'Here Comes Honey Boo Boo' News: TLC Leaves House Following Show's Cancellation, Anna Marie Says She Was Molested by Mother's Boyfriend
TLC has officially cleared out of the "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" house following the show's cancellation. On Monday, crew members were seen at the home of Alana "Honey Boo Boo" Thompson, and she was even pictured helping TLC workers remove lighting equipment from various parts of the house.
TLC pulled the plug on the series after reports surfaced that Mama June Shannon was dating a convicted child molester. In a statement, the network said, "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."
Shannon took to Facebook to confirm the cancellation, and she denied that she was dating Mark McDaniel.
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"As of right now there will be no more production of the show," she said, "The statement of me dating a sex offender is totally untrue … I would not ever, ever, ever, put my kids in danger. That is my past … I have not seen that person in 10 years and don't want to see that person."
According to E! News, McDaniel was convicted of aggravated child molestation in 2004. He served 10 years in jail and was released in March this year. He is now registered as a sex offender in Georgia.
Recently, one of Shannon's older daughters, Anna Marie, revealed to People magazine on Saturday that McDaniel molested her when she was eight years old. This was around the time that her mother was still dating him.
"He would try and touch me and all that stuff," said the 20-year old to People.
According to TMZ, Anna feels betrayed by her mother for seeing McDaniel again and feels that their relationship as mother and daughter is now "destroyed."
The website also reports that TLC has reached out to Anna to offer counseling.
