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Duggar Kids: Who’s the Biggest Rebel Against Jim Bob’s Ridiculous Rules?

When the Duggars rose to fame in the early 2000s, audiences were drawn to their reality shows primarily because Jim Bob and Michelle had already sired a massive brood, and they seemed to have no plans to put the breeding on hold anytime soon. As time went on, however, viewers realized that their fertility was not the most unusual thing about the Duggars. Instead, it was the family's bonkers belief system that made for such compelling viewing. From courtship rules to insanely strict dress codes, the Duggars controlled every aspect of their kids' lives, and it was only a matter of time before said offspring started to rebel. Take a look: 1. Josiah Can’t Be Tamed First, there’s Josiah Duggar. Sure, he recently settled down and got married, but we’re guessing his days as the main cause of Jim Bob’s migraines are far from over. 2. Heartbreaker Josiah is unique among his siblings in that he was involved in a different courtship BEFORE he met his wife. 3. The Mystery Deepens There’s still no word on what caused Josiah and Marjorie to call off their courtship — a move that’s almost unprecedented in Duggar Land. Scandalous! 4. Still Rebelling After his relationship with Marjorie ended, Josiah continued to maintain an Instagram account in direct defiance of his parents’ rules. 5. What Courtship Rules? He and Lauren Swanson also held hands, front-hugged and went on un-chaperoned dates before they were married. Someone arrest this man! 6. Four Can Play at That Game! But no one tossed the courtship rules right out the window quite like John David Duggar and his fiance Abbie Burnett. View Slideshow

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Farrah Abraham: Headed to Jail For Assault, Resisting Arrest?!

When Farrah Abraham got arrested at the Beverly Hills Hotel last month, it initially looked as though she might walk away from the situation scot-free. Though she remained in jail for more than 24 hours awaiting bail, prosecutors took their sweet time deciding whether or not she should be charged for allegedly assaulting a staff member at the hotel. Well, good news for all you Farrah-haters out there: Not only have the powers that be determined Ms. Abraham should go before a judge for the attack, they’ve also decided to charge her with resisting arrest! This, according to TMZ, who reports that if she’s convicted on both charges, Farrah could face up to 18 months in prison . There was a time when we’d say there’s no way someone with Farrah’s wealth, connections, and whiteness would ever go to jail over a pair of misdemeanors, but there are several factors that lead us to believe she might actually wind up doing time. For starters, there’s the egregious nature of her offense. Farrah didn’t justice resist arrest, she told the cops to “f-ck off,” repeatedly and in front of a video camera. To make matters worse, Farrah’s 9-year-old daughter, Sophia, was in the hotel at the time of the incident. Granted, she was upstairs asleep, but still. Getting completely hammered and assaulting someone who was probably just trying to do his job while your young daughter is asleep under the same roof is … not a good look. And while there was a time when pretty much every celebrity carried a wallet full of “get out of jail free” cards, those days are long gone. In fact, Farrah’s years as a reality star might actually work to her disadvantage . A decade of abusive and often violent behavior has been documented by camera crews and can now be viewed by a sentencing judge as a sort of impartial character witness. And since Farrah was recently fired by MTV, she no longer enjoys the sort of personal wealth that might allow her to assemble an OJ-esque legal dream team. That doesn’t mean Farrah is poor, of course — or remotely worried about her situation. In fact, this week saw the launch of Farrah’s first app, which promises subscribers such perks as (non-porn) “exclusive” videos and the opportunity to follow Farrah on her own in-app social media network. The venture probably won’t make her much money, but it serves as a reminder that Farrah is so delusional she would never consider the possibility that she’s not actually above the law. View Slideshow: Farrah Abraham: ARRESTED For Attacking Hotel Employee!!! (Updated)

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Jana Duggar: Secretly Dating "Best Friend" Laura DeMasie?

