moving to Colorado to start fresh,” someone wrote. “Most colleges require dorm living the first few years depending on the school – getting the full college experience and meeting new people. I hope she moves on from this BF and opens herself up to the full college experience!”
“I agree with you totally! Dump the dude and move into the dorms,” another posted. “I would like to add, being around the wrong people can bring you down and stop positive actions. Speaking from experience.”
Others were simply wishing Alana well in her situation. One person wrote, “It’s sad because she’s trying hard! She’s making good decisions to move forward and is in school!!!!! She didn’t ditch college for TV/internet fame, but is actually trying to have a career! I’m rooting for her success! I hope her living situation works out.”
