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Josh Duggar: Was Sex Rehab Stint a Lie? Did He Even Go?!

With the holiday season upon on, families everywhere are looking for extra attention/posting about memories and good cheer on Facebook. In this, the Duggars are certainly no exception, though their fans’ attention to detail is quite exceptional – and may have uncovered a conspiracy. (Not the fact that they sing “Happy Birthday” to Jesus instead of trimming a tree, although that could be discussion-worthy another time.) No, a throwback photo they shared of some of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar’s younger daughters was what whipped fans into a frenzy. The Inquisitr noted Thursday that the picture (below) shows the girls in Christmas dresses with one of their little brothers behind them. Cute, right? Obviously. Innocent, right? Mostly. Duggar Internet detectives quickly realized that this was the year Josh was away at his Christian-oriented sex rehab hard labor camp . You know, the place in Illinois he was shipped off to after he was exposed as a child molester, adulterer and porn addict back in 2015. Just a coincidence? Much ado about nothing? Very possibly, but first, some background: Reformers Unanimous, the “Christian rehab” center where Josh, now 29, addressed his myriad sexual problems, was always controversial. Those familiar with RU say it that their staff has no actual psychologists, calling it another case of the Duggars handling things “in-house.” In any case, Josh was allegedly sequestered there for months, while his wife Anna moved in with her in-laws at their Arkansas compound. The Inquisitr notes that their four children shared the room as the younger Duggar daughters and the older unmarried girls at this time. Which brings us to the photo, taken around Christmas of that year, and which conveniently crops out the head of the adult male in the back. Now, we can’t prove who that is. Maybe it’s Josh Duggar, maybe it’s not, but that’s not the only reason some fans are wondering whether he attended rehab at all. Earlier reports indicated that Josh, now a father of five, “left for at least some time” during his extended stay in the Illinois facility. Most legitimate rehab facilities have strict policies determining when people can and cannot leave the premises, so that’s already suspicious. Moreover, the Duggar family specifically stated that year that Josh could not leave Reformers Unanimous until his treatment was completed. Since he couldn’t leave, allegedly, Anna Duggar would be visiting him regularly there. We were led to believe that this happened. All of this could be conjecture, but given the way the family handles matters like this, the whole thing was always shrouded in mystery. Is it a stretch to assume that he was simply sequestered in some sort of home confinement while the family concocted this rehab ruse? Probably. But would you really put it past a man (Jim Bob) who was clearly reluctant to address Josh’s sexual issues head-on for years? In any case, it raises a series questions: If Josh Duggar wasn’t actually in rehab, where the heck was he? If he was there, did he just leave and come back whenever he chose? If that’s the case, what kind of facility is this, and did he get any real help while he was there? Can you trust anything this family claims? View Slideshow: Josh Duggar: Scrubbed From Jinger’s Wedding with Reshoots, Fake Sun Glare, Kid in Front of Face

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Jill Duggar Shows Off TATTOO on Instagram!

