'Derogatory and sensationalized': Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar slam Duggar family secrets docuseries
TONTITOWN, ARKANSAS: Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar have posted a statement on their official website explaining how a recent docuseries about their family has affected them. It seems that the couple is upset over 'Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets,' which not only highlights the abuse and cover-ups but also the 'cult-like' structure of the Duggar family.
Jim and Michelle took to the official Duggar family website about how they felt about Prime Video's investigative series. The patriarch also shared the statement on his Instagram Story to make their side of the story known to their social media family followers. Jim and Michelle called the docuseries "sad" and explained how it has affected their family.
Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar slam bombshell docuseries
Jim and Michelle together issued a statement against 'Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets,' which will release on June 2, 2023. On behalf of the entire Duggar family, Jim and Michelle wrote, "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." They then went on to claim that they are the same as that of any other normal family. "Like other families, ours too has experienced the joys and heartbreaks of life, just in a very public format," stated the heads of the Duggar family. Furthermore, they went on to slam Prime Video's docuseries, saying, "This “documentary” paints so much and so many in a derogatory and sensationalized way because sadly that’s the direction of entertainment these days."
Indirectly asking for privacy Jim and Michelle claimed, "We have always believed that the best chance to repair damaged relationships, or to reconcile differences, is through love in a private setting. We love every member of our family and will continue to do all we can to have a good relationship with each one." Ending the note on speaking about god, Jim and Michelle wrote, "Through both the triumphs and the trials we have clung to our faith all the more and discovered that through the love and grace of Jesus, we find strength, comfort, and purpose."
Jill Duggar releases new memoir about the Duggar family
Jill Duggar and her husband Derick Dillard are ready to share their side of the story in a new book named 'Counting the Cost.' "For the first time, discover the unedited truth about the Duggars, the traditional Christian family that captivated the nation on TLC’s hit show 19 Kids and Counting. Jill Duggar and her husband Derick are finally ready to share their story, revealing the secrets, manipulation, and intimidation behind the show that remained hidden from their fans," reads the description of the book. The book claims, "For as long as they could, Jill and Derick tried to be obedient family members, they weren’t willing to rock the boat. But now they’re raising a family of their own, and they’re done with the secrets." Now that the red flags are clearly visible to Jill and Dereck, they are uncovering the truth about the Duggar family through their book.
'Counting the Cost' will release in January 2024 and 'Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets' is set to premiere on June 2 on Prime Video.