Lauryn “Pumpkin” Shannon has a new man in her life.
Days after numerous outlets, including The Ashley, reported that not only were Pumpkin and Josh Efird divorcing, but that the Mama June: Family Crisis stars were already seeing other people, the mother of four took to Facebook to introduce the world to her new beau on Saturday.
“Zach Bryan tonight. How lucky are we,” she captioned the image with Darrin Kitchens, who The Ashley previously reported married his former wife three times and is father of multiple children.
Darrin posted the same picture on his own personal Facebook page with the caption, “The greatest risk in life is not taking one at all. So thankful for you!”
This picture may be the only glimpse fans will get of Pumpkin and Darrin for a while. He’s likely not appearing on the upcoming season of ‘Mama June: Family Crisis’ (which is now in production) and in a Facebook post Friday, Pumpkin said she will not be commenting on what’s going on in her personal life.
“I know our personal business was leaked to the internet,” she wrote. “While I’m not here to confirm, deny, or give details I do want to address it. Some have made false accusations, false claims, & rumors. Josh and I decided to split a few months back mutually. Some things just don’t work & truly that’s okay. To love someone is to let them go & that has been a hard road for us to navigate.
“However, at this moment we are not speaking any further on the issue as we are dealing with this privately as a family,” she continued. “What I do ask of everyone from the outside looking in is to have just a little respect. We have 4 beautiful children together & will always as a team do what’s best for them.”
Pumpkin isn’t the only one who’s moved on. Josh is reportedly also dating.
“Both Pumpkin and Josh are openly dating … so their relationship status is no secret from one another,” TMZ reported. “We’re told the exes actually have a pretty friendly and cordial relationship following their breakup … though, there are no plans to double-date with their new significant others.”
(Photos: Facebook; WeTV)
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This family except Alana is a hot mess!
Mama June can’t keep a man, because she thinks everything is about her and she is lazy, and got fat again, can’t blame Justin for getting a new woman.
But don’t understand who or why anyone wants to be with June. I wonder if Jessica will get Josh’s seen for a child now??
Wife n I have been fans since day one and probably won’t watch the show anymore. Josh is an AMAZING man that any woman could dream about having. Good luck josh
Yes for real, and Josh is a great dad that we can see. I feel bad for the kids.
Pumpkins new man don’t look like all that to me. Josh is a big ol teddybear.
Did you miss the part where it said it was a MUTUAL agreement?
I think the problem is, she met Josh VERY YOUNG, then had kids with his at like 17…prob why she can’t really stay single for long…girl, you are young, there’s no need to tie yourself onto a man so soon after a divorce…(even though Alana is young now too and dating a questionable man to say it lightly)
I think Alana could do sooo much better. I think she has grown into a sweetheart. She is so smart and responsible. Mad love for her.
I can’t keep up with who is who and who is with who.
What can we say Pumpkin keeping it close to Josh’s family. That’s a hillbilly redneck trashy move if I’ve ever seen one 😂 Maybe he didn’t have a brother available.
I agree it’s not so much she’s getting a divorce as it is being with his cousin I agree that’s hillbilly redneck bullshit.
ugh…. Darrin is Josh’s cousin…
That’s what I am saying?? Who said it’s Josh’s cousin? I did not catch that any place!!
Oh no Josh is much cuter..
Can’t stand pumpkin big mouth self damn shame josh probably got tired of the B’s going on in that family
If he’s any kind of dad at all he will get those kids away from that family.
It’s super sudden if they’re divorcing, they were just hunky-dory and so much in love like three months ago
Sure got a new man quickly after announcing she filed for divorce.
Wondering how long she hid this relationship. The apple doesn’t fall far……..
Darrin and Josh- Bleh. Both are equally as gross LOL
Oof!
Somewhat off topic, but has there been any update on the custody hearing for Katelyn?
Meanwhile Alana did a live stating they weren’t going to get a divorce. These people will do anything for clout.
Storyline.