Thurston Moore Wrote:
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> I was like some of the other posters on this
> thread. I just figured it was all a publicity
> stunt, an attempt to drive up ratings and milk
> this show for what it's worth.
>
> But apparently, they filed for divorce today, and
> announced it at the end of tonight's episode.
>
>
I think this is real. Also, the show is now going on hiatus...
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2009/06/jon-kate-plus-8-goes-on-production-hiatus.html
...I think they will make an effort to bring it back in August but, seriously, how are they going to do this? Last night's episode was very unpleasant to watch. Are they going to have Jon take the boys to Carvel to see them make Fudgie the Whale while Kate goes to a different Carvel with the girls to watch them make Cookie Puss? The whole show hinges on company sponsorships. What companies are going to want to be associated with a bitter, divorcing couple? Ratings or not, how does this fit with a brand?
I say by December the show is gone for good.