The news that John David Duggar is courting Abbie Burnett has revived interest in Counting On fans’ very favorite question: Namely, why is it that Jana Duggar is still single ? Jana is only 28, but in the Duggars’ world, that’s dangerously close to old maid territory. Jana and her sisters were taught from a young age that procreation is second only to praisin’ the lawd on the list of a woman’s reasons for being. While her siblings took that lesson to heart, with most of them marrying young and getting pregnant on their honeymoons, Jana has chosen a different path. From what we’ve seen, that path mostly involves helping to care for her younger siblings, and lots and lots of gardening. But if a new fan theory is to be believed, Jana’s existence isn’t quite as lonely as we’ve been led to believe. If you’re a longtime Duggar aficionado, then you might recognize Jana’s longtime friend Laura Demasie. Jana and Laura have been so close for so long that Demasie has even helped Jana with the homeschooling of her younger siblings . So perhaps it should come as no surprise that many Duggar fans now suspect that Jana and Laura are more than just friends. The subject is a common topic of discussion on Duggar-focused message boards on Reddit. Many point to Jim Bob Duggar’s cryptic 2017 comment that Jana “preferred the company of women” as evidence. It certainly sounds suggestive, but we’re pretty sure Jim Bob didn’t mean to imply that Jana might be gay. We say that not because she’s definitely not gay, but because we highly doubt Jim Bob would ever publicly acknowledge that fact if she were. It’s no secret that several Duggar children have rebelled against Jim Bob’s authoritarian rule in recent years. But women wearing pants instead of floor-length skirts is one thing — coming out as homosexual would be quite another. Hard it is to believe in 2018, there are still families that consider being gay to be a disownable offense. And the Duggars are one of them. Sadly, if Jana and Laura were actually in a relationship, they would likely be forced to keep it a secret for the rest of their days. Even if the rumors about Jana were true and she wanted to come out she would likely realize that doing so would lead Jim Bob to force all of his other children to cut ties with her. And for someone as family-oriented as Jana, that would be tantamount to a death sentence. As if any of us needed another reason to dislike Jim Bob. Watch Counting On online for more on reality TV’s most controversial family. View Slideshow: Jana Duggar Courtship Rumors Breakdown: Fact vs. Fiction!

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Jim Bob Duggar Accused of Manipulating Daughters’ Love Lives

Even the most ardent defender of Jim Bob Duggar (if such a thing exists) would likely concede that the best word to describe the reality star’s involvement in his daughters’ love lives is “creepy.” Don’t get us wrong, JB exercises far too much control over his son’s lives, as well (except, of course, in Josh’s case, but that’s a conversation for another time). When it comes to the girls in the family, however, it’s no exaggeration to say “you can’t date a Duggar daughter without dating her dad.” That’s the frighteningly accurate fashion in which columnist Mary Grace Garis describes the situation in a piece published by I n Touch Weekly today. Whether you’re a fan of the family’s reality show or you tune in each week with a pair of Clockwork Orange eye clamps affixed firmly to your lids out of morbid curiosity, you’re no doubt familiar with the Duggar’s courtship rules . The parts of the process that get the most attention have to do with the lengths to which Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar will go in order to ensure their children don’t engage in anything that remotely resembling premarital sex. Unmarried Duggar couples are not allowed kiss, hold hands for more than a few seconds, “front hug,” (lest their clothed genitals should come in close proximity), or even be alone together. Frightening stuff, to be sure, but the way Jim Bob puts these young people through the emotional wringer is arguably just as damaging. The Duggars have boasted in the past about how potential suitors have to get through dad before they’re permitted to spend any time with his daughters. “The girls have always said they would send any guy who was interested in them to Dad,” Michelle has said in the past. “That’s a good thing – that is such good protection for them.” And this isn’t just a case of JB sitting the guy down and asking about his intentions. No, Jim Bob makes men who are interested in one his daughters fill out  50-page questionnaire  before he’ll consider the possibility of a courtship.  The first guy to endure this treatment was Derick Dillard — but he turned out to be an all-time douche, so he really didn’t receive much sympathy from Counting On viewers. Disturbingly, Jim Bob’s behavior has only gotten worse over the years, as evidenced by his contentious relationship with Jeremy Vuolo , husband of Jinger Duggar. Fans were baffled at the time, as Jeremy seemed to be the least problematic of all the men who had married Jim Bob’s daughters up to that point. But it all began to make sense when Jinger rebelled against her father by leaving her home state or Arkansas and — gasp!   — wearing pants! Jim Bob must have figured out early on that Jeremy believed in such far-left ideas as allowing women free will. And in the end, the situation served as a reminder that suppressing the rights of women is the main driver behind so many of Jim Bob’s actions. Watch Counting On online for more on reality TV’s most controversial family. View Slideshow: Duggar Family Courtship Application: Revealed! Bizarre! 423 Questions Long!!