It’s happening, folks. Like Jinger and Jessa before her, Jill Duggar is finally defying the arch-conservatve views and arbitrarily strict rules of her upbringing. And she’s giving us all a front row seat to the rebellion. Last week, Jill’s nose ring stunned fans, who are accustomed to seeing the mother of two stick with the prairie wife aesthetic favored by her mother. Considering Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar were reportedly outraged when Jill’s sister Jinger started wearing pants , the decision to display a semi-permanent body modification on social media was a bold one. Sure, the Duggar girls might sport pierced ears, and the Duggar dress code might not specifically address the issue of facial piercings, but Jill knew how her parents would react to the sight of her looking like a Hot Topic employee who moonlights at Claire’s, circa 1997. Similarly, she knew how they’d react to her latest pic. Ladies and gentlemen, we present to you, Jill Duggar’s tattoo: Yes, that’s Jill’s hand sharing the frame with her youngest son, Samuel. You may have noticed that Jill’s “tattoo” is stenciled in temporary Henna ink. So yes, the reaction from her traditionalist parents probably hasn’t been as severe as if she were sporting permanent body art, but if you know anything about Jim Bob and Michelle, you know they’re not big on even mild displays of individuality and worldliness. Not surprisingly, Jill’s fashion statement has garnered a negative reaction from some of her more conservative fans. “My teenage girls looked to you as a role model and now the piercing and henna. Worldly worldly,” wrote one of Jill’s followers. “Thankfully they don’t look to that way anymore. I think we were warned when you were broken-hearted about your hubby cutting off his long hair.” “Isn’t that a little wild for a so-called ‘simple, modest girl?'” remarked another. Tough crowd.  Fortunately, many were appreciative of Jill’s ink, and praised her flare for self-expression. “I LOVE the henna! Six years of being a hippy dippy midwife and I still haven’t completed that bucket list item!” one fan commented “She is hated for her lifestyle regardless of what she does… what is wrong with people?” asked another. As with all acts of Duggar rebellion, this one is pretty innocuous to those of us living in the modern world. But what’s important is that Jill knew she might face backlash or even consequences, and she showed her new tatt off anyway. Sure, the ink is temporary. But the image will remain etched in the minds of ultra-conservative Duggar enthusiasts forever. Watch Counting On online for more on reality TV’s most controversial family. View Slideshow: Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard Photos

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Kim Kardashian: See Her Third Baby Shower!

At this point, the fact that  Kim Kardashian is pregnant via surrogate  might have slipped your mind. After all, this is her  third  baby. Mostly, we think that Kim's pregnancy's been overshadowed by the news of  Kylie Jenner's pregnancy . Kind of the story of Kim's life, these days. But she's not letting that stop her from having an epic baby shower. She went all out. And, as you'll see in the video below, North looks too cute for words. Kim Kardashian shared the news with her Snapchat followers. “Okay, guys: my baby shower for Baby Number Three.” Baby Number Three doesn't have a name, but we're not in Kailyn Lowry territory yet — plenty of parents take a while to decide on a name, and most don't share it until the birth. (We can still speculate. Will this baby get a cardinal direction name, like South or East? Or perhaps another titular name, like … Darth? We'd say “Sir,” but Sir Carter has that covered and the Wests don't need  another  reason to feud with Beyonce and Jay-Z) Kim continued her narration: “It's just a tea for three with a cherry blossom forest.” Sakura trees are iconic for a reason — they're gorgeous. Just look: As beautiful as the decor was … (And those trees looked even better indoors, where the lavender lighting really brought out the best in them) … The borrowed fashion statements from Japan carried over into certain wardrobe choices. Most notably: North West. As we learned on  North West's birthday  this year, lavendar is  so  North's color.  But she looks over-the-top adorable in this kimono. (There's more of her in the video; one still image cannot do this precious four-year-old justice) North wasn't the only member of the family present, obviously. The gathering had dozens of attendees, including family members like the queen herself, that paragon of momagers, Kris Jenner. Kris appeared very excited at the upcoming birth of yet another brandchild. … Sorry, we mean grand child. With Khloe, Kim, and Kylie all pregnant at the same time, Kris is going to have a very busy 2018. (Just not as busy as her actual daughters; being a grandmother usually means getting the best parts about being a parent without having to deal with tantrums, lost sleep, and teacher conferences) But she looks absolutely delighted: And speaking of Kris, she's clearly not the only relative present. Kim mentioned her grandmother's presence, but … is this Kendall Jenner whom we spy in the audience? Not really a question; it's totally Kendall. We'd know that drop-dead gorgeous supermodel's face from any distance, honestly. Kim herself is wearing white hair and a white top that bears part of her midriff while her skirt hugs her famous curves. in this video, taken by guest, fashionista, and businesswoman Miroslava Duma, Kris and North both celebrate the lucky numbers 3 and 7. We don't think that Kim's planning on seven children, though. Even with all of their resources to hire help and surrogates … that's just too much. Right? Anyway, look at how precious North West is, how gorgeous Kim herself is, and how breathtaking the decor is.

