Essentially, Kate Plus 8 is the same show. Technically, it is a new show.
Kate Plus 8, reflects the life of Kate Gosselin and the children post divorce. Very similar format and focus to the original, just no dad.
The transition took place during 2010.
From the answer written in November 2009:
. TLC wanted to change the name of the show beginning on Nov. 2 but since Jon, as a parent, does not at this point allow his children to appear on the show ...the show is in limbo. The new episode aired on Monday, Oct. 4, 2009 was still titled Jon and Kate Plus 8.
As of November 18, 2009, a representative of TLC said that the show 'Kate Plus Eight" is not in production.
In two weeks Jon & Kate plus 8 ends,but now it is going to be called Kate plus 8,but it's not for certain.
Jon Gosselin's sister is not on 'Jon and Kate Plus 8' because Jon doesn't have a sister.
No. 'Jon & Kate Plus 8' is off the air, and 'Kate Plus Eight" is not a show.TLC confirmed they are not going to do 'Kate Plus Eight."
Yes, Kate Gosselin in the mom from Jon and Kate plus 8. She is no longer with Jon and the show has been cancelled.
No. TLC is no longer filming for 'Jon & Kate Plus 8.
Yes not Jon & Kate plus plus 8 they now call it Kate plus 8
Hannah Gosselin is one of the sextuplets featured on 'Jon and Kate Plus 8."
TLC owns the show Jon and kate plus 8
According to TLC, the new reality show featuring Kate Gosselin and the children will be called 'Kate Plus Eight'
Jon and Kate have stated in interviews that the crew is with them 3 to 4 days a week to film for 'Jon and Kate plus 8.'
Jon and Kate Plus 8 started in Wernersville, Pennsylvania where the Gosselins live right after the sextuplets were born. This home was part of the first hour long specials that lead to 'Jon and Kate Plus 8" and and eventually 'Kate Plus 8'.
New episodes of 'Jon & Kate Plus 8' will start on August 3, 2009.