Jana Duggar’s wedding dress has prompted an unexpected controversy.
As you probably know by now, Jana married Stephen Wissmann in front of roughly 500 guests last month.
The move caught fans off guard, as Jana and Stephen seemed to have broken up years ago following a brief courtship.
Jana Duggar, seen here on TLC, is now a married woman. (TLC)
But even more surprising to some Duggar watchers was a dress that Jana tried on ahead of her big day.
Jana Duggar’s Wedding Dress Video Stuns Fans
Like many brides-to-be, Jana tried on numerous dresses before choosing the right one.
She wound up going with a “modest,” conservative option that complied with the rules of the infamous Duggar dress code.
But one of the dresses that Jana tried on at her fitting was downright risqué by the standards of her fundamentalist family.
Fans were impressed by Jana’s willingness...
As you probably know by now, Jana married Stephen Wissmann in front of roughly 500 guests last month.
The move caught fans off guard, as Jana and Stephen seemed to have broken up years ago following a brief courtship.
Jana Duggar, seen here on TLC, is now a married woman. (TLC)
But even more surprising to some Duggar watchers was a dress that Jana tried on ahead of her big day.
Jana Duggar’s Wedding Dress Video Stuns Fans
Like many brides-to-be, Jana tried on numerous dresses before choosing the right one.
She wound up going with a “modest,” conservative option that complied with the rules of the infamous Duggar dress code.
But one of the dresses that Jana tried on at her fitting was downright risqué by the standards of her fundamentalist family.
Fans were impressed by Jana’s willingness...
- 9/9/2024
- by Tyler Johnson
- The Hollywood Gossip
Josie Duggar is all grown up.
The youngest Duggar sibling will celebrate her 15th birthday later this year.
Her birth story was chronicled on 19 Kids and Counting. Born at just 25 weeks, she spent months in the Nicu.
Anna Duggar and Michelle Duggar were pregnant simultaneously, and Josie’s niece, Mackynzie Duggar, is just two months older than her.
Josie has always been on the smaller side because of her prematurity, but she has grown up into a lovely teenager.
Jinger Duggar was in town for Jana Duggar’s wedding and spent time with her youngest sibling.
Jinger Duggar shares Josie Duggar looking ‘grown’
Over the weekend, Jinger Duggar dropped a carousel of photos from her time in Arkansas for Jana Duggar’s wedding earlier this month.
Jinger and Jeremy Vuolo were in town with their daughters, Felicity and Evangeline Jo.
One slide shared by the Counting On star got plenty of attention.
The youngest Duggar sibling will celebrate her 15th birthday later this year.
Her birth story was chronicled on 19 Kids and Counting. Born at just 25 weeks, she spent months in the Nicu.
Anna Duggar and Michelle Duggar were pregnant simultaneously, and Josie’s niece, Mackynzie Duggar, is just two months older than her.
Josie has always been on the smaller side because of her prematurity, but she has grown up into a lovely teenager.
Jinger Duggar was in town for Jana Duggar’s wedding and spent time with her youngest sibling.
Jinger Duggar shares Josie Duggar looking ‘grown’
Over the weekend, Jinger Duggar dropped a carousel of photos from her time in Arkansas for Jana Duggar’s wedding earlier this month.
Jinger and Jeremy Vuolo were in town with their daughters, Felicity and Evangeline Jo.
One slide shared by the Counting On star got plenty of attention.
- 9/3/2024
- by Tiffany Bailey
- Monsters and Critics
Jim Bob Duggar’s net worth has long been a matter of speculation among both fans and critics of the former reality star.
As you probably know, Jim Bob created a TV empire, and he still owns a whole lot of valuable assets.
But as a dad of 19, he also has a whole lot of expenses.
Jim Bob Duggar appears on the TLC reality show Counting On. (Image Credit: TLC)
In short, Jim Bob’s finances are as complicated as everything else in his life.
So let’s dive in and try to make sense of it all.
What Is Jim Bob Duggar’s Net Worth?
According to a recent report from Celebrity Net Worth, Jim Bob is still worth about $3.5 million.
It’s a lot of money, but again, with 19 kids and a staggering 33 grandchildren, Jb probably feels stretched pretty thin at times.
Jim Bob Duggar of The Learning...
As you probably know, Jim Bob created a TV empire, and he still owns a whole lot of valuable assets.
But as a dad of 19, he also has a whole lot of expenses.
Jim Bob Duggar appears on the TLC reality show Counting On. (Image Credit: TLC)
In short, Jim Bob’s finances are as complicated as everything else in his life.
So let’s dive in and try to make sense of it all.
What Is Jim Bob Duggar’s Net Worth?
According to a recent report from Celebrity Net Worth, Jim Bob is still worth about $3.5 million.
It’s a lot of money, but again, with 19 kids and a staggering 33 grandchildren, Jb probably feels stretched pretty thin at times.
Jim Bob Duggar of The Learning...
- 8/27/2024
- by Tyler Johnson
- The Hollywood Gossip
Everyone is talking about Jana Duggar marrying Stephen Wissmann on August 15.
The couple was engaged just two months before taking their vows in front of 500 guests.
Interestingly, the guest list has been a hot topic.
Critics and fans alike wondered who was and was not invited to the wedding and whether Jill Duggar was there after she wasn’t chosen as a bridesmaid.
Jana’s siblings were all there, except for Josh Duggar, who is incarcerated in a federal prison in Texas. However, his wife, Anna Duggar, was there with her seven children.
Several other families intertwined with the Duggars were also present, including the Bates, the Swansons, and the Spiveys.
Jana Duggar invites former crew members to wedding
The crew members who worked for the production company while the Duggars filmed 19 Kids and Counting and Counting On became like family to some older children.
Jinger Duggar recently talked...
The couple was engaged just two months before taking their vows in front of 500 guests.
Interestingly, the guest list has been a hot topic.
Critics and fans alike wondered who was and was not invited to the wedding and whether Jill Duggar was there after she wasn’t chosen as a bridesmaid.
Jana’s siblings were all there, except for Josh Duggar, who is incarcerated in a federal prison in Texas. However, his wife, Anna Duggar, was there with her seven children.
Several other families intertwined with the Duggars were also present, including the Bates, the Swansons, and the Spiveys.
Jana Duggar invites former crew members to wedding
The crew members who worked for the production company while the Duggars filmed 19 Kids and Counting and Counting On became like family to some older children.
Jinger Duggar recently talked...
- 8/21/2024
- by Tiffany Bailey
- Monsters and Critics
To the surprise of many, Jill Duggar seems to have been left out of Jana Duggar’s wedding party.
And now, some fans think there’s evidence of bad blood between the formerly close sisters.
As we previously reported, Jana married Stephen Wissmann on August 15.
On YouTube in the summer of 2024, Jana Duggar took followers on a tour of her Tiny House. (Image Credit: YouTube) Jill Duggar Adds to Controversy Surrounding Jana Duggar’s Wedding
At first, Jill seemed thrilled by this milestone moment in her sister’s life, despite the fact that she wasn’t a bridesmaid.
“My sister is married!!” Jill wrote on Instagram.
“Congratulations @janamduggar and @stephenwissmann.”
Jill Duggar and Derrick Dillard speak here as part of a documentary on their family. (Image Credit: Amazon Prime)
It was the kind of post that one expects from a public figure whose sister just got married.
And it might...
And now, some fans think there’s evidence of bad blood between the formerly close sisters.
As we previously reported, Jana married Stephen Wissmann on August 15.
On YouTube in the summer of 2024, Jana Duggar took followers on a tour of her Tiny House. (Image Credit: YouTube) Jill Duggar Adds to Controversy Surrounding Jana Duggar’s Wedding
At first, Jill seemed thrilled by this milestone moment in her sister’s life, despite the fact that she wasn’t a bridesmaid.
“My sister is married!!” Jill wrote on Instagram.
“Congratulations @janamduggar and @stephenwissmann.”
Jill Duggar and Derrick Dillard speak here as part of a documentary on their family. (Image Credit: Amazon Prime)
It was the kind of post that one expects from a public figure whose sister just got married.
And it might...
