When TLC canceled Counting On in the summer of 2021,
Jeremiah Duggar was left without a job. Thankfully, the twenty-something Duggar
has already embarked on a new career – and what it is might surprise you.
In June 2021, several outlets confirmed TLC's long-running series
Counting On had been canceled after 11 seasons in the wake of Josh Duggar's arrest.
In a statement given to People, the network revealed,
"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."
"Josh has done some very bad things."
The situation in question involved the ongoing sex abuse lawsuit against Josh,
whose family was at the center of original show 19 Kids and Counting, which ran from 2008 to 2015.
19 Kids and Counting was canceled when the controversy with Josh initially gained traction,
with Counting On debuting shortly after, notably without Josh as a cast member. He was subsequently
involved in another scandal, this one involving dating site Ashley Madison, and ultimately
confessed to having a pornography addiction and being consistently unfaithful to wife Anna Duggar.
In April 2021, Josh was arrested on child pornography charges. At the time, TLC noted,
"'19 Kids and Counting' has not aired since 2015. TLC canceled the show on the heels of
prior allegations against Josh Duggar and he has not appeared on-air since then."
However, they ultimately bowed to pressure from fans and canceled Counting On, too. Thankfully,
however, Jeremiah Duggar has found an alternative way to make money without the show.
According to The Sun, Jeremiah applied for a business license on June 18,
2021, just a few days before TLC canceled the long-running show.
Jeremiah's business is called Hometown Construction, LLC, but, aside from being the
owner and operator of the business, the former reality star also works alongside twin brother
Jedidiah and their siblings, James and Joseph Duggar, at Good Neighbor Realty.
Elsewhere, he holds two further licenses giving him the freedom to work as both a commercial pilot
and flight instructor. In March 2020, Jeremiah launched yet another business, called Fly Here.
A source told The Sun that the Duggars were, quote,
"shocked by the news" that Counting On wouldn't be continuing, noting,
"They were quietly confident it would be renewed for at least one more season because
Josh isn't on it. [...] The petition from those who boycotted 'Counting On' was hard to ignore,
and sponsors were very concerned following Josh's arrest."
It seems Jeremiah, who's now in his early 20s, is focused on the future, however.
His family is 100% behind him too, even praising his skills as a handyman
on their official Instagram page. They shared,
"Jeremiah and Jason know how to get things done!
When they're not on a construction site, you can usually find them getting supplies...
ready for the next project! Grateful for these hardworking guys!"
As for the rest of the Duggar clan, it appears as though many followed in the footsteps of
their father, Jim Bob Duggar. According to Showbiz CheatSheet, even while appearing on Counting On,
Jim Bob has built a multi-million-dollar empire through a variety of avenues.
For the past 20 years, Jim Bob has maintained a profitable real estate business,
flipping commercial and residential properties, and he has also managed to build a conservative
lifestyle brand that includes TV shows, books, and live speaking events. Jim Bob also served
as a Republican politician in the Arkansas House of Representatives from 1999 to 2002.
Many of the Duggar sons and sons-in-law also own their own businesses or are involved in
politics in some way. Ben Seewald, who is married to Jessa Duggar, went to school for
political science and is currently a pastor. Jeremy Vuolo, who is married to Jinger Duggar,
is a former Major League Soccer player and currently works as an ordained minister.
Jedidiah Duggar is also following in his father's footsteps by pursuing politics as a Republican.
Due to the strict beliefs that the Duggar family possesses, most of the women in the family are
expected to stay at home and are discouraged from pursuing high-powered careers outside of the home.
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