‘Mama June’ Lauryn ‘Pumpkin’ & Josh Efird Divorce Fake For Ratings?
Is Mama June Shannon’s daughter, Lauryn ‘Pumpkin’ Efird’s divorce from Josh Efird fake for ratings? The last season of Family Crisis brought the heat and emotions as they dealt with Anna Cardwell’s cancer. So, what could possibly be a riveting and engaging storyline? Why not an unexpected divorce? Keep reading for what fans have to say.
Mama June Lauryn ‘Pumpkin’ & Josh Efird Divorce Fake For Ratings?
It was a shocker when Lauryn ‘Pumpkin’ Efird filed for divorce from Josh Efird after six years of marriage. They seemed to be happy together and could barely keep their paws off of one another. Mama June was in disbelief when she learned that Pumpkin was pregnant again just months after welcoming Bentley. Even Covid could not stop the couple from being together and ultimately welcoming twins. It appeared that they were in it for the long haul but they did meet and have their first daughter, Ella, when Pumpkin was just seventeen. Along with that, they took in Alana ‘Honey Boo Boo’ Thompson very early into their marriage.
It has been a lot to handle and to top it all off, Pumpkin’s eldest sister, Anna Cardwell was diagnosed with stage 4 adrenal carcinoma in early 2023. This took a toll on the whole family and when Anna passed in December 2023, Pumpkin struggled mentally. Josh noted that he had never seen his wife like that and did not know what to do. Then, the season ended, and within weeks, she filed for divorce. Was this a strategic move since her aunt, Doe Doe Shannon shared the show has yet to be renewed?
This could be the perfect storyline as it is completely unexpected and something no one would have ever seen coming. Fans in a Facebook group shared their thoughts and a Reddit thread was started, as well:
- I’m thinking it’s some type of scam going on. Probably needed some benefits or assistance. Or another story for their tv show
- Maybe THIS is the plot for next season?
- I think it’s a scheme at an attempt for another season.
The Truth Of The Matter
Though they very well could have been better off as friends, fans have two theories. The first is that this was to secure another season of Mama June: Family Crisis. It does scream “renewal” and it would be interesting to watch the downfall of the relationship while they navigate a co-parenting situation. However, there is also the idea they needed money and, if they divorced, Lauryn ‘Pumpkin’ Efird and Josh Efird would get more government assistance. Currently, she has her boutique, The Sisters Closet but it is unclear what he does for a living.
Do you think they are scamming viewers to get another season? More so, who do you think concocted this idea? Or, are they just better off as friends? Let us know in the comments below.
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After reading that the house we see which Josh & “Pumpkin” supposedly live in is just a prop, and they don’t really live in, why would we believe much of what we see on the show? Yes, this sounds like a new plot line dreamed up by one of them, probably “Pumpkin” to keep the show going for yet another season. It is completely unbelievable but so are a lot of the other things that have gone on in the past.
idk it’s crazy to me cuz they seemed great together and yes if they wasn’t getting along and haven a great marriage y did they have so many kids ? maybe they thought if they kept haven kids it would help ? idk all I can say is I did like Josh but there’s alot of hidden things like him yelling at the kids and Anna’s daughter after she passed he seemed like a sweetheart on TV and funny but in real life maybe not so much ? u never know what’s fake or real cuz they keep lien about what house they live In and change story’s on tiktok so I’m lost !Idk what to think but if he’s not in the show after they get a fake or real divorce 🤔 who will watch it cuz I think him and justin r the 2 best on the show!!!! that’s me though I hope it’s fake and I pray they make a new season cuz they r are a crazy family lol and that’s just what I think u all may think different 🤷♀️ 🤷♀️ 🤷♀️
That family puts in a show for real on tv. Pumpkin is rude! Crass! Non caring for anyone but herself! I don’t care to see them have another season ! I wish the show would be cancelled from here on out! They have conned money from their fans and it’s sad Lana has taken money on false pretense. She had and has school money but goes live and dry begs . She gets the money she seeks . Sad sad sad ….