All the TLC Reality TV Couples Who've Divorced, from the Gosselins and Derricos to the Sister Wives (2024)

For decades, reality TV stars have allowed fans into their lives and put their relationships on screen — and loyal fanbases have developed.

But, unfortunately, not all relationships stand the test of time — and a number of the couples featured on TLC have had to face divorce while in the public eye.

From Jon and Kate Gosselin of Jon & Kate Plus 8 to, most recently, Deon and Karen Derrico of Down with the Derricos, here are some of reality TV's favorite stars who've gone their separate ways over the years.

Deon and Karen Derrico

Deon and Karen Derrico — who chronicle the challenges ofparenting 14 children on TLC's Doubling Down with the Derricos — filed for divorce on June 4, 2024, after getting married in 2005. Two days after filing, a judge signed off on their split on June 6, according toTMZ.

The estranged couple plans to share custody of their 13 minor children: Derrick, 13, 12-year-old twins Dallas and Denver, 10-year-old quintuplets Deonee, Daician, Daiten, Deniko and Dariz, 6-year-old Diez and Dior, and 4-year-old triplets Dawsyn, De'Aren and Dyver. Their oldest daughter, Darian, is 18 years old.

“Together, we remain unified in the parenting of our 14 beautiful children — their well-being is our priority," the couple told PEOPLE. "We thank everyone for their understanding and support as we move forward for the good of our family."

Jon and Kate Gosselin

Kate GosselinandJon Gosselin, whoare famously the parents of eight children, filed and finalized their divorce in June 2009 after cheating allegations surfaced involving Jon.

They first became parents in October 2000 when they welcomed twin girls, Mady and Cara, now 23. Four years later, they expanded their household with the arrival of sextuplets: Alexis, Hannah, Aaden, Collin, Leah and Joel, now 20. Their unique family dynamics were the basis for their TLC show(later renamedKate Plus 8), which ran from 2007 to 2017 and followed the pair as they raised their eight children in Pennsylvania.

At the time of their split, Kate told PEOPLE of the former couple's plans to remain amicable for the sake of their children.

"My dream and my hope is that we can share holidays and birthdays and, for the kids, have it be peaceful," she said in July 2009. "All of those times that we can pull together and drop our issues at the door, it just benefits our kids."

In the aftermath of their split, however, Jon and Kate have been at odds.

Meri, Janelle, Christine and Kody Brown

For 17 seasons, viewers have followed Kody Brown and the lives of his four wives and 18 children on TLC's Sister Wives,

When the series premiered in 2010, Kody was legally married to his first wife,Meri Brown, and "spiritually married" to his two other wives,Janelle BrownandChristine Brown. Eventually, Kody went on to marry his fourth wife, Robyn Brown, whom he spiritually married in 2010 and later legally married in 2014 after first divorcing Meri on paper.

The first season of the show followed Robyn's integration into the family, as the other three wives had been living and raising their children together for 16 years.

However, in November 2021, Kody and Christineannounced their splitafter more than 25 years of marriage. A little over a year later, Kody and Janelleconfirmedin December 2022 they were separated. And just a few days after the news of Kody and Janelle's news, PEOPLE confirmed that Kody's32-year marriage with his first wife Meri was also over.

Robyn is now Kody's only remaining wife.

Matt and Amy Roloff

Matt andAmy Roloff got divorced in 2016 after 27 years of marriage. The former couple, who have documented their lives on Little People, Big Worldsince 2006, share four children: Zachary Roloff,Jeremy Roloff, Molly Roloff andJacob Roloff.

Matt and Amy now have seven grandchildren, including their most recent grandsonborn in April 2022. Matt has diastrophic dysplasia, a rare form of dwarfism, while Amy and Zach have achondroplasia (the most common form of dwarfism). Jeremy, Molly and Jacob are of average size.

“After 27 years of marriage, it is with great sadness that we have come to the difficult decision to file for divorce,” the couple told PEOPLE at the time of their divorce. “We are proud of what we have accomplished together, including raising four wonderful children who have grown to become remarkable adults and building our strong and ongoing successful businesses.”

Since their divorce, Matt and Amy have kept an amicable relationship and have moved on with new partners. In August 2021, Amy married Chris Marek at the family farm while Matt and his fiancée Caryn Chandler got engaged in April 2023.

Chantel Everett and Pedro Jimeno

Fans were first introduced toChantel Everett and Pedro Jimeno on90 Day Fiancé. After starring on90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?and90 Day Fiancé: Self-Quarantined, the pair's love story continued on their spinoff series,The Family Chantel.

In May 2022, Pedrofiled for divorce from Chanteland a mutual restraining order was filed the same day, according to documents obtained by Entertainment Tonight. At the time, the outlet reported that Chantel later submitted her own filing and cited adultery as the reason behind their divorce.

She also accused Pedro of "cruel treatment" in the form of "physical domestic violence, as well as mental pain."

Kim and Barry Plath

Kim and Barry Plath, the parents of 10 at the head of Welcome to Plathville, announced their separation after 24 years of marriage in June 2022.

"After considerable thought and discussion, we have decided to end our marriage," the pair told PEOPLE at the time. "While this was not an easy decision, we know it's the best choice for both of us. We have been through many highs and lows in our 24 years of marriage and as we navigate this new chapter in our lives, we will co-parent our amazing children."

Kim, 51, has since gone public with her romance with Ken Palmer, her son Isaac's flight instructor. Meanwhile, Barry, 56, has been spending more time at the gym.

Olivia and Ethan Plath

Four months afterannouncing their separationon social media, the former couple filed joint paperwork to end their marriage in Carver County, Minnesota on Feb. 21, PEOPLE can confirm.

Amy Slaton and Michael Halterman

Amy Slaton's ex-husband Michael Haltermanfiled for divorce from the1000-Lb. Sistersstar in Kentucky in March 2023, according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE.

The former couple eloped in 2017 before having a wedding in 2019, which was previously documented on the TLC show.

The filing came less than a year after the pairwelcomed their second child,Glenn Allen Halterman. Their baby boy arrived on July 5 via c-section, weighing 5 lbs. 11 oz. and measuring 17.5 inches at birth.

"The wait is finally over ... Michael and I are happy to announce the birth of our son, Glenn Allen Halterman," Slaton, 35, told PEOPLE at the time. "The delivery was a huge success and now I have both of my miracle boys; our family is complete!"

Molly Hopkins and Luis Mendez

Mendez and Hopkins’ courtship and marriage played out on season 5 of 90 Day Fiancé. The pair met at a bar where he was bartending while she was on a girls’ trip to the Dominican Republic. He proposed less than two months later.

Mendez and Hopkins tied the knot in July 2017 but parted ways in January 2018. Their divorce was reportedly finalized in May, and Mendez toldIn Touchhe has “no contact with her.” Shortly after finalizing their split, Mendez remarried and has chosen not to disclose his new wife's identity.

Natalie Mordovtseva and Michael Youngquist

Natalie MordovtsevaandMichael Youngquistwere first introduced to fans in season 7 of 90 Day Fiancé. Their rollercoaster romance played out into season 8 of 90 Day Fiancé and season 4 of 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?

In the season 4 finale of 90 Day: The Single Life in April 2024, Mike served Natalie with divorce papers on air throughcast member Debbie Johnson, who acted as the legal third party. The surprise caught a tearful Natalie off guard as she continued to evaluate what — and who — she wanted in her future.

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At the time, 90 Daycast members slammed Mike for delivering the papers on TV and for involving Debbie, who said she just wanted to support Natalie. “This has been coming for years,” Mike said. “It's not cruel on my part.”

Of the backlash, he added, “We got married on national TV.”