TLC: Who Needs J.Lo? We Got Jon & Kate!

Sources at TLC tell us the J.Lo reality show they wanted so badly a year ago is dead as a doornail, thanks in large part to the success of "Jon & Kate Plus 8."

Jon and Kate

It was just a year ago that TMZ broke the story that J.Lo and TLC were trying to come to terms on a reality show but J.Lo was adamant that she would not put her kids on TV -- she wanted to focus on ... yawn ... behind the scenes on creating a new J.Lo fragrance. TLC, we're told, wanted to show the kiddies.

Jon and Kate launch photosFast forward to Monday night -- Jon & Kate scored an astonishing 9.8 million viewers. TLC sources tell us it's pretty clear the J.Lo ain't gonna sell tickets anymore, so they have shelved the show. As one TLC source put it, "It was on life support for awhile, and now we've just lost interest."

The moral -- even big stars have their 15 minutes, so they should make the most of it while they can.

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46. Kate, I got your back sista! If Jon can't grow up and be an adult and give you some help without you holding his hand, than leave his ass! Easier to raise kids on your own, they will grow up! Go get some help for your depression and get yourself back!
BTW.... I don't care what Kate done, Jon had NO right to cheat on his wife!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If you can't be a grown up, you have no business entering into a grown up contract (marriage)! A-HOLE!

Posted at 12:33PM on May 27th 2009 by onkatesside

47. Well, I'm baaaaaaaaack! I've been vaycaying for about 10 days, so my first site I visit and low and behold there's a imposter of me I see. Ah well, no class, on the imposters part. I tuned in to see the show, not that much of any of it was a big surprise considering the beforehand promos and snippets on the entertainment shows prior to the premiere. Kate saying she's been hard on Jon and regrets it....I believe I saw her nose grow after that right before my eyes. Both of them saying once, twice, 50 times they're doing it for the kids......ok, we hear you, but I don't think many of us are in agreement with you these days. Undeniably the saddest result of this entire adventure for their family is the children. Divorce is not easy, good or nice for ANY family or couple, but sometimes it is just plain a necessity and at this point, it's a necessity. Jon needs to find himself, find his own identity again (to include remaining their father and a much needed part of their lives). I find it very FAKE that Kate gets all this idolozing and following by other mothers because she's such a "super" mom of 8 when if we look at her nowadays ugh........organic chef, how many nannies, babysitters, on and on? Yes, she can have a business, but ugh, when your business takes you away from your children 5 out of 7 days, that means your business is your priority and no longer your children................and in the end all that talk about doing it for your children.........hello your children are now grown.........where were you............you were away on all those business trips FOR THE CHILDREN.

Posted at 12:44PM on May 27th 2009 by Terri

48. TIME FOR DR. PHIL TO COME ON THE SCENE. KATE & JON NEED TO GO TO THE HALFWAY HOUSE AND
BRING MADDY. SHE REALLY NEEDS HELP.

ALL KATE WANTS IS FOR JON TO SHOW HER SOME LOVE AND TO STOP TAKING HER CRAP.
ALL JON WANTS IS TO NOT BE HUMILIATED IN HIS OWN HOUSE AND SOME KINDNESS FROM KATE.
ALL MADDY NEEDS IS A PRESCRIPTION FOR ABILIFY. SHE IS CHEMICALLY UNBALANCED.

DR. PHIL, WHERE ARE YOU???

Posted at 12:51PM on May 27th 2009 by pennyb638

49. Congrats to J.Lo for having the smart sense to NOT ALLOW HER CHILDREN TO BE EXPLOITED!! I have huge new respect for J.Lo!

Kate could learn a lot about being a great mom from J.Lo.

Posted at 1:02PM on May 27th 2009 by Major9999

50. Shame on the 9.8 million viewers who are helping these money hungry parents exploit their kids. Can't you see that airing their dirty laundry in public is just another publicity stunt to get more attention? IF they were concerned about their marriage OR their children, they would get out of all of this and handle their business.

