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As everyone already knows (whether they want to or not), Jon and Kate Gosselin have said they are making a major announcement on tonight’s episode. The blogosphere is filled with talk about what it could be. I, myself, have 3 guesses. (I should point out that I’ve never watched the show, but can’t seem to avoid hearing about it.)
First, and most suggested, they are getting a divorce. The past few months have been filled with cheating rumors and sketchy photos, which lead many to believe this is the most likely conclusion. This would be very sad, as 8 kids would now grow up in a divorced home. Speaking from experience, that’s no fun.
My second guess is that Kate is pregnant with their 9th (or 10th or 11th, etc) child. Obviously, this would be bad, because Jon and Kate are already on shaky ground. Despite popular belief, having another baby does not make their problems go away. Additionally, they would have to change the name of their show, which would cost a fortune in re-branding, for TLC.
My third guess, and the one I’m most hopeful for, is that they are ending the show to focus on healing their marriage and giving their children a healthy, semi-normal childhood. It has troubled me a great deal, hearing and reading about this train-wreck of a family, as they self-destruct in front of a national audience.
Like I said, I’ve never watched the show before, but every time I see Jon Gosselin on the cover of a tabloid, or in the news, I think to myself, “Man up. Turn off the cameras, take responsibility for the state of your marriage and get it fixed. Privately.”
Those are my predictions. The first would be a tragedy. The second would be trouble and the third would be the best. “Jon and Kate Plus 8” should be off the air forever.