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Derick Dillard: Begging Fans For Cash After Being Fired By TLC?!

Over the weekend, fans of the Duggar family were shocked to learn that Jill Duggar’s husband, Derick Dillard had been fired by the TLC network. The move came in response to Dillard’s continued harassment of Jazz Jennings, a transgender teen who is also the star of a TLC reality show. Dillard voiced his objections to Jennings lifestyle in a series of transphobic rants that frequently crossed the line into bullying and harassment. “What an oxymoron… a ‘reality’ show which follows a non-reality. ‘Transgender’ is a myth. Gender is not fluid; it’s ordained by God,” Dillard tweeted back in August. Dillard persisted in his attacks on Jennings even after being criticized by numerous public figures and former fans of the Duggars. Bizarrely, despite no apparent provocation, Dillard picked up where he left off last week, once again haranguing the 17-year-old despite pleas for civility from fans and critics alike: “Jazz is being taken advantage of, as part of a larger agenda,” Derick argued in his unprompted tirade. “I hate seeing him used this way,” Derick continued, intentionally misgendering the teen. The fixation may seem entirely inexplicable to casual fans of the Duggars, but those who have watched the family closely these past few years are aware of an ugly truth: Derick has ambitions of rising above his status as one of the many Duggar in-laws, and it seems he’s decided to make a name for himself as an arch-conservative firebrand by beating up on Jazz. Of course, his plan backfired in spectacular fashion, and now Derick finds himself on the offensive. He took to Instagram today to practice two skills that will likely serve him well in his future career as a highly opinionated nobody–he offered a lame-brained defense of his earlier foolishness, and he begged for money from his social media followers. “Our culture has accepted two huge lies,” Derick wrote . “The first is that if you disagree with someone’s lifestyle, you must fear or hate them. The second is that to love someone means you agree with everything they believe or do. Both are nonsense. You don’t have to compromise conviction to be compassionate.” Yes, a grown man who was recently fired for bullying a teenage girl is now lecturing you on compassion. Welcome to 2017. From there, Derick did what he does best and groveled for cash. Dillard has a history of begging for money online, but these days, he’s clearly more desperate than ever. “BIG NEWS,” he latest hilariously began. “I am currently serving through a program at my home church, called the Cross Church School of Ministry! “I am so excited about this incredible opportunity for further ministry development, and I would like to invite you to share in this excitement with me.” He added “I started a fundraiser on gofundme to raise the funding I need for various missions opportunities I will have throughout the year. I have a donations goal of $10,000. “This will enable me to fulfill my specific calling to ministry this year, including trips for Gospel-advancement and humanitarian work in Northwest Arkansas, North America, and abroad.” In the past, Derick has been kicked off all of the the fundraising sites that hosted his cash-grabs, and that’s probably the fate that awaits him here. Whatever the case, his pleas appear to be falling on deaf ears. His fundraising efforts appear to have stalled out at  $2,714. If this keeps up Derick will have to face the one thing he hates more than beloved teenage television stars–full-time employment. Watch Counting On online to relive D-Dill’s brief time in the spotlight. View Slideshow: Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard Photos

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Joy-Anna Duggar Shocks Fans With HUGE Baby Bump!

