After Josh Duggar publicly confessed to his “past teenage mistakes” in May, wife Anna Duggar said Josh told her and her parents about his history in 2006 — two years before they married. Although a family source said that is true, the insider is doubtful Anna had any idea what Josh was saying at the…
View image | gettyimages.com The Duggar family announced today that Josh Duggar is seeking help in his “journey toward wholeness and recovery” at a long-term treatment center. Here is the statement posted on the family blog this morning: We are so thankful for the outpouring of love, care and prayers for our family during…
One week after Josh Duggar was linked to an Ashley Madison account and admitted to having extramarital affairs, a woman who claimed she had sex with the former 19 Kids and Counting star on two different occasions has come forward. XXX star Danica Dillon, 28, told In Touch that Josh approached her in mid-March during a…
One week ago, People released an ill-timed cover story that seemed intended to drum up sympathy for the Duggar family. Then, only hours later, Josh Duggar was linked to a paid, “affair-guaranteed” Ashley Madison account. Josh later admitted to having a “secret addition” to Internet pornography–and to cheating on his wife, Anna Duggar. Now it…
Is one sin worse than the other? The language Josh Duggar’s former employer, Tony Perkins (pictured) of the Family Research Council, used when making statements about how Josh molested five underage girls as a teenager stands in stark contrast to the tone of the FRC’s statement after Josh’s adultery was revealed. When Josh resigned from…
After it was revealed that Josh Duggar molested five underage girls when he was a teenager, wife Anna Duggar made it clear she was standing by him. Then, after incriminating evidence was released this week, Josh confessed to living a “double life” that involved cheating on Anna. Although Anna hasn’t commented in one way or…
After his Ashley Madison and OKCupid accounts were exposed, former 19 Kids and Counting star Josh Duggar admitted he has been living a “double life,” which involved both a “secret addiction” to Internet porn and physically cheating on wife Anna Duggar. “I have been the biggest hypocrite ever,” Josh said in a statement published on…
The release of hacked information from Ashley Madison, the website for people seeking affairs revealed a “Joshua J. Duggar” using a credit card linked to the former 19 Kids and Counting star’s home. That person spent nearly $1,000 for a subscription, including an additional fee for an “affair guarantee.” Another interesting detail from the Ashley Madison leak…
If it was possible, it seems things have gone from bad to worse for former 19 Kids and Counting star Josh Duggar: After losing his job and reality show in the wake of revelations he molested five underage girls when he was a teenager, a new report indicates he paid nearly $1,000 throughout the past…
The Duggar family is struggling to come to terms with the fallout after it was revealed that oldest son Josh Duggar molested five underaged girls, including four of his sisters, when he was a teenager. That revelation led to the cancellation of the family’s popular TLC series, 19 Kids and Counting. “They are still stunned…
Even though 19 Kids and Counting has been cancelled and TLC isn’t filming her wedding, Amy Duggar is still reaping the benefits of fame. “When I walked into the bridal shop, they recognized me and surprised me with the dress for free,” Amy told People of her wedding dress. (The magazine name-dropped the bridal shop,…
In the wake of the 19 Kids and Counting Josh Duggar sexual abuse scandal, TLC announced last month that they would be airing an hour-long, commercial-free documentary focusing on the families and survivors of child abuse. Earlier today the network revealed more details about the special, which is titled Breaking the Silence and is set…
Former 19 Kids and Counting star Amy Duggar prides herself on being the free-spirit of the extended family–the one who doesn’t follow the same courtship rules as her cousins. But it turns out her fiancé, Dillon King, isn’t exactly Duggar-approved, either… An Arkansas law enforcement source told Radar Online the 27-year-old business owner was arrested…
Now that the Duggars don’t have a regular television series, they are looking for new ways to spread their messages. Expectant parents Ben and Jessa Seewald are doing that by maintaining a YouTube page that features videos of Ben offering advice and explaining world issues. In the latest video, Ben and friend Dante Berry discussed…
Former 19 Kids and Counting stars Derick and Jill Dillard (along with son Israel Dillard) are one month into their long-term mission in Central America. This week, for the first time, Jill shared some updates from her perspective–and it sounds like a productive, if challenging, time. “During the last month, we visited many villages and…
