Here Comes Honey Boo Boo canceled over child molestation controversy

Here Comes Honey Boo Boo canceled over child molestation controversy
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Just a day after TMZ reported that Here Comes Honey Boo Boo matriarch Mama June has been dating convicted child molester Mark McDaniel for several months, TLC has formally canceled the reality series.

"Supporting the health and welfare of these remarkable children is our only priority," said the network in a statement. "TLC is faithfully committed to the children's ongoing comfort and well-being."

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Scott Meslow

Scott Meslow is the entertainment editor for TheWeek.com. He has written about film and television at publications including The Atlantic, POLITICO Magazine, and Vulture.