Counting On alum Jim Bob Duggar is getting a lot of attention following news reports about his massive score. He hasn’t been active on social media since the CSAM arrest of his oldest son, Josh, in April 2021. Some of his kids have also stepped away from their church and begun to expose the questionable teachings of Bill Gothard. Josh’s arrest also led to TLC parting ways with the Duggar family. But despite all the setbacks, Jim Bob just made a huge amount of money after selling one of his properties. Keep reading to see how he earned $5 million.
Counting On: How’s Jim Bob Duggar Today?
Jim Bob has made numerous appearances in some of his kids’ vlogs and social media posts. Counting On fans were surprised by how slim he had become during Jed and Katey Duggar’s gender reveal party for their twin girls last year. Some speculated that he’s been pursuing a healthy lifestyle, but some think his weight loss is a result of huge stress caused by Josh’s imprisonment. Jim Bob has made numerous attempts to overturn the case of his son. But he couldn’t do anything despite his wealth.
Meanwhile, Jim Bob’s wife, Michelle, has been more active on social media. She recently flew to California to watch over Jinger’s newborn son. Many were also impressed by how Michelle appears to be aging backward.
How Did Jim Bob Make Over $5 Million?
According to reports, Jim Bob Duggar just made a land deal with Walmart. The massive retailer bought 16.3 acres of land from Jim Bob’s company, Warehouse Space, LLC, for $4.7 million. The land was initially purchased by the Counting On alum for $600,000, making it one of his biggest profits today.
The poster then revealed that Dowell Road is the road Jim Bob’s mom used to live on, which is also close to the Duggar family’s farmland. It was also revealed that Walmart bought another 27.45 acres of land adjacent to the property for $5.66 million. The poster believes that the property owned by Five J Farms is also from the Duggar family. Jim Bob’s massive score also received many comments from fans.
- “Remember how we grew up hearing that bad, villainous men eventually get their comeuppance? ✨gestures at everything✨ Like, what the hell?”
- “This is why it makes me mad when anyone tries to claim the Duggars were/are poor. They’ve never been poor, even before TLC. They convinced a lot of people they were, but they’ve never been poor.”
- “Wonder how much they will donate to help the less fortunate?”
- “How many children are sperm and perm supporting? 9 adult sons(1 in prison), so add Anna and her offspring, plus themselves $5.66 million won’t stretch much.”
Counting On: Will Jim Bob Duggar & Family Return To Reality TV?
TLC has yet to address if they’re bringing the Duggar family back onto the small screens. Some Counting On fans previously speculated that the network would bring them back after several film crews were spotted at Jana Duggar’s wedding. However, it was revealed that they were only there as guests. Jana later uploaded videos from her wedding as well, implying that her special day would not get featured on TV.
