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“But we never imagined we’d havethismany,” added her husband.
Yet what viewers saw on TV was far from the whole story.
Read on to find out about the untold truth behindJon & Kate Plus 8that catapulted the Gosselins to fame.
When Kate wasdiagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome, she underwent fertility treatments which worked a little too well.
Instead of becoming pregnant with one baby, she became pregnant with six.
The arrival of the couple’s sextuplets quickly captured national media attention.
“I took a head count in the room and there were 27 people.
But outside of the room, there was the rest.
News coverage led the Gosselins to be featured onHome Delivery(viaPhiladelphiamagazine).
And thus,Jon & Kate Plus 8was born.
Kate accompanied a friend who worked at the same hotel to a company picnic.
She added, “I was like, ‘I’m not leaving here until I meet him.’
I declared that.”
“We were the couple that people always said were sickening sweet,” Kate admitted.
“Can you believe that?”
And it’s a testament to Jon and Kate that they allow us to shoot all of it.”
She said she “wouldn’t have the time” to memorize a script.
“Our marriage has been a wonderful and adventurous nine years,” said Jon Gosselin.
I am the happiest father and husband knowing that you are by my side always.
I will always be your partner for life."
Kate, reading her vows, shared, “Our first wedding was for us.
Hummel’s brother told tabloids that she and Jon had been having an affair for months.
“We don’t have a backup plan anymore,” Katesaid at the time.
“We’re caught, because this is our job.”
“I don’t think I know if I believe him,” she said.
“Our relationship will never be fixed,” he said.
“I don’t trust her anymore.
I was beaten down.”
He added cryptically, “She made the first move.
She knows the truth.”
And just like that, TLC’sJon & Kate Plus 8was forever changed.
Six months later, the pair had officially uncoupled.
Jon Gosselin would be downgraded from series regular to recurring guest star.
AsCNNreported in 2009, the data pipe sued him for breach of contract.
TV appearances on other networks, TLC claimed, violated his contract.
Jon lawyered up and fought back.
This delayed the premiere until the legalities could get worked out.
WhenKate Plus 8finally premiered, ratings were a fraction of what they once were (viaPeople).
Even worse, it simply wasn’t the same show.
In August 2011, TLC announcedKate Plus 8was canceled.
TLC hopes to check in with Kate and the family periodically with specials in the future.”
The show would once again rise like a reality show phoenix from the ashes of cancellation.
The pressure is on."
“I’m furious.
Absolutely furious,” he told theMail.
“They didn’t care.
In November 2019, however, that gag order was lifted and Jon had alotto say.
“I believe that her belief system is skewed.
I think once fame and money got involved, it twisted her belief system.
“All she wanted was legal custody to film my kids to sustain her lifestyle and their lifestyle.
It gets all warped.
That’s fame though.
