Who is Josh Effird’s girlfriend Keely? 'Mama June’ star prepares for fatherhood amid breakup with Pumpkin
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Josh Efird, known from the show 'Mama June' is dating a a woman named Keely following his split from Lauryn 'Pumpkin' Efird. Josh and Keely have been together for some time, and their relationship is now public knowledge. Keely is currently pregnant, meaning Josh will be a father again soon. The couple's relationship became public knowledge after Josh and Pumpkin decided to separate three months ago.
They are co-parenting their four children with a joint custody arrangement. Despite their split, Josh and Pumpkin maintain a friendly relationship and are both moving forward with their lives. Keely and Josh's new relationship won't be featured on 'Mama June: From Not to Hot,' as the show continues to focus on the family's dynamics following the divorce.
Why did Pumpkin and Josh Effird split?
Josh and Pumpkin decided to split due to ongoing communication problems and other family issues that strained their marriage. Over time, they realized their relationship was no longer working and that they were growing apart.
Pumpkin officially filed for divorce on August 1, 2024, citing "irreparable damage" to their marriage. The couple had been living separately since July 2024 and agreed to co-parent their four children, focusing on their well-being.
Both Pumpkin and Josh have moved on to new relationships, signaling that reconciliation is not an option. They have developed a detailed parenting plan and agreed not to seek child support or alimony from one another. Their decision to divorce was mutual, reflecting their recognition that they are no longer the young couple who fell in love in 2018.
'Mama June' star Josh Effird supports Pumpkin's mental health struggles post-split
Josh recently provided an update on Pumpkin's mental health, expressing concern for her well-being following the death of her sister, Anna. In a recent episode of 'Mama June: Family Crisis,' Josh discussed how the tragedy has profoundly affected Pumpkin emotionally.
He noted that he has been with Pumpkin for nearly ten years and has witnessed her endure many challenges, but losing Anna has been the hardest for her. Josh said, "I've been with Pumpkin for almost 10 years and I've seen some damage been dealt over the years, but losing Anna has been the worst that I've seen."
He explained that Pumpkin struggles to cope with the loss, saying, "I keep thinking tomorrow she's going to get up, she's going to want to do something, she's going to want to eat, [and] then it doesn't come."
