The stars of the TLC Network’s reality show, Jon and Kate Plus 8, have recently been the subjects of much speculation, mainly because of rumors of infidelity.
Jon is rumored to be cheating on Kate with 23-year-old schoolteacher, Deanna Hummel.
Kate is rumored to be cheating on Jon with Steven Nield, the family's bodyguard.
These dual allegations of infidelity led to the reality TV show Jon and Kate Plus 8 getting its highest ratings ever.
Even people who previously had no interest in the show, tuned in to watch the season’s premiere, resulting in an estimated 9.8 million viewers – the highest numbers ever in the history of the TLC Network.
I attribute all this interest in Jon and Kate to the fact that infidelity has become the new spectator sport.
As an infidelity expert frequently called on by the media to comment on celebrity infidelity, high profile infidelity court cases, and infidelity breaking news, I can personally attest to the public’s voracious appetite for anything related to infidelity, cheating spouses, and extramarital affairs – especially if the rich and famous, or someone in the public eye is involved.
Adding an infidelity angle almost guarantees an increase in viewers, listeners, or readers – which may be why some people suspect the that Jon and Kate infidelity rumors may be a publicity stunt.
What the TLC Network Should Do to Save the Show
Several sources report that the ratings for Jon and Kate Plus 8 are starting to drop. According to one source, the number of viewers dropped approximately 40% to 5.8 million, then to 4.3 million for the last episode.
The smart thing for TLC to do would be to capitalize on all the speculation about whether or not the Gosselin’s marriage will survive by bringing in a marriage and family counselor to work with Jon and Kate.
After all, Jon and Kate Plus 8 is a reality TV show. Why not let the viewers see the reality of how counseling can help a couple get their troubled marriage back on track?
By actively doing something visible to help Jon and Kate solve their marriage problems, TLC could put a positive spin on things and offset the criticism they’re receiving from viewers who blame TLC for couple’s current state of affairs. (No pun intended)
Of course, this will only work if both Jon and Kate agree to fully cooperate.
Personally, I think the TLC Network has a responsibility to try to help this couple save their marriage. But they’ll need to act quickly.
Because if the rumors are true that the Gosselins did not spend their 10th anniversary together last week, it may already be too late for Jon and Kate.
Go or Stay? Should You Give a Cheater a Second Chance?
What should a couple do if one spouse has had an extramarital affair? Should they stay together for the sake of the children? Or should they terminate the marriage and go their separate ways.
It depends on the circumstances of the infidelity and the attitude of the spouse who had the affair.
The Go or Stay tip sheet covers some of the factors that should be considered when trying to decide whether or not to leave a cheating spouse or stay in the marriage and give the cheater a second chance. For a FREE copy of the Go or Stay Tip Sheet, e-mail InfidelityAdvice@gmail.com with the words “Go or Stay” in the subject line.
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