Lauryn “Pumpkin” Efird’s Ex Josh Reacts to Her Dating His Cousin

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Lauryn “Pumpkin” Shannon’s new honey is raising eyebrows.

After the star of “Mama June: Family Crisis” and her former husband, Josh Efird, ended their six-year marriage, she entered into a new relationship with Josh’s cousin, Darrin Kitchens – this development stirred up strong emotions in him.

Josh explained in a recent preview clip from the show airing on July 25, as reported by People, that he phoned his mom to pick up the children because he didn’t want them witnessing him packing. “I’ve never felt this nauseous,” he added, expressing feelings of anger and pain. However, looking around his house, he was reminded of some of the most wonderful moments in his life.

Certainly, the 29-year-old, who has children Ella (6), Bentley (3), and twins Sylus and Stella (both 2) with Pumpkin, began gathering his belongings to depart from their shared home. While Josh did not directly discuss his relationship to his ex-wife’s new companion, he hinted that he was conscious of her having moved on.

I’m shocked that you were deceiving me,” he penned in a message to Pumpkin. “All those years together, only to find out you were seeing someone else. I’m collecting my things and leaving.

Nearly a year following the start of her new relationship with Darrin, Josh’s remarkable response occurred after the former ‘Here Comes Honey Boo Boo’ star, aged 25, unveiled their romance. The couple displayed their affection at a Koe Wetzel concert in September, exchanging a warm embrace while both sporting similar denim ensembles.

Koe Wetzel was accompanied by my favorite companion,” Pumpkin excitedly shared about their affectionate excursion, accompanied by some emojis. Darrin agreed, expressing the same feelings on his own post, saying, “I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else on a Saturday night.

Pumpkin hasn’t commented on the rumors about her recent romance. Although her new relationship might have caught Josh and their family off guard, they have mainly presented a united front for their children’s sake. In fact, she and Josh—who got married in 2018, five months after their first child was born—have mutually decided on joint legal and physical custody as per court records obtained by E News!.

In addition, they established a care plan as part of their agreement, and both parties relinquished any claims for child support payments.

Before their split, Pumpkin had been candid about how she and Josh navigate parenthood. 

In an interview with Us Weekly back in February 2018, I shared that people often say babies change things, but truthfully, I believe having a child might have been exactly what our relationship needed. Our bond has grown stronger than ever before. We’re not just partners anymore; we’re teammates, supporting and helping each other out in ways we never thought possible.

Keep reading to see other celebrity couples who called it quits in 2024…

A month following the announcement by the actress from Transformers about her pregnancy with the “Emo Girl” singer, reports emerged in December that they had ended their relationship.

The “Gasolina” singer shared that he and his wife of 29 years are getting divorced. 

I’d like to discuss some personal news with you all, straight from the heart. On December 1st, I shared a message in Spanish on my Instagram Stories. This news concerns my marriage, which I’ve been part of for over two decades, and I have four children – Jesaaelys, Yamilet, and Jeremy, all adults now – with Mireddys. After numerous attempts to save our relationship, my lawyers recently responded to the divorce petition that Mireddys filed.

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum announced she and her husband of 13 years are divorcing. 

In a careful and thoughtful manner, Teddi has chosen to initiate the divorce process, expressing that this was not an easy decision. She wrote on Instagram on November 2nd. Her main focus now is her children – Slate (12), Cruz (10), and Dove (4) whom she shares with Edwin – and ensuring their privacy and well-being during this new phase in their lives.

Just under a year since the Academy Award winner was associated with the former star of Dawson’s Creek, she announced her singleness – with her cat Yoyo being the sole male figure in her life.

In an interview for Harper’s Bazaar UK on October 9th, Lupita expressed her unique affection towards her cat, saying, “My love for him is unparalleled. If I should find myself in another romantic relationship someday, it will only be due to the influence of my beloved pet.

The former student of Hills shared that she concluded a seven-month relationship with a member of Montana Boyz on September 27, labeling it as “very recent” in her chat on Alex Cooper’s Unwell Tour.

Later on, Kristin explained that she ended the relationship as she began to sense that their 13-year age difference made it uncomfortable for her, and in the end, she felt it wasn’t suitable for a lasting connection.

