ROGERS , Ark., May 23 (UPI) -- TLC has yanked its popular docu-series 19 Kids and Counting from its lineup, following the revelation that one of its stars was investigated for sexual abuse as a teen.
"Effective immediately, TLC has pulled all episodes of 19 Kids and Counting currently from the air. 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," the cable network said in a statement Friday.