5/26: Jon & Kate Plus 8 return with controversy
In the fifth season debut of “Jon & Kate Plus 8″ on TLC Monday night, Jon Gosselin denies cheating on Kate with a teacher, but she makes veiled comments that imply there has been something going on. And the future of the couple as a couple looks grim.
Kate cries. “Parents of multiples have triple the divorce rate,” she said. “I thought we could beat that. I don’t know if I can say that anymore. Very swiftly, we became very different people. It’s just hard. I tried six months to figure out what the problem is or remedy the problem. I don’t know. It’s so complicated. It’s just difficult.”
At the end of the episode, Jon pretty much says they’re separated: “We’re going two different directions right now.”
Early in the episode, they note the papparazzi camp outside their house all the time.
“I did not sign up fro the public scrutiny and everything,” Jon says wearily. “And neither did Kate. People get paid off to say whatever you want to say. If I gave you $25,000, who knows what you’ll say.”
“Did I ever think I’d find myself on the cover of a tabloid to see those words or read those words that are there?” Kate says. “No. It kills me.”
Jon says, “some people say I brought it upon myself.. doing nothing being innocent and hanging out. I never cheated on Kate. You know. That’s the way it is. I don’t care who believe me. I know what I know. She only knows what she knows.” Then he apologizes for something: “I don’t think in recent months I’ve thought clearly enough. I take full blame. I just didn’t think it would escalate to what it’s become.”
Kate denies unstated but implied alleged dalliances she may have had with a bodyguard. “I’m working and traveling and I take security. I go here and everywhere. That’s my job. I’ll be darned if they are going to take me down with that. The allegations make me furious. It makes me very mad.”
Jon then provides an interesting quote: “One day, my kids are going to Google me and I’m going to have to explain myself. Hopefully they’ll be mature enough to know it’s all crap.”
A moment later, he adds: “I’d like to apologize for my family for my actions. It was wrong place, wrong time. I didn’t understand the ramifications on how it would affect everything. I should have thought about more of what I did and where I was going. Everyone knows what I’m talking about.”
Kate: “I have a lot of anger… he’s made some very poor decisions. We have to live with them.”
Huh? What poor decisions exactly? What is he exactly apologizing for? Tabloids do say he showed up at some college house party, seen playing beer pong. Maybe it’s just that. Who knows?
The episode is set for one hour and 13 minutes. Clearly, TLC added a few minutes from interviews long after the episode at hand, which focused on the sextuplet’s fifth birthdays, which Kate dubs as “bittersweet.” [My DVR cut it off at a point where the show had note ended.]
As for the future of the couple, “I don’t know,” they both said. Kate says she lives and works for her kids. “I’m committed to not letting any of this harm them.”
“I take them to school. I’m here every day… I’m here for my kids, too,” Jon says.
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311 comments Add your comment
Amy
May 25th, 2009
11:59 pm
People – THEIR, THEY’RE, THERE. Learn the difference and use it!
lisa
May 26th, 2009
12:02 am
I echo what everyone has been posting. This was so sad to watch. Kate is a joke. Does she really believe what she is saying. One of her kids called her by the babysitter name and she tried to defend it. They both must be blind. Their were several moments in tonight’s episode where you can see that this is having a impact on these kids. Kate also says she doesn’t know whom Jon has become. He lady, LOOK IN THE MIRROR. Designer clothes, weird haircut and fake tan is not what Jon’s remember of you either. Kate is in denial. Judging by tonight’s episode he has already given up on this marriage. He has no love for her at all. I don’t blame him at all. He should have left long ago and taken these kids away from this nut job mother.
NCR
May 26th, 2009
12:03 am
Look folks it’s very clear and evident. Kate absolutely doesn’t give a RAT’S ASS about Jon anymore. For those people saying that TLC should cancel the show, it won’t happen. Why? Because Kate won’t let them! The latest buzz is that, in exchange for Kate (and Jon) to go to “marriage counseling” on the show, she wants a 2 YEAR GUARANTEE of more episodes. WTF???? Are you interested in saving your marriage or are you just interested in expanding your personal brand? Anybody interested in saving their marriage would cancel the show considering everything that’s already happened.
It’s all become very crystal clear to me now. You really can’t blame Jon. He was given a contract to “live it up”, but (shhhhh… do it without getting caught) and just show up for filming.
Frankly, TLC should have the balls to shut this show down (in the name of saving a marriage), but of course, now with the publicity (and mega-ratings), you know that’ll never happen. And TLC didn’t bother asking them any real questions (like the secret contract, why they shut out their family, Aunt Jody), all in the name of keeping secrets so that more people will tune in every week and keep dragging and dragging it out.
