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  • Jessa Duggar to Star With Jill Duggar in ’19 Kids and Counting’ Spinoff, ‘2 Brides and Their Grooms?’

    Jessa Duggar has been at the center of her brother–Josh’s Duggar’s–sexual molestation scandal, with many believing she may have been among the four sisters he sexually molested several years ago. The same goes for Jill Duggar.

    Jill and Jessa Duggar have been the recent mainstays of the family’s reality show, 19 Kids and Counting. In light of the Josh Duggar sexual molestation scandal, TLC is scrambling to decide what they should do regarding the Duggar family and keeping the show on the air. Major advertisers, including Payless Shoe Source, General Mills, and Choice Hotels International have already pulled their advertising. David’s Bridal and CVS are the latest to withdraw.

    A recent People magazine report says TLC is actually considering a 19 Kids and Counting spinoff. 2 Brides and Their Husbands would star Jill and Jessa Duggar, as well as their husbands, Derick Dillard and Ben Seewald, respectively.

    Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald tied the knot back in November. Their wedding only recently aired on 19 Kids and Counting, and drew in a large number of viewers. Jessa Duggar is expecting a baby on November 1st–her one-year wedding anniversary.

    Jill Duggar’s wedding to Derick Dillard last June was a huge TLC event, but not as big as the TLC 19 Kids and Counting special that aired before Mother’s Day, during which Jill Duggar gave birth to the couple’s first child, Israel David Dillard. That special pulled in 3.6 million viewers.

    Yes, Jill and Jessa Duggar are the big draws for 19 Kids and Counting, and TLC is hoping they can support a reality show all their own.

    But will this be too little, too late? Even if Josh Duggar–and maybe even Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar–are omitted from a 19 Kids and Counting spinoff, do Jill and Jessa Duggar have enough pull to make viewers forget what the family hid from their fans? Not only are people up in arms over what Josh Duggar did, they are appalled at how Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar handled the entire situation.

    Would you give the Duggar family another shot if Jill and Jessa Duggar wind up starring in a 19 Kids and Counting spinoff?

    Do you think 2 Brides and Their Husbands would get the backing of some of these advertisers who have already abandoned the family’s original show?

  • Jill Duggar: ’19 Kids and Counting’ Star Celebrates 24th Birthday

    Jill Duggar Dillard of 19 Kids and Counting fame celebrated her 24th birthday on Sunday, alongside her husband, Derick Dillard, and their new baby boy, Israel.

    Members of Jill’s family shared birthday messages with her via social media.

    Derick was the first to share birthday wishes with Jill Duggar, and he did so via Instagram.

    “Happy 24th birthday @jillmdillard You’re the best wife and now mother to our little son! I love you baby!” he captioned the photo.

    A photo posted by Derick Dillard (@derickdillard) on

    The 19 Kids and Counting parents, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, wished Jill Duggar Dillard a happy birthday via the family’s official Facebook page.

    This sweet girl. How much we love her. We have always loved her sweet spirit. It has been such a joy to watch her become…

    Posted by Duggar Family Official on Sunday, May 17, 2015

    Jill Duggar was even celebrated for her 24 years on earth on the Duggar Family Blog, where a collage of everything Jill was shared with family members, friends, and fans. They titled the blog post, “Duggar #4 Turns 24.”

    Jill was born 16 months after Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar had their twins, John and Jana.

    “Growing up, people would sometimes guess that Jana, John and I were triplets because we were so close in age, or that Jana and I were twins, since we looked so much alike,” Jill Duggar Dillard wrote in her own blog post.

    This is the first birthday Jill Duggar has spent as a mom. She and Derick Dillard welcomed Israel David Dillard into their world back on April 6th. Now Jill is likely excited about sharing her knowledge with sister Jessa Duggar Seewald, who is expecting her first baby on November 1st.

  • Jessa Duggar: ’19 Kids and Counting’ Star Watches Hubby Ben Seewald Graduate from College

    Jessa Duggar of 19 Kids and Counting fame has shared lots of milestones with her husband Ben Seewald, during their short time together. Back in November, the two tied the knot. Just about a month ago–following the birth of sister Jill Duggar’s baby Israel David Dillard–Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald announced that they’re expecting their first child on their wedding anniversary, November 1st.

    This weekend Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald shared yet another milestone. She got to watch him as he marched in his college graduation.

    Ben Seewald graduated on Saturday from National Park Community College in Arkansas.

    Jessa Duggar shared how proud she is of her husband via Instagram.

