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TLC just announced they have changed their plans for two of their reality shows: Jon & Kate plus 8 and the new planned reality show starring Jennifer Lopez. Apparently after a record number of viewers tuned in to watch the train wreck that was once Jon & Kate they announced they will dump the JLo show and double the amount of Jon & Kate plus 8 episodes!
While relatives and even a noted child psychiatrist have commented on the negative effects the show is having on their relationships and their children, Jon & Kate don’t seem to care. But then that isn’t too surprising since they are willing to not only let their marriage disintegrate, they are willing to do it in front of millions of viewers, for a cost.
With a 40 show season, the unhappy couple will be smiling all the way to the bank. At the reported $75,000 per episode, Jon & Kate will be banking at least $3 million! And then there will be twice as many trips, clothes, services and all the other items advertisers will give them.
$3 million is a lot of money, but, Jon & Kate are apparently willing to give up their marriage, their family’s privacy and anything else it takes to collect it.
I am not sure which is sadder, that TLC offered it, that Jon & Kate took it or that people will continue to tune in and watch. When did watching a family disintegrate become entertainment?
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