In case you were wondering just how much money TLC lost by canceling 19 Kids and Counting in the wake of the Josh Duggar molestation scandal, the network’s parent company, Discovery Communications, revealed the figure today. The loss? Somewhere in the neighborhood of $19 million. That amount comes from Discovery Communications CFO Andrew Warren, who shared in a post-earnings conference call this…
Even in the Duggars’ world, not all courtships result in marriage: Teenagers Josiah Duggar and Marjorie Jackson announced their split after four months of purposed dating. “A few weeks ago Marjorie and Josiah agreed to end their courtship, keeping in step with what they believe the Lord’s will is,” the Duggar and Jackson families said…
Following the cancelations of Here Comes Honey Boo Boo and 19 Kids and Counting because of separate child sex abuse scandals, TLC’s vetting process has come into question. Now, revelations about former film editor William Blankinship are causing even more controversy for the network. On Friday, Radar Online reported that Blankinship was indicted on…
After Josh Duggar’s police report was released in May, parents Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar said they were pursuing their legal options. “It’s been an unprecedented attack on our family,” Jim Bob said in a Fox News interview in early June. “This information was released illegally, so I wonder why this press is not going…
As with the rest of the Duggar family, Amy Duggar and her fiancé, Dillon King, seem upset TLC canceled 19 Kids and Counting. “TLC [called] us yesterday stating they have decided that they will NOT be filming our wedding and they are ‘glad they got to work with us,’” Dillon said on Instagram yesterday, along…
When TLC formally cancelled 19 Kids and Counting last week because of Josh Duggar’s molestation scandal, Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar said they were thankful for the opportunities they had throughout the years and were confident everything would work out. But, privately, reliable sources say the family is fuming. A source close to production told…
The mystery has been solved! In a new blog post, Derick and Jill Dillard said they are doing a long-term mission in Central America. “We are so excited to announce that we have safely arrived on the mission field and we can now tell you that we are in Central America,” Derick said. Although he…
One week after her due date, Anna and Josh Duggar’s fourth child made her grand entrance this weekend. Josh announced the news on Twitter this afternoon. Announcing the arrival of Meredith Grace Duggar! 7lbs 14 ozs, 20-1/2in — Anna and Meredith are resting & doing well! pic.twitter.com/HfnuoZcSN7 — Josh Duggar (@joshduggar) July 19, 2015 The…
Unlike her cousins, A Duggar Leaves Home‘s Amy Duggar kissed a lot of frogs before finding her Prince Charming. But, now that she’s engaged to Dillon King, she’s planning to adhere to at least one Duggar rule. “We’re going to wait for marriage,” Amy, 28, told Radar Online. However, she suggested that may not…
Following the news TLC is formally canceling 19 Kids and Counting, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar thanked fans for their support and said they aren’t worried about what is to come. “With God’s grace and help Josh, our daughters and our entire family overcame a terrible situation, found healing and a way forward….
Nearly two months after a 2006 police report was uncovered and revealed Josh Duggar was accused of molesting five underage girls when he was a teenager, TLC has formally cancelled 19 Kids and Counting. “We spent the past month and a half in thoughtful consideration about what is the best way forward here,”…
The expanded Duggar family is getting bigger yet again! Cousin Amy Duggar got engaged to Dillon King on Monday night. The star of TLC’s A Duggar Leaves Home excitedly announced the news on Twitter, saying, “I’m engaged!!!!! Soon to be Mrs. King!!!” She also shared a picture of the proposal moment. (You know…
For the first time in four pregnancies, Anna Duggar is overdue. “Well, sweet Anna is now past her due date! First time she has ever gone “late” instead of early,” the family said on Facebook yesterday, two days after Anna’s due date. “Here she is with our Jessa. Be praying for these girls. Pretty…
Josh and Anna Duggar announced the births of their first three children with big media events and lots of publicity. It doesn’t seem that will be the case with their fourth child — who may have quietly arrived by now. Although most people in the Duggar family has been silent on the subject…
This weekend, Derick and Jill Dillard announced they were departing for their long-term mission abroad. Jill’s younger sister Jessa Seewald then posted a picture that made it look as if the family was seeing the Dillards off at the airport. However, as with most things Duggar-related, it wasn’t long before some controversy surfaced. “The…
And they’re off! Derick and Jill Dillard–plus baby Israel–departed yesterday for their long-term mission abroad. Jessa Seewald wished them well on Instagram, saying “So excited for @jillmdillard & @derickdillard! They’ve been praying about and working towards this transition since late last year, and are so excited to finally be heading to the mission field!…
