Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson has been in a relationship with Dralin Carswell since 2021. The couple faced initial criticism due to their age gap, with Carswell being around 20 years old when Alana, who was 16 at the time, revealed their relationship on Instagram.
Alana's mother, Mama June Shannon, expressed her support for the relationship during a 2022 interview, emphasizing that Alana is growing up and should be allowed to make her own choices. Alana also defended their relationship, stating that both families approved and that their happiness was what mattered most.