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Counting On
Counting On is a TLC series that follows the eldest Duggar siblings as they start their lives and begin families of their own. Counting On was originally titled Jill & Jessa: Counting On. It is a spinoff of the series 19 Kids and Counting featuring the Duggar family and their 19 children. Counting On was canceled in 2021 after 11 seasons, following Josh Duggar's arrest for possessing and receiving child pornography. 19 Kids and Counting was canceled in 2015 following the news of Josh Duggar's molestation allegations.
Genre: Reality TV Premiere: Dec. 13, 2015 Where to Watch: TLC, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube Central Cast: Jessa and Ben Seewald, Jill and Derick Dillard, Jinger and Jeremy Vuolo, Jana Duggar, John David and Abbie Duggar, Joy Anna and Austin Forsyth, Joseph and Kendra Duggar, Josiah and Lauren Duggar Spinoffs: 19 Kids and Counting
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19 Kids And Counting

Mykelti Padron stars in TLC's 'Sister Wives.'

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‘Sister Wives’ Mykelti Padron Claims She Was ‘Never Paid’: From ‘Counting On’ to ‘Honey Boo Boo’ What Other TLC Reality Kids Did and Didn’t Cash Out?

Which TLC families paid their children for their appearances on their popular series and which did not?

by Lucille Barilla

Published on October 9, 2023

3 min read

Anna and Josh Duggar, stars of "19 Kids and Counting."

Celebrity

Anna Duggar’s Kids Reportedly Visit Josh Duggar ‘Regularly’ in Prison

Anna Duggar reportedly brings her children to visit "19 Kids and Counting" star Josh Duggar, who was convicted for receiving and possessing child pornography, in prison regularly.

by Grace Turney

Jeremy Vuolo and Jinger Duggar Vuolo attend the Los Angeles Special Screening Of Discovery's "Serengeti" at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on July 23, 2019.

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Jinger Duggar Finally Reveals Her True Thoughts on Birth Control and Alcohol

Former '19 Kids and Counting' star Jinger Duggar has opened up about how her views have changed on using birth control and consuming alcohol.

by Katie Rook

Joy-Anna Forsyth Discusses Jinger Vuolo’s Book, Avoids Questions About Jill Dillard’s Memoir

Joy-Anna Forsyth answered a question about her sisters' memoirs but was careful not to talk about Jill Dillard's scathing book. She was happy to chat about Jinger Vuolo's, though.

by Andrea Francese

Published on May 8, 2024

2 min read

Amy Duggar King takes part in a therapy session on 'Marriage Bootcamp'

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Amy Duggar King Hopes Disgraced Cousin Josh Duggar ‘Messes Up Again’

Amy Duggar King recent spoke out against her disgraced cousin Josh Duggar, and she has no love for her family member. She's hoping for more jail time. She even said she hopes he "messes up again" so he spend more time behind bars.

by Andrea Francese

Josiah Duggar and Lauren Swanson walk along a beach during their engagement

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A Wedding Guest List May Have Revealed the Name of Josiah and Lauren Duggar’s Third Child

Josiah Duggar and Lauren Swanson have been growing their family quietly since the end of their reality TV career. A wedding guest list confirms they welcomed their third child, though.

by Andrea Francese

‘Farmer Wants a Wife’ Season 2 Update: Are Nathan and Taylor Still Together?

Nathan and Taylor fell hard for each other on season 2 of 'Farmer Wants a Wife.' But are they still together today?

by Megan Elliott

Published on May 17, 2024

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Smiling Kiana with dark hair in 'Farmer Wants a Wife' Season 2

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‘Farmer Wants a Wife’: Kiana Reveals Relationship With Farmer Mitchell’s Friend

Plot twist! Kiana from 'Farmer Wants a Wife' Season 2 didn't find love with Mitchell, but she did feel a spark with his friend Houston.

by Megan Elliott

Brandon and Grace sitting on a couch and looking at each other during the 'Farmer Wants a Wife' Season 2 reunion

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‘Farmer Wants a Wife’ Season 2 Update: Are Brandon and Grace Still Together?