As you’ve likely heard by now, Joy-Anna Duggar is pregnant with her first child . And the question of exactly when she conceived has unexpectedly developed into the latest Duggar scandal. According to her family’s official timeline, Joy got pregnant during the early days of her honeymoon, immediately after she married Austin Forsyth back in late May. That would put her at roughly five months pregnant. Based on her latest photo, however, many fans now believe that Joy is either carrying multiples, or she’s much further along than five months. We don’t have much to go on, as while her sisters posted regular Instagram updates during their pregnancies, Joy-Anna has surprisingly taken a hiatus from social media in recent months. Fans believe it’s part of an attempt to conceal the fact that Joy got pregnant much earlier than her family claims, but thus far those efforts have proven unsuccessful. That’s the first photo of Joy’s baby bump to emerge in the past month. Interestingly, the image didn’t appear on one of the Duggars’ social media pages, but on the Instagram page of a family friend named Ashley Salyer. The Duggars still seem to be doing their best to prevent new photos of Joy’s belly from going public. Prior to Salyer’s post, the only recent photos of Joy were a close-up that showed only her face  and a candid baby bump photo that appeared on a Facebook fan page. Of course, all the secrecy is lending credence to what had, until recently, seemed a wild rumor. Joy’s effort to keep her distance from social media is causing once skeptical fans to reexamine the evidence and concede that there’s a good chance Joy may have gotten pregnant before marriage. For one thing, Joy and Austin admitted to breaking courtship rules prior to their engagement. But that doesn’t necessarily mean they engaged in premarital sex. Joy-Anna’s family is so strict that unmarried couples can violate the rules of courtship simply by holding hands for too long or spending time together without a chaperone. Still, the fact that Joy and Austin alluded to breaking the rules but didn’t go into specifics might point to a premarital moment of weakness. Also suspicious is the fact that Joy and Austin rescheduled their wedding , deciding to exchange vows in May of this year, rather than in October, as originally planned. Could it be that Joy broke the news to her parents, and they scrambled to make new arrangements in hopes of hiding the fact that she’d gotten pregnant out of wedlock? If so, you can be sure the Duggars will continue to try and keep that secret buried. But based on the latest photo of Joy, they may not be able to do so for much longer. Watch Counting On online for more from reality TV’s most controversial family.  View Slideshow: Joy-Anna Duggar Pregnancy Raises One Huge Question

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Derick Dillard: Snubbed By the ENTIRE Duggar Family?!

Derick Dillard has a lot on his plate these days.  He’s a father of two, a reality star, an aspiring preacher, and now, it appears he’s fashioning himself into some sort of social media firebrand. Yes, apparently encouraged by the response to his attack on Jazz Jennings , Derick has begun rebranding himself as a professional social media jackass. Derick is forever trying to raise money for the esteemed Derick Dillard Doesn’t Want to Work a Full-Time Job fund, so it’s not hard to see why he would relish the attention. The more eyes on his posts, the more potential donors to his “cause.” But telling your followers that there’s no racism in America and condemning vanity and greed while simultaneously starring in a reality show and begging for money are actions bound to attract negative attention. And it’s not just the usual Duggar critics who are coming down hard on Derick. In fact, there are rumors that no one is more upset with Derick’s latest actions than the Duggars themselves. Derick married Jill Duggar back in 2014, and for the most part, he’s been the sort of compliant (read: spineless) son-in-law that Jim Bob prefers. But the rumblings out of Tontitown these days indicate that Derick’s efforts to make a name for himself are not sitting well with his in-laws. According to the Duggar-centric Facebook page Life Is Not All Pickles and Hairspray, relations between Derick and the Duggars (great band name, btw) have deteriorated to the point that Jill and her husband were seated separately from the rest of the family at Joseph Duggar and Kendra Caldwell’s wedding  in September. The seating arrangement is being widely interpreted as a massive snub, but there’s some disagreement as to why Derick might be on the outs with his in-laws. Most believe it’s the result of his recent political ravings, but there’s another theory, as well. Many Duggar fans are now wondering if there’s some legitimacy to the recent rumors that Derick was caught cheating on Jill . Derick’s been working closely with college students as part of his outreach efforts for his church in recent months. Reports of an inappropriate relationship with a female student were recently bolstered by a series of tweets Derick posted about the importance of marital fidelity. Given the Duggars’ knack for keeping skeletons in the closet, we may never know for sure just what Derick did to anger his in-laws. But it’s clear he’s not exactly Jim Bob’s favorite son-in-law these days. Watch Counting On online for more from reality TV’s most controversial family. View Slideshow: Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard Photos

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Derick Dillard: Snubbed By the ENTIRE Duggar Family?!