- 8/19/2024
- by Tyler Johnson
- The Hollywood Gossip
The Supreme Court rejected an appeal from reality TV star Josh Duggar on Monday, June 24 concerning his downloading child sexual abuse images case. The 19 Kids and Counting star was previously convicted in 2021.
Federal authorities looked into this after Little Rock, Arkansas police discovered child sexual abuse material that was shared on a computer traced to Duggar.
According to police, images were downloaded on a computer at the car dealership he owned, which depicted sexual abuse of kids, including toddlers. Duggar was sentenced to 12-and-a-half years in prison.
19 Kids & Counting Spoilers – More On Appeal Rejected By Supreme Court In Josh Duggar Case
Duggar’s argument that lawyers should have been able to ask about prior sex-offense convictions of a former car dealership staff member who allegedly used the same computer, was rejected and the lower court has upheld Duggar’s conviction.
Their theory was that this former employee may have...
Federal authorities looked into this after Little Rock, Arkansas police discovered child sexual abuse material that was shared on a computer traced to Duggar.
According to police, images were downloaded on a computer at the car dealership he owned, which depicted sexual abuse of kids, including toddlers. Duggar was sentenced to 12-and-a-half years in prison.
19 Kids & Counting Spoilers – More On Appeal Rejected By Supreme Court In Josh Duggar Case
Duggar’s argument that lawyers should have been able to ask about prior sex-offense convictions of a former car dealership staff member who allegedly used the same computer, was rejected and the lower court has upheld Duggar’s conviction.
Their theory was that this former employee may have...
- 6/25/2024
- by Dorathy Gass
- Soap Opera Spy
Ex-reality TV star Josh Duggar will remain behind bars after the Supreme Court rejected his appeal of his conviction for possessing child sexual abuse material.
Josh Duggar will remain in prison after appeal rejected Josh Duggar | Kris Connor/Getty Images Related
Anna Duggar Resurfaces on Social Media With Pro-Trump Tweet
Duggar appeared with his parents, Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar and his many siblings on TLC’s 19 Kids and Counting from 2008 to 2015.
In May 2021, Duggar was arrested following a 2019 investigation where authorities found material depicting the sexual abuse of children, including toddlers, on a computer at the Arkansas car dealership he owned. He was found guilty in December 2021. In May 2022, he was sentenced to 12½ years in prison.
“This verdict … demonstrates that no person is above the law,” Clay Fowlkes, U.S. Attorney Clay Fowlkes for Western Arkansas, said after Duggar’s conviction. “Regardless of wealth, social status, or fame,...
Josh Duggar will remain in prison after appeal rejected Josh Duggar | Kris Connor/Getty Images Related
Anna Duggar Resurfaces on Social Media With Pro-Trump Tweet
Duggar appeared with his parents, Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar and his many siblings on TLC’s 19 Kids and Counting from 2008 to 2015.
In May 2021, Duggar was arrested following a 2019 investigation where authorities found material depicting the sexual abuse of children, including toddlers, on a computer at the Arkansas car dealership he owned. He was found guilty in December 2021. In May 2022, he was sentenced to 12½ years in prison.
“This verdict … demonstrates that no person is above the law,” Clay Fowlkes, U.S. Attorney Clay Fowlkes for Western Arkansas, said after Duggar’s conviction. “Regardless of wealth, social status, or fame,...
- 6/25/2024
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
’19 Kids and Counting’ Star Josh Duggar’s Appeal in Child Pornography Case Rejected by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal made by former reality television subject Josh Duggar, who was convicted of possessing child pornography in 2021 and sentenced to 12 years in prison in 2022. The decision came Monday morning, per the Associated Press. Duggar featured on the TLC reality show “19 Kids and Counting.”
Prior to the Supreme Court’s decision, the conviction was upheld in lower courts. Duggar’s appeal was centered on the argument that his attorneys should have been permitted to include details about a prior sex-offense conviction against a former employee of Duggar’s car dealership, who had used the computer as the one was seized in the investigation around Duggar. Duggar’s former employee did not give testimony in the trial after the judge ruled that they could not testify on the prior conviction.
Duggar was first arrested by federal authorities in Little Rock, Ark. in April 2021. During his trial,...
Prior to the Supreme Court’s decision, the conviction was upheld in lower courts. Duggar’s appeal was centered on the argument that his attorneys should have been permitted to include details about a prior sex-offense conviction against a former employee of Duggar’s car dealership, who had used the computer as the one was seized in the investigation around Duggar. Duggar’s former employee did not give testimony in the trial after the judge ruled that they could not testify on the prior conviction.
Duggar was first arrested by federal authorities in Little Rock, Ark. in April 2021. During his trial,...
- 6/25/2024
- by J. Kim Murphy
- Variety Film + TV
The Supreme Court today rejected Josh Duggar’s appeal of his 2021 conviction on two counts of receiving and possessing child pornography, according to multiple reports. The court did not comment on the decision.
Lower courts have upheld the conviction, which came after police in Little Rock, Arkansas found sexually abusive material related to children was being shared by a computer at a car dealership that Dugger, now 36, owned at the time.
The father of seven was sentenced to twelve-and-a-half years in prison after the judge today dropped one of the charges before sentencing. Each count carried a maximum sentence of 20 years. Prosecutors argued Duggar had a “deep-seated, pervasive and violent sexual interest in children.”
After being released, the former 19 Kids and Counting star was given mandated supervision for 20 years. He will not be allowed to have unsupervised contact with any children, including his own.
Duggar was among the family members...
Lower courts have upheld the conviction, which came after police in Little Rock, Arkansas found sexually abusive material related to children was being shared by a computer at a car dealership that Dugger, now 36, owned at the time.
The father of seven was sentenced to twelve-and-a-half years in prison after the judge today dropped one of the charges before sentencing. Each count carried a maximum sentence of 20 years. Prosecutors argued Duggar had a “deep-seated, pervasive and violent sexual interest in children.”
After being released, the former 19 Kids and Counting star was given mandated supervision for 20 years. He will not be allowed to have unsupervised contact with any children, including his own.
Duggar was among the family members...
- 6/25/2024
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court denied Josh Duggar‘s request to consider throwing out his conviction for downloading images of child sexual abuse.
The reality television star known for his family’s TLC show 19 Kids and Counting was found guilty on one count of receiving child sexual abuse images in 2021, in which he downloaded onto a computer at the car dealership he owned. He was sentenced to 151 months in prison in 2022.
Duggar attorney Justin Gelfand told the Supreme Court the trial judge had excluded “relevant evidence of an alternative perpetrator” after keeping the defense from telling jurors about a prior sex offense by a former employee at the car dealership.
“Mr. Duggar proffered to the district court concrete facts making clear that the potential that the crime had been committed by someone else was far from speculative,” Gelfand said in his petition. “Courts should trust juries to...
The reality television star known for his family’s TLC show 19 Kids and Counting was found guilty on one count of receiving child sexual abuse images in 2021, in which he downloaded onto a computer at the car dealership he owned. He was sentenced to 151 months in prison in 2022.
Duggar attorney Justin Gelfand told the Supreme Court the trial judge had excluded “relevant evidence of an alternative perpetrator” after keeping the defense from telling jurors about a prior sex offense by a former employee at the car dealership.
“Mr. Duggar proffered to the district court concrete facts making clear that the potential that the crime had been committed by someone else was far from speculative,” Gelfand said in his petition. “Courts should trust juries to...
- 6/24/2024
- by Ava Lombardi
- Uinterview
The Supreme Court has denied Josh Duggar’s request for an appeal on his conviction on child pornography charges. The 19 Kids and Counting star is continuing to serve his prison sentence as his legal team determines what the next steps in his defense will be. Here is what has been revealed about the appeals process so far.
Josh Duggar Gets Shut Down By The Supreme Court
News regarding the court’s denial broke on Monday, Jun 24. While the decision was made public, the court did not dive into why it made the decision it did. This update comes after the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit made the decision to uphold his conviction.
Right now, Josh Duggar is serving his sentence at the Federal Correctional Institute Seagonville in Texas. Given his current sentence of 151 months in prison, he is slated to be released in 2032. Duggar was initially...
Josh Duggar Gets Shut Down By The Supreme Court
News regarding the court’s denial broke on Monday, Jun 24. While the decision was made public, the court did not dive into why it made the decision it did. This update comes after the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit made the decision to uphold his conviction.
