MyFoxPhilly.com reports on the new US magazine, out Friday, July 24, and its cover story about how despondent Jon and Kate’s eight kids are.

Furthermore, executives from TLC, the network that airs "Jon & Kate Plus 8" are reportedly meeting with marketers who advertise on the show who are unhappy with the direction the program has taken, MyFoxPhilly.com says, quoting the US magazine piece.

TLC producers have said the show, which returns to the air next month, "will focus on each spouse and new adventures for the children, in places like New York," MyFoxPhilly.com says.

—Chuck Ross