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TLC pulls 19 Kids and Counting after molestation admission

TLC pulls 19 Kids and Counting after molestation admission

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by: RogueHippEE Active Indicator LED Icon 8 OP 
~ 8 years ago   May 22, '15 3:10pm  
Never seen the show, but my mom watches it:TLC, the network home to 19 Kids and Counting, has pulled the show from its schedule after Josh Duggar admitted to molesting 5 underage girls — including his sisters — 12 years ago.
The network issued the following statement on Friday: "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
wouldn't comment on Thursday after a police report surfaced of Duggar's
past indiscretions, but instead ran a marathon of the show, which
prominently featured Josh. Naturally, that sparked outrage from viewers
and non-viewers alike.
According to TMZ,
the fate of the show is "uncertain" and sources involved say no
long-term decision has been made. However, cameras have been rolling
this week. One day before Josh's past was uncovered, he tweeted out a
picture while filming.
 
This is not the first time TLC has found itself in a controversial situation. The network pulled the plug on Here Comes Honey Boo Boo hours after it was confirmed that Mama June was dating a convicted child molester. Mama June has some choice words for TLC and is even threatening to sue.
 
Josh,
the eldest of the Duggar clan, issued an apology after news of his past
went public. "I acted inexcusably for which I am extremely sorry and
deeply regret," he said in a statement. "I would do anything to go back
to those teen years and take different actions. I sought forgiveness
from those I had wronged and asked Christ to forgive me and come into my
life. In my life today, I am so very thankful for God's grace, mercy
and redemption."
However, it wasn't just
Josh who was implicated in the shocking report. According to records,
Jim Bob and Michelle were made aware of their son's behavior many years
ago and they did not go to the police. "We had tried to
teach him right from wrong," they said in a lengthy joint statement on
Thursday. "Even though we would never choose to go through something so
terrible, each one of our family members drew closer to God."
Josh's wife, Anna Duggar — with whom he has three young children and another on the way —
also spoke out, saying he told her about his past before they got
engaged. She said she believes he is a changed man and is "someone who
had received the help needed to change the direction of his life and do
what is right."In
the wake of his molestation admission, Josh resigned from the Family
Research Council, which rallies against LGBT equality. The FRC accepted,
saying it is the "best decision" at this time.
There is one person outside the family firmly standing by Josh's side… 2016 Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee.
"Janet and I want to affirm our support for the Duggar family," Huckabee, 59, wrote on Facebook.
"Josh's actions when he was an underage teen are as he described them
himself, 'inexcusable,' but that doesn't mean 'unforgivable.' He and his
family dealt with it and were honest and open about it with the victims
and the authorities."
The Duggars have yet to comment on TLC temporarily pulling their show. 4951
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ET Active Indicator LED Icon 17
~ 8 years ago   May 22, '15 3:19pm  
No great loss.  Actually no loss at all. 4951
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RogueHippEE Active Indicator LED Icon 8 OP 
~ 8 years ago   May 22, '15 3:21pm  
No great loss.  Actually no loss at all.
 
@ET: It's no great loss entertainment wise.
4951
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2danes Active Indicator LED Icon 4
~ 8 years ago   May 22, '15 3:27pm  
So glad they took that terrible show off the air. That bible thumping sicko should be in jail. 4951
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KellyG Active Indicator LED Icon 3
~ 8 years ago   May 22, '15 3:28pm  
I feel sad for those kids Emoticon 4951
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mutton Active Indicator LED Icon 9
~ 8 years ago   May 22, '15 3:29pm  
Never saw show, but  headlines galore on yahoo all the time... 4951
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Stealth83 Active Indicator LED Icon 16
~ 8 years ago   May 22, '15 3:35pm  
Removed By Request 4951
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RogueHippEE Active Indicator LED Icon 8 OP 
~ 8 years ago   May 22, '15 3:37pm  
Ok, first how old was he when it happened? One report I read was 15 but that may not be right.
 
@Stealth83: 15
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friday1 Active Indicator LED Icon 9
~ 8 years ago   May 22, '15 3:53pm  
Who cares? ReallyMaybe they can chronolog Jenner's transition to a woman. I have basic Dish service so I don't get the BS channel. Matter of fact I am glad I don't pay for it. 4951
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OhHappyPets Active Indicator LED Icon 3
~ 8 years ago   May 22, '15 3:54pm  
If TLC went off the air completely it would be no great loss. Calling themselves The Learning Channel is ludicrous.  4951
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Brat Active Indicator LED Icon 15
~ 8 years ago   May 22, '15 3:56pm  
If TLC went off the air completely it would be no great loss. Calling themselves The Learning Channel is ludicrous. 
 
@OhHappyPets:
 
Completely agree!!!!! 4951
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~ 8 years ago   May 22, '15 3:57pm  
If TLC went off the air completely it would be no great loss. Calling themselves The Learning Channel is ludicrous. 
 
@OhHappyPets:  Prior to "reality" shows, TLC used to be pretty good.  There's only a couple of reality shows I will watch, and I'm getting fed up with them!
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friday1 Active Indicator LED Icon 9
~ 8 years ago   May 22, '15 4:00pm  
I like Hoarders but that's not on TLC. Cant believe people throw a big fit about putting out the trash. 4951
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foxymama Active Indicator LED Icon 14
~ 8 years ago   May 22, '15 4:02pm  
Just plane sick and sad.  4951
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Francita Active Indicator LED Icon 17
~ 8 years ago   May 22, '15 4:09pm  
I never understood why the Dugars had a following. Dumb dumb dumb. Heck I don't understand why 90% of celebrities have fans. It's just more proof of the dumbing down of America.
 
And of course they would say our family is stronger because of this and God. What the duck ever! Gag. Hope they all get some jail time over this.
 
And they run some kind of organization to prevent GLBT from getting equal rights. I'm thoroughly disgusted now. Yes, I am pro gay rights! 4951
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CBP210 Active Indicator LED Icon 10
~ 8 years ago   May 22, '15 4:13pm  
Oh well never watched the show. 4951
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