Right now, Josh Duggar is serving his sentence at the Federal Correctional Institute Seagonville in Texas. Given his current sentence of 151 months in prison, he is slated to be released in 2032. Duggar was initially...
- 6/24/2024
- by Amanda Blankenship
- TV Shows Ace
90 Day Fiance stars get arrested. Actually, quite a lot of them ended up in custody at one stage or another. However, recent news reveals that one TLC alum had thousands of photos of abused children on his computer. Csam is a serious offense as Josh Duggar from 19 Kids and Counting found out. So, a long prison term could loom ahead. Read on to find out more.
90 Day Fiance Fans Behind Bars
Not every TLC star arrested is put behind bars for terrible offices like Csam. But, fans are used to various people landing up in trouble. Larissa Lima ended up being arrested more than once. Others who ran into trouble with the law included Nikki Exotika who was arrested for prostitution. Former pastor, Ben Rathbun was picked up for driving offenses. And, Sam Wilson got into trouble over felony drug charges.
90 Day Fiance Larissa Lima – TLC – YouTube
In February this year,...
90 Day Fiance Fans Behind Bars
Not every TLC star arrested is put behind bars for terrible offices like Csam. But, fans are used to various people landing up in trouble. Larissa Lima ended up being arrested more than once. Others who ran into trouble with the law included Nikki Exotika who was arrested for prostitution. Former pastor, Ben Rathbun was picked up for driving offenses. And, Sam Wilson got into trouble over felony drug charges.
90 Day Fiance Larissa Lima – TLC – YouTube
In February this year,...
- 6/22/2024
- by James Michael
- TV Shows Ace
Anna Duggar’s return to social media wasn’t what she expected. Her fans didn’t expect it as well. She broke her silence, but not about her husband Josh Duggar. She shared a political post that had fans reeling. Keep on reading to learn more.
Anna Duggar – Returns To Social Media
On Thursday, May 30, Anna Duggar returned to social media. She supported former president Donald Trump, who was found guilty of all 34 counts on his hush money trial.
“Who knew it only took twelve votes to prematurely deliver the win for a presidential election?!?! #TrumHasWon,” she wrote in reaction to the shocking verdict.
People from both sides were shocked by the verdict. Anna Duggar shocked fans with her return to social media. It wasn’t what they expected.
She took a step back from social media after her husband Josh Duggar entered prison for child pornography charges. The Counting...
Anna Duggar – Returns To Social Media
On Thursday, May 30, Anna Duggar returned to social media. She supported former president Donald Trump, who was found guilty of all 34 counts on his hush money trial.
“Who knew it only took twelve votes to prematurely deliver the win for a presidential election?!?! #TrumHasWon,” she wrote in reaction to the shocking verdict.
People from both sides were shocked by the verdict. Anna Duggar shocked fans with her return to social media. It wasn’t what they expected.
She took a step back from social media after her husband Josh Duggar entered prison for child pornography charges. The Counting...
- 6/3/2024
- by Chanel D. Adams
- Celebrating The Soaps
Anna Duggar swiftly disappeared from social media following her husband, Josh Duggar’s convictions related to Child Sexual Abuse Material (Csam).
Her last comment on X (formerly Twitter) was from June 2022, when she was heading to visit Josh in a federal prison in Texas.
She deleted her Instagram account, though we suspect she lurks occasionally, if only to keep up with her in-laws and the news they share publicly.
However, the former 19 Kids and Counting star and Counting On mom returned to X to comment on the Donald Trump verdict.
It likely didn’t go how she had hoped, as she was mercilessly trolled.
Anna said, “Who knew it only took twelve votes to prematurely deliver the win for a presidential election?!?! #TrumpHasWon.”
Anna Dugger surfaces. Pic credit: @Anna_Duggar/X Anna Duggar trolled after returning to social media
She didn’t think things through when sharing a political sentiment,...
Her last comment on X (formerly Twitter) was from June 2022, when she was heading to visit Josh in a federal prison in Texas.
She deleted her Instagram account, though we suspect she lurks occasionally, if only to keep up with her in-laws and the news they share publicly.
However, the former 19 Kids and Counting star and Counting On mom returned to X to comment on the Donald Trump verdict.
It likely didn’t go how she had hoped, as she was mercilessly trolled.
Anna said, “Who knew it only took twelve votes to prematurely deliver the win for a presidential election?!?! #TrumpHasWon.”
Anna Dugger surfaces. Pic credit: @Anna_Duggar/X Anna Duggar trolled after returning to social media
She didn’t think things through when sharing a political sentiment,...
- 5/31/2024
- by Tiffany Bailey
- Monsters and Critics
Josh Duggar took his appeal to the Supreme Court. The Counting On star is serving time for obtaining and retrieving child pornography. He was sentenced to 12.5 years in prison. Many members of his Duggar family spoke out against him.
However, some maintain that he’s innocent. Josh’s wife, Anna Duggar, still supports him. Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar have quietly helped their eldest son with the legal expenses. There’s an update on the appeal that he brought to the Supreme Court. Read on to learn more.
Josh Duggar – Files New Appeal
In February 2024, Josh Duggar filed a certiorari to the Supreme Court. This requests the higher court to review this decision before the lower court.
It also states that Josh should allow Caleb Williams as an alternate suspect instead of him. Josh doesn’t want to accept blame for obtaining and receiving child pornography.
Many Counting On fans...
However, some maintain that he’s innocent. Josh’s wife, Anna Duggar, still supports him. Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar have quietly helped their eldest son with the legal expenses. There’s an update on the appeal that he brought to the Supreme Court. Read on to learn more.
Josh Duggar – Files New Appeal
In February 2024, Josh Duggar filed a certiorari to the Supreme Court. This requests the higher court to review this decision before the lower court.
It also states that Josh should allow Caleb Williams as an alternate suspect instead of him. Josh doesn’t want to accept blame for obtaining and receiving child pornography.
Many Counting On fans...
- 5/25/2024
- by Chanel D. Adams
- Celebrating The Soaps
Amazon‘s most successful docuseries to date, Shiny Happy People, won’t be a one-hit wonder. A second season of the series appears to be coming to the streaming platform.
While the streaming service provider and the production team are staying quiet about the specifics, filming for season 2 of Shiny Happy People is underway. Fans think the series, focused on the Iblp and the famous families involved in the controversial ministry, will shine a spotlight on someone other than the Duggars this time around. In fact, two different reality TV families could be the focus of the upcoming season.
Fans theorize about ‘Shiny Happy People’ Season 2 as filming starts
Cori Shepherd Stern, executive producer of Shiny Happy People, appeared on Reddit last year for an Ama. While Shepherd Stern admitted that there was plenty of footage left over from season 1, she never said the second season of the docuseries would focus entirely on the Duggars.
While the streaming service provider and the production team are staying quiet about the specifics, filming for season 2 of Shiny Happy People is underway. Fans think the series, focused on the Iblp and the famous families involved in the controversial ministry, will shine a spotlight on someone other than the Duggars this time around. In fact, two different reality TV families could be the focus of the upcoming season.
Fans theorize about ‘Shiny Happy People’ Season 2 as filming starts
Cori Shepherd Stern, executive producer of Shiny Happy People, appeared on Reddit last year for an Ama. While Shepherd Stern admitted that there was plenty of footage left over from season 1, she never said the second season of the docuseries would focus entirely on the Duggars.
- 5/23/2024
- by Andrea Francese
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Jinger Duggar may be further along in her healing journey if her recent share is any indication.
The former Counting On star gushed over her mom, Michelle Duggar, in honor of Mother’s Day.
She didn’t make it back to Arkansas for the celebration, but she did boast about her “beautiful mama” on her Instagram Stories.
There’s been some speculation about the status of Jinger’s relationship with her parents following the release of her book. However, because she focused on religion and blamed Bill Gothard and his teachings, it didn’t rock the boat as much as Jill Duggar did with her book Counting the Cost.
The fourth daughter of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar seems to love her mom a lot, and this is shown in the message she shared along with the photo of them together.
Jinger wrote, “Happy Mother’s Day to the most beautiful mama inside and out.
The former Counting On star gushed over her mom, Michelle Duggar, in honor of Mother’s Day.
