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Jinger Duggar Vuolo is well aware of the new Prime Video docuseries about her family,. But the 29-year-old daughter of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar didn't feel the need to participate in the show, despite her sister, Jill Duggar Dillard, and cousin Amy Duggar King's involvement.Back in January, Jinger released her memoir,, in which she opened up about her faith journey and her complicated relationship with the Institute in Basic Life Principles (IBLP) that her parents taught herself and her siblings growing up.But though she's been outspoken against the practices, Jinger opted to not appear in the docuseries.«I was actually approached and asked to participate in the docuseries, but I thought that from my perspective, I really wanted to make sure that I was able to share my story in my own words and in my own timing,» Jinger recently told.

Amy Duggar King isn't holding back about her reality TV-famous family.The niece of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar was often featured on the Duggars' TLC reality series, when she was growing up, cast as the more «rebellious» relative, who didn't adhere to her cousins' strict dress code and other doctrines of modesty and obedience.Now, Amy and cousin Jill Duggar Dillard are speaking out in a new Prime Video docuseries, which dives deeper into the Duggars' controversial lifestyle under the teachings of 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.  Jim Bob and Michelle spoke out against the series on Thursday, publishing a statement to their website about the four-partinvestigation.«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 in part. «Like other families, ours too has experienced the joys and heartbreaks of life, just in a very public format.»The Duggars continue by accusing of painting «so much and so many in a derogatory and sensationalized way because sadly that’s the direction of entertainment these days.»«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.

The Duggar family got some happy news on Friday, as Jed Duggar and wife Katey announced the birth of their second child, a baby girl named Nora Kate.«She’s here! And we’re so in love,» the happy couple shared on social media. They also detailed their birth experience in a YouTube vlog.

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.

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 ready to tell her story, her way.Just days ahead of the release of a Prime Video docuseries about her ultra-conservative upbringing, Jill and husband Derick Dillard have announced that they're releasing a tell-all memoir about her famous family and her restrictive childhood following the teachings of disgraced pastor Bill Gothard and the Institute in Basic Life Principles, an organization which espouses a conservative Christian lifestyle, promoting modest dress, female subservience, homeschooling and large families.Titled Jill's book promises the couple are «done with the secrets» surrounding the Duggar family, and are ready to share their story thanks to «time, tears, therapy and blessings from God.» Read the full description of the memoir below:19 Kids and CountingThe book will make Jill the second of her sisters to release a memoir about their unique childhood. In January, Jinger Duggar published , though she made it clear from the outset that the book was not meant to be a tell-all about her reality TV-famous family, but rather an exploration of how she set about «disentangling» herself from her upbringing under the teachings of Gothard.Gothard resigned from the IBLP in 2014, following over 30 claims of sexual harassment from former employees.

Jill Duggar Dillard almost didn't speak out about her famous family for the upcoming Prime Video documentary,  In ET's exclusive sneak peek at the upcoming four-part series, Jill sits down with husband Derick Dillard and explains why she was hesitant to go on camera about her experiences being raised in the reality-famous family, on the TLC reality series  and following the ultra-conservative lifestyle rules of disgraced pastor Bill Gothard and the Institute in Basic Life Principles, or IBLP.«Yeah, I mean, doing an interview like this isn't easy, and I didn't want to do it,» Jill admits with a nervous laugh. «There's a lot there,» she continues.

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.

The Duggar family has gotten bigger! On Tuesday, Jed Duggar shared that he and his wife, Katey, welcomed their first child. The couple shared the news via their joint Instagram.“He’s here! We love you so much, baby True!

Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard are expecting baby no. 3! The couple took to their website on Sunday to announce that Jill is pregnant, less than five months after suffering a miscarriage.

 stars released a statement on Fridayacknowledging that they and their then-1-year-old daughter, Grace, were involved in a plane crash nearly three months ago in Waverly, Tennessee. «An emergency landing or any kind of plane crash is a scary thing, but it's exactly what pilots are trained for,» the couple said in the statement to. «We are so thankful for God's protection, as we all walked away without injuries when this happened last October.

announced his bid for the state senate seat back in October. At the time, the Arkansas native said he felt it was his duty to run for office now because «these are unprecedented times in our nation.»Jim Bob's defeat came just days after the Duggar family was rocked by two separate scandals.

