Major Facts to Know about Alana "Honey Boo Boo" Thompson, Mama June Shannon's Daughter

Grab all the facts you need to know about the renowned Alana "Honey Boo Boo" Thompson, Mama June Shannon's Daughter.

Alana "Honey Boo Boo" Thompson is well known from her part in the reality series 'Toddlers & Tiaras' and 'Here Comes Honey Boo Boo.' She is the fourth and youngest child of June Shannon. The TLC show 'Here Comes Honey Boo Boo' premiered on August 8, 2012, and ended on August 14, 2014. TLC actually canceled the show in 2014 after June 'Mama' Shannon was found dating the sex offender Mark McDaniel.

People don't know much about what Honey Boo Boo is doing nowadays, following her departure from reality television. So, we have compiled some top facts about the reality star in order to know her better, not just only what she's been up to currently.

3. Alana Thompson Acquired the Nickname 'Honey Boo Boo' in the Reality TV Show 'Toddlers And Tiaras'

Alana 'Honey Boo Boo' Thompson and her family first gained significant fame on TLC's reality series 'Toddlers & Tiaras.' Alana earned the nickname 'Honey Boo Boo' when she was competing in the show and once hurled at another pageant contestant during her debut.

Honey Boo Boo - Toddlers & Tiaras Clip

But the general public made a complete misinterpretation, and ultimately Alana got referred to as 'Honey Boo Boo Child' instead. Since then, the name stuck with her, and later she got a show of her own with the same name: 'Here Comes Honey Boo Boo.'

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2. Alana Recently Made an Appearance in 'Dancing with the Stars'

Alana was confirmed to be a contestant on 'Dancing with the Stars: Juniors' in October 2018. She was paired with Tristan Ianiero and mentored by Artem Chigvintsev during her time in the competition.

Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson & Tristan Ianiero - Dancing With The Stars Juniors Episode 1

There are some reports that mentioned 'Dancing with the Stars' paid Alana $50,000 to appear on the show. She and Tristan earned 8th place in the competition, getting eliminated during the Halloween episode.

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1. Alana Lives with Her Half-Sister Lauryn 'Pumpkin' Shannon

Alana Thompson's mother June Shannon is not in a relationship with her dad Mike "Sugar Bear" Thompson. She currently does not live with either of her parents. She instead lives with her half-sister, Lauryn "Pumpkin" Shannon. Pumpkin has actually received legal guardianship of Alana. 

Alana Thompson lives with her half-sister Lauryn "Pumpkin" Shannon.
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Alana is not very close to her mother, June. June often involves in controversies like cocaine possession, dating sex offenders, and facing arrests. That is why her half-sister is looking after her.

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