Derick Dillard has a lot on his plate these days.  He’s a father of two, a reality star, an aspiring preacher, and now, it appears he’s fashioning himself into some sort of social media firebrand. Yes, apparently encouraged by the response to his attack on Jazz Jennings , Derick has begun rebranding himself as a professional social media jackass. Derick is forever trying to raise money for the esteemed Derick Dillard Doesn’t Want to Work a Full-Time Job fund, so it’s not hard to see why he would relish the attention. The more eyes on his posts, the more potential donors to his “cause.” But telling your followers that there’s no racism in America and condemning vanity and greed while simultaneously starring in a reality show and begging for money are actions bound to attract negative attention. And it’s not just the usual Duggar critics who are coming down hard on Derick. In fact, there are rumors that no one is more upset with Derick’s latest actions than the Duggars themselves. Derick married Jill Duggar back in 2014, and for the most part, he’s been the sort of compliant (read: spineless) son-in-law that Jim Bob prefers. But the rumblings out of Tontitown these days indicate that Derick’s efforts to make a name for himself are not sitting well with his in-laws. According to the Duggar-centric Facebook page Life Is Not All Pickles and Hairspray, relations between Derick and the Duggars (great band name, btw) have deteriorated to the point that Jill and her husband were seated separately from the rest of the family at Joseph Duggar and Kendra Caldwell’s wedding  in September. The seating arrangement is being widely interpreted as a massive snub, but there’s some disagreement as to why Derick might be on the outs with his in-laws. Most believe it’s the result of his recent political ravings, but there’s another theory, as well. Many Duggar fans are now wondering if there’s some legitimacy to the recent rumors that Derick was caught cheating on Jill . Derick’s been working closely with college students as part of his outreach efforts for his church in recent months. Reports of an inappropriate relationship with a female student were recently bolstered by a series of tweets Derick posted about the importance of marital fidelity. Given the Duggars’ knack for keeping skeletons in the closet, we may never know for sure just what Derick did to anger his in-laws. But it’s clear he’s not exactly Jim Bob’s favorite son-in-law these days. Watch Counting On online for more from reality TV’s most controversial family. View Slideshow: Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard Photos

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Jinger Duggar: Secrets & Scandals of the Family Rebel!

Jinger Duggar has always been something of an outlier in the Duggar family. Even before Jinger distingushed herself by wearing pants  (gasp!) and marrying a man her father didn't approve of, she had already gained a reputation as the Duggar family's resident rebel. Check out the gallery below for  our rundown of some of her most memorable clashes with her stirct upbringing: 1. A Broken Courtship? Long before she met Jeremy Vuolo, it was rumored that Jinger was courting Lawson Bates. Many fans still believe that Jinger and Lawson got together, but the relationship didn’t work out. 2. Restroom Rebels Back in 2015, Jinger and sister Jana were accused of hypocrisy when they used a men’s public bathroom after publicly speaking out against transgender rights. 3. Jinger Duggar: Future New Yorker? Jinger once indicated that she’d like to live in New York City someday. Michelle Duggar was quick to publicly shut the idea down and many fans castigated Jinger for what they saw as her naivete. 4. Jinger & Jeremy: A Controversial Couple Jinger’s husband, Jeremy Vuolo, is not your typical Duggar spouse. A former pro soccer player, Jeremy has admitted to drinking and partying in his youth, a major no-no in Jim Bob’s world. 5. Jeremy Vuolo: Not a Hit With the Duggars Jeremy has butted heads with his father-in-law on multiple occasions. Insiders say Jim Bob and Jeremy frequently clash over matters of religious doctrine. 6. Jinger Duggar: A Closet Calvinist? Jeremy preaches the doctrine of Calvinism, which Jim Bob staunchly opposes. Sources claim Jinger feels that she’s torn between two worlds, but has sided with her husband. View Slideshow

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Jinger Duggar: Secrets & Scandals of the Family Rebel!

