# TLC cancels Honey Boo Boo after Mama June renews relationship with child molester BF. **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [October 25, 2014, 3:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tlc-cancels-honey-boo-boo-after-mama-june-renews-relationship-with-child-molester-bf/702421 "2014-10-25T03:43:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![IvoryTowerDenizen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ivorytowerdenizen/32/17937_2.png) [@IvoryTowerDenizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IvoryTowerDenizen)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2014, 12:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tlc-cancels-honey-boo-boo-after-mama-june-renews-relationship-with-child-molester-bf/702421/41 "2014-10-26T12:53:32Z")
> [@Patch](#): > > [Godfather of PIttsburg](http://www.post-gazette.com/ae/tv-radio/2014/10/20/Godfather-of-Pittsburgh-to-air-Nov-10-on-A-E-Isoldi/stories/201410200166) is taken, so only 99 left. As a former resident, Pittsburg **h** , not Pittsburg. ---
**Author:** ![FriarTed](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/friarted/32/1052_2.png) [@FriarTed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FriarTed)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2014, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tlc-cancels-honey-boo-boo-after-mama-june-renews-relationship-with-child-molester-bf/702421/42 "2014-10-26T19:02:43Z")
> [@ZipperJJ](#): > > I watched it when it was on. I thought the family was endearing at times but of course gross at the same time. I liked it. > > Doesn’t feel like Alana’s lines are scripted. If a kid spends all of her time watching TV and hanging out around adults, and not being censored, the kid will say “the darnedest things.” Over and over again. > > I never thought the family was headed for any sort of scandal or trainwreck. They were good to root for because, at least from what I read, Mama June was being diligent about the money the family got from the show and putting it away for the future. Not sure if some of the perks they randomly brought into the show (like the pool, or the wedding) were bought with the family’s money or if the show sponsored it directly. > > She talked a good talk about her kids and the family, so this scandal, to me, is quite a surprise. She actually seems like the sort of person who would be quick to rid herself of anyone that pissed her off in the slightest (see: 4 kids with 4 men) so to even have contact with this creep - let alone carry on a relationship with him - seems uncharacteristic to me. > > I say good on TLC for dropping it, though. They were a fun family to watch but losing Sugar Bear from the equation really hurts it, and now having a “she might just be a horrible person” vibe added on top of it, it would not be fun to watch anymore. > > I hope things work out for Anna, and if she does split from her family she at least has some money for TLC (hoping she got it directly if she was 18…?) I saw it a couple of times, was amused, but not interested enough to watch any further. That said, this is pretty much what my impression was. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2014, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tlc-cancels-honey-boo-boo-after-mama-june-renews-relationship-with-child-molester-bf/702421/43 "2014-10-26T19:49:41Z")
> [@aceplace57](#): > > There’s a question now if they’ll air the final season that’s already finished. They could retitle it “There Goes Honey Boo Boo”. 'Bout damn time, too. ---
**Author:** ![epbrown01](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7ba0ec/32.png) [@epbrown01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/epbrown01)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2014, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tlc-cancels-honey-boo-boo-after-mama-june-renews-relationship-with-child-molester-bf/702421/44 "2014-10-26T19:55:34Z")
> [@Tom\_Tildrum](#): > > Mama has gone off the rails, though, and **not believing her daughter back then seems like an unforgivable revelation.** That’s actually pretty typical in child molestation cases involving single moms. ---
**Author:** ![Sampiro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/2acd7d/32.png) [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2014, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tlc-cancels-honey-boo-boo-after-mama-june-renews-relationship-with-child-molester-bf/702421/45 "2014-10-26T23:10:09Z")
June has said that she has spent very little of the money she has earned for the series and has banked most of it. For the sake of the girls, I really hope she’s telling the truth about that. ---
**Author:** ![Namkcalb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/c89c15/32.png) [@Namkcalb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Namkcalb)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2014, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tlc-cancels-honey-boo-boo-after-mama-june-renews-relationship-with-child-molester-bf/702421/46 "2014-10-26T23:11:39Z")
> [@IvoryTowerDenizen](#): > > As a former resident, Pittsburg **h** , not Pittsburg. I think you mean Pittsburra, not Pitsberg ---
