The latest episode of Mama June: From Not to Hot revealed June “Mama June” Shannon was recently hospitalized after losing sight in both eyes.
As shown in the clip below, June woke up and could not see much of anything. She had previously lost vision in her right eye four years ago, so the prospect of also losing her left eye’s vision was unnerving.
Videos by PopCulture.com
“My sight has gotten worse and worse over the years, but right now, I can’t see a thing,” June says. “And I’m scared.”
Luckily June’s boyfriend, Geno Doak, is at her home when the incident happens, so he springs into action. He gets her out of bed and guides her downstairs. They then get June’s daughter, Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson,” and head to the hospital.
At the hospital, June finds out see has a detached retina and must undergo an emergency surgery.
Despite June’s nervousness, she agrees to undergo the operation, and it is successful. However, she will need time to recover. There is a 50% chance June will not regain her eyesight. As Geno and Alana stay by June’s side, estranged daughter Lauryn “Pumpkin” Shannon also returns home. Pumpkin had recently moved out after a big fight with her mother.
June uses the health scare as an opportunity to reconnect with Pumpkin, who was at the time of filming, expecting a child with boyfriend Josh Efird at the time.
“So now it’s time for your fat a— to move back into the house,” June tells Pumpkin.
As this all happened, one of June’s main concerns was regaining her vision in order to see Pumpkin’s soon-to-be-born child.
“I may not be able to see Pumpkin’s baby,” she says.
In a preview for the next episode of the WE tv reality series, that concern increases.
June is shown at Pumpkin’s ultrasound appointment, and she cannot see the ultrasound of her unborn grandchild. She then appears to break down in tears.
Elsewhere, June is also shown in physical therapy in order to learn to cope with her new ailment.
Mama June: From Not to Hot airs Fridays at 9 p.m. ET on WE tv.
More Reality
-
Photo by Ser Baffo/Disney via Getty Images) -
Photo by Paula Lobo/American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. via Getty Images -
Mel B at the "America's Got Talent" Season 21 Red Carpet held at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on March 24, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Variety via Getty Images) -
“Reverse the Curse” – Back from tribal, tensions rise following the exit of a particularly historic player. The final five immunity challenge ends in a showdown and features one of the closest finishes the show has ever seen. Jeff reveals the outcomes of the remaining in-game fan votes and how they impact the final stage of the competition. Then, one castaway will be crowned Sole Survivor and awarded the $2 million prize, during the three-hour live season finale, on SURVIVOR 50, Wednesday, May 20 (8:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*. Jeff Probst serves as host and executive producer. Pictured: Aubry Bracco Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. -
“A Side Dish of Chaos” – One castaway comes clean to the tribe about a previously deceptive move. The crowd favorite SURVIVOR auction returns, with an extra special season 50 spin. Chaos ensues when social media icon MrBeast arrives on the scene, on SURVIVOR 50, Wednesday, April 29 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT). Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. -
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 28: West Wilson, Amanda Batula and Jesse Solomon attend Bravo's "Summer House" Season 10 at 92NY on January 28, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
