TLC has been teasing the big announcement for quite some time, but haven't declared exactly what it is they are going to reveal.  Of course, most are speculating that they're either getting a divorce or separating for a short while.  Neither has been confirmed at this point.

WATCH a preview of the special-announcement episode:

Even though the drama may be a big obstacle for the family, you know the network is loving the situation.  They saw the biggest ratings in the show's history with the fifth season premiere a few week's ago.

That's why several other networks took advantage of the chance to cash in on all the drama. The TV Guide Channel had a 30-minute special Sunday night called "Jon & Kate: Is It Too Late?" They had interviewed family members and former church friends to get better insight into what the family is going through.

But a question I must ask:  Had there never been a reality show, would the family be going through these tough times?  What do you think?

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Above audio was heard in the broadcast version of Reality Check on 6/22/09.