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  • The Duggars: Why TLC Cancelled ’19 Kids and Counting’

    The Duggars have been front and center in the media since word of their son–Josh Duggar’s–sexual molestations of five underage girls while he was a teenager, hit the media. Now the Duggars are thrust into the media yet again with this week’s announcement that TLC has cancelled their reality show. The network announced on Thursday that they have cancelled 19 Kids and Counting.

    According to the Crimes Against Children Research Center, one in five girls and one in 20 boys become victims of sexual abuse. Three out of four young people who are sexually assaulted are victimized by an older sibling or someone they know well.

    The American Academy of Pediatrics believes that when a child reports sexual abuse to a parent, the parent or parents must take it seriously. They must also contact a local child protection agency or local law enforcement officials.

    That said, it’s hard to know which of these infractions weighed more heavily upon TLC when deciding whether or not to ditch the Duggars from their TV lineup. Were they more concerned with the fact that Josh Duggar is a known child molester or with Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar’s means of handling the situation?

    Marjorie Kaplan is the group president of TLC, Animal Planet and the Velocity networks. In a recent interview with the Associated Press, she had the following to say.

    “We took it as an opportunity to step further than just ‘How do we protect ourselves?’ and step into ‘How do we protect our audience and protect children?’” Kaplan explained. “Our hope is to do more of that, in a way that’s thoughtful and respectful of the victims of child abuse–in the Duggar family and across America.”

    TLC has made plans to feature the Duggars–including Jill Duggar Dillard and Jessa Duggar Seewald, who are both admittedly victims of Josh Duggar’s sexual abuse–in an upcoming special documentary that deals with sexual abuse. RAINN (short for the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) and Darkness to Light are both advocacy groups that will be partnering with TLC for the documentary.

    The Duggars have appeared on TLC since 2008.

  • Michelle Duggar, Husband Jim Bob Issue Statement in Wake of ’19 Kids and Counting’ Cancellation

    Michelle Duggar, Husband Jim Bob Issue Statement in Wake of ’19 Kids and Counting’ Cancellation

    Michelle Duggar and her husband Jim Bob issued a joint statement earlier today following an announcement on behalf of TLC that 19 Kids and Counting has been officially cancelled.

    The network stopped airing episodes of the show shortly after the Josh Duggar sexual molestation scandal hit the media a couple of months ago.

    It was via the Duggar Family Website (typically manned by Michelle Duggar) that the 19 Kids and Counting matriarch and patriarch shared word that they knew their reality show is finished.

    “Today, TLC announced that they will not be filming new episodes of 19 Kids and Counting.

    Years ago, when we were asked to film our first one hour documentary about the logistics of raising 14 children, we felt that it was an opportunity to share with the world that children are a blessing and a gift from God.

    We are so thankful for our film crew that has shown up at our house for over a decade. They have become like family to us. They have invested their time and energy into our lives and have been so loving and patient. We love and appreciate them so much!

    Over the last several years people have said to us, “We love your show!” We have always responded, “It’s not a show, it’s our lives!” Our desire in opening our home to the world is to share Bible principles that are the answers for life’s problems.

    With God’s grace and help Josh, our daughters and our entire family overcame a terrible situation, found healing and a way forward. We are so pleased with the wonderful adults they have all become.

    It is our prayer that the painful situation our family went through many years ago can point people toward faith in God and help others who also have lived through similar dark situations to find help, hope and healing, as well.

    We appreciate the love, support, prayers and kindness extended to us by many of you. You have deeply touched our hearts and encouraged us, during this time.

    God’s faithfulness and goodness to us, along with His abundant grace have given us strength and joy even in the most difficult days.

    We have committed to Him that in all things—difficulties or success, good times or bad—we will purpose to bring Him honor by staying true to our faith and our family.

    We look forward to working with TLC on this upcoming special documentary and hope that it is an encouragement to many.

    We know Who holds the future and are confident that He will work all things together for good.

    We love each of you and look forward to unfolding the future with peace and joy.

    With Gratefulness,

    Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar family”

    Michelle Duggar said during her interview with Megyn Kelly on Fox’s The Kelly File that the family would be just fine if TLC opted to cancel their show. Jessa Duggar Seewald said on the second part of the interview that they are a family who just happens to be on a reality show. She indicated that the reality show in no way defines the Duggar family.

    It will be interesting to learn if any of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar’s children issue statements about TLC’s cancellation of 19 Kids and Counting.

    Josh Duggar sexually molested five underage girls when he was a teenager. Four of them are his own sisters. One was a family babysitter.

  • ’19 Kids and Counting:’ TLC Officially Cancels Duggar Family Reality Show

    19 Kids and Counting has been officially cancelled. TLC made the announcement via a statement on Thursday.

    “After thoughtful consideration, TLC and the Duggar family have decided to not move forward with 19 Kids and Counting. The show will no longer appear on the air.

    The recent attention around the Duggars has sparked a critical and important conversation about child protection.

    Over these past weeks, TLC has consulted regularly with leading victims’ rights and advocacy organizations in the U.S., including RAINN and Darkness to Light, to discuss how to use this moment to address the issue and make a positive impact. Unfortunately, child sexual abuse is not an isolated issue; it affects many children and families around the world.

    To that end, we are partnering with both organizations on a multi-platform campaign to raise awareness and educate parents and families about the issue. In the first phase of this initiative, TLC will work closely with both groups and with the Duggar family on a one-hour documentary that will include Jill and Jessa and other survivors and families that have been affected by abuse.