The truth of the matter is that the show is inevitably going to die of bad ratings. Yes, this episode was the exception. I’m sure ratings will be at all-time highs. But going forward, it’s really not about “Jon and Kate plus 8″ anymore. It’s about a screwed up marriage. Who really wants to see a dysfunctional family? He’s cheating on her, she’s cheating on him, ohhh and let’s just have a birthday party to pretend everybody’s all happy. At least with the Nanny, you know that at the end of the show, the Nanny will make all the kids prim and proper ettiquete and manners. It has a pre-determined happy ending. This show is just ugly misery after ugly misery now.
Kate has just morphed from a sweet innocent mother that had a “miracle” of sextuplets (and twins)
to a hard-nosed business woman peddling books, getting freebies, and laughing all the way to the bank.
Jane
May 26th, 2009
12:04 am
Dear TLC:
I think it is time to call the show quits. I will not have my 8 year old twins crying every Monday night because “their mommy and daddy are mad at each other and fighting”. Sorry, I just parental controlled the show.
We really like your other family shows though!
Elizabeth
May 26th, 2009
12:06 am
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Uncle Tom
May 26th, 2009
12:09 am
after the first 2 kids i would have told her, “thanks for everything julie newmar!” who can believe this third-hand information?
Lisa
May 26th, 2009
12:19 am
How can they say that they did not sign up for the “public scrunity?” You put you lives out there for all to see and now you want everybody to leave you alone and not comment on your private life??!! Come on, get real! You sold your KIDS soul to make a lot of money and unfortunately they are the ONLY losers in all of this. The way that I have heard from friends that Kate spoke to him and belittled him, I’m surprised that this has not happened a long time ago. What a control freak! And now, she is being all sad and boohoo for me. I don’t care about their life! There are kids starving, people dying, our TROOPS are in harms way EVERY SINGLE MINUTE OF EVERY SINGLE DAY and you want us to care about your life!!?? Please, give it up, nobody feels sorry for anyone but the kids! And the people that are watching this should get a life, do charity work, volunteer, DO SOMETHING!!! We have enough sadness in this world without subjecting ourselves to this crap!!!
pilo
May 26th, 2009
12:22 am
At the end of the show, both Jon and Kate mentioned that they would do anything for their kids. It’s all about the kids, I’m here for the kids, everything I do is for the kids…… Don’t they realize that ultimately what’s BEST for the kids is for them to fix their marriage?? Jon and Kate really need to focus on repairing their relationship so that they can be loving parents again. You can see that their coldness towards each other are already affecting the children. It looks like Cara and Mady are already siding with their mom and that is a horrible thing.
noreen
May 26th, 2009
12:24 am
Someone tell me again why we watch this family falling apart in front of our eyes each week.
If tonight’s season opener was any indication of what the future episodes are going to be like then I think all of us can find the same toxic family in our own reality – somewhere. I do not need to use my valuable time to watch it on tv. Where are the family values in TLC’s so-called “family night”? If we all really cared for these kids – we would stop watching this show and let the ratings fall and stop supporting Kate’s Victoria Beckam’s wannabe lifestyle.
Really why do we continue to support her exploitation of her children – she is honest – “everything she does is for her children” because her children are supporting her!
I like the other family shows better now – there is real love for the most part – parents actually work at jobs that are not based on their kids being on tv and I can feel warm and fuzzy – not with Jon and Kate anymore. Let’s let them go for the kid’s sake!!
Sam
May 26th, 2009
12:26 am
I watched the show tonight hoping we would see some resolutionn to all of the speculation we’ve seen in the media over the past months. Of course, the network would not allow any resolution in hopes of keeping us watching. I have watched this show from the beginning. In the beginning, I enjoyed seeing how Jon’s laid back attitude balanced Kates OCD. As the seasons progressed, I started wondering how long Jon would tolerate being talked down to by his spouse, or how long Kate would tolerate feeling like she was the only adult in the house. It looks like they both reached the ends of their ropes about the same time. I no longer wish to watch their train wreck. I will be inteterested to know how all of this shakes out, but I don’t want to watch it unfold in painful detail like it did tonight. I say this show should end and the network should find something else we all think is cute.
K.W
May 26th, 2009
12:28 am
If they both still love one another I think they should discontinue allowing everyone into the life. We have enjoyed them for a few years and I know they have earned quite a bit of money. What’s more important the money or their relationship?
I hope they make it, but I don’t think they want to try. Tonight they did seemed like a fake family. Kate was not her usual bossy self and Jon seemed more like a good friend instead of a husband.
I think they may have bitten off more than they can chew and it has taken a negative affect on their marriage.