Although Jill Dillard and Jessa Seewald said they and Josh Duggar’s other victims of “inappropriate touching” have since forgiven him, that may not be the case, according to a new report. In May, a now-expunged police report revealed Josh was accused of molesting five young girls when he was a teenager. The same…
After learning Derick Dillard recently left his job as a Walmart accountant, we now know the next step for Derick, wife Jill Dillard, and their baby son: The couple announced this weekend that they are leaving for a long-term mission abroad in July. “God has put a desire in our hearts to serve Him internationally…
Jana Duggar does not have any social media accounts, so it is always noteworthy when she speaks out in interviews or on her family page. That is especially true now, in the wake of the release of older brother Josh Duggar’s police report. In the caption for the top picture, which was posted on her family’s Facebook…
Since he’s got a new baby and the fate of 19 Kids and Counting is hanging in the balance, it seems like an unusual time for Jill Dillard’s husband, Derick Dillard, to leave his steady job as a tax accountant at Walmart. But that’s just what he did. In the wake of revelations about Josh Duggar,…
During their interview with Megyn Kelly, 19 Kids and Counting‘s Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar said they have been fully cooperative with police since the very beginning of son Josh Duggar’s 2006 investigation. However, according to a new report, that isn’t true. In another exposé on the family, In Touch reports that the Arkansas Department…
It seems Doug Sprouse, the mayor of Springdale, Arkansas, was watching closely when Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar spoke out last week. In their interview last Wednesday with Fox News’ Megyn Kelly, Jim Bob and Michelle they believed Springdale police chief Kathy O’Kelley released Josh Duggar’s police report with her own ulterior motives. “I feel…
Following their parents’ controversial interview on The Kelly File on Wednesday, 19 Kids and Counting‘s Jill Dillard and Jessa Seewald also sat down with Megyn Kelly to share their side of the story and how they forgave older brother Josh Duggar. “This wouldn’t have been our first choice, but now that this story’s been brought…
During Wednesday night’s Fox News interview, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar said they believe Josh Duggar’s police records were illegally released by people with ulterior motives. “It’s been an unprecedented attack on our family,” said the Duggar patriarch. “This information was released illegally, so I wonder why this press is not going after the system for…
On tonight’s Kelly File, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar fielded questions for the first time about their experience of oldest son Josh Duggar molesting five young girls as a teenager. “Twelve years ago, we went through one of the most darkest times that our family has ever gone through,” Jim Bob said. “Our son Josh came…
Fox News confirmed today that Jill Dillard and Jessa Seewald were two of Josh Duggar’s molestation victims. Both women will speak out about their experiences and healing processes in interviews with The Kelly File‘s Megyn Kelly. “Megyn Kelly spoke exclusively with parents Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, as well as two of the victims, their…
View image | gettyimages.com A newly obtained police report from a different department makes it clear Jim Bob Duggar knew son Josh Duggar was molesting young girls for more than one year before he took action, during which time more incidents allegedly occurred. By delaying and then only taking minimal steps to ensure the molestation…
View image | gettyimages.com A newly obtained police report from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office goes into more detail about the allegations against 19 Kids and Counting‘s Josh Duggar in the mid 2000s. Among other things, the new report reveals Josh allegedly molested his 5-year-old sister when he was 14. Jim Bob Duggar, referred to…
The increasingly long list of people who failed to serve the five young victims Josh Duggar allegedly molested in 2002 and 2003 includes at least one elder at the Duggars’ church, who broke the law by never reporting the accusations. When the case was investigated in 2006, after the statue of limitations expired, Jim Bob…
Instead of 19 Kids and Counting, what about Two Kids and Counting, featuring sisters Jessa Seewald and Jill Dillard and their spouses? That’s reportedly one option TLC is considering in the wake of revelations about Josh Duggar’s past. “They’ve invested a lot of time in developing these story lines and the last thing they want…
