'Counting On' fans stunned as Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard attend family Christmas celebration despite Jim Bob's 'ban'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The Duggar family's Christmas reunion made headlines as James Duggar shared festive photos on social media.
However, fans couldn't help but notice Jill Duggar and her husband Derick Dillard in one particular photo, stirring curiosity after the couple's revelation of being banned from the family home.
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In her memoir, 'Counting the Cost', Jill made troubling claims about her father, Jim Bob Duggar, accusing him of financial misconduct and imposing a ban on their residence.
Alleging they were 'tricked' into a contract without pay for the family's reality shows, Jill and Derick sought negotiation for their fair share.
However, social media users were left stunned after noticing Jill and Derick in the photos and claimed that Jim Bob invited them for 'damage control'.
A social media user wrote, "JB is only allowing it for damage control I bet." Another person added, "Idk if JimBob is capable of being Christ-like on Xmas. I’m sure it’s damage control."
Another critic another, "Wonder if JB was there after all Jessa did just have a baby?? Wonder if there's a throw in the rift or is it JB damage control??"
Another Instagram user penned, "No one can truly understand this unless you have a true narcissist as a parent. Been there done that. No more, we’ve cut all ties."
Another internet user said, "JB wants something. Perhaps a free lawyer. His motives are suspect." Another comment read, "Keep your friends close and your enemies closer."
Jill Duggar shows 20-cent Christmas gift from her parents Jim Bob and Michelle
'The Counting On' star Jill Duggar has been embroiled in an explosive feud with her father, Jim Bob Duggar, and mother Michelle, especially since the release of her tell-all autobiography.
However, Jill recently took to her Instagram to reveal the Christmas gift which her parents sent. She revealed in her Instagram Stories that Jim Bob and Michelle put aside their differences, and sent her a holiday gift.
However, Jill was gifted a bag of Indonesian ramen and the brand she showed in the video retailed for $5 at Target for a multipack of five, meaning each packet inside costs roughly $1.
Derick Dillard accuses Jim Bob Duggar of 'verbal abuse'
Derick Dillard stood against his father-in-law Jim Bob Duggar and accused him of 'verbal abuse' and 'manipulation' in a now-deleted social media comment, reported People.
Jill Duggar Dillard's husband, Derick responded to a Facebook post about Jim Bob's Arkansas State Senate campaign ahead of the special primary.
He wrote, "I used to have much respect for Jim Bob, as my father-in-law, and I wanted to give him the benefit of the doubt for years," as per the outlet.
Derick added, "Unfortunately, it's only become clearer to us over time just how deep this man's manipulation and deceit will go for his own gain, at the expense of others."
Derick further noted that Jim Bob "has lied to my wife and I numerous times," without specifying any examples. He continued, "When confronted privately, he is not humble, but he is defensive and verbally abusive."
Jill Duggar reflects on her father Jim Bob's 'worse' treatment amid family feud
Jill Duggar's memoir, 'Counting the Cost', featured multiple explosive revelations about her family, especially her father, Jim Bob Duggar. She recalled a meeting of her and her husband Derick Dillard with her parents Michelle and Jim Bob in the book.
Jill and Derick had written the patriarch and matriarch a letter regarding the family's conflict which ended up with an explosive feud.
At the boiling point of the meeting, Jill claimed her father treats her brother Josh Duggar, who is currently serving 12 years in prison for child pornography — better than her.
She recalled in the memoir that her father called the letter 'disrespectful' and asked her to apologize for it. She recalled, "'You're guilty!' Pops was yelling, stabbing a finger at me, standing right over me."