Tag: TLC

KNWA via NBC — TLC is officially canceling the hit reality series “19 Kids and Counting,” according to a statement from the network.

The show “will no longer appear on the air,” the network said.

The future of the show has been in question since May following revelations that Josh Duggar, 27, molested five children — including four of his sisters.

“The recent attention around the Duggars has sparked a critical and important conversation about child protection,” TLC said.

TLC said it will partner with victims’ rights and advocacy groups on a “multi-platform campaign to raise awareness and educate parents and families about the issue.”

It said that effort will include a one-hour documentary that will feature some family members and “other survivors and families that have been affected by abuse.”

The popular show documented the life and times of Arkansas couple Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar and their now-19 kids.

It was taken off the air in May after reports appeared about the sexual abuse that allegedly happened 12 years earlier.

Two daughters featured on the show have said publicly that they had forgiven their brother for molesting them.The reality show “will no longer appear on the air,” the network told The Associate Press in a statement Thursday.

The Duggar Family released the following statement Thursday:

“Today, TLC announced that they will not be filming new episodes of 19 Kids and Counting.

Years ago, when we were asked to film our first one hour documentary about the logistics of raising 14 children, we felt that it was an opportunity to share with the world that children are a blessing and a gift from God.

We are so thankful for our film crew that has shown up at our house for over a decade. They have become like family to us. They have invested their time and energy into our lives and have been so loving and patient. We love and appreciate them so much!

Over the last several years people have said to us, “We love your show!” We have always responded, “It’s not a show, it’s our lives!” Our desire in opening our home to the world is to share Bible principles that are the answers for life’s problems.

With God’s grace and help Josh, our daughters and our entire family overcame a terrible situation, found healing and a way forward. We are so pleased with the wonderful adults they have all become.

It is our prayer that the painful situation our family went through many years ago can point people toward faith in God and help others who also have lived through similar dark situations to find help, hope and healing, as well.

We appreciate the love, support, prayers and kindness extended to us by many of you. You have deeply touched our hearts and encouraged us, during this time.

God’s faithfulness and goodness to us, along with His abundant grace have given us strength and joy even in the most difficult days.

We have committed to Him that in all things—difficulties or success, good times or bad—we will purpose to bring Him honor by staying true to our faith and our family.

We look forward to working with TLC on this upcoming special documentary and hope that it is an encouragement to many.

We know Who holds the future and are confident that He will work all things together for good.

We love each of you and look forward to unfolding the future with peace and joy.

With Gratefulness,

Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar family”

I personally lost interest in this show after jim bob knocked up michelles for the 16th time,

so i don’t care one way or another about the show being on, hope josh gets SEVERE counseling since it’s obvious he’s never going to do time smh!