Lauryn ‘Pumpkin’ Efird Announces Engagement to Darrin Kitchens

Lauryn “Pumpkin” Efird is engaged to Darrin Kitchens after two years of dating. The reality television personality announced the news on TikTok on October 8, sharing photos from a rooftop proposal and writing that she was still “over the moon.”

The proposal included candles, a city view and a moment with Kitchens on one knee. Efird’s younger sister Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson was present, adding a family connection to the couple’s milestone.

Efird shared the news in her own words

In her post, the 26-year-old described the relationship as a “wild ride” filled with good memories as well as disagreements. She thanked Kitchens for supporting her, loving her children and encouraging her through their time together.

Efird also looked ahead to their future as a family and playfully referred to herself as the future Mrs. Kitchens. The accompanying images showed the proposal and a close look at her ring.

The social post serves as the couple’s direct confirmation. Entertainment reports from E! News and OK! subsequently documented the announcement and the two-year timeline.

The relationship became public after her marriage ended

Efird introduced her relationship with Kitchens in 2024. Two months earlier, she had filed for divorce from Josh Efird after nearly six years of marriage. The former spouses share four children: Ella, Bentley and twins Sylus and Stella.

Kitchens has since appeared in family updates shared by Efird. Her engagement message emphasized his relationship with her children, suggesting that the proposal marks a broader family transition rather than only a romantic milestone.

Efird became known to television audiences through the family’s reality shows, including Here Comes Honey Boo Boo and Mama June: Family Crisis. Her public life has often included major family changes, but this announcement came directly from her and focused on gratitude, stability and the next chapter.

No wedding date or ceremony details were included in the announcement. For now, the confirmed development is the engagement itself, celebrated with relatives present and shared publicly by Efird the following day.