Jessa Duggar and husband Ben Seewald are speaking out after Josh Duggar'sguilty verdict.Josh was found guilty of two counts of receiving and possessing child pornography on Thursday.

Jana Duggar has been charged with endangering the welfare of a minor in Arkansas.According to multiple reports, the 31-year-old former star received the charge on Sept. 9 and has pleaded not guilty.

Josh Duggar was found guilty of two counts of receiving and possessing child pornography, and, shortly thereafter, his mom and dad reacted to the verdict on their website. «This entire ordeal has been very grievous,» the couple's statement began.

Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard are recalling their time filming . Just days after news broke that TLC had cancelled the Duggar family's long-running reality series, Jill and her husband, who share sons Samuel, 3, and Israel, 6, looked back on the show in a message posted on their website.Jill and Derick, who tied the knot in 2014, distanced themselves from the Duggars after their 2017 departure from.

Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar are reflecting on their family's time in the reality TV spotlight, following the news earlier this week that TLC will not be producing additional seasons of their reality show, .«It is hard to believe that more than 17 years have passed since we were first contacted by a production company wanting to do a one-hour documentary about the logistics of raising 14 children,» the couple shared in a statement on their website.

is coming to an end amid Josh Duggar's child porn case. A spokesperson for TLC tells ET that the network will not be working with the Duggar family as the 33-year-old former reality star is being investigated.«TLC will not be producing additional seasons of ,» the network rep said in a statement on Tuesday.

Jessa Duggar won't be having her fourth home birth. In a recent YouTube video, the 28-year-old pregnant reality star revealed that she'll be giving birth in a hospital for the first time.ET exclusively revealed that Jessa and her 26-year-old husband, Ben Seewald, were expecting their fourth child in February.

Jinger Duggar chose to update her wardrobe after becoming an adult.

Josh Duggar was released from an Arkansas detention center on Thursday, according to the Washington County Sheriff's Office.Duggar's request to be released from an Arkansas detention center was granted on Thursday, however, he will not be allowed to return home.

Josh Duggar's request to be released from an Arkansas detention center has been granted, however, he will not be allowed to return home.

Jinger Vuolo is reflecting on one of the hardest moments in her life. The former star details how she felt after her brother Josh Duggar's past molestation scandal was made public in her new book, .“My brain hadn’t quite caught up to the reality of what had happened in a few short hours,” Jinger writes in her book, out now.

Josh Duggar will be prohibited from reuniting with wife Anna Duggar and their six children amid his child pornography chase.After being arrested in Washington County, Arkansas, the 33-year-old former reality star pleaded not guilty to receiving and possessing material depicting the sexual abuse of children during a Zoom court hearing on Friday.Josh is currently being held at an Arkansas detention center. If he gets released on bail, U.S Chief Magistrate Judge Erin L.

Duggar family is speaking out after Josh Duggar's arrest.The 33-year-old former reality star was arrested in Washington County, Arkansas, on Thursday. He then pleaded not guilty to receiving and possessing material depicting the sexual abuse of children during a court hearing on Friday.

Josh Duggar has pleaded not guilty to receiving and possessing material depicting the sexual abuse of children.One day after the 33-year-old former reality star was arrested in Washington County, Arkansas, Duggar and his attorney appeared via Zoom for a hearing.During the hearing, Duggar's attorney told the court that he and his client are waiving the right to have the charges read out loud in court.

Jinger Duggar and Jeremy Vuolo want their family together again.

tied the knot in February, after announcing their courtship in September 2020 and their engagement two months later.In the sweet clip, Justin and Claire are all smiles on their big day, as the groom looks dapper in his suit and the bride stuns in a lace-adorned gown.In addition to seeing the couple posing for pics after saying «I do,» the video gives fans a peek at the ceremony itself, which ends when Justin excitedly pulls Claire in for their very first kiss.

Amy King is opening up about where her relationship with the Duggar family stands today.Ahead of the highly anticipated return of TLC's, ET checked in with the Duggars' estranged cousin, who revealed whom she still keeps in touch with and what she's been up to in her own life.

Congrats are in order for Jinger Duggar Vuolo!