Former reality stars from TLC’s Counting On series, Anna and Josh Duggar, have finally welcomed their new baby. They are now a family of 9 since it was the birth of her 7th baby. Unfortunately, the family has always been a victim of bad timing, as this news comes right before Josh Duggar’s court trial. It is to happen in late November. He was arrested and had charges against him for possessing and receiving child pornography. Read more here to get further details.
Counting On: Anna Duggar Welcomes 7th Baby Madyson Lily!
Former reality show star Anna Duggar shared the picture of her newborn baby on social media. With this, she also revealed that they had a daughter, and her name is Madyson Lily Duggar, via Instagram. In her Instagram stories, the star mentioned that her daughter arrived in this world on October 23, 2021, at 2:39 am. Moreover, Grandparents Jim Bob and Michelle also gave a statement to UsWeekly about the same. They called their grandchildren “beautiful treasures” from the “Lord”. The mother had announced her pregnancy in April 2021.
However, a week after the pregnancy news, her infamous husband Josh Duggar was making headlines over something shocking yet again. It turns out the state arrested him for receiving and possessing child pornography material. Hence, he was in custody at Arkansas’ Washington County jail. The case took a baffling turn yet again when the accused pled “not guilty”. He did so with the help of his attorney at the moment. The trial for the case was scheduled for July 2021. However, the date was postponed later. So, it will now take place on November 30, 2021. Duggar’s lawyers had filed the motion for the same in June.
Counting On: TLC Cancelled Duggar Family Shows Over Josh Duggar’s Arrest
After the Duggar family’s eldest son’s allegations saw the day of light, TLC canceled their previously ongoing show Counting On. It was a spin-off of the popular show ’19 Kids and Counting’ that featured the family of Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar and the life of their 19 kids. It ran for ten seasons after releasing in 2008. After that, TLC announced a spin-off for the show titled ‘Counting On.’ They again hired some cast members for the same. The show aimed to focus on the life of all the Duggar offspring and their extended families.
However, TLC canceled the show in 2021 itself after the serious allegations and arrest. As per the network’s statement, they canceled the show so that the infamous family could address “their situation” privately. Counting On premiered in the year 2015. Although Josh Duggar was not featured in the reality show, his wife Anna and six kids often shared screens. Apparently, it was primarily focused on all the Duggar daughters.