Mama June Shannon recently spoke on a public forum about her daughter Lauryn ‘Pumpkin’ Efird’s love life. She blamed Pumpkin’s estranged husband, Josh Efird, for failing their relationship in a big way. Pumpkin was just a 15-year-old teen when she started dating Josh, who was older than her. Soon, the two fell in love and seemed to beat the odds for a couple of years.
However, things couldn’t stay the same after the couple got married and had four children together. Josh frequently faced challenges managing his mother-in-law, June, who caused chaos in his family with her drama. Pumpkin and Josh even took Alana into their care when Shannon got involved with substances and toxic relationships. What does June say about her former son-in-law and Pumpkin’s new partner?
Mama June: Shannon Grieves The Death Of Daughter Anna After First Death Anniversary!
Reality TV star Mama June Shannon can’t stop mourning the greatest loss of her life, which is the passing of her eldest daughter, Anna Cardwell. Anna passed away on December 9, 2023, after a long battle with adrenal cancer. Just a few days after the one-year death anniversary, the WEtv star opened up about how the family is coping with it.
One way the family is managing their sorrow is by continuously messaging Anna. No one wants to delete their chats with her from their devices, so they still send her messages in the group chats. Through this, Shannon, her daughters, and Anna’s kids are keeping her memory alive and present in their lives.
Mama June: Shannon Says She Stopped Pumpkin From Marrying Josh!
During a recent interview with People Magazine, Mama June Shannon shared her thoughts on her daughter Pumpkin’s two relationships. She also revealed how she and Pumpkin have transformed their bond since the latter’s breakup with her ex-husband, Josh. In August, Pumpkin filed for divorce from Josh after being married to him for six years.
Shannon specifically said she didn’t support Pumpkin marrying Josh since they met during their teen years. She admitted, “I even tried to stop her from marrying Josh years ago.” According to the 45-year-old reality star, Josh didn’t care for her daughter or his kids for years. She also mentioned that he often blamed her for things when she wasn’t at fault.
Shannon went on to say that she and Pumpkin now do a lot of things together following her separation. She added that viewers of their show’s seventh season will have the chance to see the real story between Pumpkin and Josh. In the WEtv series, Shannon’s daughter will also highlight her new relationship with Josh’s cousin, Darrin Kitchens.
Shannon fully supports Darrin because he treats her daughter and grandchildren with respect. He is also a caring person who bathes Pumpkin’s kids, plays with them in the yard, and joins Shannon on family vacations. However, she admitted she’s unsure what the future holds for Pumpkin and Darrin. For the latest reality TV tea, stay tuned to TV Season & Spoilers.