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'Counting On': Joseph Duggar Wants To Cut Ties With Jim Bob After Josh's Arrest?

Counting On star Joseph Duggar has been silent regarding the child porn arrest of his brother, Josh Duggar. However, reports claimed that he's cutting ties with Jim Bob Duggar and the family following Josh's recent scandal.

Several members of the Duggar family have already shared their thoughts about Josh's arrest. However, it appears that Joseph wants to steer clear of it as much as possible.

Counting On: Joseph Duggar Severs Ties With Jim Bob?

According to reports, Counting On star Joseph Duggar wants to cut ties with his father, Jim Bob Duggar, after the child porn arrest of his brother, Josh Duggar. Apparently, Jim Bob shocked the world after he allegedly hid Josh's molestation scandal for a long time.

There were claims that Jim Bob already knew about Josh's but he supposedly insisted on hiding it from the public. Meanwhile, fans are starting to think that Joseph wants nothing to do with the family anymore.

It all started when Joseph celebrated the 3rd birthday of their son, Garrett, with Kendra Caldwell's parents. However, Joseph did not upload a single photo of them celebrating with Couting On stars Jim Bob Duggar and Michelle Duggar.

Since then, fans think that Joseph is starting to estrange himself from the family, just like his other siblings.

Counting On: Kendra Duggar - Joseph Duggar

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Several Duggar Kids Have Already Estranged Themselves From the Family

Counting On fans think that Joseph is having thoughts on leaving the family. Apparently, several members of the Duggars have already left for good. One of which is Jill Duggar, who's been rebelling against the strict conservative rules of her family.

Jinger Duggar and her husband, Jeremy Vuolo, also moved to Los Angeles and have been living their lives on their own. These led to fans urging Joseph to do the same and just break free from all of it. He has yet to react to such claims.

Counting On: Kendra Duggar - Joseph Duggar

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Counting On: Jim Bob & Paul Arranged Joseph & Kendra's Marriage?

Counting On fans think that Joseph Duggar and Kendra Caldwell's father arranged their marriage, which could be one of the main reasons why Joseph wants to leave the family. It all started when reports claimed that Kendra was actually engaged to someone else at one point.

However, she suddenly broke up with her fiance, and later got married to Joseph Duggar. Meanwhile, fans think that Joseph would never side with his parents if things went south. So far, it seems the couple is enjoying a smooth-sailing marriage despite all the doubts and criticism.

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