TLC has confirmed its decision to pull 19 Kids and Counting from its upcoming schedule. With fallout continuing from the Josh Duggar child molestation scandal, the cable network has issued the following statement as it ponders what to do next about the reality show: Effective immediately, TLC has pulled all episodes of 19 Kids and Counting currently from the air. We are deeply saddened and troubled by this heartbreaking situation, and our thoughts and prayers are with the family and victims at this difficult time. TLC had planned to air five episodes of 19 Kids and Counting throughout next Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, as well as during the first week of June. They are now all off the schedule. The network had little choice but to make this move (and, in our opinion, to soon cancel the series outright) after Josh Duggar admitted yesterday that he molested multiple young girls. As detailed in a grisly police report, the incidents took place when Duggar was a teenager – and some of the victims were his sisters . “Twelve years ago, as a young teenager, I acted inexcusably for which I am extremely sorry and deeply regret,” Duggar said, adding: “I hurt others, including my family and close friends … I confessed this to my parents who took several steps to help me address the situation.” It remains unclear just what these steps entailed, but a new report alleges Duggar was treated at an institute founded by an accused sex criminal. The statute of limitations is now over, meaning Josh cannot be prosecuted for his alleged crimes. Josh’s wife Anna, and parents, Jim Bob and Michelle, have also released statements supporting the reality star. But will we ever see any of them on television again? That is now the question. View Slideshow: 21 Biggest Duggar Family Scandals
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TLC Issues Statement, Is "Saddened and Troubled" by Josh Duggar Scandal
