Kate Plus 8: Goodbye Jon

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Now that the train wreck that was Jon and Kate Gosselin has split up for good, TLC is officially changing the name of the show from "Jon & Kate Plus 8" to just "Kate Plus 8" as of November 2nd.

"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," Eileen O'Neill, president of TLC said in a statement. "The family has evolved and we are attempting to evolve with it; we feel that Kate’s journey really resonates with our viewers."

O'Neill added that the TLC also has another Kate Gosselin project on the way in 2010.

The change is undoubtedly due to the show's ratings, which are dropping like a rock. The show lost 62-percent of it's viewers during the months of August and September...from 4.2-million on Aug. 3 to 1.7-million Sept. 21. The June episode where the pair announced their breakup drew over 10-million viewers. Recent numbers show an 84-percent plunge from that height.

Kate Gosselin is busy becoming a media star in her own right, co-hosting The View for several days during Elisabeth Hasslebeck's maternity leave and taping a pilot for a View-style chat show of her own.

Here is the full press release...

TLC To Introduce “KATE PLUS EIGHT” Starting November 2nd
“JON & KATE PLUS EIGHT” SERIES TO EVOLVE WITH CHANGES IN THE GOSSELIN FAMLY

TLC has announced that JON & KATE PLUS EIGHT will adapt to the changing Gosselin family and relaunch in November under the new title KATE PLUS EIGHT.

The program will continue to capture the incredible lives of the eight Gosselin children and their family but will now include a deeper focus on Kate’s role in the family and her journey as a single mother building the next chapter in her life. TLC will continue its exclusive relationship with Jon Gosselin and he will continue to appear on the show, but on a less regular basis.

"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. Additionally the network is in development on a Kate project for 2010” states Eileen O’Neill, President and GM, TLC.

The series will continue to chronicle the Gosselin family as they go on outings and tackle daily challenges and adventures. It will also document Kate’s journey as a newly single mother raising 5 year-old sextuplets and 8 year-old twins.