‘Mama June’ Pumpkin Efird Celebrates Divorce With New Boyfriend

Mama June’s daughter, Pumpkin Efird recently celebrated her divorce with her new boyfriend, Darrin Kitchens. The two have been making waves since she and Josh Efird filed for divorce on August 1st. Now, with the divorce finalized, Pumpkin and Darrin are continuing to flaunt their love. Keep reading for more details.

Mama June Pumpkin Efird Celebrates Divorce With New Boyfriend

Shortly after Pumpkin Efird filed for divorce from Josh Efird after six years of marriage, she was seen with his cousin, Darrin Kitchens. She popped up on his Snapchat and it appeared they were more than just close friends. Rumors had been flying that the two had been hooking up for a handful of months. Back in April 2024, Josh and Darrin’s grandmother passed away and that was the first time things got hot and heavy. Seemingly, once Josh learned about it, that was the official end to the marriage.

Josh did end up having a relationship or very close friendship with a pregnant woman named Keely. It was clear he was not the father, something Mama June made known. However, it then came out that Darrin was the father of Keely’s baby so it was a very interesting situation. Darrin and Pumpkin soon started stepping out together and even headed to Las Vegas with June, Justin Stroud, and some friends. They were very clearly rubbing it in Josh’s face which fans did not care for. Now, with Pumpkin’s divorce finalized, she and Darrin are stepping out once again.

Pumpkin Efird, Darrin Kitchens-Facebook

Dressed head to toe in skintight black, red booties, and a cropped denim coat, Pumpkin looked like she was channeling Sandy from Grease. She posed alongside Darrin in photos she shared on Facebook with the caption:

• “& then you’d have something to talk about. Koe Wetzel with my fav plus one.”

They went out on Saturday, September 22nd and Pumpkin’s divorce was finalized the following day. Therefore, the duo was celebrating her freedom yet she still is listed as “single” on her social media. It is still very fresh and new so it may take some time for her to change that.

Fans Celebrate

After seeing Pumpkin Efird and Darrin Kitchens stepping out and looking very happy, her followers celebrated her love:

• Let them. Folks are always going to talk. As long as you are happy, that is all that matters. Love you, mean it.
• Girl let them talk. U look great!!
• Love your outfit!!! It’s giving Sandy from Grease vibes
• Beautiful couple. Love y’all. Lauryn Mychelle Shannon & Darrin Kitchens. Can’t wait to see y’all on mama June this year

Of course, not everyone was thrilled for them. They felt that she could do so much better and were not happy with the way she handled Josh Efird’s recent car accident. She was his emergency contact and blew it off, claiming if he said he was hurt, it was all for a check. As for whether or not Darrin will make an appearance on the new season of Mama June: Family Crisis, that is yet to be seen.

Are you happy for Pumpkin and her new man or is it still a strange situation? Let us know in the comments below.