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Jim Bob, Michelle and the Duggar family, who starred in the hit TLC reality show "19 Kids and Counting" are back in the spotlight in the new docuseries "Happy Shiny People." The four-part limited series explores the family's rise to fame and fall from grace after allegations emerged in 2015 that the oldest Duggar son, Josh, had molested five young girls when he was 12. Josh later admitted to molesting four of his younger sisters and a babysitter.  The show, which ran for 10 seasons beginning in 2008, was subsequently canceled.

the Duggar family when they were just a clan of 16, featured in the 2004 documentary. The supersized Baptist brood's fame grew along with their family, eventually leading to the hit TLC reality series, which followed their adventures in home schooling, courtship and family expansion. After the show's cancellation in 2015, fans continued to follow the Duggars on six seasons of their follow-up seriesas well as on their various social media pages. Led by parents Jim Bob and Michelle, the Duggar family now consists of 19 kids, 11 sons- and daughters-in-law, and 27 grandchildren — and counting!As the eldest Duggar kids are growing up, getting married and having kids of their own, it can be hard to keep track of everyone.

Jill Dillard is the latest Duggar daughter to speak out about growing up in her ultra-conservative Christian family. A new Prime Video docuseries,, shares with viewers how the family became a reality TV sensation before scandal shook the foundation of their deeply held belief system.Like her sister, Jinger Vuolo's, recent book, starts with a focus on disgraced pastor Bill Gothard and the Institute in Basic Life Principles, or IBLP, a non-denominational Christian organization that espouses homeschooling, female subservience and conservative values. “IBLP and the teachings draw in people like my dad, who want this control," Jill notes. «It can foster this cult-like environment.

The Duggar family is letting their thoughts be known regarding the forthcoming tell-all documentary on their family.

Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar are firing back at “Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets”, the new Prime Video documentary series that delves into the controversial religious sect behind the scandal-plagued “19 Kids and Counting” family, whose hit TLC series was yanked from television as the shocking skeletons came tumbling out of their closet.

Defending their family. Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar are speaking out against the new docuseries Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets — which stars their daughter Jill Duggar.

Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar are breaking their silence on the new docu-series about their family and religion.

Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar are speaking out.The couple — who famously introduced the world to their large family in the TLC series — published a statement to their website on Thursday decrying Prime Video's forthcoming four-part docuseries «The recent 'documentary' that talks about our family is sad because in it we see the media and those with ill intentions hurting people we love,» the statement shared. «Like other families, ours too has experienced the joys and heartbreaks of life, just in a very public format.»«This 'documentary' paints so much and so many in a derogatory and sensationalized way because sadly that’s the direction of entertainment these days,» the statement continued.The documentary is set to examine, in part, the experiences of some of the Duggar children after being raised following the ultra-conservative lifestyle rules of disgraced pastor Bill Gothard and the Institute in Basic Life Principles, or IBLP.  Among those interviewed was Jill Duggar Dillard, the couple's second-oldest daughter, who spoke out about her difficult experiences.«We have always believed that the best chance to repair damaged relationships, or to reconcile differences, is through love in a private setting,»Jim Bob and Michelle's statement continued.

Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar are speaking out.The couple — who famously introduced the world to their large family in the TLC series — published a statement to their website on Thursday decrying Prime Video's forthcoming four-part docuseries «The recent 'documentary' that talks about our family is sad because in it we see the media and those with ill intentions hurting people we love,» the statement shared. «Like other families, ours too has experienced the joys and heartbreaks of life, just in a very public format.»«This 'documentary' paints so much and so many in a derogatory and sensationalized way because sadly that’s the direction of entertainment these days,» the statement continued.The documentary is set to examine, in part, the experiences of some of the Duggar children after being raised following the ultra-conservative lifestyle rules of disgraced pastor Bill Gothard and the Institute in Basic Life Principles, or IBLP.  Among those interviewed was Jill Duggar Dillard, who spoke out about her difficult experiences.«We have always believed that the best chance to repair damaged relationships, or to reconcile differences, is through love in a private setting,» the Duggars' statement shared.

Jill Duggar is finally giving details on how her dad Jim Bob Duggar stole her reality TV money!

As more is revealed about Prime Video‘s upcoming doc on the Duggar family, the more we’re understanding about how truly disturbing their lives were.

No mixed messages. Amy Duggar penned a strongly worded note about protecting her peace before appearing in the bombshell trailer for a Duggar family exposé.

in an ultrastrict religious group, the Institute in Basic Life Principles.The limited docuseries, “Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets,” will be “exposing the truth” behind the family and the IBLP, an organization established in 1961 by minister Bill Gothard, since forced out under allegations of abuse.“World domination was the goal,” one man in the trailer alleged.Another woman even claimed that the institute “raises little predators.”The series will feature two members of the Duggar family, Jim Bob and Michelle’s second eldest daughter, 32-year-old Jill Dillard, and her cousin, Amy King, 36. Both Jill and Amy have previously spoken out about their upbringings in the organization.“As details of the family and their scandals unfold, we realize they’re part of an insidious, much larger threat already in motion, with democracy itself in peril,” the new series’ logline reads.“The biggest feature of Bill Gothard’s teachings is authority,” one woman said in the trailer.

