JIM Bob and Michelle Duggar are “acting like nothing ever happened” after their son Josh was arrested.
The 33-year-old was put in jail on child pornography charges in April.
In light of Josh’s arrest, TLC cancelled the family’s showCounting On.
While the show documented the family’s strong bond, sources say the Duggars aren’t as close anymore due to the scandal.
An insider told People: “They aren’t as close as they once were because of all of Josh’s legal drama.
“It’s creating a lot of stress on them — although the majority of the family is acting like nothing has happened.”
Jim Bob, 56, and Michelle, 54, share 19 kids, while the parents caught the public’s attention for their children with strict conservative values.
ANNA STANDS UP JOSH
Shortly after Josh was arrested, a source exclusively told The Sun that his wife Anna- who is pregnant with their seventh child – is “standing by” her troubled husband.
An insider claimed Anna, 33, is continuing to support Josh throughout the scandal and has no plans to divorce him.
“Anna is standing by her husband as she always has,” a source said.
“She even accompanied Josh to Fayetteville on Thursday so he could turn himself in to authorities.”
Back in July, Anna continued to defend Josh when she shaded his family.
A source told The Sun that she is “struggling” with the scandal and “isolating” herself from the rest of the Duggar family.
“Anna is really struggling with Josh’s arrest, and she’s still at war with his parents Jim Bob and Michelle,” an insider exclusively told The Sun.
“She still lives in the warehouse on Duggar land but isn’t particularly welcome at the main house at the moment.
“She has been pointing the finger at everyone else for what has happened to Josh, she’s falling out with family members and isolating herself.”
JINGER AND JEREMY TAKE A STEP BACK
Anna isn’t the only Duggar family member trying to distance herself from Jim Bob and Michelle.
Jinger, 27, and her husband Jeremy Vuolo, 33, are keeping their distance from Josh following his arrest
The couple, who relocated to Los Angeles last year, are putting their podcast ahead of their family.
Back in May, a source exclusively told The Sun: “It’s been a very tough time for them as a family, what with welcoming a new baby during a pandemic and now Josh’s arrest.
“They have been very outspoken about him being charged, they want nothing to do with him, and don’t want his issues to get in the way of their life in California. They feel enough is enough.
“They stopped recording their podcast some months ago as they were very overwhelmed juggling family life with their lifestyle brand and book release.
“They are working on new episodes now and are happy about its evolution.”
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COUSIN AMY SPEAKS OUT
Another family member to speak out against Josh is cousin Amy Duggar, 34.
During an interview with TODAY in May, Amy opened up about the charges against her cousin.
Amy said: “My heart goes out to all those innocent, sweet victims… It breaks my heart.
“I will just say that whatever you do in the darkness comes out in the light. If you’re going to look at such disgusting and sickening images, justice has to be served.”
More recently, Amy appeared to slam Josh by describing the plot of the Disney movie 101 Dalmatians.
The reality star reminded her followers on Twitter how “they rescued” the Dalmatian puppies and “saved them all.”
Amy tweeted: “I wish I could protect every precious child from all the evil monsters out there.”
