Several petitions on Change.org have surfaced calling for the Duggar family show “19 And Counting” to be canceled after claims emerged that Josh Duggar molested girls as a teenager, according to CNN.
Although TLC hasn’t completely pulled the show off the air, the network has reportedly pulled reruns of the show on Friday.
“Effective immediately, TLC has pulled all episodes of ’19 Kids and Counting’ currently from the air,” network officials stated.
“We are deeply saddened and troubled by this heartbreaking situation, and our thoughts and prayers are with the family and victims at this difficult time.”
John admitted to fondling the breasts and genitals of underage girls, some of which included his own sisters, according to NY Daily News. His family reportedly knew about what he was doing for about nine months before his father Jim Bob turned him into the authorities.
“Twelve years ago, as a young teenager, I acted inexcusably for which I am extremely sorry and deeply regret,” 27-year-old Josh Duggar said in a statement.
“I confessed this to my parents, who took several steps to help me address the situation.”
After the claims surfaced, Josh Duggar reportedly resigned as head of the lobbying arm of the conservative Family Research Council. The father-of-three also reportedly withdrew from a planned public appearance at a Christian home-school convention in Ohio.
Josh and his wife, Anna, have also reportedly taken down their website.
Even though TLC has yet to announce future plans for the show, the network is reportedly already facing trouble financially. General Mills has reportedly pulled out of backing the show.
Social media users have started urging TLC to end the reality television show.
“If TLC doesn’t cancel the Duggars, people need to boycott the network,” wrote Twitter user Eliel Cruz.