She didn’t make it back to Arkansas for the celebration, but she did boast about her “beautiful mama” on her Instagram Stories.
There’s been some speculation about the status of Jinger’s relationship with her parents following the release of her book. However, because she focused on religion and blamed Bill Gothard and his teachings, it didn’t rock the boat as much as Jill Duggar did with her book Counting the Cost.
The fourth daughter of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar seems to love her mom a lot, and this is shown in the message she shared along with the photo of them together.
Jinger wrote, “Happy Mother’s Day to the most beautiful mama inside and out.
- 5/13/2024
- by Tiffany Bailey
- Monsters and Critics
Sister Wives star Janelle Brown had some great expectations, but when a couple of evil questions about her TLC series landed on her lap, it hit her hard.
Sister Wives: Janelle Brown, False Sense of Security?
Janelle Brown is often considered the voice of reason among the five spouses who once made up this famous polygamous marriage. But reaching way back to when the Sister Wives series first came up, Janelle Brown envisioned it one way.
Before the Sister Wives series rolled out, there was a promotional tour. Kody Brown and his four wives packed their bags and headed to some of the nation’s biggest cities to entice potential viewers to the series debut.
Sister Wives | Instagram
Janelle had visions dancing in her head of the Duggar family in their reality show, 19 Kids and Counting. While the Duggar brood got the fans’ attention with cute things related to the kids,...
Sister Wives: Janelle Brown, False Sense of Security?
Janelle Brown is often considered the voice of reason among the five spouses who once made up this famous polygamous marriage. But reaching way back to when the Sister Wives series first came up, Janelle Brown envisioned it one way.
Before the Sister Wives series rolled out, there was a promotional tour. Kody Brown and his four wives packed their bags and headed to some of the nation’s biggest cities to entice potential viewers to the series debut.
Sister Wives | Instagram
Janelle had visions dancing in her head of the Duggar family in their reality show, 19 Kids and Counting. While the Duggar brood got the fans’ attention with cute things related to the kids,...
- 5/7/2024
- by Maggie Larkin
- Soap Dirt
19 Kids and Counting alum, Josh Duggar went to prison for Csam offenses, and evidence of his molestation of his sisters was allowed in court. Harvey Weinstein had his rape conviction overturned because the court allowed people to testify about his bad behavior and they were not part of the charges. He will now have a new trial. Will that help the TLC alum get his conviction overturned as well?
Josh Duggar Trial Heard Testimony By Bobye Holt
During his trial, the former 19 Kids and Counting star listened as Bobye Holt related how he confessed to the molestation when he was a younger teen. Of course, the defense objected to that information being presented in a case relating to abusive videos of children. However, it was used to present a motive for his crimes using his computer.
Josh Duggar Jailed For 12 Years – Et – YouTube
Harvey Weinstein was convicted on charges...
Josh Duggar Trial Heard Testimony By Bobye Holt
During his trial, the former 19 Kids and Counting star listened as Bobye Holt related how he confessed to the molestation when he was a younger teen. Of course, the defense objected to that information being presented in a case relating to abusive videos of children. However, it was used to present a motive for his crimes using his computer.
Josh Duggar Jailed For 12 Years – Et – YouTube
Harvey Weinstein was convicted on charges...
- 4/26/2024
- by James Michael
- TV Shows Ace
19 Kids and Counting alum Josh Duggar ironically campaigned for a boycott of a gas station that carried lewd materials. According to his sister, Jill Duggar Dillard, he was 12 at the time, and his dad had given the children strict instructions about the evils of sex. So, when they heard about the p-rn content, Josh and his brother, John decided to do something about it.
TLC Alum Destroyed The Show & His Family
The news that Jill’s older brother admitted to the molestation of some of his sisters came out and a lot of people were angry that his father didn’t take stricter action with him. By now, lots of people know that the 19 Kids and Counting show was canceled because of what he had done as a teen. Later, the Counting On show was also canceled by TLC because of Josh’s arrest and conviction for Csam content.
TLC Alum Destroyed The Show & His Family
The news that Jill’s older brother admitted to the molestation of some of his sisters came out and a lot of people were angry that his father didn’t take stricter action with him. By now, lots of people know that the 19 Kids and Counting show was canceled because of what he had done as a teen. Later, the Counting On show was also canceled by TLC because of Josh’s arrest and conviction for Csam content.
- 4/17/2024
- by James Michael
- TV Shows Ace
Amy Duggar King has a son named Daxton, 5, and she doesn’t use blanket training like Michelle Duggar, and in fact, it moved her to tears talking about it. TLC fans who enjoyed watching 19 Kids and Counting believe that Jessa Seewald uses the method with her babies. When people hear about blanket training, they tend to become angry because it seems cruel.
Amy Duggar King Was Raised Differently From Her Cousins
A lot of people slam Deanna, the brother of Jim Bob Duggar because they believe she knew all about Josh’s molestation of his sisters being covered up. Both she and her daughter Amy denied that they knew about it, right up until TLC fans heard about it. Hate is real, and like other members of the clan, they take some heat. But, they don’t get slammed about blanket training.
Amy King with her son, Daxton – Instagram...
Amy Duggar King Was Raised Differently From Her Cousins
A lot of people slam Deanna, the brother of Jim Bob Duggar because they believe she knew all about Josh’s molestation of his sisters being covered up. Both she and her daughter Amy denied that they knew about it, right up until TLC fans heard about it. Hate is real, and like other members of the clan, they take some heat. But, they don’t get slammed about blanket training.
Amy King with her son, Daxton – Instagram...
- 3/15/2024
- by James Michael
- TV Shows Ace
Matt Roloff didn’t hold back when a Little People, Big World viewer complained about the show.
Currently in its 25th season on TLC, Lpbw is one of the longest-running reality TV shows still airing.
The show’s longevity has been questioned in recent years due to the change in the Roloff family dynamic.
Matt and Amy Roloff split in 2016, and three of their four children, Jeremy, Molly, and Jacob, stopped filming.
These days, Lpbw focuses on Matt and Amy’s storylines, along with their son, Zach Roloff, who shares his family’s personal life alongside his wife Tori and their three kids, Jackson, Lilah, and Josiah.
With so much history shared on TV for the past eight years, most Lpbw fans have continued to follow the Roloff family’s story.
But apparently, some fans of the show think it’s time for the show to come to an end.
Currently in its 25th season on TLC, Lpbw is one of the longest-running reality TV shows still airing.
The show’s longevity has been questioned in recent years due to the change in the Roloff family dynamic.
Matt and Amy Roloff split in 2016, and three of their four children, Jeremy, Molly, and Jacob, stopped filming.
These days, Lpbw focuses on Matt and Amy’s storylines, along with their son, Zach Roloff, who shares his family’s personal life alongside his wife Tori and their three kids, Jackson, Lilah, and Josiah.
With so much history shared on TV for the past eight years, most Lpbw fans have continued to follow the Roloff family’s story.
But apparently, some fans of the show think it’s time for the show to come to an end.
- 3/11/2024
- by Mona Wexler
- Monsters and Critics
Christine Brown and David Woolley’s wedding special aired on TLC in two parts this month. While Sister Wives fans were initially hyped for the couple’s nuptials, not everyone loved the special. One speech, in particular, left some fans with a sour taste and some concerns about how Christine and David’s union came to be.
‘Sister Wives’ fans have had mostly positive reactions to the relationship, but not the wedding
Sister Wives fans were largely thrilled when Christine Brown announced her relationship in February 2023. They were even more excited for the mother of six when she announced her engagement and were over the moon when the couple married in October 2023. Christine Brown’s wedding special didn’t go over nearly as well. Following the end of the two-part special, fans flocked to Reddit and social media sites. Surprisingly, all of the wedding reviews were not positive. Several viewers...
‘Sister Wives’ fans have had mostly positive reactions to the relationship, but not the wedding
Sister Wives fans were largely thrilled when Christine Brown announced her relationship in February 2023. They were even more excited for the mother of six when she announced her engagement and were over the moon when the couple married in October 2023. Christine Brown’s wedding special didn’t go over nearly as well. Following the end of the two-part special, fans flocked to Reddit and social media sites. Surprisingly, all of the wedding reviews were not positive. Several viewers...
