Honey Boo Boo Star's Surprising New Relationship: Dating Her Ex-Husband’s Cousin!
Pumpkin's Secret Romance Exposed: Former Honey Boo Boo Star Lauryn Shannon Spills the Tea on Her New Beau!
The drama never ends for Mama June's family, and this time it's Pumpkin (aka Lauryn Shannon) who's caught in a love triangle with her new beau, Darrin Kitchens. The 25-year-old reality star has finally revealed that she's been secretly dating her ex-husband Josh Efird's cousin - but don't worry, folks, they're not blood-related!
According to the latest episode of Mama June: Family Crisis, Lauryn confided in her colleague Paisley about Darrin, revealing that he's a longtime friend who messaged her on social media. The two have been quietly dating for a while now, and Lauryn gushed about how "sweet" he is, saying he does things for her without asking.
But what's got everyone talking is the fact that Darrin has a familial connection to Lauryn's ex-husband Josh Efird - talk about awkward! Paisley tried to reassure Lauryn that it's not as weird as it sounds, but still, it raises some eyebrows. When asked if she plans on telling Josh, Lauryn hesitated, saying there's "a lot more to discuss" than just her dating life.
It seems like Pumpkin has been keeping her love life under wraps by eating out of town or ordering food to-go - maybe to avoid any drama with her ex? The two have had their fair share of ups and downs, especially since they finalized their divorce on the show. Josh called it "the hardest day of my life," while Lauryn was ready to move on, feeling liberated from their troubled marriage.
But wait, there's more! In a bizarre twist, Josh has already moved on and welcomed a daughter with his new girlfriend Breanna Godwin. Looks like he didn't waste any time in getting back out there!
As for Darrin Kitchens, it seems like he's got some baggage of his own - the Schlarlynote.com reports that he was previously married and divorced at least three times since 2020. One thing's for sure: Pumpkin's love life is about to get even more complicated!
Timeline of Lauryn's Love Life:
- Got engaged to Josh Efird at age 16 (2016)
- Welcomed first child, daughter Ella, in 2017
- Married Josh in 2018 at The Chapel at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas
- Filed for divorce on August 2, citing "irretrievably broken" marriage
- Finalized divorce on the show, with Josh signing documents reluctantly
- Started dating Darrin Kitchens, who's connected to her ex-husband
It looks like Pumpkin's got a new man in her life, but will this relationship last? Stay tuned for more updates from Mama June: Family Crisis!