She clarified during her “Let’s Be Honest” podcast, “I firmly believe that in the long run, he should live through various life experiences.” Reflecting on her own life at 24, she realized a great deal had transpired since then. Those years are significant; they shape us. It’s during this period that people discover who they truly are, and it’s important for him to have that opportunity too.

The celebrity from “Total Bellas” decided to end her relationship with the professional dancer from “Dancing With the Stars,” following his arrest for domestic violence on August 29th.

On September 11, a representative for Nikki verified to TopMob News that the WWE Hall of Famer submitted divorce documents, ending her two-year marriage with Artem and initiating separation from the father of their son Matteo.

On September 23rd, it was confirmed that the singer known for “On My Mama” and the popular fitness influencer, who are parents to a child named Hazel, announced their separation.

They explained in a shared post on social media that for the past 10 months, they have been carefully and discretely managing their separation. Despite continuing to hold each other in high regard and affection, they are no longer a romantic item.

After being together for 26 years, the former stars of “The Rachel Zoe Project” chose collectively to terminate their marriage, as they shared on Instagram on September 9th.

The couple expressed their heartfelt pride in the wonderful family they’ve built, filled with cherished moments. They are proud parents of boys Skyler and Kaius, and they emphasized that their primary focus, now and forever, is on their children.

On August 29th, the former star of “The King of Queens” shared on social media that after being together for 28 years and married for 21 years, she and her acting partner have chosen to legally separate.

Over time, we both grew and found ourselves playing parts that no longer suited us. After careful thought and hard work, we have chosen to take this action, which reflects our current selves. Despite this change, our connection remains strong; it has simply transformed into something new.

As Gregory Ellis Mathis Sr, the well-known television personality, I found myself navigating uncharted territory when my spouse of nearly four decades chose to file for divorce in late August. This unexpected turn of events has led me to embark on a new journey, one that I am approaching with resilience and a focus on personal growth.

According to TopMob News, court papers show that Linda cited “unresolvable disagreements” as the issue, and her former spouse subsequently stated that infidelity was not the cause behind their separation.

He said to TMZ in September, “Overlooking things can lead to doubts, it’s true.” If I’m away as often as I am, there’s no wonder she might suspect something.

Greg mentioned, “I hope to demonstrate something to her when we’re there, and I hope she doesn’t finish what she’s doing. I’m working on winning my wife back.

Demi Moore and Bruce Willis’ daughter publicly declared her separation from her musical partner on August 22nd, expressing in an Instagram post that she is managing as a single parent while co-parenting their daughter, Louetta.

The House Bunny actress expressed her gratitude, saying, “I’m so thankful for Lou.” She continued, “She is an extraordinary blessing in my life, and I am eternally grateful for having had the opportunity to experience our relationship, which allowed her to enter my life.

Back in August, I found myself standing at a crossroads when my beloved wife, once a radiant star from “Blossom,” decided to part ways and file for divorce, ending our two-year journey together. As the court papers unveiled by TopMob News revealed, our differences had grown too vast to reconcile.

In her plea to the court, she requested full physical custody of our precious little bundle of joy, Dylan, who graced us with her presence on January 16, 2023. The thought of being separated from my daughter is more than I can bear, but I remain hopeful that we’ll find a way to co-parent her in the best interest possible.

Later, Joey responded to allegations of an affair that surfaced from the separated spouse of his co-star from the movie “Socked in for Christmas“, Melina Alves. In a social media post, he declared that the speculations are untrue.

As I crossed paths with Melina, we found common ground not just in our adventures together, but also in the hurdles we individually navigated in our personal lives. It so happened that when I encountered Melina, I was grappling with a tumultuous marital situation.

On August 20th, the untold greatest love story reached its conclusion as Jennifer Lopez formally filed for divorce from her Academy Award-winning spouse, marking the second anniversary of their nuptials in Georgia.

In her filing, obtained by TMZ, she listed their date of separation as April 26, 2024.

The romantic pair from “Love Island UK” ended their relationship in August, as Molly-Mae announced that she and Tommy had decided to terminate their one-year engagement.