Posted at 1:09PM on May 27th 2009 by ronnie

51. Kate is mentally ill. She tried so hard to play the vicim Monday night. Jon has help when she is away, but she does everything alone. Who is she kidding? Her anger and abuse have driven everyone away, now her husband. She has no one to blame but herself. God was right to make her unable to have children. She should have followed the plan. Now, 8 innocent children are being victimized all because Kate abused modern medicine. The show has really become Jon + 8 and Kate + Hate. The complaints about Kate are not new. I was a major fan of the show even when it became painful to watch her verbally abuse her husband just for fun. We need to reach out to TLC and get this show cancelled. If this does not work, we need to start boycotting the sponsors. The family, especially Kate and Mady, need to be in therapy. If Kate wants to be famous, she can use her anger and abusive nature on Survivor or some other reality show where her children are not involved.
Eileen O'Neill
TLC President
Discovery Communications, LLC
1 Discovery Place
Silver Spring, MD 20910

Posted at 11:58AM on Jun 4th 2009 by Save Jon

52. I can't stand J HO, and Kate just needs her ass kicked. Ignorant coupon whore, i don't blame Jon for cheating on her.

Posted at 1:29PM on May 27th 2009 by clownsfreakmeout

53. It is so very obvious that Kate and TLC are posting on this board, as WHO would support their behavior????

Really, WHO?
She is a HORRIBLE mother and it causes me to feel sorry for those women that ARE good mothers, without the appropriate praise....not that they think they need it but you know what I mean.

Kate WILL one day, look back on this and realize that she made some HORRIBLE choices.

Notice how she/TLC bags on Jon? Not being cruel, for the most part, but clearly emphasizing his weaker moments and character.
JMO

Posted at 1:37PM on May 27th 2009 by Gosslin neighbor (new house)

54. i'd much rather see j.lo than the two BIGGEST douches of the year, jon and kate

Posted at 1:41PM on May 27th 2009 by Tyra Banks

55. Why would anyone want to expose their lives to public scrutiny and put their children through that? It backfired on Jon and Kate and I think J -lo did the right thing in turning it down.

Posted at 1:48PM on May 27th 2009 by Linda Mott

56. no 4`, Janice

Who else is going to be an advocate, for them???? not tlc, that is for sure. While I don't agree with their venue, of coice, at least they are trying to change some laws, so that other kids don't have to go through this. jmo

Posted at 1:46PM on May 27th 2009 by Gosslins are Horribl e

57. 31 just a mom

"Come on people - Jon and Kate didn't ask for this. Who can afford to raise 8 kids in this economy?"

Can't you see the bigger picture?

Posted at 1:48PM on May 27th 2009 by Penn neighbor

58. Now here's a scenario. Jon leaves Kate, thinking all this will continue, 75.000 dollars per episode and he will get alimony, BUT Kate tells him the show is done, no more reality without him. No alimony for Jon, but guess what he's on the hook for child support for 8. AND NO JOB. Ha Ha. Good ratings will be had for a while.

Posted at 2:10PM on May 27th 2009 by Jessica Vandenberg

59. Kate said she works out on the treadmill every morning and eats alot of salads. I seen the treadmill in the living room but never seen her on it. She is worried cuz if there is food around like at the party and bbq. She nimbled the whole time. When did Kate have the time to write a book and fired 40 nannies in a couple of months. On the show she doesn't have nannies and housekeeper. When Kate got the washer and dryer she was so excited about starting the laundry and Jon just rolled his eyes at her. When the cameras are on she started the load and then the housekeeper finished it!!!

Posted at 2:31PM on May 27th 2009 by kristi

60. Kuddos to J.Lo. You're a good mother. I love that you said no way to exploiting your children! Kate and Jon exploit their children and don't protect them.

Kate, those were embryos on the ultrasound screen, not lotto numbers!

Posted at 2:35PM on May 27th 2009 by badparents

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