Lauryn 'Pumpkin' Shannon Prepares to Drop Bombshell That Her New Boyfriend Is Ex-Husband Josh's Cousin: 'Gonna Be Awkward'

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Lauryn "Pumpkin" Shannon revealed details about her secret new romance on Mama June: Family Crisis

While in conversation with her friend and colleague Paisley, Lauryn revealed that she was dating Darin — a man who happens to be the cousin of her now-ex-husband, Josh Efrid

"But they're not blood cousins!" Lauryn said

Warning: This post contains spoilers from Mama June: Family Crisis.

Lauryn "Pumpkin" Shannon has some big news that she's been hiding from her family — and former husband Josh Efrid.

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On this week's episode of Mama June: Family Crisis, airing on Friday, July 11, Lauryn opened up about her new relationship for the first time to her friend and colleague Paisley. But before doing so, Lauryn asked that Paisley not "tell nobody" what was going on because she doesn't want "drama."

"I've known him for a really long time. We were friends back in school, and then, he messaged me on social media," Lauryn, 25, began. "We've just kind of been talking, and it's kind of nice."

Noting that the mystery man is "sweet" and "does things for me without me having to ask," Lauryn also said the duo will also "go places" and she'll "do things I've never really done before." She then revealed that "his name is Darin," adding that he has "no" criminal record, which is something she later told the cameras she's "learned the hard way" from her mom June Shannon's dating past.

At the time, Lauryn said they hadn't been dating "that long" and that it wasn't "serious."

"The only reason I haven't really told anybody is just because it's, like, a little... It's not awkward for me. I just think it's going to be awkward for other people," Lauryn continued.

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"Why?" asked Paisley and Lauryn responded, "Um, because ... Darin and Josh, they're cousins."

"But they're not blood cousins!" added Lauryn, who explained that Darin "is related to Josh's stepfather, which Josh's stepdad is like a father to him, but there's no blood running."

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Lauryn 'Pumpkin' Shannon and her new boyfriend, Darin.

As Lauryn asked if it was "weird," Paisley suggested it's "maybe just a little complicated." Paisley then asked if she planned to "tell Josh," which Lauryn was against at the time.

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"I just feel like there's a lot more to discuss with him than my dating life," Lauryn said. "I don't know if we're quite there yet. I mean, do you think I should?"

"For sure," Paisley concluded.

Lauryn is then shown preparing to head out on a date with her new beau, and she admitted to getting "butterflies" whenever Darin texts her.

The next day, Lauryn arrived at the warehouse and informed Paisley about her "cool" romance-filled evening. "It's fun. I think that we have a good time together, and we laugh, but I don't want to rush into anything because I feel like I did that with Josh," the mother of four shared.

Given that she has "been tied down for 10 years," Lauryn said she was only interested in having "fun." She also explained how they've made their blossoming relationship work in secret thus far.

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"Honestly, though, we go out to eat and go out of town to eat, or get it to go and eat back at the house or whatever," she revealed to which Paisley responded, "Well, it is a small town."

"That's what I'm saying, everybody be talking. I hate it. Everybody's in your business," Lauryn added. "I can't keep it on the down-low forever. What am I gonna do? Just never go out to eat, never go out on a date?"

Because of this, Lauryn believed she had allowed "other people control my life" since she was unable to be forthcoming about her new relationship. Paisley pointed out that it will be "worse" if Josh found out about the new romance from "somebody else before he finds out from you," leading Lauryn to add: "What do I even say, Paisley?"

Later in the episode, Lauryn met with Josh in person to finalize their divorce. The pair were married for six years, but had been together for 10 years.

"Me and Josh are going to make the divorce final," Lauryn said while getting ready to head out to do just that. "I am ready to be free from my marriage. For me, that like being able to do what I want to do, going and hanging out with my friends. Like, I am okay. So, let's just hope that we can be done with this part."

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Sitting in his car outside the lawyer's office, Josh called this the "hardest day of my life."

"Leaving something I thought I'd have for the rest of my life is not the best feeling in the world," he continued. "These times have been super tough on me, and I'm sure it's vice versa in some weird way for her too, but I really don't want to go in here and sign these papers, if we're being honest."

Josh was then shown waiting on the steps for Lauryn. As she approached, he asked if she was "sure" she wanted to end their marriage for good. To that, she said, "Yeah, you know, I think it's probably what's best."

The pair entered their lawyer's office together to sign the paperwork for their divorce. It was a quick process, which was completed with a stamp from a notary. But before they left, their lawyer had asked Lauryn if she wanted her "maiden name back" or if she wanted to "keep it Efrid."

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Lauryn 'Pumpkin' Shannon and Josh Efird are pictured.

"Um, I'll probably take my name back," Lauryn said after a brief pause, leaving Josh to have an adverse reaction.

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The former couple exited the office together. On their way out, Lauryn asked if Josh was "good" and if he needed to "talk about anything." In response, Josh said: "You know, I really don't think I have anything else to talk about today, Ms. Shannon."

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Mama June: Family Crisis airs Fridays at 8 p.m. ET on We TV.

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