Jon Gosselin

All eyes and ears were on the Gosselin family, stars of TLC's hit reality series "Jon and Kate Plus 8" (2007- ) in 2009. The show focused on parents Jon Gosselin and his wife Kate, as well as their children - a pair of twins and a set of sextuplets. Fans of the show branded Gosselin a patient and easygoing guy; often the target of his wife's insults and strict approach to parenting. Ironically, the success of the show multiplied when the couple's marital problems - and a growing concern for their children's well being - dominated tabloids and the blogosphere. The Gosselins announced their separation on air in June 2009, the same day they filed for divorce in a Pennsylvania court. The special episode saw the channel's highest ratings and turned family man Gosselin into one of the most talked about father figures in television history.