Sheila
May 26th, 2009
12:38 am
“Shame on Jon & Kate for selling their kids to the highest bidder????”, I don’t think so. They didn’t sign up for the show knowing it would be hugely successful. The money came later as a result of you so called “fans” who claimed you loved the kids and pleaded with J & K not to go off the air. Those of you who thought it was so endearing that Kate used coupons and “..never bought milk unless it was on sale”. When you thought they had it rough and were finding it hard to stretch a buck you rooted for them. Now you’re only too happy to turn on them, criticize them, fuel the press to hunt them down, at the expense of their children who you claim your comments have their best interests in mind. You attack their parents, you harm them. The viciousness of those who are familiar with the show because they’ve certainly know alot about it is so hypocritical. Shame on you!! May God Bless you J&K +8.
(Very likely they were locked into a contract long before these problems developed to this extent to carry on with the show and Kate’s book contract with her publisher.)
Noel
May 26th, 2009
12:41 am
Opposites attract each other very often. Jon knew Kate was a control freak when he married her. Kate knew Jon was a wimp. In several instances I have seen friends in this same scenario who usually break up after 10 years or so because it usually takes that long for the passive one to feel badly that they are being “controlled” or verbally abused and the control freak wants the passive one to “step up to the plate.” It won’t happen. They should divorce and spare each other the misery. With the money they have they have earned, the college educations are paid for. They should be able to develop a financial/custody arrangement that suits them both. The kids will be going to kindergarten and the cuteness has now gone. Jon will find another control freak to connect with because he is not one to take charge and make things happen. Many women like men like that. Kate will find another man that will let her be the b—- that she is and everyone will live happily after after. Jon and Kate will probably both end up miserable, the kids will survive therapy. Once they have divorced the freebies will cease and presumably they will each find a life.
Wanda
May 26th, 2009
12:47 am
After reading endless entries attacking Jon and Kate, I would only say that our Father is a God of love and for the sake of those dear little ones, Jon and Kate please watch the movie Fireproof and take the Love Dare. One of you will have to love their family more than themselves if this marriage is to survive.
Papa, I pray for Jon and Kate and their children, for their marriage, that you heal their damaged emotions and soften their hearts towards one another. I ask for labors to cross their paths to help them fully understand Your love. Open their eyes of understanding that they may come into the full knowledge of who You are.
I thank you Papa that your Word does not return to void. I stand in the gab for their marriage. In Jesus name I pray, Amen!
Gabriel
May 26th, 2009
12:47 am
Jon is not a good man or a great man. Jon is a little, small minded pervert. Jon is a typical saddest he has never allowed the joy of the situation carry him away. Jon had to add his sad. Jon had to pout constantly. Jon is a kill joy. Jon is selfish and seemy. Jon has to find an adulterous and have his stolen pleasures behind Kate`s back and pout on camera some more. Jon is a sicko. Teaching that to his eight little babies, instead of honouring his wife and their mother and being faithful to the marriage bed Jon is out whoring around on his family and expects nobody to care, because he does not care like a real husband would. Jon is pathetic. Who can`t see through Jon Gosslin acting like he is such a loving father, well if that were real in fact he wouldn`t be doing all of this. Jon is worse than a baby he is a sap, a suck and a self centered, morbid two faced mean spirited creep who has been getting his cheap jollies undermining his wife and family with his saddism on television for years he has had this prepared as a bigger attention getting negative evil stunt that is typical of his characterless heartless selfishness.
Gail
May 26th, 2009
12:51 am
I believe Kate should get an emmy for her acting tonight!!!
dee
May 26th, 2009
12:51 am
Neither parent ever said anything about loving the other. They talked about loving their kids, but never indicated there were any affectionate feelings left between the two adults. You can hope and pray all you want….when a relationship reaches that point, it’s over. Pure and simple.
Sam
May 26th, 2009
12:55 am
You can send your comments/questions/desires about Jon and Kate Plus 8 to TLC viewer relations at the following link: http://corporate.discovery.com/contact/viewer-relations/
No Sympathy for Kate
May 26th, 2009
1:06 am
Right on PSOED…ditto…ditto..ditto. You have definitely hit the nail on the head!!! Something seems to be severely wrong with Kate that she could spend that much time trying to make us believe that all that has gone wrong was John’s fault. The sad thing that came across to me is that John almost seems to have bought into believing all was his fault as well. Everybody needs a break!!! Good for John for going out, getting away and trying to have some sort of normal life. Tabloids will be tabloids and as long as you know you did no wrong, you are good!! Your wife should actually be more supportive and understanding and stop with all of the “poor me, I am here all by myself doing this and that, yada..yada..yada” If she doesn’t understand that you have been there all of this time by yourself while she is out on the road and that the public has never heard you say, “I am doing this all by myself” as if it is the end of the world. GET OVER IT KATE! The one good thing about Kate is she does seem like she is making a more concerted effort to be more mindful and calmed down alot on the crude & critical things that she ordinarily would say…just a little too late
. All in all, I hope John & Kate can make it, but if Kate doesn’t stop with the “I am superior” attitude, I don’t see how they are going to make it.