- 1/17/2024
- by Andrea Francese
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Former reality star Jill Duggar-Dillard rose to fame on her family’s reality show, 19 Kids and Counting. Since then, she has authored two books and recently appeared in a documentary regarding her family’s deepest secrets. The Duggar family is known for being strict and extremely rigid, requiring their children to follow a number of hard-core rules. As followers of the Institute of Basic Life Principles (Iblp), an ultra-conservative Christian organization, the Duggars are deeply rooted in their faith. However, Duggar-Dillard says her family’s church is a ‘cult’ – here’s why.
Who is Jill Duggar-Dillard? Jill Duggar Dillard in 2014 | D Dipasupil/Getty Images for Extra
Duggar-Dillard is a former television personality and author, the fourth child and second daughter of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar. According to US Weekly, she married her husband, Derick, in 2014, and the couple are parents to three children.
A native of Arkansas, the...
Who is Jill Duggar-Dillard? Jill Duggar Dillard in 2014 | D Dipasupil/Getty Images for Extra
Duggar-Dillard is a former television personality and author, the fourth child and second daughter of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar. According to US Weekly, she married her husband, Derick, in 2014, and the couple are parents to three children.
A native of Arkansas, the...
- 9/28/2023
- by Suse Forrest
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Jill Dillard and Jinger Vuolo aren’t the only Duggars interested in publishing. While the sisters have both published memoirs in the last year, at least one more family member is interested in telling their story in print, too. Recently, Amy Duggar King has come forward to say she may be interested in publishing her own tell-all book but that the timing would need to be right. Still, she insists she has had interest from publishers.
Amy Duggar King is thinking about writing her own memoir
Amy Duggar King isn’t against penning a tell-all book. Last week, Amy posted a photo of herself, her mother, Deanna Duggar, and Jill Dillard holding Jill’s bombshell memoir to Instagram. The post celebrated Jill’s book hitting the New York Times Bestsellers List. Counting the Cost is currently #2 on the famed list’s hardcover non-fiction category. In the comments, she sounded off...
Amy Duggar King is thinking about writing her own memoir
Amy Duggar King isn’t against penning a tell-all book. Last week, Amy posted a photo of herself, her mother, Deanna Duggar, and Jill Dillard holding Jill’s bombshell memoir to Instagram. The post celebrated Jill’s book hitting the New York Times Bestsellers List. Counting the Cost is currently #2 on the famed list’s hardcover non-fiction category. In the comments, she sounded off...
- 9/27/2023
- by Andrea Francese
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Jill Duggar Dillard recently released her memoir, “Counting the Cost,” which details the ins and outs of her upbringing, her disassociation with some of her family’s values, and her tense relationship with her parents. Jill, who is the second-oldest daughter of Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar, was the first daughter to wed and became a major focus of the family’s show, Counting On, which premiered after the original 19 Kids and Counting was canceled due to Josh Duggar’s abuse scandal.
Despite Jill’s courage in telling her story, it doesn’t look like any of her siblings have publicly promoted her new book — and fans have noticed, especially after Jill promoted little sister Jinger Duggar Vuolo’s memoir earlier this year.
Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard in 2014 | D Dipasupil/Getty Images for Extra Jill Duggar Dillard hasn’t received public support from her siblings for her new...
Despite Jill’s courage in telling her story, it doesn’t look like any of her siblings have publicly promoted her new book — and fans have noticed, especially after Jill promoted little sister Jinger Duggar Vuolo’s memoir earlier this year.
Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard in 2014 | D Dipasupil/Getty Images for Extra Jill Duggar Dillard hasn’t received public support from her siblings for her new...
- 9/20/2023
- by Julia Mullaney
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Jill Duggar Dillard’s life hasn’t been easy, despite that it was certainly made to look that way during her time on 19 Kids and Counting and Counting On. She eventually grew up to marry Derick Dillard, whom she tied the knot with in 2014. And shortly after that, Duggar and Dillard realized that things under Jim Bob Duggar’s rule weren’t as peachy as they seemed.
Duggar recently released a memoir about her experience in the spotlight as a member of the Duggar family, where she made some startling revelations — including how her brother, Josh Duggar, acted back in 2015 when he learned his abuse toward his sisters had been made public.
Jill Duggar revealed Josh Duggar’s ‘relaxed’ attitude after his molestation was publicized
In the memoir, Duggar detailed plenty of things about her upbringing, but nothing about the Duggars sticks out quite as much as Josh Duggar’s...
Duggar recently released a memoir about her experience in the spotlight as a member of the Duggar family, where she made some startling revelations — including how her brother, Josh Duggar, acted back in 2015 when he learned his abuse toward his sisters had been made public.
Jill Duggar revealed Josh Duggar’s ‘relaxed’ attitude after his molestation was publicized
In the memoir, Duggar detailed plenty of things about her upbringing, but nothing about the Duggars sticks out quite as much as Josh Duggar’s...
- 9/18/2023
- by Julia Mullaney
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Josh Duggar Was Allowed to Sit in on Jill Dillard and Jessa Seewald’s Infamous Megyn Kelly Interview
Following Josh Duggar’s molestation scandal in 2015, Jill Dillard and Jessa Seewald sat down with Megyn Kelly for an interview. The painful and heartwrenching interview is one that Duggar family critics have referenced as proof that Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar monetized their children and their pain at all costs. Jill Dillard laid out exactly how the interview happened in her new book, Counting the Costs. She also shared one disturbing, previously unknown detail. The mother of three, who was also one of Josh’s victims, revealed that Josh Duggar was allowed to stay in the room while Jessa and Jill discussed the molestation incidents.
Jill Dillard and Jessa Seewald agreed to a TV interview after Josh Duggar’s molestation scandal broke
In June 2015, Jill Dillard and Jessa Seewald sat down for an interview for The Kelly File. The talk, Jill revealed, had been arranged by Jim Bob Duggar and his “right-hand man” Chad Gallagher.
Jill Dillard and Jessa Seewald agreed to a TV interview after Josh Duggar’s molestation scandal broke
In June 2015, Jill Dillard and Jessa Seewald sat down for an interview for The Kelly File. The talk, Jill revealed, had been arranged by Jim Bob Duggar and his “right-hand man” Chad Gallagher.
- 9/17/2023
- by Andrea Francese
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Duggar family’s squeaky-clean image has been decimated in the last 10 years. Sexual abuse allegations, coupled with ties to a controversial Christian ministry and, finally, a child pornography arrest, have ensured they’ll never get another reality TV series. The last several years have exposed the family’s troubled dynamic. It’s not the first hint of trouble, though. Duggar Family followers have been blowing the whistle for years over more minor parenting mishaps. We’ve collected four of the Duggar family’s parenting fails, aside from sexual abuse, that have troubled family followers.
Jill Dillard was reprimanded for a Duggar family parenting hack
Jill Dillard has largely separated from the Duggar family. She even appeared on Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets to denounce the Institute of Basic Life Principles. Despite her attempt to distance herself from the more toxic aspects of her upbringing, some Duggar family parenting fails have survived.
Jill Dillard was reprimanded for a Duggar family parenting hack
Jill Dillard has largely separated from the Duggar family. She even appeared on Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets to denounce the Institute of Basic Life Principles. Despite her attempt to distance herself from the more toxic aspects of her upbringing, some Duggar family parenting fails have survived.
- 7/30/2023
- by Andrea Francese
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
‘The Ashley Madison Affair’ Episode 2 Recap & Ending: Was The Identity Of The Impact Team Uncovered?
In the previous episode of the docu-series The Ashley Madison Affair, we looked into the details of Ashley Madison, including its origins, naming, and the identity of its controversial CEO. While the website had always sparked discussions, debates, and criticisms due to its role in facilitating infidelity, it gained global attention in 2015 when it suffered a notorious data breach. This breach happened to Avid Life Media, the company that operated Ashley Madison, and a group of hackers known as “The Impact Team” emerged as the mysterious culprits behind the incident. In this episode, we will explore this intriguing story further.
Spoilers Ahead
Who Hacked The Ashley Madison User Data?
Episode 2 commenced with Noel Biderman, the CEO of Ashley Madison, basking in the success of his controversial enterprise, which had thrived by facilitating extramarital affairs. He boasted about the company’s prominence and prosperity, relishing in the chaos he had caused in numerous marriages.