Jill Dillard is ready to be the latest Duggar daughter to speak out about growing up in her ultra-conservative religious family. «There's a story that's going to be told,» Jill says in the trailer for a new Prime Video limited docuseries, , «and I would rather be the one telling it.»Like her sister Jinger Vuolo's recent book, starts with a focus on disgraced pastor Bill Gothard and the Institute in Basic Life Principles, or IBLP, a non-denominational Christian organization that espouses homeschooling, female subservience and conservative values. «The IBLP teachings aren't Christianity,» says one ex-IBLP survivor in the trailer. «They're something entirely different.»«Gothard turned every father into a cult leader and every home into an island,» adds another.Watch the full trailer below:Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar raised their 19 children under Gothard's teachings and in her book,, Jinger wrote of revering the minister in her younger years.

all nine Duggar daughters sharing a recent outing with mom Michelle Duggar. In a smiling snapshot posted by Jessa Duggar Seewald, Michelle is seen sporting what appears to be a new look as the group poses together inside an Arkansas coffee shop. The 56-year-old reality TV matriarch, who is known to exclusively wear long and modest skirts, is seen in black leggings, sneakers and a chambray top.

all nine Duggar daughters sharing a recent outing with mom, Michelle Duggar. In a smiling snapshot posted by Jessa Duggar Seewald, Michelle is seen sporting what appears to be a new look as the group poses together inside an Arkansas coffee shop. The 56-year-old reality TV matriarch, who is known to exclusively wear long and modest skirts, is seen in black leggings, sneakers and a chambray top.

Times are changing. Michelle Duggar opted to ditch her traditional skirt for leggings at a recent family gathering.

While Jinger Duggar found The One in Jeremy Vuolo, she was initially wary about entering into a courtship with her now-husband.

Telling her story. Jinger Duggar grew up in the spotlight, but there was still plenty TLC fans didn’t know about her life — until now.

Jinger Duggar Vuolo is getting real about her intense Christian upbringing.

Moving forward together. Jedidiah Duggar gave fans a glimpse at his family’s first Christmas celebration since Josh Duggar began serving his prison sentence for child pornography.

Jinger Duggar Vuolo was raised in an ultraconservative family, with her parents, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, laying down the law for their 19 kids about everything from courtship to clothing and even music. But in her new book, the Counting On alum is revealing why she decided to leave those strict rules behind.READ: Jinger Duggar makes surprising confession about strict family beliefsIn Becoming Free Indeed: My Story of Disentangling Faith From Fear, the TLC star, 28, details "how she began to question the harmful ideology of her youth," according to publisher Harper Collins.The Duggars explain "courtship"19 Kids and Counting stars Jim Bob and Michelle raised their brood in a devout Baptist home, following the teachings of Bill Gothard, who dictated obeying rules of modesty (no shorts or jeans, only dresses or skirts) and following guidelines for courtship that banned front-facing hugs and kissing before marriage.

Jessa Duggar Seewald isn’t hearing any criticism about her family on Instagram.

Jessa Duggar shared a sweet - and rare - picture of her father Jim Bob on Tuesday to celebrate his birthday.MORE: Jessa Duggar posts adorable family picture amid major changeThe former reality TV star and her daughter Fern have the same birth date and the picture showed Jim Bob holding his granddaughter and the two sharing big smiles.WATCH: Jessa Duggar introduces children to baby Fern for the first time"Had a wonderful time yesterday celebrating these birthday buddies! Love them both dearly!" Jessa captioned the post.Fans flocked to the comments to share their love, with many praising Jessa for the close bond her children have with their grandparents.MORE: Jessa Duggar shares adorable family update after lunch with sister Jill"My daughter and dad are birthday buddies too! Makes the day all the more special," wrote one as another shared: "You have a precious family and wonderful parents! Happy Birthday y’all!"Jessa has four children with husband Ben Seewald; Spurgeon, six, four-year-old Henry, three-year-old Ivy and Fern, one. Fern and her grandfather"Baby Seewald #4 has arrived! Click the link in my bio for Part 1 of the birth story! (Part 2 coming soon!)," the caption read when she shared the wonderful news of Fern's birth in July 2021.Part one was filmed over the days leading up to her labor and ended on 18 July in the afternoon as Jessa and Ben arrived in hospital.The 28-year-old had previously bravely admitted that she was "nervous" about her pregnancy after suffering a heartbreaking miscarriage.

Standing by her man. Anna Duggar is committed to her relationship with Josh Duggar — even though he’s spending the next 12 years in jail.

Focusing on the children. After Josh Duggar was sentenced to 12 years in prison on child pornography charges, wife Anna Duggar (née Keller) will spend her 34th birthday focusing on their seven little ones.

We’ve been saying it for years now. Jim Bob Duggar practices a sexist and controlling form of religion — and should never have been given a platform on reality TV.

We’ve heard from several of Josh Duggar‘s family members since his prison sentence was handed down this week. Though we are talking about the 19 Kids and Counting clan here, so in the grand scheme 3 or 4 Duggars is nothing.

Wilson Chapman editorJosh Duggar, who appeared on the TLC reality series “19 Kids and Counting,” has been sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison for possession of child pornography. The sentencing was announced Wednesday, after Duggar was found guilty by a Fayetteville, Ark.