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
Chrissy
May 26th, 2009
8:04 am
Give me a break folks. Give these two people and their kids a break. I really don’t think there was an affair just some stupid decisions that the “p people” ran with. How many couples lives do they have to destroy before the general population figures out that most of what you read in the tabloids and hear from these unsubstantiated sources is junk to sell the tabloids and p-peoples stories. The choice to do the show I really believe had NOTHING to do with exploitation or selling their children, it had to do with providing for their children. When these blessings of multiple births happen there are many who will provide for a little while gifts of product, time, money, but when the new wears off all of a sudden those things disappear into the woodwork. I would be willing to bet that the trust funds and education funds are all set up for each of those children. It is the everyday life that also has to be paid for. Kate is a type A personality, many nurses are. They are the type of people who are not willing to trust anyone else to do the job right when it comes to taking peoples lives in their hands and believe me as a nurse and mother of multiples I know it doesn’t stop at the door when you come home. Jon I think got overwhelmed with the enormity of the responsibility. The books will not always require signing gigs but there will be royalties, as there will be with the show. None of us know what is best for this family so lets stop trying to assess blame, tell them how bad they are as parents, and tell them what to do. The best thing we can all do is pray that things can work out however is best for them. Personally I would love to go spend some time with those kids so Jon and Kate could go away and rediscover what they once had. Every marriage has its peaks and valleys and anyone who says they have never experienced any problems is living a fantasy not a marriage. I pray for them and those beautiful children they had the courage and commitment to bring into this world. Love you Jon and Kate.
dj
May 26th, 2009
8:05 am
Women must realize that part of being a man is having a job. Even the bible shows one of the first responsibilities for Adam by GOD was to work and take care of the Garden of Eden. So, when a woman forces a guy to stay home and leave the job that GOD has placed in his heart so he can provide for the family, the woman is over stepping her boundaries.
Trish
May 26th, 2009
8:18 am
Kate has admitted that she has made her mistakes too, she admits how hard she’s been on john, but this doesn’t excuse this 32 year father of 8 for hanging out with college kids! time to grow up john and take responsibility for yourself. Shame on you!
Scott Eady
May 26th, 2009
8:18 am
I really cant blame Jon for anything he has done, Kate is sooo miserable. She couldnt even let up last night…..just small comments like ‘Dont light that candle first’ and ‘Oh you cooked those already’….bottom line is he doesnt like her anymore
Andy in Blairsville
May 26th, 2009
8:19 am
I support Jon 100%. She’s nothing more than a media ho who now has to lay in the bed she chose to make for her and unfortunately her kids as well.
She’s lucky he’s put up with her crap this long.
andy
May 26th, 2009
8:25 am
I used to think Kate was some kind of troll, but her handling of this situation has led me to a newfound respect for her. Last night she was insightful, genuine and articulate, while Jon (whom I used to side with) came across as immature and self-centered. Seems he has decided to discover his “party side” at the expense of his family.
David
May 26th, 2009
8:29 am
Give the kids to Brangelina..obviously they know how to have a relationship and take care of multiple kids
Carol Billings
May 26th, 2009
8:32 am
I think Jon is a bit immature. Did you see that car he was driving? Reminds me of the cars that some older men buy when they hit their midlife crisis. Ha! But remember we don’t know what goes on behind their closed doors when the cameras are off.
Deirdre
May 26th, 2009
8:35 am
Money! Money! Money! That’s what it’s all about for Jon, Kate and TLC. Everyone is using the excuse that it’s all for the kids but how many families with large number multiples get the job done with the help of family, friends and volunteers?
Does supporting the kids excuse the public collapse of a marriage? Does supporting the kids excuse the bad behavior of adults?
And the whining! While Kate was out on the book tour, it was acknowledged that Jon stayed with the kids(and the hoard of nannies hired to “help”) Then Kate returns from the book tour and Jon goes off for a break(leaving the hoard of nannies) and Kate whines CONTINUALLY that she has to do it all alone, that she’s exhausted, that he left her with all the work! What did she do to him?
And she praises Cara and Mady for how helpful they’ve become! It’s because they KNOW!!!!!! They can see what’s happening to their mom and dad. Is THAT worth all the money they’re making?
At some point, Kate needs to wake up and realize what doing this show is doing to her family! Jon knows and has taken the coward’s way out. Kate stubbornly refuses to acknowledge what is right in front of her eyes.
