BOMBSHELL NEWS! Lauryn “Pumpkin” Shannon is pregnant with her fifth child — but there’s one serious problem.
Is the Shannon family growing… again? Just months after finalizing her divorce and debuting her new romance, Lauryn “Pumpkin” Efird has the internet in a meltdown. Rumors are flying that the 25-year-old reality star might be pregnant with Baby No. 5 after fans spotted “suspicious” details in her recent social media updates.
The speculation reached a fever pitch this week when Pumpkin, usually known for showing off her weight loss, posted a series of videos wearing exclusively oversized hoodies and strategically hiding her midsection. But it was one specific photo with her new boyfriend, Darrin Kitchens, that convinced fans a “secret announcement” is coming.
The “Bump” Heard ‘Round the World
In the now-viral TikTok, Pumpkin is seen glowing while standing next to Darrin, but fans couldn’t help but notice the placement of her hands and the “noticeable curve” beneath her sweatshirt.
“That is definitely a baby bump!” one top comment read. “She has that pregnancy glow again. Baby #5 with Darrin? That was fast!”
Others pointed out her recent cravings on TikTok Live, noting that she was snacking on pickles and ice cream—a classic pregnancy tell. “She’s hiding her stomach in every video,” another fan speculated. “She did the exact same thing with the twins. We see you, Pumpkin!”
A New Chapter with Darrin?
If the rumors are true, this would be Pumpkin’s first child with her new boyfriend, Darrin Kitchens, and her fifth child overall (joining Ella, Bentley, Sylus, and Stella). The news would come as a massive shock given that Pumpkin only finalized her divorce from Josh Efird in September 2024.
Sources close to the family say the relationship with Darrin has been moving at “lightning speed.”
“Pumpkin is head over heels,” an insider revealed. “She feels like she has a second chance at love. She has always wanted a big family, and Darrin is great with her kids. If she is pregnant, she might be scared to tell the world because of the judgment, but she would be happy.”
Mama June’s Reaction?
The biggest question remains: What will Mama June think? After famously warning Pumpkin about having too many kids too young, June might not be thrilled about another grandchild so soon after the divorce.
“June told Pumpkin to slow down,” the source added. “But Pumpkin has been running her own life for years. She isn’t asking for permission.”
As fans continue to analyze every pixel of her new posts, Pumpkin remains silent on the rumors—but in the Shannon family, silence usually means something big is about to drop.
