Honey Boo Boo Spotted Filming New ‘Mama June’ Season in Denver Park
Hi, I’m Jaden Patel. Let’s all take a moment to pretend we’re shocked that reality TV found its way to a Denver park.
Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson was photographed filming scenes for a new season of Mama June: Family Crisis in the Sloan’s Lake Park area of Denver, Colorado on a Saturday afternoon, according to eyewitness accounts and TMZ coverage. She was seated on the grass with boyfriend Dralin Carswell, casually snacking and chatting while production crew members with radios prepared to roll cameras. Sources confirmed the pair were working on new content for the franchise, which recently wrapped season seven.
The appearance is notable because Honey Boo Boo has been back in the spotlight since first appearing as a child on Toddlers & Tiaras before becoming the breakout personality of Here Comes Honey Boo Boo. The more recent program, Mama June: Family Crisis, has leaned into family drama and personal conflict, and Alana’s presence on location suggests the show is continuing to mine family dynamics and relationship storylines for ratings.
Alana and Dralin began dating in 2021 and have remained together through some public turbulence. Dralin was arrested on a DUI charge in 2023, which made headlines and was mentioned in reporting about the couple’s past. Meanwhile, Alana’s life has included both public family disputes and more private changes, such as enrolling in college. Past seasons have shown Alana publicly confronting her mother over alleged financial disputes involving money Alana earned, which has become a recurring narrative thread for viewers.
Filming in Colorado marks another production pivot for the franchise, which has followed family members as they relocate and navigate legal, educational, and interpersonal developments. That the crew chose a scenic public park for this shoot implies producers are aiming for a relaxed, candid vibe, one that might set the stage for conversationally charged moments or quietly tense interpersonal beats. Parks are also practical for controlled outdoor shoots, offering versatile visuals while remaining easy for crew logistics.
Alana’s on-camera history is vast and varied, and her candid demeanor has always translated into viral moments. Reality viewers who remember her early pageant-era antics and subsequent family-centered arc will likely watch closely to see whether this season revisits old grievances, focuses on her relationship with Dralin, or highlights her transition into adulthood and college life. Producers have repeatedly signaled they’ll follow personal milestones and controversies alike, so nothing about a park-side filming day feels particularly subdued for a show built on interpersonal spectacle.
This filming sighting also raises questions about narrative direction. Will the season examine the fallout from prior allegations about money and family conflict? Will Dralin’s past legal troubles resurface as part of the storyline? Or will the series pivot to focus on Alana’s growth as a student and partner? All of these are plausible and would be consistent with past seasons that blend personal triumph with headline-grabbing struggles.
For fans and casual viewers, the Denver sighting acts as a fresh reminder that Honey Boo Boo remains very much a reality-TV fixture. Cameras, snacks, and a park bench can look innocuous, but in this context they are carefully placed instruments of narrative extraction. Expect producers to tease emotional beats, and expect the internet to respond in equal parts nostalgia and pop culture commentary.
In short, Honey Boo Boo is back in front of the cameras, in public, with her boyfriend, with reality TV crew in tow, and with a franchise that has long promised to turn family life into appointment viewing. Tune in to see whether this season sticks to familiar conflicts or tries a quieter, more grown-up angle.
Well, there you have it. Humanity at its finest.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ
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