We never thought we would hear the Duggars and Tiger King mentioned in the same breath.
Sure, Josh Duggar and Joe Exotic are both controversial former reality stars who are now serving lengthy prison sentences.
But the shows that made those two famous couldn’t have been much more different. And that’s just one reason why we’re surprised that these two worlds will soon be colliding in a courtroom.
The Duggar-Tiger King Connection
If you’re a longtime Duggar fan then you’re probably already aware that Jill Duggar’s husband, Derick Dillard, is a practicing attorney.
Derick was sworn in in 2022 and is now licensed to practice in both Arkansas and Oklahoma.
And what does that have to do with the infamous feud between Joe Exotic and Carole Baskin?
Well, nothing, really, but Joe’s friend and campaign manager, Joshua Dial, is soon to stand trial on unrelated domestic assault charges.
And guess who’s prosecuting the case!
Yes, in further confirmation that 2024 is the weirdest year ever, Derick will soon square off against Joe Exotic’s righthand man in a high-stakes legal battle.
According to Starcasm, Dial has been ordered to return to court on November 18, where Derick will represent the State of Oklahoma in its charges against him.
Team Exotic’s Long History of Legal Woes
Fans hoping for a courtroom cameo from Tiger King’s top star will, of course, be disappointed.
Joe Exotic is still serving a 22-year prison sentence for orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot against Baskin.
After imploring Donald Trump for a pardon, the cancer-stricken inmate has reportedly given up on his dream of an early parole.
Insiders say Joe is refusing medical treatment and intends to die behind bars.
The Exotic Saga Continues
As for Joe’s former campaign manager, he insists that he’s innocent of the misdemeanor charges against him.
“I have tried to move on and I have been successful so far,” Joshua recently told Oxygen.
“I was given a new life and a second chance when I met my fiancée; I have no desire to bring any of that pain into my life.”
Hopefully, justice will be served when Derick Dillard tries his first high-profile case next month.
And we wouldn’t mind if Jill made a courtroom cameo.
It’s not every day that we get to see the worlds of two memorable reality shows overlap like that!
