TLC Cancels Honey Boo Boo Over Mom's Child Molester Boyfriend
TLC has opted to cancel their hit Here Comes Honey Boo Boo in the wake of news that the show's matriarch, June Shannon, is in a relationship with a convicted child molester, TMZ reports. The network had already filmed an entire new season of episodes; none of them will air.
TMZ reported yesterday that Shannon had entered into a relationship with Mark McDaniel, who was convicted in 2004 and served 10 years in prison for forcing oral sex on an eight-year-old. McDaniel was released in March. The child McDaniel molested is a relative of Shannon's.
"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 told TMZ.
TLC will also reportedly pay for tutors and counselors for the show's kids.
Update, 11:45 a.m.: The network has confirmed TMZ's report to Entertainment Weekly—the show is over.
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