Dr. Phil TV Exclusive: Mama June Denies Relationship With Sex Offender

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When Mama June was accused of dating convicted sexual offender, Mark McDaniel, her family's hit TLC reality show, "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo", was promptly canceled.

Yet, when Dr.

Phil asked Mama June if she thinks the cancelation of the show was a direct result of her relationship with Mark McDaniel, she claimed that it could not be the whole reason.

"I think that has to be part of it," she said, but there were other issues involved.

Since news surfaced of Mama June's alleged relationship, she has since received tumultuous back lash. On Monday afternoon, Mama June took to Dr.

Phil to deny any romantic relationship with Mark McDaniel.

She claims she only saw him on occasion, and when Dr. Phil pressed her for more detailed answers, Mama June continued to deny that she saw or talked to him aside from two specific times.

"I owe it to the fans to say, 'ok, here's my side of the story'," Mama June said. "I'm not a perfect mother. I've made mistakes."

Mama June denies that the photo of herself with Mark McDaniel--which was released by and is property of TMZ--is authentic, and claims it is a doctored, photo-shopped image. Dr.

Phil defended TMZ, stating that they do their homework, and rarely publish information without adequate back up sources.

She was unable to tell Dr. Phil where the photo was edited, claiming she did not know how to explain, other than the difference in the pair's clothing.

"It's the cover up, and not the mistake, that creates the biggest problem," Dr. Phil said in all his wisdom.

TMZ responded, stating that they did NOT alter the photograph. They also reported that Mama June lied about the kill fee she received due to "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo's" cancellation. "TLC sources told us they blamed June for the cancellation and decided to pay her only a portion of her pay" TMZ reported.

"Our TLC sources say June lied on Dr. Phil's show ... she did NOT get payment in full because of her misconduct."

Dr. Phil showed her the two other photographs of her with Mark McDaniel, including one with famed daughter Alanna (Honey Boo Boo) clearly pictured in the presence of McDaniel, which Mama June stated were the only time she met with the sex offender. Dr.

Phil firmly reminded her that she willingly brought her children in to the same world as McDaniel. "He's seen her, he's met her," Dr.

Phil said. Mama June states that she's apologized numerous times to her family about bringing her children in contact with Mark McDaniel, and insists that she made a mistake.

"You are not involved with this man," Dr. Phil asked firmly. "You do not have this man in or around your children." And Mama June repeatedly stated that she was not involved with Mark McDaniel.