Brandon Rogers chose Grace Girard over Emerson Sears in the season 2 finale of 'Farmer Wants a Wife.' But did their relationship last?

by Megan Elliott

Duggar News: ‘Counting On’ Likely to Continue Given TLC’s Statement About Josh Duggar

TLC released a statement about Josh Duggar after his recent arrest, and it seems 'Counting On' is likely to continue despite the possible backlash from fans and critics. Here's what's going on.

by Lauren Weiler

The Duggar Family: Johannah Duggar Spotted Hanging Out With a Potential Suitor, Is the 15-Year-Old Courting?

The Duggar family's supersized family just keeps getting married. Justin Duggar and Jedidiah Duggar both got married this year, and now fans think Johannah Duggar could be dating, even though she's still a minor.

by Andrea Francese

Jinger Duggar Said the Duggar Family Fled Arkansas After First Josh Duggar Scandal

Jinger Duggar recently published her memoir, 'The Hope We Hold,' and she provides details and context around Josh Duggar's 2015 scandal. In the book, she explains she and her family fled Arkansas when his molestation allegations came to light. Here's what she said.

by Lauren Weiler

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Are Jinger Duggar and Jeremy Vuolo Distancing Themselves From Her Family Following Her Brother’s Arrest?

Jinger Duggar and Jeremy Vuolo’s new book, The Hope We Hold, was released just days after her brother’s arrest on child pornography charges. In multiple statements, the couple has expressed how disturbed they are by the charges and condemned child abuse. It’s not the first time they have distanced themselves from her family.

by Megan Elliott

Jill Duggar Posts Swimwear Photos as Josh Duggar Scandal Threatens Duggar Family

Josh Duggar of the Duggar family from TLC's 'Counting On' was arrested in April 2021 for allegedly obtaining child sexual abuse images. Now, as the Duggars are reeling, Jill Duggar posted swimsuit photos to Instagram that would've been forbidden when she was younger.

by Lauren Weiler

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Will Anna Duggar Divorce Josh Duggar? She’s In an ‘Impossible’ Situation, Ex-Fundamentalist Says

Josh Duggar was arrested in April 2021 on child pornography charges. He has pleaded not guilty. Many Duggar family followers would like to see his wife Anna Duggar leave her husband, but that may be difficult for her to do given her faith, say some who are familiar with her religious background.

by Megan Elliott

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Jinger Duggar Recalls the Strange Gifts ‘Creepy’ Guys Would Send Her and Her Sisters When They Were Single

Jinger Duggar was a teenager when she started appearing on her family’s reality show, 19 Kids and Counting. The sudden fame brought with it unwanted attention, with strangers sending her and her sisters letters and even strange gifts. In her new book The Hope We Hold, Jinger says she found some of the attention “creepy.”

by Megan Elliott

Josh Duggar’s Former Foe ‘Not Shocked’ By the ‘Disgusting’ Man’s Arrest

Josh Duggar is currently out on bail while awaiting trial for allegedly possessing material depicting the sexual abuse of children. His arrest may have shocked some ‘Counting On’ fans, but not Duggar himself. He allegedly has been in communication with the feds since 2019. The arrest also did not surprise one of his former foes.

by Perry Carpenter

The Duggar Family Congratulates Derick Dillard in Wake of Josh Duggar Scandal

Jill Duggar's husband, Derick Dillard, officially graduated from law school. While Jill's family has a difficult relationship with Derick, they congratulated him on social media. And this is all happening as Josh Duggar's recent arrest dominates headlines. Here's what's going on.

by Lauren Weiler

‘Counting On’ Viewers Praise Jill Duggar’s Husband, Derick Dillard — But Still Don’t Love Him

