Jill Dillard started off her on-screen presence with the TLC show 19 Kids & Counting. The Duggar family shot to the family after the success of this reality show. However, a few years back, Josh Duggar’s scandalous affairs were uncovered, leading to the closing down of the show sometime around 2015. After another few years, the family was back with Counting On, spinoff series, that featured Jill and her sister, Jessa. According to the recent developments, the shocking piece of news is that Dillard was not paid for her presence. Let’s dig in to know more.
Counting On: Jill Reveals Not Being Paid Anything Until She Hired An Attorney
In her recent interview with People Magazine, Jill Dillard revealed about not being paid anything while she was doing the show. She further shared about her father Jim Bob, making an estimated $25,000 to $45,000 per episode. The mom of two further claimed that she had to hire an attorney to get back the money Jim Bob owed to her.
She further explained that she didn’t expect something like this would ever happen to her. However, the turn of events led her to take her own stand, and that has resulted in her strife with her family. Despite that, Jill hopes to get back together with her family someday. Additionally, Jill spilled how doing the TLC show limited her career opportunities. She shared how the Duggar patriarch decided the projects she wanted to work and that rendered her helpless.
Derick Spills Details Of His Wife Not Being Paid Enough
In a video interview with vlogger Katie Joy, Derick spilled more on the monetary issues. As per InTouch Weekly, Derick shared that even after hiring an attorney, the amount paid to his wife was not enough. He went on to the point that the couple faced several challenges while ‘recovering something.’ He explained that the couple worked together on some projects after their marriage only to hit a dead end. They were told that they cannot do stuff and that they’d always have to take permission.
Counting On: Derick Lashes Out At Jim Bob For Controlling The Show
Earlier this year, Derick lashed out at his father-in-law for controlling everything on the show. He and Jill were humiliated and then threatened when the couple refused to film. However, the two then decided to quit the show for their own good. Now, they’re doing pretty well for themselves. On the other hand, Jim Bob and Michelle issued a statement that read that every family does have a difference of opinion. Regardless of that, the couple loves Jill, Derick, and their children. They would pray that their mutual relationships would be healed soon!