Josh Duggar 2016 News and Updates: Will Josh Return to 'Jill and Jessa: Counting On'? Alleged Divorce Between Michelle and Jim Bob, Rift Between Family?
It's been nothing but difficult for disgraced reality TV star Josh Duggar, who had just come back from a faith-based sex rehabilitation facility months ago. The eldest Duggar hasn't exactly been welcomed warmly by his family. And now it looks like his attempts to make a comeback in their spinoff reality show, "Jill and Jessa: Counting On", is causing a strain on his family.
His parents, Jim Bob and Michelle, and wife, Anna, have been all for it, but it looks like his siblings are doing everything they can to block him, according to a report from Hollywood Life. Josh Duggar, on the other hand, has repeatedly expressed his sorrow at his previous scandals, and thinks that a return on the show can help him win back public support.
Jill and Jessa: 'Focus on the younger kids'
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Last year, Josh Duggar, now 28, was sent to sex rehab after confessing that he had molested four of his sisters and a family friend as a teenager, causing shockwaves within the Duggar household. It has since brought grave shame and embarrassment to the family, making TLC pull the plug on "19 Kids and Counting."
Jill and Jessa have since created the spinoff show, "Jill and Jessa: Counting On", but it's nowhere near as popular as its origin. It barely managed to get a green light for its second season due to its lack of story and financial support.
While his parents Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar have been lobbying for him to return to the show and into their lives, Jill and Jessa have been very vocal against it. They say that "Counting On" should focus more on the younger kids. They worry that him coming back would mar the fun they've been trying to reestablish since the scandal. His brothers, John David, Josiah, Joseph, and the others feel it's unacceptable for Josh to bring shame anew into the family.
Michelle and Jim Bob alleged divorce updates
Apparently, this rift is costing Michelle and Jim Bob's marriage. Reports circulated that the couple will be getting a divorce, but several family members clarified that it's the family, not the parents breaking up—although honestly, we don't know which is worse. With Josh Duggar driving a wedge between his parents and his siblings, no wonder it's taking its toll on their marriage.
However, in recent social media photos, the two seem to be relatively happy, even going on to Instagram to celebrate Josiah's birthday. And it seems as if the family is still widely loved as several fans commented that they are "missed".
So, should Josh Duggar return to the household, or were they right in keeping him away? Is one distressed family member the price to pay for the family's sanity?
