Dr. Phil McGraw addresses Collin Gosselin’s ‘false’ claim that he helped offer Jon and Kate millions to stay married
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Key Points:
- Dr. Phil McGraw denied allegations from Collin Gosselin's memoir claiming he helped TLC offer Jon and Kate Gosselin $2 million to stay married, calling the claims false.
- McGraw's representative stated neither he nor his show had any financial or direct involvement with "Jon and Kate Plus 8," which was independently produced by another network.
- Collin Gosselin's book alleges McGraw met with his parents behind the scenes to support TLC's efforts to preserve the show amid their 2009 divorce, a claim McGraw's team refuted, emphasizing he never facilitated or knew about any such payments.
- The memoir criticizes the adults involved for prioritizing the TV show over the well-being of Collin and his siblings during the tumultuous divorce period.
- "In the Shadow of the Eight" was published recently, shedding light on the family's experiences during and after the reality show's run.