Susan
May 26th, 2009
1:08 am
I really hope they can work on their relationship and quit the show after this season. It’s fine that Kate wants to do book signings, but not to the point where she compromises her family. Still, there’s no excuse for Jon to hang out with some random girl like that. Whether or not he cheated, their lives have become gossip magazine fodder. Just step away from the show and live normal lives. I still think they can work it out.
Sarcia
May 26th, 2009
1:09 am
I knew it was all to good to be true. Kate is to pushy, always cutting him off and telling him what to do. Making fun of his English, and correcting his grammar and constantly hitting on him and controlling him. And for the most part Jon seem to just take it for the camera and play it off with words of excuse. I think if Jon and Kate are ever going to get their lives back to just them and then the kids again. For the kids sake, they are going to have to get some counseling and work out their relationships/marriage with each other or else they will not only be pulling themselves apart, but those 8 kids as well. They’re both talking about they are going to be there for the kids. How are they going to do that when they can’t be there for themselves yet? Get help! And it need to start with Kate stop making it 60/40 her way or no way. If Jon cheated or not, and I’m not making excuses nor do I condone what Jon allegedly done. But men usually cheat when things aren’t right in their marriage. They seek out what’s missing in their marriage-vice versa. I enjoy watching that show sometimes and I hope the best for the two of them and their children’s. I hope they work out their differences and turn to the church for guidance.
Rachael
May 26th, 2009
1:10 am
So basically both Jon and Kate need to realize that once they are divorced and the show is over, that they won’t be having the $75,000 an episode coming in. Their income will be shot and in the end the 8 kids will be the ones being effected.
No marriage+no income= no time for the kids because of both parents having to have jobs.
So Kate get used to being called by the babysitter’s name.
brad
May 26th, 2009
1:11 am
who cares!!! they are famous for nothing! so what they have 8 kids, so does my parents and we never got a tv show nor did we want one!
Susie
May 26th, 2009
1:23 am
When all else fails read the instruction book “The Bible’……should have done that first then maybe your marriage and your kids and family would not be in this mess. Making money for the kids college and other stuff just isn’t worth sacrificing the family’s happiness. They both married for better or for worse….now it seems to be for the worse….I hope they both get back to reality. I hope Jon becomes the head of their household and I hope Kate stays home where she belongs tending to the home and the children. Such a shame that families now a days are so off the track, no wonder their are so many divorces and the kids really are the ones that will suffer. The day will come when they will realize that their family life was broken because of their parents choices…..THINK!!!!!!!!!!
BJ
May 26th, 2009
1:27 am
I have watched several episodes from day one and I am not sure if this is going to be automatically taken as “Kate Bashing” or not but most every episode showed Jon getting the kids dressed, loaded up for trips, for baths, brought to the table to eat lunches and dinners, etc. In the meantime I have seen Kate talk down to him, belittle him on every episode and act like his opinion meant nothing and she was the law. He always appeared to do the bulk of the work with the kids cause Kate was too tired? Maybe if Kate would have taken a 50/50 attitude to things which appead to be missing on the episodes they would not be in the shape they are in now.
Tell me why Kate had to have her mansion and then b_tch about the kitchen and countertops for 30 mins of their episode showing off their new house. She has definitely let the money and fame do her thinking for her for the past several seasons and if it comes down to Jon/Marraige or her book tour which do you think she will take….oh wait…she made her decision there already has’nt she?
Their best bet would have been to stop all of the touring crap and turn off the camera’s.
To me, with 75,000 per episode that someone mentioned on another blog, they should have enough money to pay off all their debts and live comfortable. Jon could get a job and get out of the house 8-10 hours a day and Kate could hire a nanny or two to help if she could find one that can live up to her standards and take on a job (local) and try and work on what the actual problem is with the marraige.
I will say that from the early episodes I remarked to my wife of 25 years if she spoke down to me like Kate does to Jon, I would have left her years ago. She need to pull in the ego a bit and he needs to grow up and step up to be her equal. Like I said 50/50….
Robert
May 26th, 2009
1:28 am
Does anyone proofread these articles before they’re put online? There are several grammar errors.
