Who is Darrin Kitchens? 'Mama June' star Pumpkin sparks dating rumors amid Josh Efird split reports

'Mama June' star Pumpkin also accused of cheating on her ex-husband Josh Efird
Darrin Kitchens is a mutual friend to both Pumpkin and Josh Efird (Facebook/@darrin.kitchens.7/@laurynmychelle.efird)
Darrin Kitchens is a mutual friend to both Pumpkin and Josh Efird (Facebook/@darrin.kitchens.7/@laurynmychelle.efird)

ATLANTA, GEORGIA: 'Mama June: Family Crisis' star Lauryn 'Pumpkin' Efird has reportedly filed for a divorce with her husband Joshua 'Josh' Efird and already sparked dating speculations. Pumpkin has been dropping hints lately about her split with Josh.

However, some eagle-eyed critics claimed that she has been dating Darrin Kitchens amid her ongoing divorce. Darrin is an Equipment Operator at Vulcan Materials Company from Macon, Georgia. He has been a common friend to both Josh and Pumpkin. The dating speculations sparked after Darrin posted multiple photos with Pumpkin's kids on his Facebook.

Pumpkin and Darrin are also active on each other social media posts comment sections which fueled the dating rumors. Although Pumpkin hasn't disclosed if she was seeing someone, a Reddit user started a thread with receipts of their dating. A social media user commented, "This video popped up on my fyp what’s everyone’s thoughts? Is this her new man or just a friend?"

Another person added, "If it's her new man, I hope she waits to introduce her kids and not emotionally fuck them up, worse than they already are." Another internet user penned, "She's definitely the type to spring new daddy on her kids over breakfast two weeks after dating." However, there is speculation that Darrin is Josh's brother with another critic adding, "Huh, keeping it in the family. How classy of her."

Another internet user penned, "Wow she has already started dating." Additionally, Pumpkin has also been recently speculated to be cheating on her estranged husband with a tattoo artist but none of the ex-couple has addressed the rumors yet.

Darrin Kitchens is allegedly dating Pumpkin (Facebook/@darrin.kitchens.7)
Darrin Kitchens is allegedly dating Pumpkin (Facebook/@darrin.kitchens.7)

'Mama June' star Pumpkin hints at her split with Josh Efird

Lauryn 'Pumpkin' Efird has dropped multiple hints of her divorce with Josh Efird. She recently took to her social media and shared a video with a pickup truck and a country song playing in the background. The words over the video read, "Sorry if I seem distant and start acting 'weird.'" The text continued, "It's just that last time I gave someone my all, they made me feel worthless and left me like they didn't even know me."

In addition to it, Pumpkin also reposted a video with a girl dancing in a white dress and then sticking up her middle finger. The caption of the video reads, "I left because I deserved better, but my heart still breaks every day when I think about why you couldn't be better for me." The caption continued, "If you actually loved me."

Lauryn 'Pumpkin' Efird (Instagram/@pumpkin)
Lauryn 'Pumpkin' Efird teases her split with Josh Efird (Instagram/@pumpkin)

Why did 'Mama June' stars Pumpkin and Josh Efird split?

'Mama June' stars Pumpkin and Josh Efird cited 'irretrievably broken' in the divorce documents. The estranged couple, who got married in 2018, notably believed that their separation was the best decision for their kids. Pumpkin and Josh share four children, Ella, Bentley, and twins Sylus and Stella.

The ex-couple has agreed to share joint legal and physical custody. According to reports, Pumpkin and Josh have a "parenting plan" and have both waived the right to request child support. Additionally, Pumpkin will be taking over the family's shared home in Georgia and Josh has been given 60 days to remove his belongings from the abode.

Lauryn 'Pumpkin' Efird and Joshua Efird (Instagram/@pumpkin)
Lauryn 'Pumpkin' Efird and Joshua Efird are getting a divorce (Instagram/@pumpkin)

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