Erin
May 26th, 2009
8:36 am
No one is perfect, especially on television, especially with eight children. To say they signed up for this kind of media attention is narrow-minded. They have been doing this for five seasons and this is the first time they have had to deal with this kind of scrutiny. While reality tv and its baggage seems common place now, that has not always been the case. It is easy for everyone to think that just dropping the show is an easy and obvious decision, but then again you are not trying to take care of a family of ten (and unlike Octomom, they did not plan or choose to have eight children).
Juan Hung Gyi
May 26th, 2009
8:47 am
Kate is hot. I’d do her if she’s looking for something on the side. Thats one lucky bodyguard.
Madea
May 26th, 2009
8:49 am
I watched the show last night and it appears that they are already separated, but living under the same roof. But I just wonder, where is God in all of this? At first, they appeared to be Christian examples of parenting. I was so excited about this show. I figured if they can do it with eight, I can do it with two. Kate even filled her last book with scripture quotes, according to what I read. Now, I ask, where is their faith? Do they even want to try, anymore? Or has their Hollywood makeover (hair plugs, tummy tuck, bleached highlights) put a damper on their “happily ever after?” Marriage takes work. I have to agree with one of the bloggers who said that Kate wants everything her way. She’s quick to criticize, but very slow to give Jon a compliment. She’s torn him down. He can’t give her anymore, because she has simply taken him to his lowest point. There is no passion because Kate stopped being the Kate that Jon fell in love with a long time ago. Men don’t always do things the way women want. But if they get the job done, women have to learn to be satisfied with the outcome, not the path taken. As long as the children are not traumatized, he’s doing the best he can do. And Jon doesn’t get any medals, either. He could have nipped her constant scolding in the bud a long time ago. I just hope that the kids can recover from this without too many scars.
KingfishStevens
May 26th, 2009
8:53 am
I think anyone who would watch this silly show and actually give a crap about it is pathetic. These people put their lives in the public eye,they should be able to take the heat when they screw up. Welcome to the real world.
Debora
May 26th, 2009
9:01 am
Somehow the right wingnuts will figure out how to blame their marriage problems on gay and lesbian people.
Momofmany
May 26th, 2009
9:09 am
FIRST of all SHE IS A BI*ch from the very start. If most woman TALKED to there husband like she does they would be picking teeth up off the floor. It’s always ” Jon do this, Jon do that.” What he had the kids and she just stood around.I do child care and foster and at any given time I have more then 8 kids runny around and Im not yelling for someone eles to come it. Nor am I saying after I am done ” Oh Jon put them down for naps, Im tired and Im going to lay down” Bi*ch get up off your a** and help YOUR HUSBAND BE A PARENT for the first time in your life.
I use to watch the show all the time but now I will only watch it if they say IT ( SHE )isnt going to be there. I HATE to se these kids put up with this. It has to stop for there sagety NOW!!!!!!!
michelle
May 26th, 2009
9:29 am
Doing it just for the money??
Why the hell would they be doing this show in the first place? Definently not for fun!
THEY NOW MAKE $75,000 AN EPISODE!
So Yeah, I don’t blame them for “faking this show out and acting like they are together” – for the kids. Wouldn’t you? This money will get all 8 of those kids to college. Good for them.
jw
May 26th, 2009
9:32 am
It’s sad that they both sold their souls to the devil and he came calling! Jon isn’t going to be able to apologize out of this – he is in the doghouse and is basically a dead man. Whatever happened, it’s pretty obvious she isn’t going to forgive. As for Kate, pretending she isn’t the problem doesn’t help things either. She is a big reason things went poooooooof for the family. She only sees one way – she’s a tiger that doesn’t take no for an answer when it is what she wants. It was sad to see the birthday party and see no one there. The families that attended were very stand offish, and she was her usual self – bossy and better than everyone else. Who shows up to do decorations in a short skirt and heels? Come on – Jon is wrong for what he has done – he shouldn’t put the family in that much jeopardy, but she better take a giant slice of this problem, too! She ain’t without sin in this one. Once again, last night it was all Jon’s fault. Bull!
Scoutmamma
May 26th, 2009
9:46 am
My family and I “encountered” the Gosselins last October at Disney World. They happened to be right behind us on the Pirates of the Caribbean. Silly me, I tried to speak to her and tell her how much I liked her show and before I could complete a sentence, her “body guard” swooped in to intercede. Later, we noticed that Kate and the “body guard” (read alleged affair participant) sat together and Jon sat with the 2 twin girls (the 6 weren’t there). Jon and Kate said NOTHING to one another during our 45 minute wait. We knew then that it was a matter of time. So sad for the children that they will reap the bitterness from what their parents have sown.
just me
May 26th, 2009
9:51 am
Jon should stop whining about Kate traveling to support their show and her books. He should back her because they got into this reality show together. He could have kept his job and hired someone to help Kate with the children. When you are committed to someone you have to be in the same place you don’t have the option to be in “different places” with your lives. It is really sad that now they have 8 kids in the middle of it all.