Spoilers Ahead
Who Hacked The Ashley Madison User Data?
Episode 2 commenced with Noel Biderman, the CEO of Ashley Madison, basking in the success of his controversial enterprise, which had thrived by facilitating extramarital affairs. He boasted about the company’s prominence and prosperity, relishing in the chaos he had caused in numerous marriages.
- 7/11/2023
- by Poulami Nanda
- Film Fugitives
Prime Video’s Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets drew back the curtain on the ultra-conservative stars of TLC’s 19 Kids and Counting and Counting On. Now, another new docuseries is shedding more light on another Duggar family scandal. ABC News’ The Ashley Madison Affair digs into the truth about the notorious cheating website, which catered to married people looking to have an affair. Josh Duggar was one of millions of the site’s users whose information was exposed in a hacking incident in 2015.
Josh Duggar was exposed in Ashley Madison hack
As online dating took off in the early 2000s, the enterprising founders of Ashley Madison stumbled on what they were sure was a can’t-miss business idea: a dating website specifically for married people. The controversial site promised to discreetly connect individuals who were interested in stepping out on their spouses. The site sparked outrage, but also plenty of interest.
Josh Duggar was exposed in Ashley Madison hack
As online dating took off in the early 2000s, the enterprising founders of Ashley Madison stumbled on what they were sure was a can’t-miss business idea: a dating website specifically for married people. The controversial site promised to discreetly connect individuals who were interested in stepping out on their spouses. The site sparked outrage, but also plenty of interest.
- 7/8/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Anna Duggar might be trying to stay out of the spotlight, but her famous family is continuing to find their way into the headlines. Earlier this week, rumors began swirling that Anna was at odds with her father-in-law, Jim Bob Duggar, and now her brother-in-law, David Waller, has been named as a man who witnessed Bill Gothard sexually harassing and grooming young women at the Institute of Basic Life Principles’ headquarters. Waller was once an assistant to Gothard. He is now a pastor at a church in Texas, not far from Fci Seagoville, where Joshua Duggar is serving a decade-long prison sentence.
Emily Elizabeth Anderson reveals the identity of the assistant she spoke about in ‘Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets’
Emily Elizabeth Anderson is one of several former Iblp members who shared their stories in Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets. In the Amazon docuseries, Anderson revealed that she...
Emily Elizabeth Anderson reveals the identity of the assistant she spoke about in ‘Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets’
Emily Elizabeth Anderson is one of several former Iblp members who shared their stories in Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets. In the Amazon docuseries, Anderson revealed that she...
- 7/2/2023
- by Andrea Francese
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Amy Duggar King has a theory about why she was part of the cast of TLC’s 19 Kids and Counting, and it has to do with Josh Duggar.
The Duggar family member opened up in a recent interview about her time on the controversial reality show and her thoughts on Prime Video’s explosive docuseries about her relatives, Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets. Her uncle, Jim Bob Duggar, had a heavy hand in the production of 19 Kids and Counting, she says. He wanted her on the show to distract from Josh’s problematic behavior, which Jim Bob was trying to hide from the public.
Amy Duggar was the ‘wild’ cousin on ‘19 Kids and Counting’ Deanna Duggar (right) with her daughter Amy Duggar in ‘Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets’ | Courtesy of Prime Vidoe
Amy isn’t part of the core Duggar family. But as Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar’s niece,...
The Duggar family member opened up in a recent interview about her time on the controversial reality show and her thoughts on Prime Video’s explosive docuseries about her relatives, Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets. Her uncle, Jim Bob Duggar, had a heavy hand in the production of 19 Kids and Counting, she says. He wanted her on the show to distract from Josh’s problematic behavior, which Jim Bob was trying to hide from the public.
Amy Duggar was the ‘wild’ cousin on ‘19 Kids and Counting’ Deanna Duggar (right) with her daughter Amy Duggar in ‘Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets’ | Courtesy of Prime Vidoe
Amy isn’t part of the core Duggar family. But as Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar’s niece,...
- 6/30/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
“Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets” has had the biggest debut of any documentary series ever produced by Amazon Studios, Variety has learned.
The limited series investigates controversies surrounding the Duggar family, best known for TLC’s “19 Kids and Counting,” including Josh Duggar’s conviction for possession of child pornography and the family’s connection to the Institute in Basic Life Principles, a controversial Christian organization.
After premiering on Amazon Prime Video with all four episodes on June 2, “Shiny Happy People” reached more viewers in its first nine days than any Amazon docuseries, including high-profile titles like “LuLaRich,” the 2021 docuseries that examined the LuLaRoe pyramid scheme. (An exact tally of viewers for these series is unknown.)
Additionally, measured over the same nine-day period, the series has been responsible for the acquisition of more new Prime Video customers than any other Amazon docuseries. More than 60% of “Shiny Happy People” viewers have been women,...
The limited series investigates controversies surrounding the Duggar family, best known for TLC’s “19 Kids and Counting,” including Josh Duggar’s conviction for possession of child pornography and the family’s connection to the Institute in Basic Life Principles, a controversial Christian organization.
After premiering on Amazon Prime Video with all four episodes on June 2, “Shiny Happy People” reached more viewers in its first nine days than any Amazon docuseries, including high-profile titles like “LuLaRich,” the 2021 docuseries that examined the LuLaRoe pyramid scheme. (An exact tally of viewers for these series is unknown.)
Additionally, measured over the same nine-day period, the series has been responsible for the acquisition of more new Prime Video customers than any other Amazon docuseries. More than 60% of “Shiny Happy People” viewers have been women,...
- 6/16/2023
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Amy Duggar King doesn’t know what the future holds for the Duggar family.
Amy was chatting to Et Canada’s Morgan Hoffman about the “Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets” docuseries, when the host questioned what she hopes for the family, with everything that’s out there now.
The doc explores the truth behind the Duggars, stars of the TLC series “19 Kids and Counting”, who were part of the radical religious organization The Institute in Basic Life Principles (Iblp).
Amy — who shares son, Daxton Ryan, 3, with husband Dillon — told us of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar and the scandal-plagued family: “I hope eventually they can be honest and they can be upfront… but I don’t know. I don’t know. The thing is with trust is obviously it can be broken in an instant. Right? But it takes a long time to heal. It takes a long time to really trust someone.
Amy was chatting to Et Canada’s Morgan Hoffman about the “Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets” docuseries, when the host questioned what she hopes for the family, with everything that’s out there now.
The doc explores the truth behind the Duggars, stars of the TLC series “19 Kids and Counting”, who were part of the radical religious organization The Institute in Basic Life Principles (Iblp).
Amy — who shares son, Daxton Ryan, 3, with husband Dillon — told us of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar and the scandal-plagued family: “I hope eventually they can be honest and they can be upfront… but I don’t know. I don’t know. The thing is with trust is obviously it can be broken in an instant. Right? But it takes a long time to heal. It takes a long time to really trust someone.
- 6/15/2023
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
Amy Duggar King is responding to Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar’s statement blasting the new docuseries about the scandal-plagued family.
“Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets” — which is a four-episode series exploring the truth behind The Duggars, stars of the TLC series “19 Kids and Counting”, who were part of the radical religious organization The Institute in Basic Life Principles (Iblp) — is streaming on Prime Video now.
Jim Bob and Michelle said of the doc on their website, “The recent ‘documentary’ that talks about our family is sad because in it we see the media and those with ill intentions hurting people we love. Like other families, ours too has experienced the joys and heartbreaks of life, just in a very public format. This ‘documentary’ paints so much and so many in a derogatory and sensationalized way because sadly that’s the direction of entertainment these days.
“We have...
“Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets” — which is a four-episode series exploring the truth behind The Duggars, stars of the TLC series “19 Kids and Counting”, who were part of the radical religious organization The Institute in Basic Life Principles (Iblp) — is streaming on Prime Video now.
Jim Bob and Michelle said of the doc on their website, “The recent ‘documentary’ that talks about our family is sad because in it we see the media and those with ill intentions hurting people we love. Like other families, ours too has experienced the joys and heartbreaks of life, just in a very public format. This ‘documentary’ paints so much and so many in a derogatory and sensationalized way because sadly that’s the direction of entertainment these days.
