The Dark Side of Reality TV: Did TLC Cross the Line with the Browns and Duggars?
Kody Brown and Jim Bob are back in the headlines as they face some serious allegations. They are now accused of exploiting their families in Sister Wives and Counting On! Fans believe that these two ended up using their families for the sake of TLC fame, as they wanted the money to flow in.
But that’s not all. There is a lot more to the story. What is this all about? Did Jim and Kody really exploit their families? Why are fans accusing them of exploitation? Keep on reading to learn some shocking details about these allegations.
Sister Wives Star Kody Is Just Like Counting On Star Jim Bob?
Sister Wives and Counting Onn are among the biggest franchises ever featured on TLC. Both of them documented the chaotic dynamics of the Browns and Duggars. Both Kody Brown and Jim Bob had huge families, and they decided to feature their issues on national television, perhaps to avoid struggling with money.
Fans are well aware of how Kody and Jim struggled for money before they entered reality TV. The former’s daughter, Mykelti, has talked about the time her family didn’t even have healthy food to eat. Hence, the Browns had to rely on discards from the bakery. On the other hand, Jill Duggar also claimed that her family mainly consumed canned beans, ramen noodles, and frozen burritos before their show.
Jim Bob & Kody Brown Exploited Their Families On Counting On & Sister Wives?
Kody Brown and Jim Bob have faced several accusations in the last few years. Many of their kids claimed that their fathers didn’t give them their TLC pay and kept it in their pockets. Hence, the star kids reported that they were “financially abused” even after appearing on the Sister Wives and Counting On show for several years. Kody Brown and Jim Bob allegedly controlled their family’s finances and didn’t share the funds at all.
But that’s not all. Both of them tried their best to rule their families with iron fists and had some strict rules. They wanted their wives and kids to follow their rules and were willing to abandon anyone who went against their will. They did this under the name of their beliefs of the Institute of Basic Life Principes, the AUB (Apostolic United Brethren). However, now it appears that Kody and Jim are on the verge of falling down in their reality TV career.
Apparently, TLC has already canceled Counting On after Josh Duggar’s criminal background and Jill’s Tell All book surfaced. But now it appears that it’s Kody’s turn. He has also been accused of financially and emotionally exploring his ex-wives. Hence, there is a fair chance that they could drag them to the court anytime.
Moreover, Kody has already tested her viewers’ patience, and they have had enough. That is why they are vouching for the cancelation of Sister Wives, or at least they want the network to remove Kody and Robyn’s storyline from the show.