Now that his TLC show, “Jon & Kate Plus Eight,” is in limbo, the reality star dad is hoping to earn some cash making appearances — and he’s asking for $10,000-$12,000 for his time.

In news first reported by TMZ, a DJ for Tampa’s 93.3 FLZ MJ Morning Show told Access Hollywood that the station contacted Gosselin’ rep in hopes of getting the headline-making dad to guest co-host the radio show for one morning.

The radio station offered Gosselin first-class airfare, limo service and first-class hotel accommodations. But he wanted more.

MJ Morning Show co-host “Hurricane” told Access the show initially only offered Gosselin two gift cards to Applebee’s, but he wouldn’t bite.

A rep for Gosselin requested an “appearance fee … in the 10-12K range,” and said the Octo-dad was well worth the money.

”[Jon’s] name and appearance on your show will instantly draw press … and will be a high point for the show,” Gosselin’s rep told the radio station, adding that he’s, “quite funny, sharp witted and interesting.”

The Tampa radio host said he “fell out of his chair” when he heard Gosselin’s lofty demands.

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Here he is picking his kids up from their bus stop.