Jill Duggar Reveals DEALBREAKER in Possible Reality TV Return (Exclusive)

Jill and Derick Dillard open up to ET's Deidre Behar about life after reality TV and their new memoir, 'Counting the Cost.' Best known as Jill Duggar to fans of '19 Kids and Counting,' the mom of three shares what life looks like following her famous family's scandals over the past few years, explaining the tricky dynamics across her many siblings. The couple also weighs in on a potential return to reality TV, and whether there's plans to expand their family. 'Counting the Cost' is on bookshelves now.

[@spitbleach]

It was great listening to the audiobook version of counting the cost. Jill did such a good job narrating it. It definitely added more emotion to her story.

[@terricanales4730]

Agree, Audiobook was great

[@tranabenson3481]

She did a great job! I listened to Jinger’s Audiobook as well! It was great as well!

[@lizwilson51]

Part of growing into adulthood is learning to establish healthy boundaries in all our imperfect families. Jill does this with such grace, respect, and humility.

[@AriessunvirgomoonlightLibraise]

Asking her about 1 member in her family an then realizing it like 25 siblings... yeah her loyalty is with her children an husband as it should be

[@nancycolbert2703]

Wish this couple all the best. It took a tremendous amount of courage to speak out against her family and especially challenge her father’s narcissistic decisions.

[@mikewatson5281]

Do you think she would of “had the courage “ if she wasn’t getting paid?

[@nancycolbert2703]

@@mikewatson5281 Jim Bob got paid for exploiting his daughters. Ask him about it

[@tiffanykellett6089]

Yes. Clearly.@@mikewatson5281

[@calliem2024]

@@mikewatson5281she deserves all the compensation she can get. She has earned it!

[@LaraCroftEyes1]

Yes, Jill has courage.

[@briannaholmes]

I like how Jill looks to him and it's not as if he controls her but he's her security blanket and you can see it. That's exactly how I look to my hubby.

[@MeganVictoriaKearns]

I hope very much to find such a connection one day. ❤

[@graysonwalker]

He totally controls her

[@mymylullaby]

I love how Jill conducts herself, like when she explains that she didn't write the book to change her family. Her confidence is amazing, and she looks absolutely stunning here as well.

[@iAmMadeOfSoup]

Derick is looking a lot better

[@corky_cork]

They are both looking great. Jill looks amazing. Brreaking away from the chains will do that.

[@thespiritmessage]

I remember watching the wedding episode....And I totally forgot about how JB wanted to say the Kiss the Bride thing.... its one small indicator of the kind of control JB likes to possess and exercise

[@user-nl4nh7rf4p]

I think not only the power turns him on, but that first kiss is a huge turn-on for him. He has a very sick mind. Something that should be sweet, his mind turns it into... I don't know what... depravity is maybe taking it too far... but his mind is not right.

[@MeganVictoriaKearns]

The best most awesome karma JimBob ever got is knowing that he's the one who introduced Derrick to Jill trying to push a courtship-ing daughter storyline for ratings. Worked out really splendidly, JB! Lmao 😂😂😂

[@hollyhotcakes]

Absolutely loved the book. It was a great read and loved hearing about your story outside of the show. Thank you for being such a kindhearted person, Jill ❤

[@amybaby04]

Jill is saying NO to TLC, its a maybe for respectable networks.

[@israelizzyyarrashamiaak766]

She looks happy for sure but she also looks so free. I think her mind has been set free. I’m so happy she chose therapy and was open to healing. She looks great and sounds healthy. Best wishes to all these girls and the young ones enduring lord knows what!!!

[@jamiebereti5489]

I’m great full you wrote your book I’m only a quarter way through I’m understanding more but also it’s triggering my past, thing’s I’ve chosen to forget and now I can’t stop thinking about. It’s a hard read for me but I will finish it. I finally understand why Jana doesn’t want to get married until she is sure. I married and stayed in a 30 year abusive marriage because of my religious believes. It only took wishing for death for me to leave. I believed you only get married once, oh well im never planning on getting married again. I could have saved myself and children so much pain if I hadn’t followed the Catholic religion. It’s also the sexual abuse, no adult in my family called the police. It was a family matter. I’m happy you opened up it’s time for open talks to be ok and for children to not shoulder the shame.

[@Flowerpower-h7q]

Such a lovely person. While reading the book my heart broke for her. At times I wanted to shake her for being so polite, meek and timid but then had to remind myself of the brainwashing she’s been subjected to all her life. Of all the talks of modesty, her own father forcing her to give birth on tv to enrich himself was enraging. So much for protecting your daughter’s “honour”. In my mind that’s a terrible parent who definitely does not have his kids’ interests at heart. I hope she gets free from the mental grip of her upbringing for good.

[@leoniemary3850]

I wish Jill & Derick all the blessings in life going forward. I’ve just finished the book & it was an eye opener for me. I think Jill & Derick are brave and intelligent.