“We have...
- 6/14/2023
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
So long, farewell, AFC Richmond! The series finale of “Ted Lasso” topped streaming the week of May 31-June 6, rocketing Apple TV+ to the top of the leaderboard, according to the latest Wrap Report, which provides an exclusive first look at the most-watched movies and TV series from the past week across both streaming and linear television.
The report’s viewership data comes from Samba TV’s panel of more than 3 million households drawn from over 25 million connected TVs balanced to the U.S. Census. The fan-favorite Jason Sudeikis comedy has been a leading hit for the streamer — and its series finale didn’t disappoint.
Top streaming programs, May 31-June 6, 2023, U.S. (Samba TV)
This week, the Wrap Report also debuts a new methodology. The latest week-by-week analysis sourced from Samba TV’s first-party automatic content recognition data will provide a deeper look at the latest streaming hits at the season level.
The report’s viewership data comes from Samba TV’s panel of more than 3 million households drawn from over 25 million connected TVs balanced to the U.S. Census. The fan-favorite Jason Sudeikis comedy has been a leading hit for the streamer — and its series finale didn’t disappoint.
Top streaming programs, May 31-June 6, 2023, U.S. (Samba TV)
This week, the Wrap Report also debuts a new methodology. The latest week-by-week analysis sourced from Samba TV’s first-party automatic content recognition data will provide a deeper look at the latest streaming hits at the season level.
- 6/12/2023
- by Meredith Brace
- The Wrap
When reality television became increasingly popular in the 2000s, there was a large influx of shows across different networks, but TLC was arguably the hub for reality-style entertainment. Upon its release in 2008, TLC's "17 Kids and Counting" (which later became "18 Kids and Counting" and then "19 Kids and Counting") quickly grew in popularity among viewers, became the network's most popular show, and frequently made Nielsen's cable top 25 list.
The show famously centered around the life of the Duggars, a family of devout Christians consisting of parents Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, and their 19 children: Joshua, twins Jana and John-David, Jill, Jessa, Jinger, Joseph Garrett, Josiah Matthew, Joy-Anna, twins Jedediah and Jeremiah, Jason, James, Justin, Jackson, Johannah, Jennifer, Jordyn-Grace, and Josie Duggar. On the show, the family adhered to strict, fundamentalist Christian values, which included promoting traditional gender roles, advocating against birth control, enforcing modesty and "purity," and limiting access...
The show famously centered around the life of the Duggars, a family of devout Christians consisting of parents Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, and their 19 children: Joshua, twins Jana and John-David, Jill, Jessa, Jinger, Joseph Garrett, Josiah Matthew, Joy-Anna, twins Jedediah and Jeremiah, Jason, James, Justin, Jackson, Johannah, Jennifer, Jordyn-Grace, and Josie Duggar. On the show, the family adhered to strict, fundamentalist Christian values, which included promoting traditional gender roles, advocating against birth control, enforcing modesty and "purity," and limiting access...
- 6/12/2023
- by Alicia Geigel
- Popsugar.com
Content warning: this post contains details of child sexual assault by a family member and pedophilia.
Amazon Prime Video's newest docuseries, "Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets," dives into what it was really like for the Duggar family, who rose to fame thanks to TLC's "19 Kids and Counting." The documentary, released on the streamer on June 2, not only focuses on the family but also on how they were the poster family for the Institute in Basic Life Principles, a Christian organization founded in 1961 by Bill Gothard with extremely conservative policies.
The documentary features interviews with cousin to the Duggars Amy King and most notably with Jill Duggar Dillard, one of the Duggar kids, and her husband, Derick Dillard. Jill and Derick (who married in 2014) are open about what it was like to grow up on camera while being in this conservative system and to live under the reign...
Amazon Prime Video's newest docuseries, "Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets," dives into what it was really like for the Duggar family, who rose to fame thanks to TLC's "19 Kids and Counting." The documentary, released on the streamer on June 2, not only focuses on the family but also on how they were the poster family for the Institute in Basic Life Principles, a Christian organization founded in 1961 by Bill Gothard with extremely conservative policies.
The documentary features interviews with cousin to the Duggars Amy King and most notably with Jill Duggar Dillard, one of the Duggar kids, and her husband, Derick Dillard. Jill and Derick (who married in 2014) are open about what it was like to grow up on camera while being in this conservative system and to live under the reign...
- 6/6/2023
- by Victoria Edel
- Popsugar.com
Amazon’s explosive docuseries, Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets, has Duggar family followers talking. It has also introduced the masses to the Institute of Basic Life Principles, branded as a Christian ministry but called a cult in the docuseries. The Iblp, as its known, has had several major scandals, most revolving around its former leader. Bill Gothard previously ran the Iblp but stepped down in 2014 amid sexual misconduct allegations. While Gothard spent decades controlling the ministry, he was never really the face of it, at least not to the public. That role went to the Duggars. So, with Bill Gothard now out of power in the Iblp, we can’t help but wonder who is running the show. Officially, the Iblp is now being led by a board of directors. According to Bobye Holt, a former family friend, Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar are pulling the strings behind the scenes.
- 6/4/2023
- by Andrea Francese
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Prime Video’s new docuseries Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets takes a critical look at the family that starred in TLC’s hit reality series 19 Kids and Counting. Over four episodes, the show explores the disturbing truth about what was going on behind the scenes in the Duggar home. It also looks at how the family used their TV show to promote an ultra-conservative ideology linked to controversial Christian leader Bill Gothard and his Institute in Basic Life Principles.
‘Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets’ | Amazon Studios
Were you fascinated by Shiny Happy People’s look at the dark underbelly of conservative Christianity? Then stream these seven documentaries that explore the relationship between faith, abuse, and political power.
‘The Secrets of Hillsong’
In the mid-2010s, Hillsong took the world by storm. The Australian megachurch blended pop music with worship and welcomed celebrities like Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez at its services.
‘Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets’ | Amazon Studios
Were you fascinated by Shiny Happy People’s look at the dark underbelly of conservative Christianity? Then stream these seven documentaries that explore the relationship between faith, abuse, and political power.
‘The Secrets of Hillsong’
In the mid-2010s, Hillsong took the world by storm. The Australian megachurch blended pop music with worship and welcomed celebrities like Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez at its services.
- 6/3/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
If you were one to watch 19 Kids And Counting, then you’re in for something hugely shocking with Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets. If you would like to know how the series is, read our full review here. “I read The Handmaid’s Tale and realized this is my life,” says one of the many victims of the case-in-point of this show, and that should be enough to tell you how intense and brutal this show can be. Primarily about the reality super-star family, the Duggars, the series follows the fourth-born daughter Jill, who, with her husband, takes us one step towards the massive pool that is the Iblp. Let’s go straight into the four-part series that is a perfect weekend binge-watch.
Spoilers Ahead
Plot Synopsis: What Happens In The Show?
Jim Bob Duggar and Michelle Duggar are household names in America. The two became celebrities after their...
Spoilers Ahead
Plot Synopsis: What Happens In The Show?
Jim Bob Duggar and Michelle Duggar are household names in America. The two became celebrities after their...
- 6/3/2023
- by Ruchika Bhat
- Film Fugitives
Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar — the heads of the reality-tv famous Duggar family — have spoken out against Amazon Prime Video’s recent docuseries “Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets.” In a statement posted on their website, the husband and wife referred to the four-episode docuseries as “derogatory and sensationalized.”
“The recent ‘documentary’ that talks about our family is sad because in it we see the media and those with ill intentions hurting people we love. Like other families, ours too has experienced the joys and heartbreaks of life, just in a very public format. This ‘documentary’ paints so much and so many in a derogatory and sensationalized way because sadly that’s the direction of entertainment these days,” the statement said. “We have always believed that the best chance to repair damaged relationships, or to reconcile differences, is through love in a private setting. We love every member of our...
“The recent ‘documentary’ that talks about our family is sad because in it we see the media and those with ill intentions hurting people we love. Like other families, ours too has experienced the joys and heartbreaks of life, just in a very public format. This ‘documentary’ paints so much and so many in a derogatory and sensationalized way because sadly that’s the direction of entertainment these days,” the statement said. “We have always believed that the best chance to repair damaged relationships, or to reconcile differences, is through love in a private setting. We love every member of our...
