Jon and Kate Plus Eight

[epchick]

Originally Posted by OTW

This is just plain ridiculous.

I don't like the lady just like most of you, but even I find this hard to believe.

I completely agree! This is completely ridiculous!

[SWTXBelle]

I always say truth is stranger than fiction, because fiction has to make sense. That said, yeah, I'd be surprised if it were true. BUT my question - is all of this publicity actually going to be good for the program? Are more people going to watch, or will TLC decide it's no longer a viable program?

[KSigkid]

Originally Posted by OTW

I read an article somewhere that TLC was pissed at what was going on. Still, I doubt they'll pull the plug if they know they can still cash in on the show.

Think of it this way -- this channel has shows that promote pageant mom syndrome that exploits kids way worse than the Gosselin 8 are. They kept "Little People, Big World" on the air even when Papa Rolloff got busted for his DUI.

As long as there are viewers, TLC has no reason to pull the plug on the show. I think I've said it before, but my wife has been a big fan of the show, and all this stuff hasn't changed her mind on watching the new season. If she's representative of the "Jon and Kate" viewership, TLC really has nothing to worry about.

From what I've heard about the network, it's a lot less risk-averse than it used to be, back when they pulled Paige Davis off of "Trading Spaces" because of some bad publicity. There apparently were some changes in the network's leadership who put a lot more stock in the ratings; if a show is pulling in good ratings, they're far less likely to pull the plug.

[33girl]

I just want to cry when I think about how TLC used to stand for "The Learning Channel" and they showed James Burke documentaries. Now it's a bunch of garbage reality shows and makeover shows. Pathetic.

[epchick]

Originally Posted by OTW

I read an article somewhere that TLC was pissed at what was going on. Still, I doubt they'll pull the plug if they know they can still cash in on the show.

Think of it this way -- this channel has shows that promote pageant mom syndrome that exploits kids way worse than the Gosselin 8 are. They kept "Little People, Big World" on the air even when Papa Rolloff got busted for his DUI.

I remember Kate saying they were not going to put Jon's scandal (either one of them) on air during their new season....but I heard on TV yesterday (ok, maybe it was on E! but whatever..lol) that TLC is trying to find a way to work in both Jon & Kate's scandal on the new season.

I really hope they don't, although I think with all that's going on, I think they should wait a while before starting a new season.


I don't know how long ago Kate interviewed with the 700 Club, but I saw the interview they had with her on Monday (i think) and she just looked so beat down, she had no life in her eyes. I feel so bad for her and for the family...whether the allegations are true or not (and i believe they are not).