All-Out Battle
The arguments continue to escalate, as Kate accuses Jon of withdrawing $230K from their joint account without permission. Then Jon says Kate's attempting to alter their joint-custody agreement so the estranged pair won't have to see each other on their twins' birthday. No cakewalk divorce here.
A Changed Man?
During a Larry King Live interview, the Gosselin patriarch elaborates on his sudden change of heart regarding Jon & Kate, saying he's "had an epiphany" and realizes the show's "not healthy for [his kids]," among other things.
He's Had It
Oh, the drama! Just days after the announcement of Kate Plus 8, TLC is forced to suspend filming of the show when Jon—who decided he no longer wants the cameras on him or his kids—sends the network two cease-and-desist letters.
Jon & Kate Minus Jon
In an "[attempt] to evolve with" the family, TLC announces that the show will continue as Kate Plus 8 in November. Though the new production follows Kate's life as a single mom, sans Jon, the network says he'll still appear on camera from time to time.
Kids First
The dueling exes momentarily set aside their differences to see the children off to school.
The Kate Crusade
Nearly two months after she and Jon separate—and right around the time their TLC show airs new eps—Kate visits talk shows Regis & Kelly and Today to finally tell her side of the story.
Jon's Postsplit Life
The father of eight is getting acquainted with his new home, the Big Apple, as well as spending some much-publicized time with a couple of gal-pals.
Calling It Quits
During a special one-hour episode of Jon & Kate Plus 8, the pair announce their plans to divorce after 10 years of marriage. The show will go on as scheduled, with each parent doing his or her own thing with the children.
What Now?
Although the entire family was spotted together recently, news of an impending major announcement from Jon and Kate had everyone talking about what this could mean for the couple.
Separate Lives
Jon and Kate have been seen spending less and less time together. Recently, Kate vacationed with the kids in North Carolina, while Jon has been spending time with family friends in New York.
TV Success
All this attention meant huge ratings for Jon & Kate Plus 8's fifth-season premiere, which drew 9.8 million viewers—more than double the show's biggest ever audience.
Tabloid Targets
This past April the couple's profile increased exponentially after Jon was photographed in his car with a woman who wasn't Kate in the driver's seat.
The Media Frenzy Doesn't Let Up
Kate wasn't immune to the harsh spotlight either, as tabloids ran pictures of her (and her bodyguard) on their covers.
Vows and Luaus
Last August, things were looking good: Jon and Kate celebrated their ninth anniversary (and fourth season!) by swapping vows in Hawaii with the kids in tow. TLC was there to document it, of course.
Gosselins Go Hollywood
Jon, Kate and their bunch became talk-show circuit pros, appearing as guests on Oprah (twice), The Ellen DeGeneres Show and The Morning Show With Mike & Juliet (shown here), among many others.
Happy Couple
The duo were all smiles at the start of their fourth season, declaring in the show's opening sequence: "Although the stress of having two sets of multiples doesn't always bring out the best in us, we're a family. We're in this together."
Early Days
After two seasons on Discovery Health Channel, Jon & Kate Plus 8 moved to TLC, where the reality show's popularity really started to grow.
Pumpkin Patch Kids
Watching two young parents raise a huge brood made for fascinating TV, thus Jon & Kate Plus 8 was born. And multiple births or not, who wouldn't want to tune in to see these adorable faces?
The Special That Started It All
After Jon and Kate Gosselin birthed sextuplets in 2004 (adding to the twin girls they already had), the couple's life was documented in a one-hour Discovery Health Channel special, Surviving Sextuplets and Twins, which aired in 2006.