Jon Minus 9

Since a show about the stomach-curdling exploits of an estranged couple in the midst of a nasty divorce while they separately embark on silly activities with their eight kids isn't doing so well, TLC has decided to dump Jon and retool the show as "Kate Plus 8."

About time, I would think, since Jon is constantly griping about how he doesn't want to do the show anymore, and this will contractually free him up to pursue his dream project: "Divorced Dads Club," featuring his fellow father-of-the-year candidate Michael Lohan. Just has "hit" written all over it, doesn't it? I predict by this time next year, Jon Gosselin will be so desperate to stay in the spotlight he'll be leaking his homemade porn tapes on the Internet just to get his name in TMZ.

Anyhow, here's the press release from TLC:

TLC has announced that JON & KATE PLUS EIGHT will adapt to the changing Gosselin family and relaunch in November under the new title KATE PLUS EIGHT.
The program will continue to capture the incredible lives of the eight Gosselin children and their family but will now include a deeper focus on Kate’s role in the family and her journey as a single mother building the next chapter in her life. TLC will continue its exclusive relationship with Jon Gosselin and he will continue to appear on the show, but on a less regular basis.
"Given the recent changes in the family dynamics, it only makes sense for us to refresh and recalibrate the program to keep pace with the family. The family has evolved and we are attempting to evolve with it; we feel that Kate’s journey really resonates with our viewers. Additionally the network is in development on a Kate project for 2010” states Eileen O’Neill, President and GM, TLC.
The series will continue to chronicle the Gosselin family as they go on outings and tackle daily challenges and adventures. It will also document Kate’s journey as a newly single mother raising 5 year-old sextuplets and 8 year-old twins.