Duggar News followers began seeing Jill Duggar in a new light since she gave her statement after the show’s cancellation. TLC cancelled 19 Kids And Counting and Counting On since Josh Duggar’s m*lestation accusations and eventually his arrest for possessing CSAM. Most of the family members decided to maintain a low profile or turn a blind eye to this, but not Jill.
Since this, Jill has given many statements and even released books to talk about her traumatic childhood. It’s obvious her family, especially her parents Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, don’t condone this behavior, and their bond has been strained since then. Well, something new has hinted at viewers about their complicated relationship even more! What is it?
Duggar News: Why Do Tensions Between Jill & Jim Bob Duggar Exist?
It’s not new information for Duggar News followers that Jill Duggar has been unabashed while speaking out regarding her strained relationship with her father, Jim Bob. She had once described their bond as “toxic” and said that it became “pretty controlling, fearful, and reactionary” when she and her husband, Derick Dillard, made decisions that didn’t align with Jim Bob’s views.
Back when she released her memoir, Counting the Cost, Jill revealed that Jim Bob had treated her “worse than you treat my p*dophile brother,” referring to her brother Josh Duggar, who was convicted of child p*rnography charges. Since then, the Dillard family has been okay with maintaining a distance from the rest of the Duggars. It includes especially Jill’s parents, and they only gather for big family events from now on.
Duggar News: Jill Took A Dig At Jim Bob With Her Father’s Day Post?!
Jill Duggar’s Father’s Day tribute created a buzz. It was because of her post’s contrasting tone toward her father, Jim Bob Duggar. Well, she praised her husband, Derick Dillard, and his late father. But her message to Jim Bob was more reserved. She reminisced about childhood memories like bike rides and car lot workdays, which some fans interpreted as a subtle dig. One fan noted it felt like “perfect snark.”
The difference in tone between Jill’s posts while wishing her husband, father-in-law, and her own father raised eyebrows among Duggar News followers. A lot of them felt it was giving away the ongoing tensions between her and her father. Jill’s words about Jim Bob seemed to be very opposite to the heartfelt messages meant for Derick and his late father. She didn’t say anything about him in the present tense.
This isn’t the first time viewers have taken notice of some turmoil between them. Derick has also made public posts demeaning his wife’s family. They have since realigned their faith after tying the knot. Fans must remember Jill’s appearance in the documentary exposing the Duggars, i.e., Shiny Happy People, that came out in 2023. How do you feel about Jill’s stunt? Do you think she wanted viewers to pick up on this, or does it seem like a coincidence? Keep an eye on TV Season & Spoilers for more Duggar News updates