Grace
May 26th, 2009
1:35 am
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jen
May 26th, 2009
1:36 am
I have watched pretty much every episode of these sweet children. I understand kids can strain a marriage so I can’t imagine 8 with your life always on film but the original reason they signed up was to document their lives, buy a camera and do it yourself. Men need to feel needed and be the head of their own home. I feel as though jon quit his job and was de-manned by kate (whether she knows it or not) he feels like he doesn’t make the money or play the role of the man, then gets degraded by kate. Now I’m not saying she is a bad mom but as for a wife, she has a lot to work on! With 8 children someone has to take charge and keep things in order, and I’m sure its stressful, but be nice to your husband, because you only have each other! Quit the show, let him make an honest living and be the provider for you.. I am sure it would make your marriage a lot better if he felt needed and wanted for that matter. And for the record I have never doubted they both love their children unconditionally.
marci
May 26th, 2009
1:37 am
I missed the show earlier coz i got busy with my kids… does anyone know where can i watch the full episode may 25 in the internet?
CynthiaG
May 26th, 2009
1:47 am
Is anyone here old enough to remember the Kienast quintuplets? They were the USA’s first set of surviving quintuplets. Their story is very similar to Jon and Kate’s: A couple with two children uses fertility treatments and ends up with a multiple pregnancy. Jon and Kate need to read up on the Kienast family’s story and learn a lesson from it before it’s too late. When the Kienast quints were 14, the father committed suicide, driven to depression from financial difficulties from failed business ventures and the stress of having to provide for such a large family. The Gosselins are headed toward a similar tragedy if they continue down the path they are on. Unfortunately for them and most importantly, the children, they cannot easily go back to their former life lived anonymously without cameras. They financially depend on this monster of a show they created. Would both of them be willing to end it and go back to their former occupations? I doubt it. They seem to enjoy the spoils of their fame too much to give it up willingly. They need to do it before TLC decides to cancel it anyway. It sounds like viewership is already waning. I wouldn’t be surprised to find out this marriage “crisis” is scripted just to increase the number of viewers!
Sarcia
May 26th, 2009
1:53 am
Amy and Robert, WTF cares about bad English and Grammar? You both sound like Kate. As long as you can understand and know what a person is talking about. That’s all that matters. We’re here giving our opinions and thoughts on Jon & Kate plus 8. And neither of us on here are getting paid to posts. So unless you’re getting paid to correct others… Ignore what you can not obviously changed. UGH!
Kim
May 26th, 2009
2:01 am
OK…I’m not going to reiterate all that was said about the show from those who have seen it from the beginning as I have, we know what we have seen and heard even from the Kevin and Jodi interviews.
If I could say anything to Kate it would be a question of, “why didnt you listen to your husband?” Over the years I’m sure he brought to your attention the change in your behavior. But, you saw dollar signs and started closing off your circle of friends and family.
It appeared that you envied Jon’s childhood so much that you must have resented him for it. You didnt get to do the things he did and was so happy your children can. So now you felt you could look down on him, like you have everyone else. How typical. Some people who dont get out that much, or who didnt have much will typically respond that way.
Now the people you rolled your eyes at before, you are now pleading for them to watch you on YOUR show. Dont you know we can see right through you and your facade?
Though he didnt say much on camera, (probably out of respect for you, something you know little of) Jon should have defended himself more over the years. It would have only made YOU look worse, so I guess that’s why he didnt. A concept I bet you will never understand.
It’s like Jon said, people do have choices and you chose to behave the way you did, do the things you did, and so has he. Do you like the end result? Was it all worth it?
If you two havent officially separated or divorced yet, PLEASE Kate, see all this as a glimpse and then get your head together and LISTEN to your husband and please you guys, get rid of the cameras, see a marriage conselor and work on your marriage. Many couples divorce because of finances, be grateful that you two have received “multiple financial blessings.”
I hope it’s not too late for you two. I will pray for you both.
Sarcia
May 26th, 2009
2:03 am
Amy and Robert, Who cares about bad English and Grammar? You both sound like Kate. As long as you can understand what a person is talking about. That’s all that matters. And neither of us on here are getting paid to posts. So unless you’re getting paid to correct others… Ignore what you can not obviously changed.
Sarcia
May 26th, 2009
2:06 am
Sorry about the double postings. I thought the other didn’t make it to the board.
