Source: Duggar Family 'Heartbroken' Over Show's Cancellation

The reality show family the Duggars are reportedly "heartbroken" over the recent cancellation of their show, "19 Kids and Counting."

[The family is] heartbroken that they've now lost that platform. The Duggars want to return to TV because they truly believe it was part of God's plan for them to spread the word about their faith," the source recently told People magazine.

"I think Jim Bob and Michelle honestly did expect people to just move on from this. Their thinking is, they put this behind them ages ago, so why wouldn't the rest of the world?"

After the TLC network announced it would be cancelling the reality show earlier this month, Jim Bob and Michelle released a statement saying that "With God's grace and help Josh, our daughters and our entire family overcame a terrible situation, found healing and a way forward."

"It is our prayer that the painful situation our family went through many years ago can point people toward faith in God and help others who also have lived through similar dark situations to find help, hope and healing, as well," the statement continued. "We appreciate the love, support, prayers and kindness extended to us by many of you. You have deeply touched our hearts and encouraged us, during this time."

Earlier this year, it was revealed that 27-year-old Josh Duggar had allegedly molested multiple girls, with two of his sisters being victims, when he was in his teens.