James Duggar Praises Jim Bob Duggar in Father’s Day Tribute

James Duggar despatched a loving shout-out to his dad, Jim Bob Duggar, whereas celebrating Father’s Day — and seemingly took a swipe at sister Jill Duggar within the course of.

“Completely satisfied Father’s Day to the person who has all the time been my greatest supporter,” the 21-year-old captioned an Instagram carousel on Sunday, June 18, sharing throwback images from his childhood. “Pops, Thanks on your infinite sacrifices, your perception in me, you all the time pointing me to Christ, and the numerous recollections we’ve made collectively.”

James continued: “I’m grateful to name you my dad, and I’m proud to be your youngster. No matter what anybody might say, your [sic] one of the best dad I in [sic] the world!”

The primary picture within the publish confirmed Jim Bob, now 57, cradling his toddler son in his arms whereas the duo wore matching pink shirts. James additionally included a selfie along with his dad and a second child pic. “At present, and every single day, I rejoice you and the unbelievable father you’re,” he wrote. “Love you a Ton! . ❤️ #FathersDay #bestdadever.”

James is the thirteenth youngster of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, who share a complete of 19 youngsters. Their massive brood rose to fame on their TLC collection 19 Youngsters and Counting — and its spinoff, Counting On — each of which have been canceled by the community amid controversies involving the couple’s eldest son, Josh Duggar.

Followers have continued to comply with together with the Duggar household as stress seemingly arose off digicam between Jill, who left Counting On in 2017, and her relations. The Counting the Value writer, 32, has been vocal about her highs and lows by means of the years — and just lately mentioned her ultra-conservative upbringing within the docuseries Shiny Completely satisfied Individuals: Duggar Household Secrets and techniques.

Jill and her husband, Derick Dillard, spoke candidly about their actuality TV expertise within the Prime Video doc, which premiered earlier this month. Whereas reflecting on the choice to go away Counting On, Jill claimed that she was “by no means paid” for her participation.

“No test, no money, no nothing. … We have been taken benefit of,” she alleged.

Following a dispute about their contracts, Jim Bob allegedly supplied to offer his older youngsters a small sum for his or her on-camera work amounting to roughly minimal wage. “With a view to obtain that, you needed to signal one other take care of my dad [and] his manufacturing firm, Mad Household Inc.,” Jill claimed. “It might be [for], like, endlessly. We have been routinely like, ‘We’re performed.’”

Shortly earlier than Shiny Completely satisfied Individuals started streaming, Jim Bob and his spouse addressed the “unhappy” docuseries in a prolonged assertion. “This ‘documentary’ paints a lot and so many in a derogatory and sensationalized method as a result of sadly that’s the course of leisure as of late,” they wrote through their household weblog on June 1.

The pair — who’ve been married since 1984 — hinted at their drama with Jill, including: “We’ve got all the time believed that one of the best likelihood to restore broken relationships, or to reconcile variations, is thru love in a personal setting. We love each member of our household and can proceed to do all we will to have a superb relationship with each.”

Whereas among the Duggar household — together with Jinger Duggar and cousin Amy Duggar — have praised Jill’s bravery for talking up, nearly all of her siblings have saved quiet concerning the doc. The Rising Up Duggar coauthor, in the meantime, asserted that she is going to all the time love her dad and mom regardless of their differing views.

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“I additionally understand no person is ideal (myself included),” she wrote in response to a fan’s DM earlier this month, which she shared through her Instagram Story. “My love for my household’s hasn’t modified … that’s not what that is about.”