TLC has announced that Jon & Kate plus 8 will adapt to the changing Gosselin family and relaunch on November 2, 2009 under the new title Kate plus 8. 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.

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.

The ratings have been steadily dropping since the Season 5 premiere and divorce announcement. TLC already capitalized on the higher rating earlier this year with cross promotions with other shows like Ace of Cakes, Emeril, and American Chopper.

Jon Gossselin dropped from Jon & Kate plus 8