‘I can say whatever I want!’: Honey Boo Boo is out to expose reality TV show that ghosted her and Mama June

Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson isn’t holding back. In a recent interview with Page Six Radio, the 19-year-old reality TV star revealed that she and her mother, June “Mama June” Shannon, were approached to appear on the reality competition show House of Villains.

However, after participating in a Zoom interview, the show’s producers abruptly “ghosted” them. Thompson expressed her confusion over the situation, stating, “I ain’t sign no contract so I can say whatever I want!”

Speaking with Page Six Radio, Thompson added, “House of Villains reached out to me and they wanted me to be on it,” she alleged. “And I had an interview with them — never heard anything back. So…”

The harsh reality of reality TV

This incident adds to the ongoing narrative of Thompson’s complex relationship with the reality TV industry. Having grown up in the spotlight through shows like Toddlers & Tiaras and Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, Thompson has faced numerous challenges, including financial disputes and family turmoil. Notably, she has claimed that she never received any of the earnings from her early television appearances, alleging that her mother mismanaged the funds.

Mama June admitted to withdrawing $35,000 from Thompson’s Coogan account, a trust legally required for child performers, though she later returned the money. Despite this, Thompson reported that only $10,000 remained in her account after years of work.

Mama June’s refusal to assist with Thompson’s college expenses compounded the financial strain. Currently a nursing student at Regis University in Colorado, Thompson has had to rely on scholarships and her sister Lauryn “Pumpkin” Efird’s support.

In a candid moment on Mama June: Family Crisis, Thompson confronted her mother about the lack of financial support. But as Thompson told Page Six, “We’re in a better place now,” so the mother-daughter House of Villains concept might have worked.

Thompson’s recent projects

Despite these challenges, Thompson remains determined to forge her own path. She recently narrated the Lifetime biopic I Was Honey Boo Boo, which premiered on May 17, 2025. Moreover, her relationship with Mama June has seen moments of reconciliation. The duo appeared together on The Masked Singer in 2021 as the “Beachball,” performing Miley Cyrus’ “Party in the U.S.A.” Mama June described the performance as a significant milestone in her sobriety journey.

So, Thompson’s House of Villains experience is just how it can be in reality TV. As Thompson continues to navigate these challenges, she remains resolute in sharing her truth and advocating for herself.