I wonder how much a change like this will affect the show. Honestly I don't watch it much anymore though. And its not really because of Jon, its both of them and how they've changed.



Jon Gosselin Dropped from Jon & Kate Plus 8

In a stunning announcement, Tlc said Tuesday morning that as of Nov. 2 Jon Gosselin would no longer appear on the popular reality series Jon & Kate Plus 8 -- and the program would undergo a name change, to simply Kate Plus 8. "Given Jon's recent antics, there was no way the show could continue to portray him as a doting Dad, not while all this other **** was going on," a source close to Jon Gosselin tells People. The series first debuted on April 16, 2007, and experienced a ratings spike once the Gosselin marriage became troubled earlier this year. This past season the couple announced they would divorce. The fifth season premiere attracted a record 9.8 million viewers, making it the most-watched show of that evening including those on broadcast TV. But after a six-week hiatus from new episodes, only 4.2 million viewers tuned in to see Jon & Kate on Aug. 3, and only 1.7 million reportedly watched last Monday.

i don't really watch the show, mainly because i can't stand kate. but i don't think its right they drop jon from the show, especially given he is the kids' father!

I still watch and I enjoy it even more now, they seem to have gotten back to focusing on the children as far as the show goes, whatever happens in their personal lives.........whatever! But I love watching the kids and still see how they survive with 8 kids, i haven't been following all of the media, so i don't know which antics they are referring to of Jons, if TLC believes it's best, it's their show so be it, i don't think he really wants to be on it anyway, he didn't before the divorce, and i was noticing in the recent shows he never goes and sits down and interviews the only time he'll answer questions is in passing on the show

I think both of them are egotistical. I do feel more for Kate than Jon at times because he has become just gross at being a famew-hore. lol. Sometimes he reminds me of Spencer Pratt!

Hahaha Frances, I HATE Spencer. But I do LOVE that the tabloids call him and Heidi....Speidi hahahahahah

I really don't watch the show anymore either, I liked it because I liked to see a family together toughing it out and being a family but its not even that anymore KWIM!?!

apparently the news now is since the show decided to cut jon out he put the divorce on hold and wants to work it out?

hmm...if that's true I wonder if it's because he won't see any money from the show??

Ugh jon has turned into such a douchbag!I cant stand him anymore,and to think i used to feel sorry for him.

IMO I think they should shelve the whole show and leave the kids alone and let them be kids

New news...no more taping of the show!
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/200..._jon___kate_gosselin

OMG! I'm not going to debate whether the show should happen or not but i find it mighty funny that he didn't care the show was being taped until he wasn't on it anymore, crazy crazy

what a circus... and these two clowns are missing the whole point... the well being of their kids!

They'll have a show down the road.... Jon and kate plus 8 in therapy. Seriously. They are both so worried about losing the show and their fame and all they can do is play a blame game. Meanwhile there are 8 children who are watching life as they know it fall apart...

It's just sad (for the kids.. I could really care less about their fame crazy parents)

For as much grief as Kate use to get......Jon sure is a jackass!

I heard this on the radio this morning

Exclusive: Jon Gosselin's Lawyer Responds To Money Accusations
Reports of Jon Gosselin withdrawing large amounts of money from a joint bank account with estranged wife Kate Gosselin have sparked a new chapter of war for the divorcing reality TV couple. Following claims Jon withdrew the money without notifying Kate, his lawyer, Mark J. Heller, released a statement exclusively to "The Insider."

Heller says that according to Jon's "recollection" since receiving monetary compensation from TLC for the past four and half years, "he has not withdrawn any money for his own remuneration with the exception of the past several months wherein he believes he only withdrew approximately $175,000 which is less than ten percent of the gross revenues paid the Gosselins…"

Kate's law firm made the claim, according to Heller's statement, that Jon "withdrew the money in secret." Heller argues that all withdrawals are accounted for on the bank statements for which Kate has sole access.

Heller deems it likely that when all of the money is accounted for, "Jon will be awarded substantial additional funds." "The Insider" has reached out to Kate's legal representative for comment upon receiving Heller's statement overnight, but has received no response so far. Jon and his attorney Mark J. Heller will appear on "The Insider" panel on Monday. Click here to read the entire statement from Jon Gosselin's attorney.