SW
May 26th, 2009
2:11 am
Her own kids mistakenly called their own mom the babysitter’s name because she doesn’t spend enough time with them. she spent 21 of the last 30 days promoting her books and “working”! what kind of mother with 8 children does that? the irony is that her new “career” is because of her children. children she doesn’t even take care of! do you not watch the show? she rolls her eyes at her children, does NOT listen to their needs and she NEVER plays with them. in previous years, she played with them a little but now she never does. it’s jon, despite his faults, who actually listens to them, attend to their needs, and who plays with them outside. kate can’t be bothered with all of this. she barely cooks anymore because they even have their own full-time organic chef behind the scenes. they don’t show it on tv because it would kill her image as a “stay at home mom”. kate has ppl doing her laundry for her too! what exactly does she do? order the production assistants/her nannies + jon around to do her work. then goes shopping. goes to spas. and then complains about how “exhausted” she is! what a joke. jon also bathes them.
remember how she said her 3 fav things are : 1) crab legs 2) sleep and 3) spas. how sad.
when joel was sick, she scolded him, essentially blaming him for his sickness and left him on the COLD, HARD laundry room floor instead of putting him in bed. when mady kicked one of her siblings because she came into her room, kate said it was the sibling’s fault because she entered it. she didn’t bother trying to discipline maddy. maddy, a primadonna in the making, is a carbon clone of kate herself. it’s quite sad. maddy has clearly been affected by the stress of the situation and her mother’s attitude has rubbed off on her. then Kate yelled at all her kids and threatened them, telling them they were NEVER allowed to enter her and jon’s room in the new house. she fails to realize they are JUST KIDS. they were 4 years old at that time! how can she be so malicious to a 4 year old!?
She continually insults Jon and the male species. ever notice how she prefers the girls to the boys? those boys are going to have self-esteem issues if she continues to teach them that men are “icky” and “useless”.
what happened to the kate who was clueless about fashion? now she has a tummy tuck, teeth whitening, crazy hair, designer clothes (leather jacket, etc) and showing off her legs in the most recent couch interview. she’s so caught up in MONEY AND FAME. did you know she grew up in a TRAILER PARK? her new lifestyle is probably what she always wanted! she gets to go on numerous FREE vacations, the ONLY reason why they had a “vow renewal” is to take advantage of the FREE Hawaiian trip for the whole family of course! you could see how miserable and uncomfortable jon is when he’s dancing with his wife at the ceremony.
In the preview of the next episode, kate goes with maddy to CALIFORNIA for another VACATION! why is she leaving the other 7 kids at home!? because she wants that vacation for HERSELF AND ONLY HERSELF, duh. the only reason she brought maddy is to “justify” it by saying she’s spending “quality time” with her daughter. Another lie.
she claims she always wanted to be a MOTHER. and yet, here she is, destroying the kids’ lives because she is too concerned about herself. she does NOT care for the child’s well-being at this point at all. all that money she makes from her books signings and the show itself = money for her horrible hair, clothes, fake tan, jon’s sports car, etc!
those children are being EXPLOITED. it is very CLEAR their parents’ intentions and values have changed. MONEY can do that you, to anybody.
i hope jon gets a divorce and files for SOLE CUSTODY. he’ll probably win too because there’s visual evidence of how incompetent she is as a mother. she has morphed into a self-absorbed, greedy, condescending, negligent bitch. or maybe she always was.
i honestly think she needs PSYCHIATRIC help because there are deeply rooted issues with her personality before she can even concentrate on being a mother.
If she truly cared for the KIDS: she would QUIT THE SHOW and work on her marriage. let the kids have normal lives since it is clearly taking a toll on them too. at this point, they live in a million dollar house and should have money to support them in the future. i heard they have already gotten college scholarships.
but NOO, she is scared at what might happen when she no longer has nannies, production assistants and the money stops rolling in. she has already isolated her OWN FAMILY (parents, brother, aunt jodi, etc), her HUSBAND and her KIDS. Kate NEEDS THERAPY!
TLC is trying to edit Kate to make her seem like the “victim.” And yet no one is buying it. The general public is much smarter than TLC and Kate must think. We can see through the lies.
give jon the kids and let her realize how terrible a person she is. she will die alone! a miserable life
didntlikekatefrom8
May 26th, 2009
2:51 am
Didnt really watch too many episodes, because i couldn’t stand Kate. Not because of the parenting skills (which im sure is somewhat directed for the show), its because of the way she treated Jon. It was discusting! Maybe again it was embellished for the show, but everytime I caught a show, Kate’s belittling of Jon got worse. It was a roll that Kate played way to well, and now she and John as well as the children will pay the consequences. I believe in the beginning, Both Jon and Kate had good intentions with the show, to better their family’s life… But where do you draw the line? Really did they ever think when to stop? And I think Jon was showing signs of not wanting this show to continue long before the scandels. Kate did you read the signs? Or did you forget why you were doing the tv show to begin with? Is it for the Kids Now? If you can honestly sit and tell yourself Kate this is still for the Kids… You are really delusional. With all seasons of the show, if you havn’t set a pretty sizable nest egg for the kids, then clearly you have taken the fame part too far. Greed gets you no where? How much more do you need. The Kids are going to grow up thinking everything will be given to them(on the silver platter). Honestly, I commend you both for trying to build a better nest egg, that you may not have done without this opportunity. However when Money gets into the mix… you always want more, but what price to you both need to pay? Your beautiful children don’t care about money, they want Mom’s and Dad’s.. Happy ones! If you we’re doing this for the children, then its time to say goodbye(for now, maybe call the producers for an update in 10 years) and start living a realistic life as parents of 8 children, AS A FAMILY!!! You’ve got a decent life start for your children… Start Living It! Remember money doesn’t buy happiness, fame and most important Love! I really hope you both do the right thing… Dig deep, remember the children.
