TLC Cancels ‘Here Comes Honey Boo Boo’ in Wake of Child Molestation Scandal
TLC Cancels Here Comes Honey Boo Boo in Wake of Child Molestation Scandal
TLC canceled reality series "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" on Friday, a day afternews of June "Mama June" Shannon's relationship with a man who was convicted of molesting a young relative of the star surfaced.
On Friday, TLC issued a statement to TheWrap : "TLC has cancelled the series 'Here Comes Honey Boo Boo' and ended all activities around the series, effective immediately. Supporting the health and welfare of these remarkable children is our only priority. TLC is faithfully committed to the children's ongoing comfort and well-being."
The network had previously planned a fifth season of the reality show to premiere in January 2015.
Shannon is allegedly carrying on a relationship with Mark McDaniel , a 53-year-old who served 10 years in prison for molesting an eight-year-old relative of Shannon's. The abuse of the child included forced oral sex. McDaniel was released in March and he's now a registered sex offender in Georgia.
The reality star was reportedly dating McDaniel at the time of abuse and currently remains in contact with the victim -- who would be at least 18 years old now.
Previously, Shannon was in a relationship with Mike "Sugar Bear" Thompson, Alanna "Honey Boo Boo" Shannon's father. They finally married after nine years together in September 2013, which aired on the TLC show. A year later, the couple announced their separation.
Here Comes Honey Boo Boo in Wake of Child Molestation Scandal "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo," a spinoff of TLC's child pageant series "Toddlers and Tiaras," had been under fire from those who opposed child beauty pageants and the show's portrayal of Southern life, since it premiered in August 2012.
"Honey Boo Boo" had been a consistent ratings winner for TLC. Its premiere episode earned a 1.6 rating in the advertiser-coveted 18-49 demographic, attracting 2.2 million viewers. The Aug. 29, 2012 episode, which aired during the Republican National Convention, made news when it attracted nearly three million viewers and earned a 1.3 rating among the advertiser demo, beating Fox News convention coverage's 1.2 rating and NBC's convention coverage rating of a1.1.
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Theshow should have been cancelled a long time ago.
''Theshow should have been cancelled a long time ago.'' I sure agree with that Nona.
No kidding... the only reason people watched was because it being such a train wreck.
This news makes it on par with a train wreck on a plane crash that was lost by the Malaysian government while flying over area 51...
Seems like the ratings for advertising would go up a notch or two.
Should have been cancelled because TLC finally remembered that there is such a thing as good taste.
I watched 15 minutes of the show, and had to change the channel...it was so disgusting.
I've never seen it, so I went over to YT and here's what I found. OMG and EEEEEK. That's just nasty. They let children watch this stuff. "I pissed all over myself." - she said that on TV? Oh, crud.
Classy show for sure!! And, believe it or not, there are people that actually LIKE that trashy show!!
Nona and jennilee, Yeah that's awful. I cringed myself into a mighty cringe and I'm still working on un-cringing myself. I know the feeling about the IQ points - that's how I feel when I get out of the car at Walmart. It's not a good feeling and my pecker won't stick out for days afterwards.
Sorry, TMI, but trying to keep with the spirit of Honey Boo Boo. Yikes.
I never knew why it was on TV to begin with... The only thing that one learned, (on The Learning Channel), was how utterly ridiculous people could be.
That 's a Learning Channel??? That's odd!
hee hee hee. Maybe so. I hate disco, though. Maybe a real gory movie might do the trick.
OMG Grump!!! That's one of the funniest things I have EVER heard. No, Wal Mart isNOT at the top of myfavoriteplaces to shop. I should see if I can find some Wal Martian pic's!!!
You have got to be kidding!! OMG!!
hee hee hee. I'm gonna wear my pajamas to Wallyworld.
I need to use it to wash out my eyes ROFL
It's not very often that people speaking English need subtitles. EEEEK !
I can only imagine what she will be like when she gets older!!
lol...Tanks Pat, Inever thoughtabout that!!
Brain bleach? Where's my brain bleach?
How about muriatic acid?
Is she wearing tights that are an unfortunate color, or just has no pants on?
TACKY. My Mama would call that TACKY.
That's what TLC stands for. Like A & E stands for Arts and Entertainment... Yeah, people squabbling over an abandoned storage unit is Arts. Is sure isn't Entertainmen!
Oh Shit She sharted her shorts, get me the fuck outa here, aaaahhhhhhhh!!!!!
hahaha. I think it's too late. I'm wondering if she even realizes that she is a stained woman? I bet that guy standing right behind her is looking right at it. That poor guy. He's wondering if he should just get in another line or endure the line he's in.
COVER THAT UP!!!! EEEWW!!
Dowser, it looks like the woman near the jeans is not wearing any bottoms....eeww
Dear Dowser..Iforgot the s/c at the end...(forehead smack)
Unless I read it wrong, she's still dating the guy.
I know!!! What shall we do?? I'll never be able to sleep now