[@kellicoffman8440]

Love to see how Derrick is so supportive that’s a great husband

[@pamtraylor2964]

I would absolutely watch a movie about this....Jill and Jinger has so much to tell. Jill's book is phenomenal....the last part of it.. really shows JB as we all know how he was behind the camera. He doesn't have us fooled.....JB put Jill and Derrick through absolute emotional and mental abuse. He should be called out. And, the money fraud alone should be investigated. She had to get an attorney just to see the contract he fooked her into signing....and that took forever. The Bible clearly states...the hidden will come to light. How could a man professing to be a Christian make 8 million dollars...using his kids to have a show. Because Michelle and him aren't tv worthy. But, then secretly start a company to shelter his money....and not psy his children. What about child labor laws. He claims and brainwashed the kids it was a ministry....how could a dad....hoard money and use control to manipulate his kids. He doesn't qualify to be call a parent. Sickening. Go Jill you deserve a movie and much more. Hope Jingers apart of it too. You both are the only ones to have a backbone to stand up for your family.

[@paulagarretson2988]

Great interview. They are a special couple. Always remember it's her story.

[@Weeks25]

She looks amazing! I’m so happy for her that she is healing and doing so great!

[@MorganC.]

I started the book today, I had it finished in 3 hours, it was a really good book. I'm going to read Jingers book next.

[@wendy3437]

Jill looks so good and healthy and not fake she has color in her face. Nice to see her speaking for herself without a fake smile.

[@valeriemoran842]

Love this hair color. Beautiful!!

[@kellicoffman8440]

Funny I always expected the growing up Duggar book 📕 exposing the behind the scenes and now there are 2

[@lisatempleton987]

She didn’t mention her Dad at all. Am I reading too much into that?

[@julieford1620]

Love the lighter colored hair

[@betsyross3963]

Jill has beautiful hair!

[@user-ko5oj1gq1p]

Derrick Dillard and Austin Forsyth are polar opposites.

[@Net-26]

Yeah. Austin is humble, kind and not greedy.

[@user-uc9jj3yx9k]

I would love to have Jill and Derick have a show on tv.

[@graysonwalker]

She needs to stop using the name of Duggar...if they do another show, all this is just greed, the worse sin...

[@justinekessner2645]

JILL , THE REASON YOUR FATHER ACCEPTED THAT LADY, WITH PANTS, AND A NOSE RING!!! THE REASON IS, HE IS LIKE , "THANK GOD, I DON'T HAVE THAT IS ME FAMILY!!!!! THEN U STEP INTO THAT MEETING, HE, SAW THAT WAS APART OF THE FAMILY, AND HE FREAKED OUT, AND LOST IT!!!! TRUST ME, I HAVE 2 TATTOOS, AND HAD MY EYE PEIRCED!!! I GOT THAT DONE IN 93!!!!! I JUST CAN'T BELIEVE HOW BRAVE, U ARE, AND RESPECT I HAVE FOR U!!!!!! I CAP, BECAUSE I AM DYSLEXIC, AND I CAN SEE WHST I WRITE BETTER!!!

[@blep-8555]

So living rent free. Having your dad pay for your medical insurance and medical bills. Your dad buying you a car Jill is receiving NO financial gain? Those kind of perks are not afforded to us all. I think the storyline you are painting is not the truth.

[@private2765]

👏👏👏👏

[@mari5543]

If they are considering to go back on tv it seems they prefer money over privacy. I hope it goes well for them.

[@JChelsea91]

You have blonde hair and a cool nose ring…cool jeans.. Awkward. 😅

[@missvyxsin]

I am sick and tired of hearing them talking about loving being who they are when they are so hateful to so many others for loving being who they are. Rubbish.

[@LaraCroftEyes1]

Jill and Derek aren't hateful to many others.

[@stuntdoll]

She escaped a family cult and I hope that her other siblings escape too.

[@Kimersify]

Dereck seems controlling as well to me..:

[@LaraCroftEyes1]

Derek isn't controlling.

[@Weeks25]

I think the exact opposite

[@AdelineCowgirl]

Nah not at all

[@xqmeimitas]

The difference between her book and her sister’s book is that Jinger focus on her husband goals of christianizing the worlds population while she is focus on the money Wrong and Wronger

[@LaraCroftEyes1]

Wrong, Jill's book focus on how her parents ignore her and her sisters being abused by their pervert brother Josh was doing to them and how Jim Bob and Michelle did nothing to punish Josh.

[@LaraCroftEyes1]

Wrong

[@Mvill1]

OK, so Jill's choice and freedom is to be a regular housewife now?

[@yadiraizarraras9323]

Yes

[@iAmMadeOfSoup]

She’s living day by day. She’ll probably go to school eventually

[@SarahCE96]

Her spouse has a demanding career and she has young children, it’s actually pretty wonderful that they all have her support and she is financially able to choose that life for herself.

[@Mvill1]

@@SarahCE96 So what's so different from any other Duggar daughter who is trained to be a wife and a mother only? Out of all choices, Jill chooses to live a life of her mother...

[@Mvill1]

@@iAmMadeOfSoup She is 32 now. What school?

[@lindsayb1329]

Gosh who cares. What is the obsession with these nerds.

[@LaraCroftEyes1]

You care enough to watch the video and posted a comment.

[@lindsayb1329]

@@LaraCroftEyes1 actually I didn't watch it. 🤣🤣 They are all in this for the money. Constantly coming out to talk about your family is not a good look.

[@smitty8163]

Jill has to move on. She is milking this attention.