    “Congrats to my man @ben_seewald!!!” Jessa captioned a photo collage. “So proud of you! #CollegeGraduation #NationalParkCollege.”

    A photo posted by Jessa Seewald (@jessaseewald) on

    Jessa Duggar also shared a short video clip from her husband’s college graduation, during which she got a very special surprise.

    “…and he blew me a kiss from the stage! @ben_seewald, I love you so much! So proud of you! #CollegeGraduation #NationalParkCollege,” Jessa captioned the Instagram post.

    A video posted by Jessa Seewald (@jessaseewald) on

    The entire 19 Kids and Counting family is no doubt very proud of Ben Seewald. They likely all got in on some sort of celebration for the new college graduate.

    How exciting for both Ben and for Jessa Duggar that they can add his graduation to their list of accomplishments since coming together.

  • ’19 Kids and Counting:’ Jessa Duggar Shares Exciting News

    The 19 Kids and Counting family is still reeling with excitement over the birth of Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard’s baby, Israel David Duggar–and in the midst of that excitement, Jessa Duggar shared some very exciting news.

    Fans of 19 Kids and Counting have wondered ever since Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald tied the knot back in November, when they might announce that they, too, are expecting a little one.

    That’s not what Jessa Duggar announced this time, however.

    Sorry, fans.

    Jessa’s announcement was still an exciting one. She shared via Instagram that 18-year-old brother Josiah–whom the family refers to as Si–is now officially courting. She included a photo of Si and his pretty girlfriend, Marjorie Jackson, as part of the announcement.

    “Another Duggar is courting! Congrats to my bro Si and his girlfriend Marjorie! @SiDuggar,” she captioned the photo.

    A photo posted by Jessa Seewald (@jessaseewald) on

    Does this mean Josiah Duggar–Si–will be the next member of the 19 Kids and Counting family to tie the knot? Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar are used to having weddings in the family. In addition to Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald’s November nuptials, Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard got hitched just last June.

    So what is this courtship that Si and Marjorie have entered? Jim Bob Duggar explained what it is all about on an episode of 19 Kids and Counting some months ago.

    “As far as our kids dating, we believe a lot of times if you’re alone with the person, it can create desires that can kind of get stirred up, and you don’t have any accountability, and [that] can kind of lead to some hanky-panky,” the 19 Kids and Counting patriarch explained. “Courtship is really getting to know each other for the purpose of possibly getting engaged and getting married.”

    Congratulations to Josiah Duggar and Marjorie Jackson on their courtship.

    Do you hope, however, that the next time Jessa Duggar makes a big announcement that it’s about a baby?

  • ’19 Kids and Counting:’ Meet Josiah Duggar’s Courting Partner Marjorie Jackson

    19 Kids and Counting star Josiah Duggar entered into a courtship with a young lady named Marjorie Jackson on the same day big sister Jill Duggar gave birth to Israel David Dillard.

    In the 19 Kids and Counting family, parents Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar have implemented the notion of courting over dating. Courting is designed to determine if a girlfriend or boyfriend is a suitable life partner–much in the way Amish families implement the form of dating. Since the Duggar family members are devout Christians, it’s no surprise that Marjorie Jackson comes from a strict Christian family as well.

    At 17 years old, Marjorie is one year younger than Josiah Duggar. Her family has known the Duggar family for several years. Marjorie and Josiah met while he was taking Spanish lessons at her family’s house. She caught Josiah’s eye during a mission trip to El Salvador this past December.

    Marjorie Jackson is the oldest of five daughters. Her sisters are 15, eight, five, and two years old.

    The 19 Kids and Counting family will gain a very talented member, should Josiah and Marjorie’s courtship lead to marriage. She is bilingual in English and Spanish because of her mother Analucia’s heritage. Marjorie is also an accomplished pianist and actress and has even written a book that encourages young ladies to read the Bible.

    As she nears the end of high school, Marjorie has also been taking college-level graphic design classes. Her dad Greg is a graphic designer.

    “I really appreciate the Duggar family,” Marjorie said in a recent interview. “I respect and admire them. I will just take this one step at a time.”

    Josiah Duggar and Marjorie Jackson will share a special message with 19 Kids and Counting fans on tonight’s (Tuesday, April 14th) episode of the show.

    Will you be tuning in to see what the newly courting couple has to say?

  • ’19 Kids and Counting:’ Why Didn’t Jill Duggar Deliver Israel David Dillard at Home As Planned?

    19 Kids and Counting stars Jill Duggar Dillard and hubby Derick Dillard had long planned for a home birth to welcome their baby boy who was born on Monday. So why was Israel David Dillard born in a hospital instead of at home?

