Kevin and Jodi Kreider, the estranged brother and sister-in-law of soon-to-be single mother of 8 Kate Gosselin, are speaking out against TLC for the network’s decision to air Jon and Kate Gosselin’s separation announcement on Monday night’s edition of Jon & Kate Plus 8.

The show set a ratings record for the network, attracting an audience of 10.6 million viewers. The Kreiders say they are angry that the split was used to boost ratings for the series.

“We’re just so heartbroken and sad about the announcement that can be so life-shattering to a young child,” Kevin scoffs. “And, it was used as a tease, it was used to gain ratings without any regard for my nieces and nephews….”

The reality series, which shadows the now-divorcing couple’s adventures as the parents of eight children of multiple birth, is on hiatus until August.

“It should not be entertainment and it should not be a show,” Jodi tells RadarOnline.

“TLC, I think, should be ashamed of themselves for airing the destruction of a family,” Kevin says of his sister’s show.