TLC pulls ’19 and Counting’ after Josh Duggar molestation scandal

TLC has pulled reality show “19 and Counting” after Josh Duggar admitted to molesting minors in the past.

Though the television network was playing episodes of the series on Thursday, when Duggar announced that the allegations were true, it pulled all episodes from its current lineup, reports TMZ.

“We are deeply saddened and troubled by this heartbreaking situation, and our thoughts and prayers are with the family and victims,” TLC said in a statement.

Duggar confessed to touching the genitals and breasts of minors – when they were sleeping and awake – and apologizedon Facebook, and resigned from his job at the Family Research Council. InTouch reported that Duggarallegedly molested five minors, including his sisters.