Jon & Kate Show Renamed; Jon On The Way Out
Posted on Sep 29, 2009 @ 04:59PM
Jon Gosselin’s role on Jon & Kate Plus 8 is being dramatically scaled back and the show will be renamed Kate Plus 8.
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Jon’s relationship with TLC has been strained for months and the fallout of Jon’s often bizarre and inappropriate behavior seems to have resulted in the network changing direction.
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"Given the recent changes in the family dynamics, it only makes sense for us to refresh and recalibrate the program to keep pace with the family. The family has evolved and we are attempting to evolve with it; we feel that Kate’s journey really resonates with our viewers," reps for TLC said in a statement.
They also indicated that another Kate Gosselin project is in development for their 2010 programming slate.
Jon & Kate received huge ratings earlier this year when the couple announced their divorce. But ratings have continued to slide, and Jon has dated a series of younger women, leading to embarrassing publicity.
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"TLC will continue its exclusive relationship with Jon Gosselin and he will continue to appear on the show, but on a less regular basis," the network said.
“Kate Plus 8” will officially begin November 2nd and focus on the lives of the Gosselin children with a deeper focus on Kate’s role as a single mother, TLC announced.
Jon will stay on the show – for now – but his role will be significantly reduced.
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Comments
Kate doesn't deserve a show either. She needs to get a real job herself and crawl back to obscurity. She's just trailer trash who got lucky. She deserves no privilege.
Posted Thu, 10/01/2009 - 9:30am
DIRTBAG Jon, you are nothing but a pathetic LIAR. Now you have to get a REAL job or live off Horeley Glassmans rich plastic surgeon daddys money. We can’t wait until you go on Larry King Thursday and dig your hole deeper! Go Kate.
Posted Wed, 09/30/2009 - 9:22am
Jon is the true epitome of an abuser of women (see abuse wheel description from local woman's center) Berates, controls money, spouse, children, ect. Kate should contact a local center for this info on how to deal with this sociopath!
Posted Thu, 10/08/2009 - 10:14pm
'BOUT TIME, duh!!
Posted Wed, 09/30/2009 - 7:41am
The decision regarding this change seems to have been made some time ago. About a month ago I started seeing promos for the fall season. That promo, which has only aired very rarely over the last 4-6 weeks, shows only Kate and the kids.
Posted Wed, 09/30/2009 - 7:13am
I DESPISE Jon and Kate. Love the kids though. Too bad the parents think they're the stars of the show. No one wants to see them. These ppl are clueless.
Posted Wed, 09/30/2009 - 5:49am
they prob get more sence of stability from the crew than thier parents.
Posted Wed, 09/30/2009 - 5:49am
LMFAO!!bout time.I hope he gets fixed.last thing that he needs is more kids to xploit.Those poor kids wouldn't know how to function now in a normal setting.It could cause issues to just stop filming at this point.
Posted Wed, 09/30/2009 - 5:48am
TLC can't make everyone she comes in contact with sign a nondisclosure agreement. So the truth comes out, just as we've always known...Kate is rude and obnoxious and a horrible person. POOR KIDS!!!
Posted Wed, 09/30/2009 - 5:47am
As usual, Kate was her rude diva self at the Heritage Foundation fundraiser on the 29th. She is her own worst enemy. Like I've always said, all she has to do is open her mouth and be herself...and she's doomed.
Posted Wed, 09/30/2009 - 3:09am