- 6/2/2023
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar are firing back at “Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets”, the new Prime Video documentary series that delves into the controversial religious sect behind the scandal-plagued “19 Kids and Counting” family, whose hit TLC series was yanked from television as the shocking skeletons came tumbling out of their closet.
In a statement posted on the Duggars’ website, the couple slams the docuseries, which focuses on the nefarious agenda and rampant abuse within the Institute in Basic Life Principles (Iblf) as numerous former adherents — including their own daughter, Jill Duggar — recount their horror stories.
Read More: ‘Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secret’ Explores The Dark Side Of The Duggar Family
“The recent ‘documentary’ that talks about our family is sad because in it we see the media and those with ill intentions hurting people we love,” the statement begins.
“Like other families, ours too has experienced...
In a statement posted on the Duggars’ website, the couple slams the docuseries, which focuses on the nefarious agenda and rampant abuse within the Institute in Basic Life Principles (Iblf) as numerous former adherents — including their own daughter, Jill Duggar — recount their horror stories.
Read More: ‘Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secret’ Explores The Dark Side Of The Duggar Family
“The recent ‘documentary’ that talks about our family is sad because in it we see the media and those with ill intentions hurting people we love,” the statement begins.
“Like other families, ours too has experienced...
- 6/2/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Everything is not as it seems in Prime Video’s newest docuseries, “Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets.” The four-part doc offers a look inside the former TLC stars’ lives and how they are not who everyone thought they were. What secrets do the “19 Kids & Counting” and “Counting On” stars have to hide? All four episodes drop on Amazon Prime Video on Friday, June 2. You can watch Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets with a 30-Day Free Trial of Amazon Prime Video.
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For more than a decade, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar and their 19 children have been in the public eye with several specials and series on TLC.
How to Watch ‘Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets’ Premiere When: Friday, June 2, 2023 Where: Amazon Prime Video Stream: Watch with a 30-Day Free Trial of Amazon Prime Video. 30-Day Free Trial$8.99 / month amazon.com About ‘Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets’ Premiere
For more than a decade, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar and their 19 children have been in the public eye with several specials and series on TLC.
- 6/2/2023
- by Aubrey Chorpenning
- The Streamable
For many TV viewers, TLC’s 19 Kids and Counting was a feel-good look at the day-to-day life of an unusually large Arkansas family. But dad Jim Bob Duggar and his wife Michelle Duggar saw their reality show as something much more. They believed appearing on television was a way to spread the word about their ultra-conservative Christian ideology, which was grounded in the teachings of a man named Bill Gothard.
A new docuseries, Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets (out June 2 on Prime Video) draws back the curtain on both the Duggars and the inner workings of Gothard’s Institute in Basic Life Principles. In recent years, both the Duggars and Gothard have fallen from grace following sex abuse scandals. But that hasn’t stopped Jim Bob Duggar from positioning himself as Gothard’s successor. His behavior is like that of a cult leader, a former family friend says.
A new docuseries, Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets (out June 2 on Prime Video) draws back the curtain on both the Duggars and the inner workings of Gothard’s Institute in Basic Life Principles. In recent years, both the Duggars and Gothard have fallen from grace following sex abuse scandals. But that hasn’t stopped Jim Bob Duggar from positioning himself as Gothard’s successor. His behavior is like that of a cult leader, a former family friend says.
- 6/2/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Duggar family is getting more exposure than ever thanks to the new docuseries, Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets. Jill Duggar and her husband, Derick Dillard, appear in the series. And fans are likely wondering what Jill’s up to in 2023. Here’s what to know about the Duggar family daughter.
Where is Jill Duggar in 2023? She has 3 kids with Derick Dillard Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard | D Dipasupil/Getty Images for Extra
Jill Duggar was the first Duggar family daughter to seemingly distance herself from her family. The 19 Kids and Counting star grew up on reality TV and abided by the rules in the household. But over time, Jill wanted to break free from her strict parents and upbringing within the Iblp community. Jill and Derick publicly spoke out in 2020 regarding why they chose to leave their old way of life behind.
So, where is Jill Duggar...
Where is Jill Duggar in 2023? She has 3 kids with Derick Dillard Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard | D Dipasupil/Getty Images for Extra
Jill Duggar was the first Duggar family daughter to seemingly distance herself from her family. The 19 Kids and Counting star grew up on reality TV and abided by the rules in the household. But over time, Jill wanted to break free from her strict parents and upbringing within the Iblp community. Jill and Derick publicly spoke out in 2020 regarding why they chose to leave their old way of life behind.
So, where is Jill Duggar...
- 6/2/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Duggar family followers know all about Josh Duggar’s scandals and current prison sentence. Now, those who remember 19 Kids and Counting and Counting On are ready to see Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets — a documentary series following the rise and fall of the famous reality TV family. Within the documentary, Jill Duggar describes the “urgency” regarding keeping 19 Kids and Counting running when Josh’s scandals first hit the media.
The Duggar family sisters from ’19 Kids and Counting’ | D Dipasupil/Getty Images for Extra Related
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Jill Duggar explains the ‘urgency’ that she felt when it came to continuing ’19 Kids and Counting’
TLC aired 19 Kids and Counting starting in September 2008, and the show ended in May 2015. The show was extremely popular and profitable for the network, but it all came crashing down thanks to Josh Duggar.
The Duggar family sisters from ’19 Kids and Counting’ | D Dipasupil/Getty Images for Extra Related
Josh Duggar Only Makes $5 a Month in Prison After Solitary Confinement, Source Says
Jill Duggar explains the ‘urgency’ that she felt when it came to continuing ’19 Kids and Counting’
TLC aired 19 Kids and Counting starting in September 2008, and the show ended in May 2015. The show was extremely popular and profitable for the network, but it all came crashing down thanks to Josh Duggar.
- 6/2/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Lately, our interest in religious cults seems to be peaking, and many have capitalized on this genre. From movies like Women Talking, the Netflix documentary Keep Sweet, Prey, and Obey, and FX’s terrifying Under the Banner of Heaven, about the true-life events of Brenda Lafferty, it is an endless row that keeps growing and growing. Amazon Prime’s Shiny Happy People is the latest to have been added to this list of horrifying yet addictive shows. As someone who lives on the other side of the world, I had never heard of 19 Kids and Counting, so maybe it was my oblivion that led to the complete and utter shock I felt right from the beginning of Shiny Happy People. For the uninitiated like myself or even as someone who has no understanding at all of fundamentalism, this show is easy to comprehend and gives a deep insight into the inner workings of the Iblp,...
- 6/2/2023
- by Ruchika Bhat
- Film Fugitives
Duggar family member Amy Duggar King tells Iblp survivors, “You are seen,” ahead of the June 2 premiere of Shiny Happy People. This Prime Video docuseries features her famous extended family. She took to Instagram to share a message to the group’s survivors, saying, “I admire all of you.”
Amy Duggar King appears on the Prime Video docuseries ‘Shiny Happy People’ speaking about her extended Duggar relatives and the Iblp | Peter Kramer/NBC/via Getty Images Amy Duggar King supports survivors of the Iblp ahead of the ‘Shiny Happy People’ premiere
In an Instagram post shared on May 30, Amy Duggar, niece of Jim Bob Duggar and his wife Michelle, wrote a post supporting Iblp survivors. The lengthy message was posted ahead of the premiere of Shiny Happy People. This docuseries digs deep into the backstory of the Duggar family’s rise to fame on TLC.
Amy stated, “I just wanted...
Amy Duggar King appears on the Prime Video docuseries ‘Shiny Happy People’ speaking about her extended Duggar relatives and the Iblp | Peter Kramer/NBC/via Getty Images Amy Duggar King supports survivors of the Iblp ahead of the ‘Shiny Happy People’ premiere
In an Instagram post shared on May 30, Amy Duggar, niece of Jim Bob Duggar and his wife Michelle, wrote a post supporting Iblp survivors. The lengthy message was posted ahead of the premiere of Shiny Happy People. This docuseries digs deep into the backstory of the Duggar family’s rise to fame on TLC.
Amy stated, “I just wanted...
- 5/31/2023
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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