And this is the full statement from jon attorney

From Mark J Heller
Regrettably, right after Jon Gosselin expressed his sincere desire to mediate at a table with Kate and both of their respective attorneys, while temporarily suspending legal proceedings in order to resolve numerous issues and open up lines of communication, (since Kate has not only refused counseling but has refused to communicate with Jon other than through texting), Kate unfortunately has chosen to “lawyer up” by teaming up three separate law firms to declare war in response to Jon’s request for a Peace Summit.
In the past approximate four and a half year period when “Jon & Kate plus 8” has been airing, approximately $2,250,000 in revenue is believed to have been paid to the Gosselins, however, Jon is not certain of the specific amount of revenue paid, since Kate has, upon information and belief, violated the Arbitrator’s Order which directed that she “sign any documents necessary to give Husband internet access to the following bank accounts…” (four bank accounts were identified).
In addition, upon information and belief, Kate further violated the Arbitrator’s Order since she has not provided “a written explanation for the disposition of the withdrawal on 10/23/08 in the amount of $332,943.” In addition, Kate has not provided “a written explanation for the disposition for all withdrawals…the first such withdrawal…on 3/24/08 in the amount of $125,000,” as well as a withdrawal “dated 3/28/08 in the amount of $3,000,” nor has she provided “the disposition of the withdrawal on 4/14/08 in the amount of $8,534.89.”
Jon has always left the bookkeeping and accounting in Kate’s hands and in light of the litigation, he sought an accounting which he has not received.
It should also be noted that in a communication directed from Kate’s third law firm addressing the issue of the purported withdrawals by Jon, the lawyer’s letter surprisingly stated “neither party shall withdraw funds…without the prior consent of the other party…” but the lawyer’s letter failed to include the directive “which consent shall not unreasonably be withheld by either party.” (underline added).
Furthermore, the contention in said communication from Kate’s third law firm that Jon “withdrew the money in secret” flies in the face of the fact that all
withdrawals would have been reflected in bank statements and online account information that Kate monitored and controlled and failed to access Jon to.
Although Jon has been unable to reach the Bank today, Sunday, to confirm the withdrawals purportedly made, his recollection is that for the past 4 ½ years that TLC has been paying the Gosselins for their participation in the program, he has not withdrawn any money for his own remuneration with the exception of the past several months wherein he believes he only withdrew approximately $175,000 which is less than ten percent of the gross revenues paid the Gosselins and certainly no one would deem it unreasonable that Jon waited a little over four years to take any “paycheck” for his 4 ½ years of services and is clearly a de minimis sum compared to the $2,250,000 in revenue for which he is still awaiting an accounting from Kate. Jon certainly did not withdraw “hundreds of thousands of dollars” in the past week, contrary to the implications that have been made.
Certainly, if Kate would, as Jon requested, open up lines of communication privately, rather than in Court, to facilitate a better parenting partnership, a further benefit to Kate might result now that Kate has opened up this issue of bank withdrawals by avoiding her public embarrassment should it be determined that she took more money for herself than was appropriate. Maybe, this is why Kate refused Jon’s extension of the “olive branch” and instead of accepting the peace offer she chose to build up her legal team to include three separate law firms and to divert what very well might become her embarrassment by attempting to embarrass Jon’s attorney by focusing attention away from the true issues relevant to Jon and Kate and their eight children.
It is not unlikely when the Arbitrator and/or the Court receive a full accounting of all of the proceeds which have been under the control of Kate and take into consideration any withdrawals made by both parties, that Jon will be awarded substantial additional funds.
By the way, Kate, please let your three separate law firms, that now represent you, know that Jon is still hopeful that you will agree to suspend the Divorce Proceedings and sit down at the table with him to open up lines of communication, straighten out all issues, such as the financing, and most importantly, join him as a partner in parenting your eight beautiful children.

I do not watch the show anymore either. Kate is just as bad as Jon in my opinion. I think Jon is a good dad and he should have not been let go.

I think they are both liars. lol.

As far as Kate saying she's destitute because Jon took $200,000 that's insane. lol. I remember reading they made like $40,000 and episode. If that's true and if she is hard up because he took 200 grand, then they truly need a finanical advisor because they blew through a ton of money before they even split!

Ok jon is being a as michelle put it jack ***,but I watched ET tonight and I do beleive him about the money and everything,he seems real and kate to me,in her interviews seems fake,i think she is manipulative ,but he still can be an ***!hes right though focus on the kids as mom and dad,not jon and kate and all the money and tv shows .

yeah it's funny how the show was halted then all of a sudden she screamed he was taking money and leaving them "high and dry". lol. It seems they both spend money like mad with all the different vacations and stuff. I think Kate is just trying to make sure she stays rich and is worried that without the show, that won't happen.