Sad😭News!!!Lauryn “Pumpkin” Efird has just confirmed the reasons why she decided that her relationship with Darrin Kitchens had ended.

Lauryn “Pumpkin” Efird has confirmed that her relationship with Darrin Kitchens has come to an end, putting a dramatic close to one of the most controversial romances in the Mama June family storyline.

The relationship, which began shortly after Pumpkin filed for divorce from her husband Josh Efird, quickly became the center of backlash from both family members and fans. Although Pumpkin publicly confirmed she was dating Darrin in August 2024, multiple reports claimed the two had developed feelings as early as April 2024 — while she was still married.

What made the situation even more painful was the timing. Sources alleged Pumpkin and Darrin grew closer following the funeral of Darrin and Josh’s grandmother. When Josh discovered what was happening, he reportedly ended their six-year marriage immediately.

Viewers later witnessed Josh’s emotional departure on Mama June: Family Crisis. In one of the show’s most heartbreaking scenes, he left behind a handwritten note that read:
“I can’t believe you cheated on me all these years just to go find someone else… I’m leaving.”

Pumpkin attempted to defend herself by explaining that Darrin was only related to Josh through a step-family connection and not by blood. Still, Josh said the betrayal cut deeply because he had always considered Darrin family.

Darrin’s own past added fuel to the controversy. He previously married and divorced the same woman — also named Shannon — three times within four years. Rumors later spread online that Pumpkin may have been pregnant or had a baby with Darrin in late 2025, though fans questioned the claims since Pumpkin had previously stated she underwent a tubal ligation.

Despite harsh criticism and being compared to her mother Mama June for repeating a pattern of choosing unstable partners, Pumpkin insisted she was happy at the time. She said Darrin treated her children well and made her feel valued in ways she had not felt in her marriage.

Now, with the breakup confirmed, many fans believe the relationship collapsed under the weight of family conflict, public pressure, and unresolved trust issues.

Neither Pumpkin nor Darrin has shared full details about what caused the split, but insiders suggest the tension surrounding how their relationship began never truly went away.

For Pumpkin, the breakup marks another emotional turning point following her divorce, her sister Anna’s death, and the responsibility of raising four children while living under public scrutiny.

As the Mama June family continues to navigate turmoil both on and off screen, fans are watching closely to see whether Pumpkin will finally step away from the drama — or if more surprises are still ahead.