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Duggar Family: Raking in Money with Instagram Ads!

The Duggar family is rich. Jim Bob made his fortune through real estate investments, and after all of their reality television ups and downs, he's worth over $3 million. But 19 Kids and Counting isn't on television anymore, and Counting On doesn't rake in the same kind of money. But this family of over 30 members has found another revenue stream. Fans believe that the Duggars are engaging in Instagram ads, like so many other reality stars. Curiously, they don't seem to tag what appear to be product endorsements — usually of food — as #ads, but these posts are not subtle. At all. Perhaps the Duggars are violating FTC regulations because they believe that they're above secular laws. It's possible that they're just getting free products, but the volume of the posts seems to indicate to some fans that the Duggars must be getting paid for these promotions. Take a look: 1. First of all, the Duggars LOVE Chick-fil-A They’re not even remotely subtle about it. This strikes many fans as a clear sign that they’re getting more than just free food out of this deal. 2. There’s a difference betwen Instagramming your meal … … And product placement. This, folks, looks like a straight-up endorsement to many Duggar fans. 3. Even Josh Duggar’s gotten in on the action Which, you know, kind of reads like a Jared from Subway situation. But since these are unofficial ads, Chick-fil-A has avoided the backlash. 4. But the Duggars love more than just one restaurant that fits their brand Jill Duggar tagged this whole milk brand in her captions, and alert fans note that it all really looks like a paid endorsement. 5. Derick helps out with these alleged promotions, too You know, Derick claimed that they don’t get paid for their roles on Counting On, so plugging a restaurant is certainly one way to make money. When fans get wise to your dubious requests for “mission funds,” that is. 6. Not the worst thing that we’ve seen in an IHOP parking lot… Not only did they photograph themselves standing in front of the restaurant, they heaped praises on how affordable it was for their family to eat there. View Slideshow

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Josh Duggar: Still a Pervert, Still Making Anna Miserable (Report)

It’s been almost three years since the world learned that Josh Duggar molested five young girls , four of whom were his sisters. Initially, it looked as though the scandal would bring an end to the Duggars’ wildly lucrative media empire, especially after Josh was caught cheating on his wife using an online account he created solely for that purpose. In that time, the rest of Josh’s family has gone to great pains to distance themselves from the disgraced former lobbyist. He rarely appears on any of his siblings’ social media pages, and the Duggars have gone to such great lengths to keep Josh off their popular reality show that he was once digitally erased from a scene in Counting On . These days, Josh works on a used car lot owned by his father, and while he’s still invited to family functions, sources say he’s mostly cut off from his siblings and parents. Along with his wife and five children, Josh lives in a separate town, attends a separate church, and has little involvement in the day-to-day lives of his more famous family members. Josh’s parents helped him to avoid criminal prosecution, but there’s a modicum of comfort in knowing he has at least paid some small price for his deplorable actions. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem that Josh’s exile had led him to change his ways. In a recent discussion on Reddit, one verified user described himself thusly: “I live in Springdale and my uncle and aunt go to the same home church as the Duggars. They’ve attended my church multiple times and I’ve hung out with them at family camps and home school retreats a lot. “There seems to be a huge misconception that they’re insane (I grew up around this so my definition is probably different than yours) but if you have any questions I can try to clear anything up to the best of my ability.” He encouraged other users to ask him questions about the Duggars’ lifestyle and not surprisingly, it wasn’t long before the conversation turned to Josh. Asked if the family seems happy despite the tumultuous events of the past three years, the Springdale resident had this to say: “Honestly, yes, the only one who seems like she’s miserable is Anna. And as someone who has met Josh multiple times, he’s not someone who seems like he’d be a whole lot of fun to be married too.” He elaborated: “[Josh] just stares at every girl he meets like she is an object for him to do something with.” “Most of the Duggar boys are very respectful and are good at keeping their eyes up — Josh never has been, and I know he was reprimanded a lot for his wandering eyes as a kid,” the source adds. Obviously, it’s disturbing to think that Josh’s parents may have ignored early warning signs of potentially deviant behavior. But it’s even more disturbing to think the father of five may not have changed his ways.  Sadly, with the wall of secrecy the Duggars have built up around themselves, it seems extremely unlikely that any further misconduct from Josh would ever become public knowledge. Watch Counting On online for more from reality TV’s most famous family. View Slideshow: Josh Duggar Sex Scandal Timeline: How His Family’s Empire Crumbled

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Michelle Duggar: Her Life Before Jim Bob Exposed!

