Mama June’s daughter Pumpkin, 24, is dating again… one week after filing for divorce from her husband of six years Josh Efird
Mama June‘s daughter Lauryn ‘Pumpkin’ Efird is already moving on from Josh Efird.
One week after filing for divorce from her husband of six years, the reality star, 24, has reportedly began ‘openly dating’ a man named, Darrin, according to TMZ.
Lauryn ‘Pumpkin’ Efird Says ‘You’re Mine Now’ To New Boyfriend?
Since Pumpkin is moving on with her life, and the split is amicable, it seems she is living her best life. She just posted a message on her social media where she is staking her claim on her alleged new man. The business owner had two sweet emojis and a quote that said:
- me??? possessive??? yes you’re absolutely right. you’re mine. now lemme hear you say it.
It has also been alleged that her new man is Darrin Kitchens as he was the one who loved this posting. So, if that is true, then they are not doing a very good job of hiding their romance.
Meanwhile, Josh, who works as a mechanic, is said to be seeing a woman, named Keely.
Still, the insider claimed the estranged spouses have a ‘cordial relationship’ and are ‘pretty friendly’ with one another.
While Mama June: From Not to Hot, is currently in production, the outlet reported that neither Pumpkin or Josh, 28, plan on having their significant others appear on their show.
Mama June ‘s daughter Lauryn ‘Pumpkin’ Efird is already moving on from Josh Efird
Additionally, it seems unlikely that the former couple will be scheduling in time for a double date as they prioritize their four children – Ella, 6, Bentley, 3, and twins Sylus and Stella, 2.
On Friday, news broke that Pumpkin filed for divorce in Wilkinson County, Georgia.
According to documents, obtained by People, the pair already ‘agreed to have joint custody because they believe it’s in the best interest of their children’ and have a ‘parenting plan.’
They both opted to waive the right to request child support and Josh has ’60 days to remove his belongings’ from their former marital home, where Pumpkin will continue to reside.
Pumpkin noted they have been in a ‘bona fide state of separation’ since July.
In 2016, at the age of 16, Pumpkin got engaged to Josh after nine months of dating.
He popped the question two days before Christmas at a seafood restaurant.
A year later, they welcomed their first child, daughter, Ella, on December 8, 2017.
The following year, the they wed in Las Vegas at The Chapel at Planet Hollywood.
One week after filing for divorce from her husband of six years, the reality star, 24, has reportedly began ‘openly dating’ a man named, Darrin, according to TMZ
While Mama June: From Not to Hot, is currently in production, the outlet reported that neither Pumpkin or Josh, 28, plan on having their significant others appear on their show
Over the years, the highs and lows of their marriage have been documented on Mama June: Family Crisis and Mama June: Road to Redemption.
The past year have been particularly difficult as Pumpkin navigated the death of her sister Anna ‘Chickadee’ Cardwell in December.
In an episode of Mama June: Family Crisis, which aired in July, Josh voiced concern over his wife’s mental health as she grieved Anna’s passing.
‘I’ve been with Pumpkin for almost 10 years and I’ve seen some damage been dealt over the years but losing Anna has been the worst that I’ve seen,’ he said. ‘I keep thinking tomorrow she’s going to get up, she’s going to want to do something, she’s going to want to eat [and] then it doesn’t come.’
Josh continued: ‘I’m doing everything I can around the house to distract the kids but it’s just like they need Mamma P back for sure.’
Additionally, it seems unlikely that the former couple will be scheduling in time for a double date as they prioritize their four children – Ella, 6, Bentley, 3, and twins Sylus and Stella, 2
On Friday, news broke that Pumpkin filed for divorce in Wilkinson County, Georgia
Josh stated that Anna dying at just 29, from stage 4 adrenal cancer, was ‘a very big eye-opener’ that they needed to get their ‘priorities in line.’
Another challenge they faced together was Pumpkin becoming her sister Alana’s legal guardian after their mom was arrested on charges of possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia.
Pumpkin’s family came to fame when Mama June and Alana ‘Honey Boo Boo’ Thompson starred on Toddlers & Tiaras.
They then hit the big time with the TLC reality TV show Here Comes Honey Boo Boo which launched in 2012 and went off the air in 2017.
The show revolves around Alana ‘Honey Boo Boo’ Thompson and her family’s life in the town of McIntyre, Georgia.
In 2014, TLC cancelled the series after four seasons.
Pumpkin’s family came to fame when Mama June and Alana ‘Honey Boo Boo’ Thompson starred on Toddlers & Tiaras
That came after cast member June was seen with Mark Anthony McDaniel, a man who served 10 years in prison after being convicted of aggravated child molestation in 2004 and who is a registered sex offender.
This prompted Shannon to admit to Entertainment Tonight that the father of her daughter Lauryn ‘Pumpkin’ Shannon was not McDaniel as previously stated.
Her real father was Michael Anthony Ford, another convicted sex offender who served time for sexual exploitation of minors after being caught on To Catch a Predator in 2005.
The family has also been on the shows Mama June: From Not To Hot, Mama June: Family Crisis and Mama June: Road To Redemption.
