“Jon & Kate Plus 8″ Season Premiere Most Watched Show In TLC History (9.8 Million Viewers)

May 26th, 2009 by Castina

Tagged as: Jon & Kate Plus 8, TV, TV News

There’s no such thing as bad publicity — at least not if you’re Jon and Kate Gosselin. The fifth season premiere of Jon & Kate Plus 8 set a new ratings record for the series on Monday night.

The highly anticipated season premiere of Jon & Kate Plus 8 broke records for its parent network. The audience was TLC’s largest audience ever.

According to USA TODAY, 9.8 million viewers tuned in to watch the Gosselin sextuplets turn 5 during what could be the end of their parent’s marriage. Jon & Kate’s Season 4 Finale, which aired in early April, earned 4.6 million viewers and was then a record for the show.

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On May 26th 2009, Jennifer Moreno-Perez wrote:

Doesn’t anyone believe in the bible any more? My marriage is not great at all, but I did take a vow in front of god. I am always willing to try to fix mine and that is what you should do. See a marriage counselor, take a vacation for two to find yourselves again. I think it would be well worth it. Suggestions: Jon, my adequet teacher in school said to us that if you want people to take you seriously and not to think you were lying, don’tever look down or around, look people in the eyes. In the new episode where you said about tabloids and you didn’t cheat, you were always looking down. Kate, you treat Jon like he is one of the kids. In past interviews on the shows you were always belittling him for what he was saying or doing. You botn need to work on it. I think it is all well worth it. Especially for the kids!!!
On May 26th 2009, Jennifer Moreno-Perez wrote:

You guys took a vow in front of god, twice. Don’t you belive in the bible. You need to get a marriage counselor and take a vacation for two, to find yourselves again. It is all worth it I think, especially for the kids. Suggestions:Jon,my adquet teacher told us if you want people to believe you, look in the eye. In the new episode, when you talk about tabloids and if you had an affair, you were looking every where but in the camera. Kate you treat Jon like a kid. Past intervews you belittle him for what he says or does. You guys need to work on it.
On May 26th 2009, Bev wrote:

The whole thing is a made up “piece of garbage” show….all for the sake of the almighty buck. I wonder if Nurse Ratchet will find a job after this? I hope it was all worth it, Kate and Jon…especially you, Kate. I used to think you were great, but now I see you exactly for who you are….a spoiled, insecure, controlling, money hungry, bitchy, woman. Good luck…you’ll need it.
On May 26th 2009, sandra wrote:

This show has always bugged me and although I hate to see any marriage end (if indeed it does and it’s not just another ploy to keep people viewing), I’m not surprised. Frankly, it is tiresome watching the egotistical Kate get her tummy tucks, beauty treatments for free while the rest of the world actually pays for such luxuries. For the life of me I can’t see what pleasure or entertainment people get from watching two adults and their somewhat bratty kids. Surely mankind can be more intelligent.
On May 26th 2009, Jennifer wrote:

I agree with Jennifer Moreno-Perez. I don’t know who cheated and did what but you both know what you did and how you treat each other. Deep down you both love each other very much and yall need to find that again. Go on a vacation for 2. Ill babysit if need be. Im a mother of 3 and I find it hard myself to find time with my hubby and that important. Take another trio to FL. like yall did for John b-day!! Kate put sun block on though! I believe in the two of you and love watching you kids grow. I know yall will pull through no matter what these crazy people say. Love you guys. Im praying for you 2 and you family!
God Bless
On May 26th 2009, jennie wrote:

I agree that Kate has been belittling Jon all along and her persona radiates her unhappiness with the kids and their chaos and she just comes off sooo controlling and derogatory….not impressed and I too believe this may be a ploy for ratings because honestly with that many kids and with the cams on….is Jon really that ignorant…or is it more coincidental how Kate may have instigated a ploy to not only make Jon look bad…AGAIN…but bump her sympathy ratings…not impressed.I did not watch the new premier.
On May 27th 2009, carolyn wrote:

Um….Jon has been a body of wasted space for years..he had trouble putting the children’s shoes on by himself. No wonder kate was resentful,I would be after putting up with that all those years. He was very passive aggresive. I’m not saying I agree with everything Kate has done, but let’s be fair, she had 8 young children to deal with day in day out. So when Jon says he is taking care of the children now, I consider it payback for all the years Kate did it by herself while he was at work. People evolve, so to say Kate shouldn’t be working when most women are now working, is just kind of ignorant. Are all women supposed to not work? Let’s all stop making blanket statements that really don’t make sense. It’s Kate’s “turn” to have a life outside of that house. Jon sure didn’t much with his opportunity.
On June 1st 2009, ashley wrote:

um, has any of you taken a look at the picture above this article? do those kids look happy to you? not to me. kate is way too controlling and i am under the impression jon wanted to throw in the towel with the show a long time ago. end of season 4 he basically said he didnt want to do it anymore but really, he has no say at all in his own life. while kate was at home with the kids, jon was WORKING. she is looking thinner and thinner as time goes on and the better she looks the more of a spawn of satan bitch on wheels she becomes. i could never think to treat my husband like that, especially since jon is SO much more affectionate toward kate AND all 8 kids. yeah, she should work but she shouldnt be gone for 21 days out of one single month. he never was. when he was working he came home every night. he wasnt off staying in hotels with body guards. hopefully they work it out but if not, TAKE YOUR KIDS AND RUN JON!