There are many different reasons why shows get canceled, but you'd be hard pressed to find one more headline-grabbing than the explanation for the untimely axing of "Counting On." Eleven seasons strong and by all means a runaway success, TLC's spinoff of "19 Kids and Counting" got the chop in June 2021, as the network confirmed in a statement to People. "TLC will not be producing additional seasons," they noted in part, adding somewhat cryptically, "TLC feels it is important to give the Duggar family the opportunity to address their situation privately."
The situation in question revolves around a trial against Josh Duggar, eldest son of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar. In April 2021, he pleaded not guilty to both receiving and possessing inappropriate images of children. If convicted of his crimes, Josh could receive a prison sentence of up to 20 years and a fine of up to $250,000. While originally scheduled for July 2021, his trial was pushed to November 2021 (via Fox News).
Josh had previously faced highly-publicized allegations of child molestation, which formed the impetus for why "Counting On" was launched in the first place, back in 2015. His sisters Jill and Jessa even confirmed they were victims. Josh has also made headlines for admitting to being addicted to pornography and to cheating on wife Anna.
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