I told Jon (co-owner of this site) that I was absolutely, positively not writing another article about the Gosselins, even if it did get us into a CNN story. But then news broke today and Jon, who wields his power like a fascist dictator, all but ordered me to write this article. *Sigh* You know why? Because YOU read these stories. Our readers eat them up. So whoever says "not another Gosselin story" can't blame me. Blame yourselves (or your fellow readers).
Radar Onlineis reporting that TLC has pulled the plug on the Gosselin's show - including the proposed Kate Plus 8 - after Jon Gosselin demanded that they stop filming his children and on his property. Oh, say what you will, Jon-defenders, but it was a totally short-sighted move, because the last time I checked Jon doesn't have any other job or income with which to provide for his eight children.
TLC is stating that they won't get in the middle of the acrimonious divorce and is instead pulling the plug on the show:
TLC has not made an announcement but RadarOnline.com has confirmed with sources outside the network that there is just enough unused new footage to take them through about another month.
"They will eek out what they can in terms of more shows," a source close to the situation told RadarOnline.com. "Obviously they are not shooting anymore so they are taking what they have and seeing how many episodes they can get out of it."
Jon Gosselin has told the network they no longer have his permission to film the children and TLC will not challenge that. If Jon changes, his mind, they will go into production on the new show, Kate Plus 8.
TLC has no plans to film unless the situation is resolved," the source told RadarOnline.com
Oh God, I hope this is true. Because, if it is, I think that's the last we'll see of Jon (hopefully). Kate may be a total shrew, but she's a smart lady and is a survivor. She'll find a way to stay in the spotlight and keep making more money. But Jon....he's going to have to resort to Michael Lohan tactics to get mentioned in the gossip rags. Oh, to think of the day when I will most definitely never have to write another Gosselin article again......
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