roe -
May 26th, 2009
5:53 am
just would like to say….it’s about time that jon pushed back at kate…she has been terrible to him as a man and on national tv…who the hell does she think she is talking to….her 9th child?????jon’s a sweet guy and doesn’t deserve that kind of abuse…kate your not perfect….no one is….you need a servent no a husband….
anti psoed
May 26th, 2009
6:06 am
PSOED – What on earth do you mean Kate played the “woe is me” game???? n Kate has EVERY RIGHT to play however she feels will get her through this revolting and abused time in her life – that is right ABUSED! Her husband (and you and John should look up the term) abused her trust, her fidelity, her belief in the sanctity of marriage, the safe cocoon that is the family HOME (do not be confused with house), their children’s idea of mum and dad as unified, and all else that is decent.
If he wasn’t happy with Kate being the stronger, more organized person then maybe he should have grown some testicles and left the relationship before pursuing this teacher (of all people!!). This is not about Kate but about Jon’s inability to be HONEST with both his wife or himself, talking to her about the issues that bother him (probably because he was afraid of being told to grow up!), and thinking of someone else OTHER than himself!
You say Kate is Greedy – don’t you think he was getting his share also? THEY both signed up for the show NOT JUST KATE.
In a nutshell – You need the psychiatrist – not Kate and John needs to put slippery Sam the one-eyed trouser snake to bed and be grateful for the wonderful and loving family he has and try to salvage any minuscule pieces of his family life that he can.
flying high
May 26th, 2009
6:43 am
Who cares really? If they didnt want to be in a fish bowl they should have never signed the contract! To friggin bad Jon and Kate! Your lives are part of everyones. And the band played on, HA!!
Sue
May 26th, 2009
6:56 am
What a mess we weave… Kate was always too demeaning for me, if I would have talked to my husband like she has talked to Jon on past shows, he would have left. But after last night’s show, I felt so bad for her. Doesn’t anyone (including the tabloid publications) realize that Kate is estranged from Jodi and her brother? After she had them “fired” from the show, they started a website degrading her. How perfect for her brother to have a chance to cause friction in Kate’s marriage by making up lies…not saying that it’s what he did, but wouldn’t you think? This is the perfect time for Jon to stand up and take ownership of his behavior and show us what an inspiring, strong husband and father he can be and is. Jon, get back in there and make your family your priority again. Let us all respect you for your strength.
And on a side note, how could they not realize this fame and fortune comes with a price. Let’s hope they can turn this all into a positive. We will be praying that they do.
Casey
May 26th, 2009
7:02 am
*** Kate has sold her soul for fame and fortune. Jon wants out. Kate does not because the show has afforded her a mansion, free vacations, breast implants, tummy tuck, spa treatments, etc. etc. She can say “It’s for the kids.” as many times as she wants, but look at her. She thinks she is a superstar celebrity now with a million dollar house. She has managed to rationalize everything by using the kids as the reason she pushes forward. Really? You look disgusting Kate (inside and out).
It is awful to see what fame and fortune can do to what appeared to be a relatable, Christian woman at the beginning. Respect your husband Kate. Put him ABOVE the kids for once. Just tragic.
monty
May 26th, 2009
7:10 am
Jon & Kate should not be getting the world to watch their lives if they do not stand for anything but exploiting their innocent children to make big money easy. These children are not living normal lives. What are the consequences to the children? It should be illegal for parents to use their children`s private lives to make money, what an invasion of privacy. These kids should take out lawsuits against their parents and demand every red cent that they made from the television shows as compensation for the screwed up lives they will have from the psychological and social damage they will suffer from being exploited from before birth by their parents selling their lives out to the world.
carter
May 26th, 2009
7:21 am
Everybody should judge Jon & Kate. When two people sell their most intimate lives to the world then their lives become everybody`s. What do they think is going to happen when they are on every TV in every place in the world. In my home I decide what is right and wrong so if Jon & Kate make it into my home and show of their family constantly and then stop the family life when the poor kids are just five it IS my business. I think it is wrong black & white on color TV. I think Jon is a jerk. Put your life where your show is and do the right thing for the people you sold out to and quit saying don`t judge and don`t put your nose in my business what a two faced statement that is.
