[EXCLUSIVE REVEAL 💥] Derrick Dillard Claims Jim Bob Duggar Keeps Counting On Cash Just for Himself! 😱
The Duggars, Counting On, and the Dark Side Behind the Camera
The Duggar family has long been seen as a symbol of conservative Christian values in the U.S., made famous by their reality TV show 19 Kids and Counting, and later Counting On, aired on TLC. However, behind the image of a wholesome, faith-filled, supersized family lies a web of controversy, scandals, and control that has only recently begun to surface publicly.
The Controversial Return of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar
Following the 2015 scandal involving eldest son Josh Duggar—who was accused of molesting several of his younger sisters—TLC canceled 19 Kids and Counting and launched a spin-off, Counting On, focused on the adult children. Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, the parents, were removed from the spotlight in an attempt to manage the PR fallout.
However, in a recent episode of Counting On, Jim Bob and Michelle made a surprise return, sparking outrage and concern among viewers. Many now speculate whether this opens the door for Josh Duggar’s eventual return as well. It raises serious questions about TLC’s priorities: are they willing to compromise ethics for ratings?
“Romantic” Date Night – But Cringeworthy Moments
The episode featured several Duggar couples competing in a “most romantic date” challenge. While the intent may have been to show wholesome love and marital bonding, many moments came off as uncomfortable or overly staged. In particular, scenes where couples discussed kissing and physical affection felt exaggerated—especially coming from a family culture that emphasizes purity and modesty.
Viewers have often commented on how members of the purity movement sometimes express an awkward, even hypersexual, fascination with things like kissing or romance—precisely because such topics are typically so taboo within their culture. The Duggar children’s attempts to portray intimacy often feel forced, overly-scripted, or just plain awkward.
Derick Dillard’s Explosive Claims
More troubling are the claims from Derick Dillard, husband of Jill Duggar. According to Derick, neither he nor Jill were ever paid for their appearances on the show—even for major episodes like the birth of their children or emergency medical events.
Derick alleges that Jim Bob Duggar was the sole recipient of all payments from TLC and told his children that filming the show was a form of “mission work” to spread the word of Jesus. Meanwhile, he pocketed the income. This has left fans questioning: if the adult children were the main cast of Counting On, why didn’t they have individual contracts with TLC? Why were they not directly compensated for their time and personal stories?
Derick also claims that when they asked TLC for help covering Jill’s medical bills, they were refused—despite TLC profiting off the footage. The idea that Jim Bob may have kept the money while using faith to justify it only adds to the outrage.
