Honey Boo Boo has become one of the few child stars to be recognized only by her first name – and a nickname, at that. But for her mother, Mama June Shannon, the nine-year-old is also a valuable commodity, becoming a break-out star on Toddlers & Tiaras and then earning her own show, Here Comes Honey Boo Boo . And now, although the latter show was cancelled, Mama June is planning a new reality TV show, according to Realityea .
Although popular, Here Comes Honey Boo Boo went off the air because the network, TLC, was concerned about Mama June’s decision to renew her relationship with convicted child molester Mark McDaniel. He was also accused of molesting one of her children, Anna Cardwell.
With TLC off her list of potential income providers for the future, Mama June and Sugar Bear are meeting with producers to discuss the possibility of a new show. June hinted at the future on Twitter.
“A lot of AWESOME things coming our way this yr we will share when we can I know y’all true fans will love it.”
However, Here Comes Honey Boo Boo was known for such simple pleasures as making ‘sketti and eating deep-fried Oreos. Instead, the new show might include more serious subjects such as Anna’s molestation accusations.
And another new topic potentially on the table could be The Doctors health intervention in an attempt to reverse what they contend is Honey Boo Boo’s life-threatening obesity , as the Inquisitr reported.
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Mama June and Honey Boo Boo appeared on the Wednesday episode of The Doctors in what turned out to be a confrontation addressing June’s diet for her family, as well as a reality check about Honey Boo Boo’s health problems resulting from her weight.
And it was June who received the brunt of the lecture from Dr. Travis Stork , reported the AJC .
“I’m going to be honest: You need to take some responsibility here,” said The Doctors co-host. “I want to see a bit of a light bulb, where you say, ‘Maybe I can do better…. Maybe I can do a heck of a lot better.’”
Will a new show give June the opportunity to demonstrate that she can do “a heck of a lot better” in caring for her family?
There is just one hitch in all of Mama June’s plans for a new show, according to TMZ .
Because she and the family have a contract with TLC through the end of May, they are not allowed to work with or for a different entertainment company. That contract includes both a new reality TV show and a song that some of the cast recorded.
TLC has continued to pay the family as well as provide them with health insurance and tutoring.
What do you think? Would you watch a different version of Here Comes Honey Boo Boo ? And is Mama June really doing the best for her family, as she says? Post your comments below.
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