TLC cancels "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" because of June's sex offender boyfriend.
photo credit: hollywoodlife Here Comes Honey Boo Boo....there goes Honey Boo Boo. TLC has decided to cancel the one-time ratings goldmine, due to reports that 35 year old June Shannon is dating a man who was convicted of child molestation in 2004. TLC released the following statement to People Magazine: "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." All activities related to "Honey Boo Boo" have also been cancelled. On Thursday, June Shannon released a statement saying that the reports are not true, and that her children are her first priority. Unfortunately, her apology meant jack shit to TLC. I don't blame TLC for cancelling the show. I applaud them for yanking the show as soon as the news broke. If the news is true, why would June Shannon subject her young daughters and grand-kids ( yes, the 35 year old is a grandmother....