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"19 Kids and Counting" is put in limbo. TLC decided to pulls the reality TV show about the Duggars from schedule amidst controversy following molestation allegations against the oldest son of the family, Josh Duggar, when he was a teen.

"Effective immediately, TLC has pulled all episodes of 19 Kids and Counting currently from the air," the network says in a statement. "We are deeply saddened and troubled by this heartbreaking situation, and our thoughts and prayers are with the family and victims at this difficult time."

Before TLC yanked off the show, they aired a marathon which sparked outrage from public. "#TLC pulled Honey Boo Boo IMMEDIATELY yet they are having a 19 Kids & Counting marathon until 3am. Revolting," one tweeted. Another wrote, "Is it cynical or tone deaf that TLC is airing a 19 Kids and Counting mini-marathon in wake of Josh Duggar news?"

Josh was accused of sexually assaulting young girls including his own sisters on multiple occasions. When the family was about to get interviewed by Oprah Winfrey in 2006, one of the alleged victims alerted Oprah and authorities about the sexual assault. It led to the parents, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, being questioned by police.

In a police report, the parents said they had "disciplined" Josh after the first incident dating back in 2002. When it happened again in 2003, Jim took his son to see church elders and then sent him to seek treatment in an undisclosed program. However, Michelle later admitted to police that Josh didn't receive counseling but got sent away to a family friend instead.

The police report landed online only recently. As soon as it made headlines, Josh quickly issued an apology. "l acted inexcusably for which I am extremely sorry and deeply regret. I hurt others, including my family and close friends," he said. He also resigned from the Family Research Council.