Kate Plus 8 Philadelphia Visit

Kate Gosselin and the children learn
about the Liberty Bell in an upcoming
episdoe of Kate Plus 8.

On an upcoming episode of Kate Plus 8, Kate and the children travel to Philadelphia. The episode scheduled for May 2, at 10:00 pm, show the kids and Kate learning about the history of the city and their nation. They also learn about the Liberty Bell, the kids get to pretend to be sworn in as President, and then everyone takes in a Philadelphia Flyers hockey game.

Philadelphia isn't that far from where the children live. It's approximately an hour away. A lot closer than a trip to Australia.

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Kate Gosselin calls New Zealand a nightmare

Kate Gosselin is not happy with her
recent trip to New Zealand

If you watched some recent episodes of Kate Plus 8, you got to see Kate Gosselin and the children vacationing in New Zealand. Well, that is probably the last time you will see Kate and the children visiting New Zealand.

Kate reportedly called the whole experience a nightmare, mostly due to the paparazzi constantly following and photographing her and the children. When, Kate and the children were visiting the zoo, she wanted the paparazzi removed from the zoo. That didn't happen as she was informed that since they paid admission to the zoo, they could not be made to leave simply because they were taking photos.

Kate also reportedly was not happy with her accommodations at the hotel and lacked any sense of humor. When the zoologist, at the zoo, made a funny comment about "men always being right" Kate gave him a dirty look while the rest of the crowd laughed.

On an episode of Kate Plus 8 she refers to the same zoologist as "Mr. Kiwi Man". Kate couldn't believe she had to endure "the same struggles half-way around the world just like at home", referring to the paparazzi. Kate could always get a real job like Jon Gosselin and that would soon end the paparazzi following her.

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Kate Gosselin staying low key with kids

Kate Gosselin and the kids at the bus stop

Kate Gosselin has been living a low-key life lately with the kids near Reading, PA. She was spotted this week doing her motherly duties of getting the kids off to school. While taking the kids to the bus stop she was chatting it up with other mothers while waiting for the bus.

Is this a new Kate? Is she learning a lesson from ex Jon Gosselin? Will Kate have to soon buy bad chinese products from Walmart? Jon Gosselin is working a construction job near Reading and reportedly is glad to be out of the spotlight.

The recent rating for Kate Plus 8 have been sliding lately. The last show fell below the 1 million viewer mark and Kate Gosselin is reportedly worried her days of being a celebrity may be over. TLC has not issued any statements lately regarding the future of Kate Plus 8. They did say before the season opener they would "pull out all the stops" to make the show a success this season.

It would certainly be a big boost to the ratings if Jon Gosselin would appear for an episode or two. Currently, no plans are on the table or if Jon would even have any interest in doing any television.

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Mondays Kate Plus 8 Falls in Ratings

Kate Gosselin is getting worried as ratings
continue to slide for Kate Plus 8.

This past Monday's episode of Kate Plus 8 slid in the ratings. Monday's episode also fell below 1 million viewers, which is what Kate Gosselin and TLC were worried about. To understand what this means we can compare it to past episodes.

Going back to when it was Jon and Kate Plus 8, the shows easily averages 3 to 4 million viewers. When Jon and Kate announced they were divorcing, the show set records with 10 million viewers. After Jon Gosselin was no longer a part of the show, ratings slid.

This season, TLC said they would pull out all the stops to make Kate Plus 8 a success. Kate Gosselin has also doing a lot lately to promote the show and stay in the news. Lately, Kate Gosselin has been talking a lot about finding a new man - someone that is compatible for her. Including such things as they must "be Superman" in order to be in her life. Is this all about ratings? We will just have to wait and see.

 

Kate Gosselin and children hounded by paparazzi

Poor Kate Gosselin and her children were recently harassed as they tried to visit a New Zealand zoo.

A couple of paps from New Zealand learned of Kate and the children being present at the zoo. They then proceeded to hound not only Kate, but also the children. This led to a scuffle between a producer of Kate Plus 8 and the rowdy paps.

Of course, this was all caught on film and aired on last night's April 18th episode of Kate Plus 8. No one seems to be able to know how the paps knew she was there. Kate acted very surprised that the paparazzi would follow her all the way to New Zealand. Is this legitimate or just more scripted reality television in an effort to raise the ratings? What are your thoughts of the latest episode of Kate Plus 8?

Kate Gosselin feeds a crocodile Austailia

Here is some video from the recent Kate Plus 8 episode where the family vacationed in Australia. Watch as Kate Gosselin feeds a crocodile. As you might imagine, Kate is a little nervous but is accompanied by an experienced handler as she feeds the adorable little critter.

Kate admits the crocodile is gorgeous and then she proceeds to ask the handler for a hug.







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Kate Gosselin stranded in parking lot with paps

While attempting to shop Saturday, Kate Gosselin got stuck in her car at a local grocery store. Kate's vehicle is push start but still needs a key and Kate couldn't find it. Not only that, she also couldn't open the doors to the car to get out.

She was able to tweet where she said, "only good part. grocery store parking lot with paps". Kate has recently turned to Twitter to show a more personal side.

The next episode of Kate Plus Eight is Monday night.

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