Kathy
May 26th, 2009
7:29 am
Kate clearly has emasculated Jon. She had been told many times that she needed to tone it down when talking at Jon. He was a wimp and did not stand up to her, a couple of times on camera of her getting royaly being put in her place would have helped, but better that she have a healthy outlet for her anger and frustrations instead of blaming Jon for everything would have been better. Today I saw how she flipped out over Jon not using a coupon for a shower head for the move into the new house. For someone that makes more in one episode that what
i make in a year, what’s the big deal? Clearly its a control issue and I think she needs serious therapy. They both need seperate therapy and couples counseling too. Her daughter Mady has anxiety like Kate does and is viewed as a little Diva in a negative light. If your going to have a conventional marriage, the husband is the patriarch of the family, the wife and kids need to be respecdtful and the kids learn from their mother. The husband is the head and the wife is the neck and holds up the head. Figure it out. What happened to going to church as a family and getting some counseling thru their church. Both Jon and Kate have made mistakes, what’s important is what they do from now on. If they truly felt the kids come first they would know the best thing for them is to have parents that love each other. The money has spoiled it. I no longer want to watch this train wreck. I’m sick to my stomach about it.
Mary Ann
May 26th, 2009
7:32 am
Lawyers should be brought into this situation fast. The children should come first. The show should be stopped immediately because the children have not human rights. The profits from the show and book should be put in trust. The parents should not have the right to sell their children`s lives for profit. The children should each have third party legal representation to protect their interests. Human lives should not be for sell in this way. Jon & Kate should not be given any financial benefits from the sale of their children`s lives. The public humiliation to the children should be illegal.
Amber
May 26th, 2009
7:45 am
i just hope that this all ends well… for the sake of the kids… when alexis went up to jon in the episode and said “daddy i dont want you to leave anymore” just killed me
Mrs. M
May 26th, 2009
7:45 am
I have watched the show from day one & I was sadden by the turn of events shown on last night’s birthday episode. What we need to remember is that even though these people are on TV, they have real lives and real problems. Yes, Kate has been very hard on Jon, at times treating him like one of the children. However, it must be very, very hard to run a household and keep 8 kids, 2 dogs, plus 2 adults running daily. I’m sure patience is thin, as we’ve all seen. I think fault is with Jon also. If you are married, in every action you take, you must think to yourself, “if I do this, will it look bad?” If the answer is, “Yes.” The move away from the action. I hope things work out for not only for the kids but also for Kate & Jons’ hearts.
*I am 39 and been married for almost 20 years. Marriage is something you work on everyday, caring & respecting one another.
christy
May 26th, 2009
7:47 am
Can’t believe I’m actually commenting about this! But…the one thing that stood out to me last night was Jon talking about not having a “job” outside the home and that the decision had been made for him 2 years ago. Others seem to think that he should be condemned for feeling this way. That he should feel glad that he is able to stay home and take care of his kids. Women would be the first to shout out that this isn’t a fair statement! How long have some women struggled to be seen as more than just “mom”. There are some people (men & women) who are cut out to be stay-at-home parents, and there are those who are not. Neither should be judged.
I just have this feeling that Jon is expected to be at home raising the children the “Kate” way and when she comes home from her trips she criticizes Jon for doing everything wrong. Nobody can continue to feel so picked apart without resentments beginning to build. On the other hand, I’m sure Kate feels that she truly is doing all of this for the betterment of the kids. It’s sad to see…but that’s probably as real as you can get.
Dee
May 26th, 2009
7:58 am
PEOPLE, IT’S REALITY TV! We all know it’s so far from real, they script these shows. No network spends millions of dollars to have people say whatever they want, they say what they’re paid to say & Kate’s brother & sister-in-law got paid too. They are either (1) already apart & are going so far with this just to get paid so they air everything, or are (2) scripted to air this this season, Jon move out at the end of the season, next season show them in therapy and both visiting a divorce lawyer and somewhere in here you will see Kate fight with her brother & Jon get in it looking like he’s defending her & giving the impression of them getting back together while Kate starts crying and asking how did we get here & Jon hugging her & the kids asking where’s daddy and the not so nice twin acting out because daddy moved out.
When the show is over the book will be out, one from her or them and one from the people who worked filming in their house all these years and them battling for what’s the truth.
Toni
May 26th, 2009
8:02 am
The LOVE of money is the root of all evil! Even though this is a reality show (and so far from reality, they even rehearse), their KIDS are real and will someday see this. I can see them being spoiled and Kate telling them don’t complain because that’s what got us this house and your Mercedes at age 16 and paid for college and all your designer clothes, etc. and then the kids when they are teenagers will have their own show to show how spoiled they are and flashbacks of unseen footage of their parents.