Taylor
May 26th, 2009
10:08 am
Jon told her and everyone else that he wanted out of the show…she didn’t want to hear that. This isn’t complicated. She let her love of money and fame overshadow compromising with her husband for the good of the family.
And it couldn’t have happened to a more deserving person…one who we have watched become wretched and fake over the course of the show…Kate.
Wanda
May 26th, 2009
10:12 am
They need to put God first. I think all Kate thinks about is the money. She is selfish and way to bossy. If I were Jon I wouldn’t put up with her.
lisa
May 26th, 2009
10:18 am
If this show is to continue, PA children services should be contacted. What mother leaves their kids for almost a month and then states” we don’t have a nanny, it’s our helper”. Jon by far is the better parent.
He needs to kick her to the curb. Since he is the primary caregiver to those kids, it will be easy for him to retain full custody. Let her go off and write a book or do a fashion show, because she is a awful mother and wife. Jon even if you did cheat, I don’t even think your kids would blame you as they got older and looked at this pathetic situation. Please Jon, contact a lawyer a sue her for custody for the well being of these kids.
Moy
May 26th, 2009
10:23 am
I think Kate is horrible.. I would never speak to my husband like that and think that it’s ok. I watched the show last night and she was just loving the camera, hell she gave more attention to the camera guy than to her own kids. She seriously needs a wake up call and not let her 15 mins of fame compeletely ruin her family and her kids livelihood. I do also beleive that some of this is staged for rating..Which is sick and very sad.
Cheryl
May 26th, 2009
10:29 am
I was watching the earlier episodes this weekend and I can see where things started to go downhill. Kate was always demanding and belittling Jon but in the earlier episodes she was less so. In the later series you could see things going downhill. But lets face it, it takes TWO. It’s not all Jon and it’s not all Kate. I hope they can work this out for the sake of their kids. Their kids deserve to have them both together.
MountainDawg
May 26th, 2009
10:30 am
They’re both to blame. Kate’s a money/fame-hungry, battleaxe/harpy & Jon’s an immature, lily-livered wimp. While they should quit taping this “reality” (aka – sheeplebait) show & reconcile their family, there’s NO way they’ll stop the gravy train. I still honestly don’t see what would compel folks to buy Kate’s self-aggrandizing little books or pay to listen to her speak. She’s a self-important money grubber. TLC is milking this train-wreck for all they can, while Jon & Kate are enjoying their gain$ (by using their kids as a meal ticket)!!!
AnnieR
May 26th, 2009
10:33 am
I’m with Kingfish Stevens, they signed a contract to put their family on TV and now they are reaping the consequences good and bad. I have never seen the show so I don’t know who’s the worst between Jon and Kate, but it’s clear whatever focus the show was supposed to have has turned to crap and now it’s an all-out media circus. I have often wondered about ANYONE who puts themselves out there for entertainment purposes on any type of reality show. There is no such thing as “classy” reality shows, to me Jon and Kate is the same as Jerry Springer. Seems like the real victims of Jon and Kate are their own kids, hope some of the $$$$ their parents earned makes its way into their college funds with a little left over for therapy, ’cause they’ll be needing it for sure!!
Becky
May 26th, 2009
10:37 am
Their marriage has been put on the back burner and it shows. I have always been taught, God first, marriage, family, then everything else. It seems to be the complete opposite with these two and it’s very upsetting. When they both said “I’m here for the kids”, I heard I’m here for the money (work). They are putting their financial status before all others. Without a marriage you do not have a family. This will affect the children is good and bad ways. The bad thing is that the parents will not be working together every day to maintain their family. The good thing is there will be less fighting in the household. This has been something that has always bothered me. You should not fight in front of your children. If you feel it needs to be discussed then write it down and discuss it later. By then the tempers are not as flared up. I hope they get counseling and try and work this out for all of them (not just the kids).