These days Michelle Duggar is the very picture of peity and domesticity. But the mother of twenty's past isn't as squeaky clean as you might expect. Sources say Michelle has cut ties with the family  that raised her and is doing her best to distance herself form her upbringing. But it's hard to keep anything a secret when your one of reality TV's mst famous moms… 1. Jim Bob’s Bride These days, Michelle lives a life of quiet domesticity. But her past wasn’t always quite so peaceful. 2. Michelle the Cheerleader Michelle was the one who decided her daughters should only wear below-the-knee skirts. Interestingly, she didn’t always follow such a strict dress code herself. 3. She Wore What?! And it wasn’t just while she was cheerleading that Michelle refused to cover up. “The neighbors used to complain because she would mow the lawn in her bikini and wear short skirts,” a neighbor tells Star magazine. 4. The Rebel It seems Michelle’s parents were no fans of her fashion sense. “They were always trying to get her to cover up her legs,” says the source. So THAT’S where she gets it! 5. The Protesant Reformation Michelle has changed so much since marrying Jim Bob that those who knew her growing up say they can hardly believe it. “I’ve seen commercials for the show, but I never in a million years would’ve believed that’s Michelle,” says former classmate Joe Roblee. 6. A Modest Wedding Of course, Michelle put all that behind her when she met Jim Bob. The two were married on July 21, 1984 after just a few months of dating. But as much as she’s tried to leave her past behind her, reminders of her former life still pop up from time to time. View Slideshow

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Duggar Family 2018 Predictions: A Baby For Jinger & So Much More!

Well, a new year is upon us, which means new goals, new opportunities and–if you're a member of the Duggar family–lots of new marriages and babies. Yes, not a year goes by that the Counting On clan doesn't get a little larger, and this year, they're off to a hell of a start. Just today we learned that Jinger Duggar is pregnant with her first child , and she won't be the only member of the extended Duggar fam to bring a little one into the world in 2018. Jump in for a full rundown of what you can expect in the months to come from reality TV's most controversial family: 1. A Baby For Jinger! By Duggar standards, it’s been a long wait! Jinger and Jeremy Vuolo were married for well over a year before they announced that she’s expecting. No word yet on when the bundle of joy is due, but Jinger won’t be alone in shopping for maternity clothes… 2. A Bundle of Joy For Joy Joy-Anna Duggar is expecting her first child VERY soon. She hasn’t revealed an exact due date, but some fans believe Joy will deliver before the end of January. 3. Kendra and Joe’s Become Mom and Dad Yes, Joseph Duggar and wife Kendra Caldwell also have a little one on the way. And believe it or not, the list of Duggars who may be expanding their families in 2018 still isn’t done. 4. A Third Baby For Jill? Some folks believe Jill Duggar will be making a pregnancy announcement any day now. it would be the third child for Jill and husband Derick Dillard. 5. A Courtship For Jana? It’s widely believed that after years of searching for Mr. Right, Jana Duggar is involved in a courtship with Caleb Williams. Fans are hoping she’ll make a big announcement sometime in the next few weeks. 6. And What About John David? You heard it here first! Our Duggar insider says John-David is involved in a low-key courtship with a woman who lives in Texas. (Fortunately, JD owns his own single-engine plane for easy traveling.) Will he announce his romance in 2018? Only time will tell! And of course, that would be far from the biggest surprise the Duggars have in store this year… View Slideshow

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Jinger Duggar & Jeremy Vuolo: Moving to SCOTLAND?!