**Author:** ![DigitalC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ebca7d/32.png) [@DigitalC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DigitalC)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2014, 11:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tlc-cancels-honey-boo-boo-after-mama-june-renews-relationship-with-child-molester-bf/702421/47 "2014-10-26T23:28:03Z")
> [@Sampiro](#): > > June has said that she has spent very little of the money she has earned for the series and has banked most of it. For the sake of the girls, I really hope she’s telling the truth about that. Well she bought the pedophile a car and they were caught house hunting so it certainly is not for the sake of the girls that shes spending it. ---
**Author:** ![johnpost](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f17d59/32.png) [@johnpost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/johnpost)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2014, 11:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tlc-cancels-honey-boo-boo-after-mama-june-renews-relationship-with-child-molester-bf/702421/48 "2014-10-26T23:31:10Z")
what will happen to Boo Boo? ---
**Author:** ![Sampiro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/2acd7d/32.png) [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2014, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tlc-cancels-honey-boo-boo-after-mama-june-renews-relationship-with-child-molester-bf/702421/49 "2014-10-26T23:55:21Z")
> [@johnpost](#): > > what will happen to Boo Boo? My guess: a tell all at 14, rehab at 17, and either a porn career or a position in the governor’s cabinet by her late 20s. If it is confirmed that June is dating that guy, she will probably be taken out of the house. ---
**Author:** ![Slithy\_Tove](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/slithy_tove/32/18248_2.png) [@Slithy\_Tove](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slithy_Tove)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2014, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tlc-cancels-honey-boo-boo-after-mama-june-renews-relationship-with-child-molester-bf/702421/50 "2014-10-27T00:59:39Z")
Well, TLC could keep filming Honey Boo Boo after CPS places her, but in Georgia the state only pays for the child’s basic needs, and the rest is up to the foster family. Since most of us would never do anything that selfless, how are we supposed to feel superior? ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2014, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tlc-cancels-honey-boo-boo-after-mama-june-renews-relationship-with-child-molester-bf/702421/51 "2014-10-27T01:05:08Z")
> [@DigitalC](#): > > **Well she bought the pedophile a car** and they were caught house hunting so it certainly is not for the sake of the girls that shes spending it. At least it wasn’t a van. ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2014, 1:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tlc-cancels-honey-boo-boo-after-mama-june-renews-relationship-with-child-molester-bf/702421/52 "2014-10-27T01:48:13Z")
> [@Sampiro](#): > > My guess: a tell all at 14, rehab at 17, and either a porn career or a position in the governor’s cabinet by her late 20s. > > If it is confirmed that June is dating that guy, she will probably be taken out of the house. Why wouldn’t CPS throw the sex offender back in prison? Isn’t restricting access to children typically a part of the sex offender program? I’ve seen news articles that stated they couldn’t live within a certain distance of a school. You’d think sleeping in the same house with a kid the same age as his last victim would be worse. I imagine the hardcore fans will be lighting up the phones at the Sheriff’s office and CPS. They’ve watched this kid grow up from age 4 (Toddlers & Tiaras) to almost 9. The fans of the show must identify pretty strongly with her. Almost like a member of their family. It’s not a good idea getting that attached to a Reality TV family but I can easily see it happening. TMZ has found a photo with June,Alana, and the registered sex offender together. I hope she hasn’t been left alone with him yet. > **[Mama June EXPOSES Honey Boo Boo to Child Molester \[NEW PIC\]](https://www.tmz.com/2014/10/26/mama-june-shannon-child-molestation-touching-honey-boo-pictures-photo/)** > > Mama June has not only been lying ... she's been exposing her young daughter to a child molester. ---
**Author:** ![cochrane](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cochrane/32/10441_2.png) [@cochrane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cochrane)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2014, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tlc-cancels-honey-boo-boo-after-mama-june-renews-relationship-with-child-molester-bf/702421/53 "2014-10-27T01:54:58Z")
> [@Skywatcher](#): > > They could retitle it “There Goes Honey Boo Boo”. > > 'Bout damn time, too. So James Cameron finally raised the bar, eh? [South Park reference](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raising_the_Bar_(South_Park)) for those who haven’t seen it. ---
**Author:** ![Sampiro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/2acd7d/32.png) [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2014, 4:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tlc-cancels-honey-boo-boo-after-mama-june-renews-relationship-with-child-molester-bf/702421/54 "2014-10-27T04:40:29Z")
Alana seems an out of control brat on talk shows. Hardly surprising for a suddenly super famous little girl, but it will nevertheless probably make CPS or other removal from June’s custody all the worse. ---