    TLC has been especially concerned for the victims in this situation, including the Duggar family, and it is our hope that this effort will help those in need learn where to turn for information and help. The documentary will be commercial free, and we anticipate it will air later this summer.”

    After thoughtful consideration, TLC and the Duggar family have decided to not move forward with 19 Kids and Counting….

    Posted by TLC on Thursday, July 16, 2015

    TLC pulled episodes of 19 Kids and Counting from the air shortly after word of the Josh Duggar sexual molestation scandal hit the media.

    This statement also seems to negate rumors that there will be a 19 Kids and Counting spinoff based on Jessa Duggar Seewald and Jill Duggar Dillars. Rumor had it a show called Two Brides and Their Grooms was in the works. Jill Duggar Dillard and her husband Derick are overseas serving as missionaries, which fueled speculation a couple of weeks ago that the spinoff might not take place.

    19 Kids and Counting fans are no doubt very disappointed that the show has come to an end.

    Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar issued a statement about the show’s cancellation.

    “Today, TLC announced that they will not be filming new episodes of 19 Kids and Counting.

    Years ago, when we were asked to film our first one hour documentary about the logistics of raising 14 children, we felt that it was an opportunity to share with the world that children are a blessing and a gift from God.

    We are so thankful for our film crew that has shown up at our house for over a decade. They have become like family to us. They have invested their time and energy into our lives and have been so loving and patient. We love and appreciate them so much!

    Over the last several years people have said to us, “We love your show!” We have always responded, “It’s not a show, it’s our lives!” Our desire in opening our home to the world is to share Bible principles that are the answers for life’s problems.

    With God’s grace and help Josh, our daughters and our entire family overcame a terrible situation, found healing and a way forward. We are so pleased with the wonderful adults they have all become.

    It is our prayer that the painful situation our family went through many years ago can point people toward faith in God and help others who also have lived through similar dark situations to find help, hope and healing, as well.

    We appreciate the love, support, prayers and kindness extended to us by many of you. You have deeply touched our hearts and encouraged us, during this time.

    God’s faithfulness and goodness to us, along with His abundant grace have given us strength and joy even in the most difficult days.

    We have committed to Him that in all things — difficulties or success, good times or bad — we will purpose to bring Him honor by staying true to our faith and our family.

    We look forward to working with TLC on this upcoming special documentary and hope that it is an encouragement to many.

    We know Who holds the future and are confident that He will work all things together for good.

    We love each of you and look forward to unfolding the future with peace and joy.

    With Gratefulness,

    Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar family”

    How do you suppose the Duggar family is really feeling today?

    Might they beholding Josh Duggar–or maybe even themselves–responsible for the cancellation of 19 Kids and Counting?

  • Jana Duggar: Was She One of the ’19 Kids and Counting’ Siblings Molested by Josh Duggar?

    Jana Duggar is the oldest of the 19 Kids and Counting daughters, leaving some to wonder if she was one of the siblings Josh Duggar reportedly molested.

    The reports about Josh’s Duggar’s molestations from several years back are running rampant–both online and on broadcast news programs today. The disappointment and disgust shared by the public has prompted TLC to pull 19 Kids and Counting from its lineup.

    Jana Duggar, Jill Duggar Dillard, Jessa Duggar Seewald, and Jinger Duggar are the four older Duggar daughters. Might all four girls have been among Josh Duggar’s molestation victims? He reportedly molested four of his female siblings and one victim from outside the family.

    Josh Duggar and his parents both issued statements on the matter Thursday.

    “Back 12 years ago our family went through one of the most difficult times of our lives. When Josh was a young teenager, he made some very bad mistakes, and we were shocked. We had tried to teach him right from wrong. That dark and difficult time caused us to seek God like never before,” Jim Bob and Michelle said in a statement to People magazine.

    “Even though we would never choose to go through something so terrible, each one of our family members drew closer to God. We pray that as people watch our lives they see that we are not a perfect family,” the statement read.

    “I would do anything to go back to those teen years and take different actions,” Josh said in a separate statement released by People, “I sought forgiveness from those I had wronged and asked Christ to forgive me and come into my life. In my life today, I am so very thankful for God’s grace, mercy and redemption.”

    June Shannon–known as Mama June from the Here Comes Honey Boo Boo TV show–voiced her anger earlier today in an interview with Entertainment Tonight. She was disgusted that 19 Kids and Counting wasn’t pulled from the air immediately, and she believes TLC covered up knowledge of Josh Duggar’s actions for years.

    June Shannon’s own reality show, Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, was canceled last October following reports that she was dating a convicted child molester named Mark McDaniel. McDaniel was convicted of molesting Shannon’s oldest daughter, Anna Cardwell, when she was just eight years old. Shannon denied last fall that she and McDaniel had renewed a romantic relationship.

    “I feel cheated still,” Mama June tells ET. “I was honest with [TLC]. I told them about everything from the get go. They knew the story. They sealed Anna’s records because she was under 18.”

    Jana Duggar still lives at home with parents Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, as well as 15 of her siblings. Back in March it was rumored she was leaving the family’s reality show, but that didn’t prove true. She is the twin sister of John-David Duggar.

    Jana Duggar and sister Jill are midwives, and helped deliver the baby of a 19 Kids and Counting crew member when the whole gang traveled to China.

    It’s uncertain if word will ever emerge as to which siblings Josh Duggar molested. However, given the time frame when the molestations took place, it would make sense that Jana Duggar was among them.

    How must this make Jana Duggar feel, if she in fact was one of her brother’s victims?