Mama June Shannon’s fans are drawing comparisons between her husband, Justin Stroud, and her previous partners, Geno Doak and Sugar Bear. When Pumpkin, Mama June’s daughter, first met Justin, she immediately referred to him as the new Sugar Bear. While Geno hasn’t been discussed much, it appears that fans now see similarities between him and Mama June’s toxic exes.
Mama June has a history of prioritizing her romantic relationships over her daughters, which has had negative consequences. She was with Sugar Bear for a significant period, as he is the father of Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson. He initially seemed to be a decent father figure to June’s other three daughters. However, it became apparent that their relationship was not as it seemed, leading to their eventual breakup.
Afterward, Mama June found herself in a relationship with Geno Doak, which initially appeared promising. However, the couple ended up struggling with addiction, resorting to selling their possessions to support their habits. Mama June even had to relinquish custody of Alana to her older daughter, Pumpkin, as it was the best decision at the time. Eventually, Mama June managed to turn her life around but continued to prioritize her romantic relationships over her children. This led her to Justin Stroud, who had a troubled past but was seemingly “fixed up” by Mama June. However, many fans believe that he is now taking advantage of her fame and success.
The recent comparison between Justin and Mama June’s previous toxic partners arose when he was caught on a TikTok Live, which was shared on a Reddit thread. In the video, Justin claimed that Family Crisis, the reality TV show featuring Mama June and her family, was just as much his show as everyone else’s. Redditors had strong reactions to his statement, expressing their belief that he is only interested in fame and money and will disappear once the show ends.
Mama June’s followers see a pattern in her choice of partners. Geno Doak initially appeared pleasant and even tried to win over Honey Boo Boo with a kitten, but their relationship took a dark turn. Sugar Bear tolerated Mama June’s behavior to some extent, but they had their own problems. Now, Justin Stroud entered the picture, seemingly caring for Mama June by washing her hair and doing her nails. However, his recent statement about claiming ownership of the show has made fans draw parallels to her previous toxic relationships.
It seems that Mama June’s fans are concerned about the recurring pattern in her romantic choices and the potential negative impact it may have on her life and her children’s lives.