Jinger Duggar has always been something of an outlier in the Duggar family. Even before Jinger distingushed herself by wearing pants  (gasp!) and marrying a man her father didn't approve of, she had already gained a reputation as the Duggar family's resident rebel. Check out the gallery below for  our rundown of some of her most memorable clashes with her stirct upbringing: 1. A Broken Courtship? Long before she met Jeremy Vuolo, it was rumored that Jinger was courting Lawson Bates. Many fans still believe that Jinger and Lawson got together, but the relationship didn’t work out. 2. Restroom Rebels Back in 2015, Jinger and sister Jana were accused of hypocrisy when they used a men’s public bathroom after publicly speaking out against transgender rights. 3. Jinger Duggar: Future New Yorker? Jinger once indicated that she’d like to live in New York City someday. Michelle Duggar was quick to publicly shut the idea down and many fans castigated Jinger for what they saw as her naivete. 4. Jinger & Jeremy: A Controversial Couple Jinger’s husband, Jeremy Vuolo, is not your typical Duggar spouse. A former pro soccer player, Jeremy has admitted to drinking and partying in his youth, a major no-no in Jim Bob’s world. 5. Jeremy Vuolo: Not a Hit With the Duggars Jeremy has butted heads with his father-in-law on multiple occasions. Insiders say Jim Bob and Jeremy frequently clash over matters of religious doctrine. 6. Jinger Duggar: A Closet Calvinist? Jeremy preaches the doctrine of Calvinism, which Jim Bob staunchly opposes. Sources claim Jinger feels that she’s torn between two worlds, but has sided with her husband. View Slideshow

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Anna Duggar: I Hope Jana Stays Single Forever!

If you’re a fan of her in-laws’ media empire, then you’re probably familiar with Anna Duggar as the long-suffering wife of former reality star and known sexual predator Josh Duggar . While some have accused Anna of enabling her husband’s repugnant misconduct, for the most part, she’s as beloved as Josh is hated. Anna is primarily viewed by fans as one of Josh’s many victims. She’s mostly remained silent on her decision to stay with Josh despite his infidelity and numerous sex crimes, but her defenders insist that Anna is left with little choice, as divorce is strictly forbidden in the fundamentalist community in which she lives.  It’s been said that Anna’s family is even stricter than the Duggars with regard to their fringe evangelical beliefs, and many believe that’s another reason the mother of five has stood by her husband. The Duggars appear to have been Anna’s main source of support throughout the scandals of the past several years. And there’s one Duggar daughter in particular with whom Anna seems to have formed a special bond. Anna and Jana Duggar are said to be extremely close, and insiders have reported that recent difficulties have only made their friendship even stronger. Over the past week, several fans in online forums have noted that it’s been exactly one year since Anna made a remark about Jana that garnered a mixed reaction at the time. Jana is still single at 27, a fact that’s considered highly unusual in a family in which girls are taught that procreation is their sole reason for being, and most young women become mothers in their early twenties. As a result of not having any children of her own, Jana has served as an endless source of support to her family, and Anna even went so far as to state that she’s happy her eldest sister-in-law is unattached. “Jana has been such an encouragement and such a rock this past year of my life. She is such a treasure,” Anna remarked on Counting On , adding: “Selfishly, for right now, I’m so thankful that I’ve had her as just a shoulder to cry on. Someone to just laugh with, cry with, pray with. She’s such a treasure.” Yes, Anna indicated that she’s “selfishly” happy that that particular “treasure” is single, and despite several Jana courtship rumors , that’s still the case one year later. Many fans have taken to social media to wonder aloud if Anna still feels that way, but thus far, there’s been no response from Josh’s beleaguered wife. Watch Counting On online for more from reality TV’s most controversial family. View Slideshow: Josh and Anna Duggar Photos: Through the Years

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