Former 'Counting On' stars Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard left the show in 2017. Since then, Derick has earned a spot in some critics' good graces -- but they're not all fans of him.

by Julia Mullaney

Duggar Family Rumors Suggest Cameraman Had to Leave ’19 Kids & Counting’ Due to Jana Duggar

Jana Duggar is currently rumored to be courting a man named Stephen Wissmann. But years prior, a rumor circulated suggesting Jana had chemistry with a TLC cameraman. Here's what the rumor suggested.

by Lauren Weiler

‘Counting On’ Fans May Have Been Surprised By Josh Duggar’s Arrest — But the Duggar Family Was Not

Josh Duggar was arrested by federal agents on Thursday, April 29, and charged with two counts of receiving and possessing material depicting the sexual abuse of children. His arrest may have been shocking to some ‘Counting On’ fans, but court documents reveal that his arrest was not a surprise for Duggar himself.

by Perry Carpenter

Duggar News: Will Josh Duggar’s Arrest Finally End the Duggar Family’s Reality TV Career?

Josh Duggar was arrested on April 29 on child pornography charges. The father of six has since been released on bond. He is expected to return to court in July. While Josh's legal trouble continues, Duggar family critics want TLC to cancel the family's reality TV show and pull all content containing the family from their streaming platform.

by Andrea Francese

‘Counting On’: Some Think Jinger Duggar’s Instagram Hints That She Knew About Josh Duggar’s Arrest Before It Happened

'Counting On' star Jinger Duggar released a statement condemning her brother's alleged actions. But some think Duggar's recent Instagram rebrand suggests she was aware of her brother's investigation before the arrest was made.

by Julia Mullaney

‘Counting On’: Viewers Reveal How They Really Feel About Cousin Amy Duggar: ‘I Really Wish She Would Write a Tell-All’

'Counting On' star Amy Duggar has been a part of the Duggar crew for years -- now, fans are revealing their true thoughts on the part-time reality star.

by Julia Mullaney

Josh Duggar’s Alleged Computer Software Should’ve Alerted Anna Duggar About Sexual Abuse

Josh Duggar of the Duggar family is in trouble with the law once again -- but this time, it's serious. Josh has pending child pornography abuse charges against him, and he allegedly had software on his computer that should've alerted Anna Duggar of his internet usage. Here's what happened.

by Lauren Weiler

Duggar News: What Does the Bond Hearing Decision Mean for Josh Duggar?

Joshua Duggar is being released on bond to await trial on two child pornography charges. While Josh won’t be housed in a detention center, his movements will be monitored. The former reality TV star must stay away from minor children. He can interact with his six children when their mother is present to supervise. Josh is expected to stand trial in July 2021.

by Andrea Francese

Josh Duggar’s Legal Team Claim He Is WAY Too Famous to Leave Town — Will the Former TLC Star Be Granted Bail?

Josh Duggar has been in an Arkansas jail for over a week after being arrested on two counts pertaining to child pornography. Before he appears in front of a judge, the disgraced reality star is requesting he be granted bail. His reason is simple — he is much too famous to be a flight risk.

by Perry Carpenter

Celebrity / TV

Jinger Duggar Opens Up About ‘Painful’ 2015 Josh Duggar Scandal In New Book

In her new book (co-written with husband Jeremy Vuolo), Jinger Duggars opens up about how she felt during a 2015 scandal involving her older brother Josh Duggar. Josh was accused of molesting several of siblings. In April 2021, Josh was arrested on child pornography charges.

by Megan Elliott

‘Duggar News’: Did Derick Dillard Just Imply More Duggar Family Rifts Could Happen?

The Duggar family is at the center of a massive scandal. Josh Duggar, the family's eldest son, was arrested on April 29 on charges stemming from the possession of child pornography. Derick Dillard, Jill Duggar's husband, isn't talking about Josh, but he's made it clear a lot is going on inside the Duggar family home.

by Andrea Francese

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