Jim Bob Duggar’s kids working as used car salesmen, landlords, pilots & pastors after Counting On is canceled
JIM Bob and Michelle Duggar’s adult children are working as used car salesmen, landlords, pilots, pastors and more jobs after Counting On was canceled.
TLC dropped after 11 Seasons following oldest son Josh’s April 2021 arrest on child pornography charges.
The Sun can exclusively reveal that despite the family losing $850,000 a year from the long-running reality show, Jim Bob and Michelle’s children have various careers to fall back on.
, 31, who is the only single adult daughter, in Springdale, Arkansas.
and ’s eldest daughter bought the property for $95,000 in April 2016.
Then in April 2019, Jana filed a .
The Arbor Acres website reads “Coming Soon, ” while the description reads: “Welcome to Arbor Acres! We are passionate about finding beauty in our surroundings, gathering people together, and all things creative.
“We hope this becomes one of your favorite destinations for ideas that make you excited about life and all the good it has to offer! Stay tuned."
Jana has a knack for all things lifestyle, as she often shows off her gardening, DIY projects and drawings on Instagram.
Jana’s twin brother, John David, also has a series of jobs.
He launched nonprofit corporations Medic Choppers LLC in 2019 and Medical Evacuation Disaster Intervention Corps in 2020.
In 2019, John David aided in disaster relief in the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian hit.
He also obtained his commercial pilot license in February 2021.
And finally, John David owns RV Park Express, which opened in June 2020.
His wife Abbie, 29, works as a registered nurse with her license expiring in April 2022.
The Sun reported Abbie on August 20, 2020.
While pregnant , 28, is a , her husband, Ben Seewald, became an ordained pastor in January.
Jinger’s husband Jeremy Vuolo was a professional soccer player before he married her in 2016.
The two moved to Laredo, Texas, where Jeremy worked as a pastor.
They then moved to Los Angeles, California in 2019 so he could pursue a higher degree at the Master’s Seminary.
Jeremy, 33, and , 27, , in 2019.
They in May 2021.
The parents of two had an , where they sold accessories from hats to candles.
Jinger also promotes products on Instagram.
Joseph Duggar’s wife Kendra is a stay-at-home mother to their three little ones, while he works as a real estate agent at Good Neighbor Realty in Arkansas.
Josiah Duggar has his private pilot license, as his wife Lauren is mom to their daughter.
Josiah, 24, launched Milagro Designs in 2019, according to Arkansas business license records.
’s husband, Austin Forsyth, .
The father of two also .
Jedidiah in 2020 but lost to Democrat Megan Godfrey.
While Jed’s stint in politics didn’t work out, he has his real estate career to fall back on, as he also works for Good Neighbor Realty.
, 22, also owns used car dealership Champion Motorcars, LLC, which he launched in 2016 with his father.
Jed’s wife Katey Nakatsu, who he married in April, on April 13, 2020.
Jed’s twin brother, Jeremiah, is also a real estate agent at Good Neighbor Realty.
Known for his handy work, The Sun reported he on June 18, 2021.
Jeremiah also has his commercial pilot and flight instructor licenses.
He even launched Learn to Fly Here in March 2020.
Jason, 21, is a contractor and launched Build Master Construction in 2018.
James, 20, is a real estate agent at Good Neighbor Realty.
Justin, 18, flips and sells homes, as his .
Justin lives in Texas, where his wife Claire’s family resides.
The Sun reported , which Claire’s father Robert launched in 2006, as his employer for a campaign donation, according to the Federal Election Commission.
His occupation is listed as “secretary” of the company.
30, and her husband Derick Dillard quit Counting On back in 2018, as they have been estranged from her family.
Jill and Derick have a YouTube channel, while the mom of two often posts Instagram ads.
As for Derick, he .
Josh’s wife Anna, 33, is currently pregnant with her seventh child.
But being a stay at home mom isn’t her only profession, as she has multiple business licenses in her name.
According to Arkansas records, she launched ALB Investments in 2015, Soli Deo Glorida in 2019, Glasglow Drive in 2020, Lexington Contractors in 2020, Little M Consortium in 2020 and Ravenglass North in 2020.
Jim Bob, who is a real estate agent, also has a to fall back on.
The Sun previously reported the family is .
A source told The Sun: "The family was roughly paid $80k for each chunk of filming, and some seasons were longer than others, but they were picking up on average $850k a season.
"I think a lot of people will be shocked to learn they were earning that much, and it all went to Jim Bob who invested some of it for the family, and handed the rest out.
"But there were often arguments about payments, who deserved what and whether people were being paid correctly for their time on air, that was a major issue over the years.
"Some family members are glad TLC pulled the plug so they can go off on their own and manage their own money, but Jim Bob is undoubtedly p****d because it was a huge income.”
The family is , The Sun reported.
The insider said: "Now TLC has axed the show, most of the family are desperate to get out of the contracts, they think it's unfair they can't move on yet and sign any other deals.
"They will be doing everything they can to get out of them, and be looking at future projects either on TV or with brands.”
”The contracts also mean the family can't speak too much about the show, it being canceled, or how Josh's arrest has affected the family, they have to be very careful."
The Sun broke following oldest son Josh’s child pornography arrest in April.
The family was .
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Josh was .
He is at until his November 2021 trial.
