PHOTOSJana Duggar Denies Lesbian Romance With Friend Laura — But Confirms She’s Dated Around
Apr. 3 2019, Updated 6:25 p.m. ET
Jana Duggar is setting the record straight! After months of dodging rumors about the true nature of her relationship with her friend Laura DeMasie, the Counting On star is finally addressing the speculation head on.
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Jana, 29, recently shared a photo from her weekend trip to Lowe's with brother Jeremiah.
In the comments section, a follower wrote, “Are you and Laura dating? Anyone else think the same thing?”
Laura is Jana’s good friend and is often seen with her on Counting On. She helped Jana plan her twin brother John David’s wedding, and Laura was also in the hospital with Jana when Jinger gave birth to daughter Felicity.
With Laura around Jana so much, fans have long speculated the two are more than friends. Both Laura and Jana’s brother-in-law Derick Dillard have strongly denied it, but Jana has yet to speak out. However, this time was different.
In response to the fan’s question, Jana wrote, “No. And I would like to stop that rumor. I have no interest in girls that way whatsoever.”
Jana then went on to drop a major bombshell about her dating life. “I have ‘courted’ or ‘dated’ a few guys, but so far nothing has gone into a serious relationship. Just continuing to wait and pray for the right guy to come along,” she said.
Jana’s choice of words is suggestive, too. “Courting” is a strict form of dating that includes rules about how much couples can touch each other (even hand holding can be forbidden) and a chaperone must always be present.
The fact that Jana said she’s “dated” implies she’s even tried a few one on one dates without a third party keeping watch — a shocking thought for the Duggars!
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