Mama June Shannon’s youngest daughter, Alana ‘Honey Boo Boo’ Thompson, has been worried about her boyfriend, Dralin Carswell. He was in a lot of legal trouble, and his lawyer let him know he could face up to ten years behind bars. So, what ended up happening with him, and will he be headed to jail? Keep reading for more details.
Honey Boo Boo’s Boyfriend’s Fate Revealed
Before Alana ‘Honey Boo Boo’ Thompson headed to college in Colorado, her boyfriend was in some serious hot water. He was arrested after a police car chase for DUI, fleeing police, and outstanding warrants, but he claims that he was innocent. It was unclear if he could go away with her to school, which may have caused her to give up her dreams. Yet, he was able to go, and they lived happily together, despite his future in jeopardy. During Season 7 of Family Crisis, Dralin and Alana met with a lawyer who said he could get up to ten years behind bars.
This freaked them both out, while Mama June did not want Alana to waste a decade waiting for him. She felt that this would be a bad decision, especially since she had such a bright future. Now, it can be confirmed that he will not be behind bars for ten years. Moreover, Dralin is free as he and Alana were seen filming the new season of Family Crisis. It appeared that the couple was in the park, enjoying a relaxing day. Cameras surrounded them as they had a picnic and were later spotted on a park bench.
Honey Boo Boo was spotted filming for a new season of Mama June in Colorado. 👀
More details: https://t.co/yyOT78caZY pic.twitter.com/VvEzNXzNhg
— TMZ (@TMZ) August 17, 2025
There were questions whether the reality series would return after an interesting season finale. It showed title cards and explicitly shared what Dralin Carswell had opted to do. He was given two choices: one year in jail or five years’ probation. Dralin chose the latter, and then Mama June went on social media to confirm the show was not canceled. Moreover, she stated she was the only one who could end it.
What Will The New Season Hold?
After seeing that the new season of Family Crisis was well underway, fans wondered what the storyline would be. They showed Anna Cardwell’s cancer battle and eventual passing, as well as Pumpkin and Josh Efird’s divorce. It is unclear what the focus could be, as Mama June and the family seem to be doing quite well. At the same time, viewers are hopeful that Alana Thompson will dump Dralin Carswell:
- I wish she’d dump him
- I feel like he just leeches off her. She has career goals and aspirations and he evaded the police with her in the car… he’s not good for her!!
- Why does Alana have this loser hanging around? You know he lives off of her.
Are you happy to see that Dralin is still around, or are you over him and Alana? Finally, are you excited that Mama June: Family Crisis will be back? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Amanda has been a professional freelance writer for over a decade, holding both a BA and an MA. Her passions include animals, iced coffee, gnomes, summer, music, and ‘Vanderpump Rules’.