Jill Dillard, formerly Duggar, came into the limelight because of her family show 19 Kids And Counting. It featured how Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar were raising their 19 kids. The show premiered in 2008 and got canceled in 2015. But on heavy demand, another spinoff named Counting On ran for around five years till 2022. Indeed, it is one of the longest-running shows, and viewers were sure that the family might have earned a lot from it. But it seems that’s not the case! Recently, Jill Duggar shockingly revealed that she didn’t get any paycheck from the network for her famous show on TLC! So, where did the money go then?
Counting On: Jill Duggar Claims She Didn’t Get Any Pay Check From TLC! But Why?
Counting On star Jill Duggar’s statements have become a subject of intense scrutiny these days. She is determined to reveal all the hidden dark truths of her family and wants the world to know everything that her parents have been trying to conceal for years. The celeb recently admitted that she never received any kind of compensation from the network, even after starring in two reality shows consecutively. Jill unveiled a lot of facts in the documentary Shiny, Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets. Furthermore, she made some shocking revelations about paychecks as well.
As per Jill, she didn’t get any kind of “payout.” She frankly stated, “No check, no cash, no nothing,” and clarified that she never even saw a cent that came because of her two reality shows on TLC. The Counting On celeb further claimed that she allegedly wasn’t even paid for her “seven and a half years” of adult life in the reality TV world. Apparently, her husband, Derick Dillard, developed his own theory about where the money actually goes! As per him, the network stated that they “paid the family.” This perhaps meant they paid Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar and asked them to take their money from them!
Counting On: Duggar Family Would Try To Stop Jill From Publishing Her Memoir?
Counting on star Jill Dillard became a controversial figure since she decided to spill the tea in an Amazon Prime series named Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secret. She revealed a lot of information that her family never wanted the world to know. After the release, Jim and Michelle expressed how upset they were and how “sad” it was to watch people with “ill intentions” hurting people they “love.” Though they claimed that they still loved all their family members, viewers knew the truth.
Recently, Jill took to Instagram and announced that her book “Counting the Cost” will hit the shelves on Sept 12, 2023. TV Season & Spoilers previously reported that most of the Duggar family members turned a blind eye to the post. This made the viewers wonder if they aren’t supporting Jill. Apparently, the book’s description made it clear that it will unveil “secrets,” “manipulation,” and “intimidation.” She has talked about all the “red flags” in her life and has shared her candid opinion on it. Hence, fans feel that now the Duggars would perhaps do everything under the sun to stop the book from publishing! Keep returning to TV Season & Spoilers for all the latest Counting On tea.