After being a couple for five years, I never thought our journey would conclude, let alone in this manner,” she posted on her Instagram Story. She further mentioned that their daughter, Bambi, will remain my most cherished treasure, now and forever.

The star of “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo” has initiated a divorce process from her spouse, following six years of wedlock.

According to court documents obtained by TopMob News on August 2, Lauryn stated that they had agreed upon shared legal and physical custody of their children: Ella, Bentley, Sylus, and Stella.

In just under three years into their marriage, Josh initiated a divorce procedure against his former spouse, who was once part of the ‘Flip or Flop’ TV series, in July 2024.

In the provided documents, Josh mentioned that the cause for their parting was due to unresolvable disagreements, and he specified the separation date as being on July 8th.

However, in Christina’s own divorce filing, she listed their breakup date as July 7.

In July, the star of General Hospital and popular television figure revealed their tough choice to end their 22-year long marriage.

After 19 years of marriage, the stars of Doubling Down with the Derricos divorced in June. 

In a statement to TopMob News, Deon and Karen expressed that they will continue to work together as one in caring for their 14 children, ensuring their welfare is always top-notch. They appreciate the patience and backing of everyone during this transition period, focusing on what’s best for their family.

After just two months, the TikTok celebrity and Cincinnati Bengals offensive lineman ended their two-year relationship and removed all traces of each other from their respective social media platforms.

In my latest TikTok post on June 12th, I shared some disappointing news. It appears that the relationship is indeed finished, and there’s no chance of us getting back together – I can assure you of that.

Earl Spencer, Diana’s brother, declared their separation in June after 13 years of marriage with Countess Spencer. He expressed his sadness about the situation and shared that he intends to focus on his children and grandchildren. He also wished Karen all the best for her future. (This statement was made to The Mail on Sunday on June 8.)

Instead of “The reality TV stars parted ways, with Carly filing for divorce from the former Love Island USA contestant on June 10,” you could say: On June 10, Carly filed for divorce from her ex-reality TV star partner who was on Love Island USA.

The singer from the Jonas Brothers band and the model ended their relationship after five months together, according to various media sources by early June.

In May 2024, it was officially confirmed by various sources that the former member of One Direction and the actress had parted ways, having only been together for less than a year.

Approximately seven months following their marriage, the artist known for “Old Town Road” initiated a divorce filing against his spouse Firerose (whose real name is Johanna Rose Hodges) in June, with “unsuitable behavior within the marriage” being one of the cited causes for the separation.

According to documents acquired by TopMob News, Billy Ray asserted that he consented to marry under false pretenses, claiming the Australian singer deceived him about her marital history.

They settled their divorce in August.

 

Over time, speculations about divorces have surrounded The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills cast member. However, in May, she confirmed that she and her husband PK had parted ways after nearly a decade of marriage.

Dorit expressed that for the sake of preserving our strong bond and ensuring a peaceful atmosphere for our kids, we’ve jointly decided to step back from each other temporarily to reassess our relationship, with a focus on our children’s well-being. We thank you for your affectionate sentiments as we navigate this process together.

On April 12th, the couple who were famously known as “The Golden Bachelor,” revealed their choice to separate, three months following their extravagant, live-broadcasted wedding ceremony.

During our interview on Good Morning America, Gerry stated, “Theresa and I have had many deep discussions. We’ve carefully examined our life together, and after much thought, we’ve decided that it seems best for both of us to end our marriage.

A little over a year since our private separation, I found myself finalizing my divorce from Benjamin Millepied in March of 2024, marking the end of our 11-year marital journey.

As a die-hard enthusiast, I can’t help but share the news that my beloved ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ alum, who parted ways with Dean in June 2023, formally filed for divorce on March 29, marking nearly 18 years of marital journey coming to an end.

Tori, who has children Liam (age 17), Stella (15), Hattie (12), Finn (11), and Beau (7) together with Dean, has petitioned for sole physical custody and shared legal custody of the children in her court documents.

 

Approximately seven years into their married life, the celebrity from Selling Sunset has initiated a divorce process, as reported by TMZ based on legal documents they’ve acquired.

The realtor, who has children Maddox (age 5) and Melia (age 3) with Jeff, explained that she was unable to continue their relationship due to insurmountable disagreements – hence her decision to file officially.

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