Just after Jinger Duggar's wedding, Joy-Anna Duggar surfaced to confess that she is courting her long-time friend, Austin. The two have been friends for 15 years and they are taking their relationship to the next level. The news came after Joy-Anna's sister Jinger married Jeremy Vuolo.
In a TLC video that immediately went viral, Joy-Anna Duggar introduces her friend Austin. The "19 Kids and Counting" darling said, "This is my friend, Austin." Austin then answered, "And I just asked her to enter into a courtship with me." Joy-Anna responded with "And I said yes!"
The "19 Kids and Counting" reality star also revealed that she and Austin have been friends for a long time. In the clip, Joy-Anna recalls how Austin asked her to enter a courtship. Just like a TV series, the adorable daughter of Jim Bob and Michelle shared that the "stars were gorgeous" when they decided to take their friendship to the next level.
Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar's reactions were automatically expected and the proud parents posted a video message to express their support for the new "19 Kids and Counting" young couple. Jim Bob gave his congratulations to Joy-Anna and Austin while Michelle expressed her excitement over their new relationship.
The Duggar family matriarch also said that they are thankful for Austin, and he is a great guy. At the end of the clip, she said: "We're excited for the future for what God has in store for you guys."
The Duggar family has been at the center of talks ever since Jim Bob and Michelle's marriage was reportedly on the rocks. However, the "19 Kids And Counting" couple cleared the rumors by posting a photo on Twitter, showing the two kissing while holding a magazine the reported their alleged divorce.
Then, everyone tuned in to the latest happenings in "19 Kids and Counting" spin-off "Jill & Jessa: Counting On" when Jinger and Jeremy Vuolo got married.
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