**Author:** ![kaylasdad99](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kaylasdad99/32/3398_2.png) [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2014, 6:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tlc-cancels-honey-boo-boo-after-mama-june-renews-relationship-with-child-molester-bf/702421/55 "2014-10-27T06:22:41Z")
I’ve never seen _Here Comes Honey Boo Boo_, but everything I’ve heard about her makes me think about the quasi-“Shirley Temple” character from the movie _Cats Don’t Dance_. Fair? Unfair? ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2014, 8:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tlc-cancels-honey-boo-boo-after-mama-june-renews-relationship-with-child-molester-bf/702421/56 "2014-10-27T08:05:49Z")
Alana loves performing and the camera. She seems to thrive on attention. Abruptly ending filming is going to be quite an adjustment for her. She’s been on camera since she was 5 or 6? I can guess life without the cameras will be quite alien to her. It’s scary to think what the teenage years will be like for Alana and those Gosselin kids. Growing up in a Reality Show is not ideal for a little kid. The Gosselin kids had it worse. Their potty training was on camera. That’s got to leave a scar in their psyche. ---
**Author:** ![MrDibble](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mrdibble/32/114_2.png) [@MrDibble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrDibble)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2014, 8:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tlc-cancels-honey-boo-boo-after-mama-june-renews-relationship-with-child-molester-bf/702421/57 "2014-10-27T08:19:38Z")
> [@terentii](#): > > Why is shit like this ever put on the air in the first place? I came to realize long ago that most foreigners are perfectly justified in their disdain for America after seeing such crap. It’s not crap like HCHBB that drives my disdain, it’s crap like the Kardashians and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and The Apprentice - IOW, it’s not your lower classes that cause me to go “Oh, god, fuck, no”, it’s your _rich_. The HCHBB family could be a poor white family in South Africa, but it takes America to make a Donald Trump (not that we don’t have our wannabes here) ---
**Author:** ![RivkahChaya](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rivkahchaya/32/8919_2.png) [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2014, 9:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tlc-cancels-honey-boo-boo-after-mama-june-renews-relationship-with-child-molester-bf/702421/58 "2014-10-27T09:31:35Z")
> [@Slithy\_Tove](#): > > Well, TLC could keep filming Honey Boo Boo after CPS places her, but in Georgia the state only pays for the child’s basic needs, and the rest is up to the foster family. Since most of us would never do anything that selfless, how are we supposed to feel superior? She has family who could take custody of her, from what I gather from reading the thread. There’s a sister who is of age, and apparently a father somewhere. And unlike a foster family, actual family could be given access to some of the money from the show if the mother really banked it. CAVEAT: I’ve never seen the show, and most of what I know comes from this thread and the linked articles. And that _South Park_ episode. I do know that foster care is a last resort, and if a family member is available, the child is placed there first. ---
**Author:** ![Cubsfan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f4b2a3/32.png) [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2014, 1:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tlc-cancels-honey-boo-boo-after-mama-june-renews-relationship-with-child-molester-bf/702421/59 "2014-10-27T13:36:57Z")
> [@aceplace57](#): > > TMZ has found a photo with June,Alana, and the registered sex offender together. I hope she hasn’t been left alone with him yet. > [Mama June EXPOSES Honey Boo Boo to Child Molester [NEW PIC]](http://www.tmz.com/2014/10/26/mama-june-shannon-child-molestation-touching-honey-boo-pictures-photo/) I truly cannot believe that there were 4 different men out there who voluntarily had sex with June. She is, without question the most unattractive woman I have EVER seen on television. It’s not just her weight either, it’s her faceneck. Hideous. Women like her are the reason that men believe any woman could have sex any time she wanted regardless of her looks. It’s absolutely true. ---
**Author:** ![Sampiro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/2acd7d/32.png) [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2014, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tlc-cancels-honey-boo-boo-after-mama-june-renews-relationship-with-child-molester-bf/702421/60 "2014-10-27T15:18:06Z")
> [@Cubsfan](#): > > I truly cannot believe that there were 4 different men out there who voluntarily had sex with June. She is, without question the most unattractive woman I have EVER seen on television. It’s not just her weight either, it’s her faceneck. Hideous. My favorite description of her is “She looks like a thumb”. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tlc-cancels-honey-boo-boo-after-mama-june-renews-relationship-with-child-molester-bf/702421.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tlc-cancels-honey-boo-boo-after-mama-june-renews-relationship-with-child-molester-bf/702421.md?page=4)