Advertisers Were Not Jon Gosselin's Biggest Fans

Court papers from the TLC vs. Jon Gosselin case reveal that Jon's unpopularity with advertisers played a part in the removal of his name from the show's title.

Numerous advertisers who work with TLC voiced their issues with Gosselin's "erratic, widely-publicized behavior" to the network, according to court papers obtained exclusively by RadarOnline.com. These complaints, coupled with aggravations concerning Jon's frequent breach of contract, prompted TLC to change the name of the popular family show to "Kate Plus 8."

An affidavit filed by Edward Sabin, executive vice president and chief operating officer of TLC, adds credence to the contract violations claims and suggests that many statements Jon has made are false.

Jon repeatedly argued that he was not given adequate representation but Sabin's statement indicates otherwise.

The couple's contract was signed in 2008 "after extensive negotiations, during which the Gosselins were represented by both an attorney and their manager."

According the court papers, CBS admitted that they paid Jon for his appearances on two of their programs while he was still involved in his contract with TLC.

Sabin also disclosed that Jon did not comply with the determined filming schedule and that his lawyer, Mark Heller, threatened the network when he wished to be released from the contract's exclusivity provision.

"Mr. Heller informed TLC's representative that if this release was not forthcoming within an hour, Mr. Gosselin would object in public fashion to any further filming of his children."

Jon Gosselin will come face-to-face with prosecutors in legal battle when he testifies in court on December 14.