"19 Kids & Counting" star Jim Bob and wife Michelle Duggar are reportedly about to call it quits. Their marriage underwent a huge strain after their son Josh's sexual addiction scandal broke out last year. Rumors are saying that Jim and Michelle pretending to stay together for the sake of money.
Jim Bob & Michelle Duggar's Struggles
"19 Kids & Counting" head of the family Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar are about to get divorced by the end of this year as reported by Celeb Dirty Laundry. Jim and Michelle are reportedly in short of cash after TLC pulled the plug on the "19 Kids & Counting" reality show. Major endorsements and millions of dollars were lost according to rumors. Without their primary source of income, the couple was left to ask for financial donations and supports from their fans just to make ends meet.
"19 Kids & Counting" was canceled after Josh Duggar sexual addiction broke out last year. Despite the strong Christian background, Josh admitted to molesting his sisters and being unfaithful to his wife. Josh was reportedly using an Ashley Madison account to cheat on his wife. The family decided to enroll Josh in Reformers Unanimous, a religion-based rehab facility in Rockford, Illinois, as previously reported by GamenGuide. Josh got out from rehab in March.
Jim Bob & Michelle Duggar Headed For Divorce?
Although Jill Duggar and Jessa Duggar were able to land a spinoff reality TV show called "Jill and Jessa: Counting On," it's nowhere as popular as "19 Kids & Counting." The sisters are still struggling to establish a solid fan base as their ratings continue to dwindle. In fact, the Duggars are hoping that Jessa's pregnancy will help generate interest for the show. Now, it seems that the strain of raising a huge family is starting to take its toll on Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar.
Without "19 Kids & Counting" paychecks and compounded with the stress in supporting a big family, it's just a matter of time before Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar will divorce. Do you think that the rumors are true? Sound off in the comments box below.