BIG REVEAL! After the Divorce Drama, Lauryn ‘Pumpkin’ Shannon & Josh Efird Drop a Shocking Announcement
It pays to be a reality TV trainwreck!
Lauryn “Pumpkin” Shannon and Josh Efird, stars of the reality TV show “Mama June: Family Crisis,” have shocked fans by revealing their massive monthly income. According to reliable sources, the couple is currently generating significant revenue from various sources, including social media advertising, sponsorship deals, and earnings from personal projects. Lauryn and Josh stated that not only are they comfortably living off these earnings, but they are also able to save and invest for their family’s future.
Despite the challenges and drama portrayed on television, this disclosure of their income highlights another aspect of their lives—their relentless efforts to secure a stable and prosperous future. This revelation is expected to continue capturing the public’s attention and spark discussions about the impact of fame on personal finances.
Mama June: Family Crisis stars Lauryn “Pumpkin” Efird and her soon-to-be ex-husband Josh proved that on Wednesday when Pumpkin declared their monthly incomes for the court that is facilitating their divorce. Pumpkin and Josh— who announced their split last month— are currently working to settle the terms of their divorce, prompting them to fill out and file a Child Support Worksheet with the court.
The couple has four children and an extremely high monthly income. Ashley exclusively reveals that Lauryn “Pumpkin” Shannon and Josh Efird each make $20,000 per month, bringing their total monthly income to $40,000. With this income level, their annual earnings amount to $480,000. However, following their divorce, this figure has skyrocketed by 4 to 5 times.
This significant increase not only reflects their success in personal projects and sponsorship deals but also highlights a dramatic shift in their financial situation. Despite the challenges that came with the divorce, Pumpkin and Josh have proven that they can overcome difficulties and achieve remarkable success. This revelation has shocked fans and left many astonished by the dramatic turnaround in their lives post-divorce.
Although Pumpkin did not declare where all of that money comes from, it is presumed to be a combination of their WEtv salary for filming ‘Mama June,’ as well as what they make from social media. Pumpkin also runs her an online store with her sister Alana Thompson.
On the worksheet, Josh is listed as the kids’ “non-custodial parent.” The amount of basic child support needed for the four kids at that income level is listed as $6168 monthly. On the worksheet, Pumpkin has split that amount in half so that both she and Josh are responsible for $3084 a month.
Although the couple is reeling in $40k a month now, just a year ago, Pumpkin claimed she was struggling financially. In March 2023, Pumpkin stated on TikTok Live that she was very behind on her car payments– so much so that her car was almost repossessed. While Pumpkin didn’t straight-out ask her followers for money, she did put her Venmo, Paypal and Cash App usernames on display, which garnered her about $1,000 by the end of the Live. (Pumpkin told fans that she intended to use the money they sent her toward her overdue car payment.)
In addition, Pumpkin asked fans to send her things that she needs for her kids but can’t afford, such as formula and diapers. While Pumpkin was pleased that fans sent her money and items, Josh was not happy. In fact, he was seen in the Live storming out of the house and demanding that Pumpkin return the money and items donated to them.
As The Ashley previously reported, Pumpkin and Josh have agreed to share custody of their four children, as well as split the children’s expenses. It appears that neither party is requesting child support, due to both parents having joint legal and physical custody.
“The parties shall equally divide the expenses of the minor children, including but not limited to, uncovered medical expenses, extra-circular activities and necessary school expenses,” the court docs state, adding that Pumpkin will claim two of the couple’s four kids on her taxes, while Josh will claim the other two kids on his.
The paperwork states that Josh and Pumpkin are currently leasing-to-own the home they live in. The couple has decided that Josh’s name is to be removed from the contract of the home and he will have 60 days to move out of the residence.
Pumpkin and Josh have agreed to each keep their own car and bank accounts.
Both Pumpkin and Josh have already moved on romantically as well. Pumpkin is currently dating Darrin Kitchens…who happens to be Josh’s cousin. Josh has been seeing Keely Miller, who is currently pregnant…allegedly by Darrin.
You really can’t make this stuff up.
In August, Mama June Shannon took to social media to reveal how Pumpkin and Josh (and their new significant others) are making their, um, unique situation work.
Amid recent rumors of a CPS case involving Pumpkin and Josh’s four children, Mama June told fans that she wanted to “speak on the situation,” while also providing some clarity on her grandchildren’s current living arrangement. She also confirmed that Josh is already living with Keely.
“ … There is no CPS case,” June wrote on Facebook. “The kids don’t live with Josh’s mama, Josh doesn’t live with his mama, he lives with Keely and Pumpkin lives in the family home … .”
“ … Right now every other week, [Josh and Keely] stay at the family home with kids on their weeks they have them ’cause the kids don’t do well if they ain’t at home to go to sleep,” June wrote. “That is [their] safe spot always has been … .”
In the post’s comment section, June confirmed that Josh and Keely switch off staying at the house with Pumpkin– and possibly Darrin.
