Jon & Kate Plus 8 ratings plummeted 77 percent last Monday.

Only 2.4 million viewers tuned in — significantly down from June 22′s much-hyped divorce announcement episode, which was watched by a record 10.6 million.

(In comparison, the show’s season 5 debut attracted 9.8 million watchers.)

Monday’s episode, titled “The First 10 Years,” consisted mostly of old clips. The show is now on hiatus until Aug. 3 to give the family “some time to regroup,” the network said in a statement.

Kate plans to continue taping the reality hit. After announcing her divorce to TV cameras, she said through tears: “The show must go on!”

The Gosselins released a statement Tuesday saying they would no longer speak to the press.

“Our goal is to do the very best for our children and that will be done as privately as possible,” the Gosselins wrote on TLC’s Web site. “We appreciate the understanding, support and well wishes from so many.”

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