New TLC Show To Feature Duggar Sisters Jill and Jessa With Their Respective Partners
Following the scandal that devastated the entire Duggar family of TLC's "19 Kids and Counting," the network is now ready to reinstate the clan, at least two of them, back on air.
Citing the report from TVLine, it is said that TLC has ordered for "at least two specials" that is set to star the Duggar sisters, Jill Dillard and Jessa Seewald, along with their respective partners.
According to the media outlet, the show intends to "document each of the women as they grow their own families and take their next steps in the world."
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Still to be given a title, one of the programs will see Jill, the 24-year-old Duggar clan member, with her husband Derick, as well as their infant son, preparing to move to El Salvador to carry out their missionary work.
Earlier this month, a report from ETOnline indicated the couple had become a subject of several speculations of mismanagement of donations. The rumors surfaced when the couple were seen flying back and forth to the States at least twice since they embarked for the Central American mission on July 5. Fans of the family even grew furious, scrutinizing the couple when Jill posted a photo of her family and captioned it with the word "Travelling."
The public was quite stirred, asking the Dillard family if they really are using the funds given to them in the right way. Donors even demanded for "a detailed statement of what their money is being used for," while others asked for "pictures of hospital, schools, and bible studies" that the couple are expected to be organizing.
Meanwhile, another special will also be highlighting the arrival of Mr. and Mrs. Seewald's baby this November.
Presumed to be absent from either of the purported shows will be Jill and Jessa's older brother, Josh Duggar. The latter also came under fire last May with a bunch of controversies like pornography addiction, infidelity, as well as molestations.
Sources said that the 27-year-old will not be appearing on any future TLC programming.
TVLine further noted that before the two specials are shown, a documentary titled "Breaking Silence," also slated to feature both Jill and Jessa, will be aired. The documentary aims to make people aware of the issue of child sexual abuse. Jill and Jessa reportedly will be sharing their story.
Stay tuned for more updates.
