A Flashback on 'Kate Plus 8' -- Is Kate Gosselin Still the Same Person? (VIDEO)
Truly, Kate Gosselin has been an odd part of our shared cultural, um, heritage for so long now that we've almost forgotten how it all began. But tonight, on 'Kate Plus 8' (Mon., 9PM ET on TLC), the producers were there to jog our memories -- with some candid footage of, well, a frankly enormous Gosselin preparing to give birth. There she is to your right, in case you needed reminding that Kate once had six children in her womb at the same time, as a result of fertility treatments.On the newest episode, it's time to send the kids off for their first day of school -- which is the excuse for the show to delve into "nostalgic flashback" mode. "This is the day that I thought of, back when I was on bed-rest with six kids," Kate says. " ... Someday, they'll all be in school." That day is now.
It's a bittersweet moment for Kate. But viewing the flashback is also a bit distracting, as it emphasizes how different Kate looks now. Rumors have it that Ms. Gosselin has gotten breast implants and Botox -- although Kate has denied these rumors.
We're glad to see that the kids are doing well and are heading off to school. We're also a bit unnerved by the way that Ms. Gosselin sort of resembles a changed person; like she's not really the same woman at all. You can see a slideshow of Kate's changing image over the years right here. Let us know what you think about it.
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