Kate Plus 8 Preview: TLC's Kate Gosselin Special

This Sunday night, TLC is set to air a two-hour special on Kate Gosselin and her life as a single mom. We have a video preview of the special to share with you as well as some information released by TLC.

Set to air Sunday (June 6th), starting at 9:00 p.m. on TLC, the first hour will feature Kate as she takes the kids to Orlando to celebrate the sextuplets’ birthdays. As it’s her first trip on her own with the kids, the stress is likely to be higher than usual. The second hour is titled, “Inside Kate’s World" and is a behind-the-scenes look at what Kate’s life is like, now that she’s flying solo as a parent.

Below is TLC’s synopsis for both specials and further down’s a video preview.

At 9PM, Kate plans a surprise trip to Orlando for the kids to celebrate the sextuplets' 6th birthday. As she prepares for her first trip with the kids as a single mom, Kate attempts to keep everything a surprise while managing logistics and containing the inevitable chaos. Highlights include the kids feeding sting rays at Discovery Cove, swimming with the dolphins, feeding exotic birds, riding in an air boat and taking in the sights of the Everglades, partaking in an orange juice squeezing contest, and enjoying a very special surprise birthday cake.At 10 PM, TLC gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look into the daily life of the newly single Kate in "Inside Kate's World". After the abrupt ending of JON & KATE PLUS 8, a lot has happened quickly for the famed mother of eight. From extreme hair makeovers to single-motherhood to Dancing with the Stars and press tours, this special provides a unique, never before seen glimpse into the day-to-day routine of the single mother, entrepreneur, best-selling author, dance partner and friend.

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