View image | gettyimages.com After the multiple molestation accusations against 19 Kids and Counting‘s Josh Duggar came to light last week, parents Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar said they hoped their story would teach others about “the kindness of God.” But their past statements on molestation and incest shows they haven’t always been so kind…
Just hours after Josh Duggar’s police record was revealed last week, Arkansas Judge Stacey Zimmerman agreed to expunge the 2006 police investigation information at the request of one victim. “As far as the Springdale Police Department is concerned this report doesn’t exist,” Springdale Police spokesman Scott Lewis told USA Today, explaining Josh’s criminal history is…
Jessa Seewald’s father-in-law, Mike Seewald, has proven before that he isn’t shy about voicing his opinions on various issues — and the new revelations about the Duggar family are no exception. In a lengthy blog post titled “Grace Greater Than Sin,” Mike defended Josh, Jim Bob, and Michelle Duggar, and criticized the sharks “in a…
View image | gettyimages.com In March 2003, following months of molestation accusations against oldest son Josh Duggar, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar decided to address the situation by sending Josh away for church-approved treatment. Although Jim Bob and Michelle were vague about what the program entailed while talking to police in 2006, People now reports…
It’s been less than a week since the online publication of a 2006 police report detailing Josh Duggar’s alleged sexual molestation of five young girls, four of whom were reportedly his sisters. Since the release of the report there has been some speculation that Josh’s cousin Amy Duggar may have been the fifth girl involved….
Reacting to viewer demands and influential advertiser boycotts, TLC quietly pulled 19 Kids and Counting from their upcoming schedule today. The large picture of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar on the website homepage has also been replaced by a promotion for The Willis Family, which features another large group. Before pulling the show, TLC executives…
Since Josh Duggar’s admission that he molested several young girls — potentially including his sisters — when he was a teenager, we’ve discussed the backlash and the (yet unanswered) calls for TLC to cancel 19 Kids and Counting. But, believe it or not, there are many more voicing their support for Josh and his parents….
View image | gettyimages.com Yesterday afternoon, hours after the 2006 police report detailing molestation accusations against Josh Duggar was released, Josh, wife Anna Duggar and parents Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar all issued statements to explain how Josh has changed. None of them apologized to the victims, even though several sources are reporting four victims…
If the swift, murky drama involving Josh Duggar’s molestation of five underage females when he was a teenager reminds you of something, it may be because of everything that happened less than one year ago with the stars of another hit TLC show, Here Comes Honey Boo Boo. Now, the network is faced with another controversial…
View image | gettyimages.com Following the release of a police report detailing sexual molestation accusations made against him as a teenager, 19 Kids and Counting‘s Josh Duggar confirmed the report was true and said he has resigned from the Family Research Council — but asked for understanding from the family’s fans: “Twelve years ago, as…
Days after 19 Kids and Counting‘s Josh Duggar was accused of sexually assaulting a female minor when he was a teenager, an official police report detailing the criminal investigation into Josh’s alleged offenses against five female minors has emerged. At least one of the charges was a felony, but the statute of limitations had passed…
According to a new report, 19 Kids and Counting‘s Josh Duggar was investigated by the Arkansas State Police in 2005 for the alleged sexual assault of a female minor. Josh would have been 16 or 17 at the time. In the new issue, InTouch cites “multiple sources who have seen the police report and…
On tonight’s 19 Kids and Counting, the family does an interview with Erica Hill about family, marriage, courtships and new babies. As I’ve expressed before, one topic I wish they discussed more was the older kids’ plans for higher education….But maybe that’s changing, now that there are a few college graduates in the family! The…
Long before they were even counting, TLC’s Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar were just a couple of teenagers with butterflies in their stomachs on their first date. “This #TBT goes back a few years. This was my first date with Michelle,” Jim Bob said on Facebook today. “She is as beautiful today as ever. I…
On tonight’s 19 Kids and Counting, the family gathers in Arkansas for the gender reveal party for Josh and Anna Duggar’s fourth child. SPOILER: It’s a girl! “Josh thought it was a boy, I thought it was a girl,” Anna said of their guesses before they learned the baby’s sex. “Mackynzie wanted a girl, Michael…
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