Mama June: Mike ‘Sugar Bear’ Thompson Is Back After Vanishing From ‘Honey Boo Boo?’ Where Is He Now?

Mama June alum Mike Thompson, aka Sugar Bear, recently made fans worried about his absence from public life. He is well-known as a father to Alana Thompson, aka Honey Boo Boo, from the show “Honey Boo Boo.” His appearance on the network has led him to stardom. He married Alana’s mom, June Shannon, and parted ways with her in September 2014.

However, Mike was happy with his life despite the separation. He then fell in love and married Jennifer Lamb in February 2017. Unfortunately, the couple couldn’t make their bond survive and divorced shortly after. Just like his ex-wife, he has undergone too many cosmetic procedures on his face and other body parts to look young. Read on to know where he has settled himself after the show!

Mama June: Sugar Bear Shares A Strained Relationship With Alana!

Former Mama June star Mike Thompson, or Sugar Bear, has a broken bond with his own daughter, Alana Thompson. His personal life has been full of challenges. He couldn’t mend his relationship with his daughter, neither onscreen nor offscreen. Alana was sad about her growing distance from her dad during the show. They currently have the exact distance between them.

Back in 2018, Mama June once told People that Mike’s relationship with their daughter Alana is almost “non-existent.” She asked him to change and improve that dynamic in the sit-down. Alana, who was 12, also told the cameras that she expected him to call her once a month. But she complained that her father doesn’t call her much, which was depressing.

Mama June: Mike Loves To Stay Out Of The Spotlight! Why?

Recently, fans of Honey Boo Boo were speculating about Mike Thompson’s non-appearance when some reports from July 2023 of his whereabouts surfaced online. It was reported that former Mama June star Sugar Bear entered a rehab center to address his prescription pill addiction. Although this has marked a significant step in his recovery journey, it’s yet to be known if he has completely recovered.

Fans also fondly recalled Alana and Mike’s tense relationship when the father-daughter duo lived in Georgia. After his exit from the WEtv show, Sugar Bear underwent a $30,000 makeover in Southern California, including a hair transplant. Following his transformation, Sugar Bear has kept himself away from the spotlight. He is reportedly residing in a secluded location far from the reality TV chaos.

While fans continue to reminisce about Sugar Bear’s memorable and fondest moments with Alana, he isn’t interested in bonding with her. For now, it seems he is focussing on maintaining a quiet, peaceful life away from the public eye. Fans also felt he might not want to return more after June’s accusation of his abusive nature.

June once publicly stated that her ex-husband, Mike, is a very abusive person. She explained that he abused her mentally, emotionally, and physically. She claimed that his extremely abusive behavior has left her shattered. Additionally, she went on to blame him for hurting and abusing her daughter, Pumpkin.