AMY Duggar admitted she is “not surprised” Counting On was canceled after her cousin Josh’s child pornography arrest, as she hinted she may spill big family secrets.
Josh’s possession of child pornography arrest in April led to TLC canceling Counting On after 11 seasons on Tuesday.
In an exclusive interview with The Sun, Amy, 34, admitted she is “not surprised” with the network’s decision to cancel the long-running reality show.
Amy said: “I’m not surprised that the show got canceled. There’s nothing I can say about Counting On being canceled except ‘thanks for the memories.’ Lots of memories.”
Amy is on the outs with her uncle Jim Bob and aunt Michelle, as she remains “really close” with their daughter Jill, who is estranged from her parents.
Amy has been open about her non-disclosure agreement refraining her from talking about her famous family.
She turned to Instagram Story yesterday to ask: "Question for anyone out there who is a lawyer, aka Derick. Once a show is canceled does that mean if anyone has signed an NDA – is that canceled since there's no show to protect?”
Amy continued: "Hmm. Just a question. I have a feeling that things are going to get very interesting.”
Amy told The Sun there are “some things” she would like to “share" if she could get out of her NDA.
She added: “Let’s just say we’ll just have to see. I’m tough, I have to be. At the moment that’s really all I can say.”
Amy previously told The Sun she was “devastated” by Josh's arrest.
She said: “At the moment I have no comment to make. I’m kind of speechless, we just hope it’s not true.
“I spoke with several of my cousins after we heard about the arrest. We’re in shock, but we don’t want to think the worst of someone, you want to think the best.
“If it is true it would absolutely devastate a lot of people.”
The Sun exclusively broke the cancellation, as a source revealed: “The decision was made by TLC earlier this week to cancel the show. The family was told over the phone shortly after and it's still very hush hush.
"The petition from those who boycotted Counting On was hard to ignore, and sponsors were very concerned following Josh's arrest.
"There have been a lot of discussions in recent weeks as the network had already spent money on production after months of filming.
"But the bottom line is, the network really wants to be on the right side of this scandal ahead of Josh's trial. It was important for bosses to be seen to have taken action.
"The case has put the show in such a bad light, and although it's a shame for those who worked hard on it, and the money spent, there really is no way forward.”
TLC confirmed the news in a statement that read: "TLC will not be producing additional seasons of Counting On. TLC feels it is important to give the Duggar family the opportunity to address their situation privately.”
Jinger and her husband Jeremy Vuolo released in a joint statement: “We are very grateful for TLC giving us the opportunity to be on their network over the years and their kindness towards the Vuolo family.
"It's been a remarkable journey that has opened doors to traveling and experiencing the world in a way that we wouldn't have.”
Jinger continued: "We wholeheartedly agree with TLC's decision not to renew Counting On and are excited for the next chapter in our lives.
"We'd like to thank our fans, friends, and the amazing film crew who have shown us love and support. We look forward to continuing our creative journey in Los Angeles and seeing what the future holds.”
The Sun also reported that the family was “shocked” by the news.
An insider said: “Most of the family only found out today, they were shocked by the news. They were quietly confident it would be renewed for at least one more season because Josh isn’t on it.
“Things were put on hold after his arrest, but TLC had already spent money on production so everyone was pretty sure it would go ahead.
“After the petition was launched to axe the show and TLC was put under pressure, there was concern it could all be over, but they didn’t think it would really happen.
“Many of the Duggars have grown up on screen so they are sad to see this chapter end, but others are pleased they won’t be on TV anymore.”
The source added: "I doubt Josh cares very much about the decision, he only ever really thinks about himself and has bigger problems right now with the trial looming.”
The cancellation comes after Josh, 33, was arrested and charged with receiving and possessing child pornography in April, as he awaits his trial on home confinement.
According to the indictment, Josh “knowingly received child pornography” between or about May 14, 2019 and on or about May 16, 2019.
For the second count, Josh “knowingly possessed material that contained images of child pornography,” including “images of minors under the age of 12.”
If convicted, he could receive 20 years in prison with fines up to $250,000 for each count.
Josh pleaded not guilty to the charges at his arraignment and was released a week after the arrest.
The former 19 Kids and Counting star is currently on home confinement until his trial and is living with third party custodians LaCount and Maria Reber, who are longtime friends of Jim Bob and Michelle.
The Sun broke Josh’s trial has been postponed from July 2020 to November 2020.
Josh’s wife Anna, who is pregnant with their seventh child, is standing by her husband and has visited him with their children.
Josh has unlimited access to his children with Anna present.
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call RAINN (Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network) at 800-656-HOPE (4673).
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