Josh Called Pumpkin “Baby” Again – The Slip Of The Tongue Has Fans Talking About Reunion

Even after their split, Lauryn “Pumpkin” Shannon and Josh Efird’s interactions continue to spark conversation.
In a recent confessional on Mama June: Family Crisis, Pumpkin revealed that Josh still sometimes calls her “boo” or “baby” by accident.
For Pumpkin, those pet names are a reminder of a past she’s moved on from.
But for Josh, they’re simply habits from years of marriage — habits that die hard.

Josh Explains The “Slip”

Josh admitted on camera that he couldn’t believe the words came out of his mouth.
He explained that calling each other by pet names was part of their daily life when they were together.
“Things are going to fly out by accident. No harm, no foul,” he said with a shrug.
Still, fans couldn’t help but wonder if his tone hinted at deeper feelings.

Breakfast Plans And Mixed Signals

The moment came as the two waited for their daughter, Ella Grace.
Josh mentioned he planned to take her to breakfast before school, but viewers focused on the awkward energy between the exes.

Some fans believe Josh’s casual warmth might have been misread as romantic interest, while others think Pumpkin may have unintentionally given him false hope.

On social media, the debate over “mixed signals” quickly gained traction.

Fans Weigh In

One fan wrote, “It seems like Pumpkin led Josh on; that scene was really sad… just false hope?”
Another speculated that something off-camera — a conversation or shared moment — may have made Josh think reconciliation was possible.
Whether it was simply nostalgia or lingering feelings, the exchange left both fans and family members wondering about what’s still unspoken between them.

For viewers, the slip of the tongue was more than a mistake — it was a glimpse into a relationship that may not be entirely over.