Shortly after she married Jeremy Vuolo in November of 2016, Jinger Duggar became the first of her father’s daughters to permanently relocate from her native Arkansas. Jinger and Jeremy moved to Laredo, Texas after their wedding, and it’s been said that Jim Bob Duggar was less than thrilled by that development. So we’re guessing he’s really not too happy about what the couple may have in store next. Last week, Jeremy got fans buzzing with a tweet about a potential career change. Linking to a post about a job opening at an organization called Banner of Truth, Vuolo tweeted the following:  “Ahhhhh!!! I told you this was my dream job.” The ecstatic tone led fans to believe that Vuolo had already accepted the position. That would be an interesting development, as it would require him to move to Edinburgh, Scotland. Banner of Truth’s Twitter page describes it as “a Christian organisation which publishes books, organises conferences, and publishes a monthly magazine. You are what you read.” Currently, Vuolo works as a preacher , and he’s been vocal about his passion for theological research, so it’s not hard to see why the position of editorial assistant at a Christian publishing company would appeal to him. According to the Banner of Truth website, the job would have Vuolo directly involved in the publication of faith-based books and periodicals: “The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of the editorial work, from early manuscript development, to detailed editing, proofing, and page design,” the description reads. It’s still unclear if Vuolo has accepted or even applied for the job, but fans are speculating that such a move would outrage Jim Bob for a number of reasons. For starters, if Jim Bob was displeased when Jeremy and Jinger relocated to Texas, we’re guessing he’d really be angry if they up and moved across the pond. On top of that, Jim Bob and Jeremy differ in their religious beliefs to the extent that Jim Bob was reportedly hesitant about giving his daughter permission to marry Vuolo. It seems the primary point of contention is the fact that Jeremy is a Calvinist , a belief system that flies in the face of much that Jim Bob holds dear. Though the movement began in France, Scotland is considered to the epicenter of modern Calvinism, a designation that Jim Bob is no doubt very much aware of. A move to Scotland would send a strong message to Jim Bob from both Jeremy and Jinger, who’s been openly rebelling against some of the draconian strictures of her childhood ever since she became a Vuolo. It’s impossible to predict how Jim Bob would respond, but it will certainly be interesting to see how all of this plays out. Watch Counting On online for more on reality TV’s most controversial family. View Slideshow: Jinger Duggar-Jeremy Vuolo Engagement Photos!

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Duggar Family Church Becomes Site of Anti-Trump Protest

Though it was the size of their seemingly ever-expanding brood that first landed Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar in the national spotlight, it’s the couples ultra-conservative religious and political views that have made them enduring subjects of both derision and fascination. That fascination has come at a significant price, as the family has been beset by a string scandals ever since it was revealed in May of 2015 that eldest son  Josh Duggar molested four of his sisters when they were young girls. So perhaps we shouldn’t be surprised that the Duggars recently found themselves at the center of an uproar involving both their controversial religious beliefs and one of the more widely criticized policies of the Trump administration. On Sunday, protestors gathered at the Cross Church in Springdale, Arkansas to protest Trump’s decision to pull out of the Paris Agreement – a global initiative designed to combat climate change by reducing carbon emissions. The reason for the location may not have had anything to do with the Duggars, but rather with the church’s founder, Ronnie Floyd, who was reportedly a valued “spiritual advisor” to Trump during his campaign. The peaceful assembly was covered by a local reporter named Katie Davidson: “Protestors have assembled in front of Cross Church in Rogers to ask Ronnie Floyd, who was a member of a spiritual advisory panel for President Trump during the campaign, to help the poor and the climate,” Davidson wrote on Facebook yesterday. It is not known if the fact that the Duggars attend the church was a factor in the protestors’ choice of location, though some have speculated that they might have been motivated by the additional media attention they would receive at the Springdale Cross Church, as opposed to one of the other places of worship presided over by Floyd. Like Bill Gothard , founder of the “Quiverfull movement” that forms the basis for many of the Duggars beliefs, Floyd has been wrapped in numerous scandals over the years. Most recently, Floyd has come under fire the excessive “tithing” demands he makes of his parishioners, as well as for homopohobic views expressed in his book The Gay Agenda: It’s Dividing the Family, the Church, and a Nation . While the Duggars political beliefs have long been a source of controversy, TLC has consistently attempted to separate the family from the ideology, so as not to alienate viewers or advertisers. It’s a task that’s become increasingly difficult over the years and may soon prove impossible. Watch Counting On online to try and pick out all the scenes that have been carefully edited so as not to reveal the Duggars’ most far-right wing beliefs. View Slideshow: The 11 Biggest Duggar Family Scandals of 2015

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