Josh Duggar, the eldest son of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar from the TLC reality show 19 Kids and Counting, recently announced that he is engaged to his girlfriend Anna Keller. In the wake of the scandal that brought his parents’ show to an end, Josh has been vocal about his faith and his plans to start a family. Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming Duggar family wedding!
Josh Duggar’s mug shot
Josh Duggar, the eldest son of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, has been in the news recently after he was caught on camera molesting four underage girls when he was a teenager.
Since then, Josh has resigned his position with the Family Research Council (FRC), his family’s nonprofit, and canceled his appearances on Fox News’ “The Kelly File.” Although details about what exactly happened are still emerging, one thing is for sure: Josh’s behavior is inexcusable and must not be tolerated.
Josh Duggar released from rehab
Josh Duggar has been released from rehab and he is back with his family. Reports say that the 19-year-old former19 Kids and Counting star is doing well and is looking forward to getting back to normal.
Duggar was addicted to pornography and alcohol, but he has now kicked his addiction. He checked into a rehabilitation center in early June after being caught engaging in sexual behavior with minors.
TLC cancels Kids and Counting
The TLC network has cancelled the reality show, Kids and Counting. The show starred Josh Duggar and his wife Jill Duggar. In May of this year, allegations surfaced that Josh had molested underage girls while he was working as a lobbyist for the family’s firm in the 1990s. TLC pulled the show from their air and released a statement saying they were “deeply saddened by this situation and we express our deepest sympathies to the victims and their families.”
Since then, there have been reports that Josh has been undergoing counseling and that he plans to return to work with his family’s business. Jill has also been sharing personal messages about faith on her blog, including an article where she writes about how God protected her husband during these tough times.
Kids and Counting Renewed for More Seasons
Josh Duggar’s family announced on Wednesday that the popular 19 Kids and Counting reality TV show has been renewed for two more seasons.
Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar to File for Divorce
The Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar family is filing for divorce, RadarOnline.com can reveal exclusively. The news comes just days after the disgraced reality TV stars admitted they had been unfaithful to each other. “They are working on the papers,” a source close to the couple tells Radar.
The Duggars’ split has been brewing for some time and was made official when the parents, who have 19 children together, both filed for legal separation on Friday in Washington County, Arkansas.
According to court documents obtained by Radar, Michelle is asking for joint custody of their six youngest children while Jim Bob gets primary physical custody of their oldest 11 kids.
The couple also agreed to pay their children’s college tuition and provide an annual allowance of $5,000 each!
But despite their attempts at reconciliation, it seems the Duggar family couldn’t overcome their issues. “Once things started going wrong between them, it became very difficult,” another insider said. “Jim Bob really loved Michelle and didn’t want the marriage to end but he knew it was over.”
It’s unclear whether or not the couples will have any more kids together.
Josh Duggar Fights Possible Child Abuse Charges
In light of recent reports that Josh Duggar may have been involved in child abuse, the family’s website has updated with a statement from his parents. In the statement, they say that they are “heartbroken” and that they are working to get help for their son.
Josh Duggar’s New Job
Josh Duggar is back in the workforce! The 19 Kids and Counting star has been hired as a research associate for the Family Research Council (FRC), a right-wing lobbying organization. In a statement, Duggar said he’s “humbled and excited” to be joining the team.
Duggar, 26, resigned his position with the conservative lobbying group in May after reports surfaced that he had molested five girls when he was a teenager. Since then, he’s been living under home confinement while awaiting his sentencing. In an interview with Fox News last month, Duggar admitted to being “a child of faith” who made “mistakes.”
The FRC denounced Duggar’s hiring as an “inappropriate return” to the public eye.