    “Not everything went as expected,” Jill Duggar said in a video announcing Israel’s birth.

    Jill added that she used the Bible to help prepare herself for the delivery.

    “We were reminded of the verse that the Bible talks about where man plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps. We were encouraged by that,” she said.

    The 19 Kids and Counting star is studying to become a midwife, so she obviously knew if an issue arose that couldn’t be tended to at home, that going to the hospital was best for her and their baby.

    What's as precious as a sweet new baby!? Thank you so much for all of your prayers for Jill and baby Israel and for all…

    Posted by Duggar Family Official on Wednesday, April 8, 2015

    The 19 Kids and Counting family has been instrumental in helping Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard settle in at home with their blessed bundle of joy. Between mom Michelle Duggar and dad Jim Bob Duggar, as well as several of the 19 Kids and Counting siblings who are willing to lend a hand–Jill and Derick’s transition into parenthood will no doubt be a smooth one.

  • 19 Kids and Counting Family Thrilled With Arrival of Jill Duggar’s Baby, Israel David Dillard

    The 19 Kids and Counting family is beyond thrilled with the arrival of Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard’s baby boy–Israel David Dillard. Born on Monday night at 11:49 PM, the family’s latest blessing weighed in at an impressive nine pounds and 10 ounces.

    19 Kids and Counting grandparents Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar share their joy on the Duggar Family Blog, where it’s plain to see just how proud they are to announce the arrival of their fourth grandchild.

    “Yeah!!! Our sweet new grandson, Israel David Dillard is here. We love him so much already and we love his name! Our Jill is doing wonderful and Derick seems to have a permanent smile on his face now! Israel is precious and his arrival is just another reminder of how very precious life is and how every child is a gift from God. We are happy grandparents!” they write.

    Fans can tune in to a special episode of 19 Kids and Counting on May 5th to learn even more details about Jill Duggar’s labor and delivery. That episode will likely highlight why Israel was born in a hospital, as Jill and Derick had very clearly planned a home birth–with Michelle Duggar and David Dillard’s mom on hand for support.

    Now that Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard have had their baby, attention will likely turn to sister Jessa Duggar. Jessa married Ben Seewald in November, and fans are sure she’ll be the next member of the 19 Kids and Counting family to announce that a baby is on the way.

  • Duggar Family Shares Excitement Over Jill Duggar’s Baby, Israel David Dillard

    The Duggar family is over the moon with excitement about the arrival of Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard’s baby, Israel David Dillard. Born on Monday night at 11:49 PM, the little bundle of joy weighed in at at impressive nine pounds and 10 ounces.

    On the Duggar Family Blog, proud grandparents Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar (Israel David Dillard is their fourth) share the birth announcement.

    “Yeah!!! Our sweet new grandson, Israel David Dillard is here. We love him so much already and we love his name! Our Jill is doing wonderful and Derick seems to have a permanent smile on his face now! Israel is precious and his arrival is just another reminder of how very precious life is and how every child is a gift from God. We are happy grandparents!” they write.

    Check out their blog to see a short video clip of Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard–along with baby Israel–in what definitely appears to be a hospital room.

    That brings to light something that deserves mentioning. Jill Duggar, who is studying to become a midwife, had planned on a home birth. You’ll notice in the video clip that she alludes to the fact that things didn’t go quite as planned. It will be interesting to see if fans become privy to what it was about Jill’s labor that made them wind up in a hospital instead of delivering ‘Baby Dilly’ at home.

    He’s here! Israel David Dillard has made his arrival. He was born at 11:49pm on April 6, 2015. He weighed 9 lbs and 10 ounces and measured 23 inches long. We think he’s adorable! Mom and baby are both doing wonderful. Watch their personal video message on their website here:

    Posted by Duggar Family Official on Tuesday, April 7, 2015

    Of course, you’ll also note Jill’s reference to the TLC special episode of 19 Kids and Counting that will highlight Israel David Dillard’s birth. For some time now it had been part of the plan to not only have Michelle Duggar and Derick Dillard’s mom present for the labor and birth–but the TLC cameras as well. Perhaps the network has convinced Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard to save that one little tidbit of information (why they wound up in the hospital) for the 19 Kids and Counting special episode.

    By the way, fans can tune in to that episode on May 5th.

    All that matters to the Duggar family right now, however, is that baby Israel has arrived safely, and that Jill Duggar has emerged from her ordeal of labor and delivery (well over a week late, too) in good health.

    The Duggar family has certainly been blessed, and they seem positively thrilled with their latest blessing.