Ever wonder whyHere Comes Honey Boo Boogot cancelled?

That is, until 2014, when TLC abruptly cancelled the show.

So why wasHere Comes Honey Boo Booyanked off the air seemingly overnight?

Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson

Here are the real reasons whyHere Comes Honey Boo Boogot the axe.

What’s worse,TMZalso reported the child was someone who Shannon was in contact with.

TLC is faithfully committed to the children’s ongoing comfort and well-being" (viaThe Washington Post).

June “Mama June” Shannon, smiling

So having one more to deal with may have just been too much.

She was sentenced to ten years in prison, according toTMZ.

The show got another black eye whenTMZreported that Cheer Time Revolution co-owner Ronald Dunlap was arrested for marijuana possession.

Josh Duggar from 19 Kids and Counting

Wishing you a slice of happiness!"

next to an animated neon sign reading “Happy Birthday Alana.”

It was also the highest rated show on basic cable in its evening time slot.

Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson at a We TV event

According to aVultureanalysis of the show’s cancellation, the audience had plateaued at about 1.5 million viewers.

Additionally, after 50 episodes, the odds of a ratings spike aren’t good.

Did TLC cancel Here Comes Honey Boo Boo to make room for this show?

Honey Boo Boo and Mama June on the red carpet

Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson at an event with her mother

Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson and June “Mama June” Shannon discussing From Not to Hot