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IN AN EXPLOSIVE EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW, LEE “UNCLE POODLE” THOMPSON RESPONDS TO MAMA JUNE'S STATEMENTS MADE TO DR. PHIL AIRING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18
(Hollywood, CA – November 17, 2014) – In a stunning new exclusive interview, Lee “Uncle Poodle” Thompson speaks to Dr. Phil and responds to the statements made by “Mama June” Shannon about her alleged relationship with convicted child molester Mark McDaniel. Thompson claims she is “a liar” and shares new details about the story making national headlines. The episode airs tomorrow, Tuesday, November 18 (check local listings).
The interview follows Dr. Phil daytime exclusive with the matriarch of the family, “Mama June” Shannon, airing today, Monday, November 17 (check local listings).
Thompson, brother of Mike “Sugar Bear” Thompson and uncle to Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson, has never spoken out until now about his thoughts on the family scandal. In the interview, he discusses Mama June’s alleged relationship with McDaniel; if he’s ever witnessed Alana interacting with McDaniel; and why he thinks TLC cancelled their hit TV show.
Select quotes from the episode:
“She tells everyone that [she and Mark] haven’t seen each other and that the photos are photo shopped. It’s a big lie.”
-Lee “Uncle Poodle” Thompson speaking about Mama June.
“Am I understanding you have said that you, with your own eyes, have seen Alana curled up in bed with Mark McDaniel?”
-Dr. Phil asking Lee “Uncle Poodle” Thompson about what he alleges to have witnessed.
“The last weekend we were together they were all lovey-dovey in the back seat, holding hands and kissing each other.”
-Lee “Uncle Poodle” Thompson on what he allegedly saw transpire between Mama June and Mark McDaniel.
DR. PHIL was created by Harpo Productions, is produced by Peteski Productions in association with CBS Television Distribution and is distributed by CBS Television Distribution, a unit of CBS Corp. Carla Pennington and Dr. Phillip C. McGraw are the executive producers. Angie Kraus is co-executive producer.
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