Mama June: From Not to Hot brought in hot ratings for WE tv.
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The first episode of June "Mama June" Shannon's show was also the No. 1 cable program among women and the No. 1 ad-supported cable program in its time period, according to the network.
"At a time when so much is competing for viewers' attention, Mama June's journey is proof that great storytelling with compelling characters can break out and deliver a significant and engaged audience," WE tv president Marc Juris said in a statement.
"Mama June shares an honest, emotional and relatable story that is empowering as well as entertaining. Mama June: From Not To Hot puts the 'real' in reality."
The show's February premiere specifically brought in 2.294 total viewers, which included 1.13 million adults ages 25-54, 1.089 million adults ages 18-49, 839,000 women ages 25-54, and 802,000 women ages 18-49.
Mama June: From Not to Hot is a new docu-reality series that follows the famous mother from TLC's former show Here Comes Honey Boo as she undergoes a huge physical and emotional transformation.
Viewers follow June on her path of self-discovery and weight-loss, as she conquers insecurities and doubts. Nutrition, training sessions, and multiple surgeries will play a big role in June dropping from a starting point of 460 pounds to a Size 4.
The next episode of the series, which airs Friday, March 3, will feature June going under the knife for weight-loss surgery.
After sticking to an all-liquid diet required after surgery, June will make a big reveal to her family. Unbeknownst to the show's star, her daughters Alan "Honey Boo" and Larynx "Pumpkin" create her an online dating profile.
Mama June: From Not to Hot is June's return to television since Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, which focused on her beauty-pageant daughter Alana and was canceled in October 2014 following reports the mother was dating a convicted sex offender.
Mama June: From Not to Hot is produced by Thinkfactory Media.
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