Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson rose to fame as a sassy and spunky child pageant star on TLC’s Toddlers & Tiaras and captivated millions of fans. However, she has faced many hardships and challenges. But there’s still another page left unspoken, her estrangement from her biological father and ex of Mama June, Mike “Sugar Bear” Thompson. Scroll below to look at how Alana is moving on without her dad in her life and how she is looking forward to a brighter future.
Mama June: Not Spoken For A Year — Honey Boo Boo Is Moving On Without Her Dad In Life!
Alana’s journey in Reality TV World was not at all rosy. The family’s reality show was canceled in 2014 after her mother, June “Mama June” Shannon, dated a man who had allegedly molested her sister, Anna. June also lost custody of her youngest daughter in 2022 due to her drug addiction and legal issues. Later, her sister, Pumpkin, and her husband, Joshua Efird, were appointed legal guardians. Later, they moved to Georgia with Alana as well as their other children.
Meanwhile, Alana’s father, Mike “Sugar Bear” Thompson, was absent. He had a history of anger issues and cheating in June. In 2023, he reportedly checked into rehab for a drug problem. Lauryn told People exclusively that Mike is “not involved at all” with Alana’s life and that they have “no type of communication.” She added that her younger sister hasn’t spoken with her dad for over a year. She said that he didn’t even attend Alana’s graduation and took two weeks to congratulate her.
Despite the drama and trauma, Alana graduated high school in May 2023. She celebrated with Lauryn, Joshua, June, and her boyfriend, Dralin Carswell. Mama June has been working on her sobriety and reconciliation with her daughters since 2022. She has also been supportive of Alana’s graduation and relationship. The celebrity has faced some challenges and controversies as a teenager in the public eye. Previously, Alana had been body-shamed by online trolls for her weight and appearance. However, she has denied these claims and doesn’t care what people think.
Mama June: Honey Boo Boo Shocks Her Family With Her College Choice
Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson has some big news to share with her family: she’s attending college. The 17-year-old reality TV star, who graduated from high school in May 2023, revealed her plans in an exclusive clip from Mama June: Family Crisis. But there’s a catch: her college is in Denver, Colorado, far from her home in Georgia. Alana said that she chose Regis University, one of the top nursing schools in the world because she wants to be a neonatal nurse.
Alana’s decision shocked and upset her sister, legal guardian, Lauryn “Pumpkin” Efird, and her mother, Mama June Shannon. They wished the college was closer to home, and they wanted Alana to visit them every weekend. Moreover, they were thinking of moving to Colorado to be near her. On the other hand, the star was determined to stick to her choice. Alana clarified that she didn’t want to spend the rest of her life in Georgia. For more exciting news updates, stay tuned to TV Season & Spoilers.