Gosselin Divorce a Television Hit

The press had built it up for weeks before it had even been announced. Everyone knew it was coming. On Monday night, viewers of "John & Kate + 8" had their suspicions confirmed: The couple announced their divorce. This announcement, which was well publicized and speculated on for the last week, drew in the show's highest ratings in its five-year run.

Neither Kate nor John have revealed what the exact reasons of the split were, but constant tabloid and press speculation on extra-marital affairs over the last few months exacerbated tensions between the couple.

The divorce is allegedly a no-fault settlement, so custody over the children is to be equal. The couple plans to keep the house they purchased last year and will alternate staying in the house during each parent's time with the children. This is a somewhat interesting dynamic to a divorce, as the children will grow up in one house while the parents split time between two homes. What this announcement means for the success of the show is unclear, though the show has been put on hold for the time being.