Once Jon Gosselin was removed from the show, with him went that sweet Ed Hardy product placement cash, causing the show to circle the drain for a few years before ultimately collapsing. Note: this is just a theory of mine.

But fear not, weirdos who like this show! You won’t have to quit your dependence on this woman and her flock cold-turkey. TLC has issued a statement, offering, “TLC hopes to check in with Kate and the family periodically with specials in the future.”

Oh thank God.

Perhaps some specials we can look forward to:

Kate Finds Out How Much College Is Going To Cost And Takes The Kids On A Special Trip To The Bottom Of  A Lake

Kate Gets Back On The Dating Scene, Trying To Convince Potential Suitors That Raising 8 Children Isn’t An Interminable Nightmare

Why Is Daddy In The Kitchen Making Us Pancakes?

Gosselin Survivor: Which Child Will Get Voted Off Next?

Kate Crying For 90 Minutes Straight