Jon Gosselin Trying to Kill "Kate Plus 8"?

Is the reality show based on the Gosselin family about to go the way of their marriage?

It appears the newly-renamed "Kate Plus 8," featuring Kate Gosselin and the eight Gosselin kids, with minimal participation from Jon Gosselin, may be separated from the airwaves.

TLC announced the name change for "Jon & Kate Plus 8" early this week.

On "The Early Show" Thursday, Lara Spencer, host of "The Insider," said Jon is apparently attempting to, in effect, shut-down production on the show by denying permission to videotape his children.

"'The Insider' can exclusively reveal that Jon Gosselin, though his attorney, Mark J. Heller, is demanding production of the show be halted," Spencer says. "In two letters to TLC lawyers, dated September 29, 2009, Gosselin demands the network cease and desist production and leave his property. To quote one of the letters, Jon's attorney writes, "Effective immediately, no production crews are to enter Jon's family home for any reason. In the event that anyone enters the marital property, Jon Gosselin will notify the local authorities to effectuate police action against any trespassers.' "

Spencer adds that Gosselin and his lawyer tell "The Insider' exclusively that Jon and Kate both own the property where the show is being shot. Jon has joint custody of the kids and is able to make decisions about their welfare. He deemed it was not in the best interest of the children's welfare to continue with production of the show."

The letter, according to "The Insider," is dated the same day TLC sent out a news release about Jon's participation in the show being minimized and the show being re-named.

"Jon found out about the name change the same way we all did -- through The Associated Press," Spencer says. "He and his attorney assert to 'The Insider' they've been in discussions to pull plug on the program and take the kids off the show for weeks prior to (Tuesday's) announcement."

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Enigmaticmisc says:: Ok, so here's my opinion, cuz we've all got them. Are Jon and Kate perfect parents??? NO. Are any of us perfect parents?? NO!! But the idea that Jon wants the show to end to protect his children is a real laugh! He wants the show to end because over time his true colors showed through, as they always do with people thrust (or crawling) into the spotlight. People cannot be fake forever, so eventually we realize the truth. That?s the reason he wants the show to end.... so he can be the big jerk that he is to his wife and children in the shadows like all the other jerks out there. Kate is far from perfect, and I agree she over indulges her children because she didn't have much growing up, but at least she is not lying and stealing from them. I think to remove these kids from the cameras at this point would be detrimental to their safety because at least at this point there are eyes every where to insure that that Jon's childish behavior is being monitored. And to address one of the comments above: Jon talked about wanting the show to end not to protect his children, but so that he could be himself again. If you recall his exact words were "I can't just be Jon, I have to be Jon and Kate plus 8." So his interest was never in being a good father, it was in being selfish and being able to be a jerk who was under the radar instead of all over the press.; reply

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animaltoo says:: by guest173 October 3, 2009 4:25 PM EDT
I think Kate makes a good point though, that everybody makes a living, the show is giving them more than her nurse's salary did. so she shouldn't work and be dependent on a lazy man?
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The woman figured her work was over when she packed all those embryos in and sold their lives for public consumption. Both of these people are unfit trash.; reply

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animaltoo says:: Child protective services should have shut this circus down long ago.; reply

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teisho says:: right on, jon !! i don't like kate at all.; reply

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getridofhim says:: I enjoy the show very much with Kate and the children. I honestly won't miss the hubby. He made a mess of his life and now has to pay the price and is crying like a baby and complaining like a child. Get rid of him and carry on with the excellent show. The very best to Kate and the kids and continue to be happy.; reply

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carolcape says:: Well whoop dee doo, there is a brain amongst all of these people. Well thank heavens someone is thinking of the children. Jon, you just made me have a little faith in the male population. I know there are good men out there, but sometimes lately on the news you don't hear too many good stories. These children should not be exposed to the media. This is not about money or who is on the gravy train, this is about the children having a normal life. I never watch the show, because I don't believe in exploiting children in this manner. Just to watch every little thing they do every day, this is sick entertainment in my opinion.; reply

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luvintruth says:: I think both these parents are selfish idiots, I never liked Kate to begin with she is a control freak and a nag...and Jon he's a little boy himself who shouldn't be having kids or a wife if he really didn't want to grow up. These people don't deserve to have such beautful children who are totally innocent in all of this and they are being exploited at the expense of their parents selfishness! Both parents should be doing what is best for the kids, not their selfish ego's!; reply

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Anniemee says:: If this is a dirty divorce, IMO it's all Jon's doing. I can't say how disgusting I think he is, it's not printable. And has this jerk thought about how he's going to support his whole family? Look at this Halderman producer who tried to blackmail Letterman: part of the reason for his financial woes is having to pay $6000 in child support every month. And if Jon thinks this behavior isn't going to hurt his so-called "career" in television?? Just take a look at Kanye West, who hasn't done anything nearly as bad as what Jon's done to his family, IMO. We need to give Kanye a break; he had a momentary lapse in judgment but this Gosselin divorce is endless nightmare.; reply

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matrim108 says:: I can't believe anyone thinks either of these people care about their children more than the money.; reply

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mirthadrond says:: It's about time. Maybe Jon is sincere and wants to repair his marriage, which is already a better effort than 'most' Americans are willing to invest.
Get those cameras out of the house before the kids are totally screwed up.; reply