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The cable channel said Monday that it was cancelling its long-running reality franchise about Jon and Kate Gosselin's twin daughters and set of sextuplets.

Days after learning that TLC would continue with a new version of "Jon & Kate Plus 8" that didn't include him as a major factor, the estranged husband of Kate Gosselin has demanded through his lawyers that the show cease production immediately or face potential criminal charges.

The hit reality show will be adapting to changes in the Gosselin household, which for months has been disrupted by the split up of Jon and Kate.

Jon and Kate Gosselin both said they want their divorce to be "resolved amicably," but an unexplained Father's Day weekend dispute lurks within written statements released by each of them this week.

After months of speculation, the 10-year marriage of “Jon & Kate Plus 8” stars Kate and Jon Gosselin appears to be coming to an end after the couple filed papers to initiate a legal separation on Monday.

With ratings sagging for TLC's "Jon & Kate Plus 8," the cable channel is teasing viewers with the revelation that "Jon & Kate have an announcement."

"Jon & Kate Plus 8" dad: kids are well despite child labor probe, marriage woes.

The program was first among all networks in viewers.

In fact, Kate is betting that by televising the couple's marriage meltdowns, her and her brood will bank more big money and big opportunity. "Kate wants a future in showbiz, and airing their counseling sessions will shoot the show's ratings through the roof," said an insider close to the couple.

Kate's brother and sister-in-law spoke to RadarOnline.com exclusively divulging that Kate "told Jon their relationship is over and they should begin dating others." The mother of 8 also whipped up a contract that outlined the terms and conditions of their broken marriage.