Charlotte
May 26th, 2009
10:39 am
I have watched the show since it began & I agree with many that the show last night was simply “sad” to watch. I was especially sad that even at the b/day party, Kate seemed to just totally ignore Jon (until she needed him to do something – thank God she didn’t scream at him). I felt it was basically a “Jon interview, Kate interview” and the party was a filler. Did we learn anything new – nope! I would ask that both of them remember the renewal of their vows (just a few short months ago), quit the show & work on saving your family. It is truly about the children, not Kate & not Jon. I was very disappointed that Kate couldn’t be the bigger person & show a little respect for the father of her children (especially in front of them). I felt Kate was throwing her own “pity party” since she didn’t have anyone to help her – she had to do everyting by herself & complained about it the entire time. Time to move on!!
just one
May 26th, 2009
10:53 am
If they cancel it, let’s just pray they dont replace it with that lunatic Octomom…..sheesh!!!
Collette
May 26th, 2009
11:05 am
FAMILIES ARE FOREVER. This family will be praying for the Gosselin’s to see each other through this trying, horrendously difficult time.
MOT
May 26th, 2009
11:10 am
First, it is disturbing that a couple who could have twins after much effort and fertility treatment, decide to have more, knowing it will require more treatment and result in a high possibility of multiples. But that was their call. And bless them for not aborting any and as a nurse Kate does understand and appreciate the fact they were all born and remained healthy–hence her huge birthday celebrations for them each year.
Secondly: they both had the goal of finding a way to provide for their suddenly huge family. They did through their show. If they were truly connected, Kate would have been in tune or Jon would have talked it out that he was ready to be done with the show. They could have not signed the next season and been done, but she has pushed for the money and probably fame etc. It is sad that in reality they both could probably have made a comfortable enough living for their family. Would they have free trips, clothes, lots of money, huge house, etc? No. But chances are they would have kept the family intact. For pete’s sake, she is an RN, and he enjoyed his computer job. Yes the early years would have been tough, but it could have been done.
Thirdly, she has always been the control freak combined with her sarcastic style and mean mouth, which in private would have been hard for Jon to put up with and in public he finally broke. I told my family in the first or second season he would not last long especially as she was escalating and no one (should have been Jon) to reign her in. The only time I heard him speak up for himself was the shopping trip at the toy store and she was yelling at him in front of all those people and he calmly told her at the car, it makes me sad when you do that because it is not who you are. I thought that was such a wonderful way for him to get it out. I hope to goodness that in private he was standing up for himself and telling her “this needs to change”. If not he should have been. I told my family if she does not change her mean mouth, he will do one of two things: he will walk out on her or he will find a way to get back because I could see the resentment building.
Fourthly: the tension of last nights show which everyone has been speaking is NOT the first show of tension! Their body language for nearly all the last season showed two people squeezed into a love seat trying very hard to not touch each other and as much as possible facing away from each other. This has been going on for sometime. If you could read their body language you would know and I promise you those kids have known something is up a long time ago. They have built in radar for that.
Fifthly: There are two ways a man will respond to the woman he loves who continuously puts him down and treats him like a child. If they are true good men they will stand up for themselves and bring the issue to the spouse and try to work it out with the spouse. OR they will seek to solve their misery outside the marriage. We are not privy to the insides of their relationship. Maybe Jon did try to speak up and solve it that way and she refused and is hellbent on the money and fame, and pretty much told him he could do whatever so he has. Or he didn’t and he is doing whatever anyway. We don’t know, but they do.
Lastly: Kate has definitely changed. She was so bad with her own clothes and dressing in the beginning Jon had to pick them out for her. That was a sweet episode when he went shopping with her. Now, she is so into her own looks, she is vain, she has her personal trainer (they both do), and she is less modest in her dress: short short skirts, tight jeans, etc. She is enjoying her own new looks. And it is like she is out there advertising that she is available now. When she got her free tummy tuck she had asked for a boob job too, but the dr. wouldn’t give it to her. But I do believe she has had that done for herself now. She also used to be so bent on feeding the kids only organic foods and controlled any substance in their home, now it is like who cares, they can have whatever! It is sad to see that as she punishes Jon, it is also punishing her kids.
They both need to understand the kids already know something is wrong and need to just be honest with them. No matter how much she works to protect them they will be affected, it is just the nature of a family breaking apart, no way to hide it from the kids. All the play acting that all is well will not make it so to them or us. The best decision for both of them would be to end their show, get counseling, both get normal regular jobs and take care of their family and hopefully rebuild with each other. But regardless what they do as acouple, they need to stop the cameras rolling, those kids are already paying a high price. I promise they would rather live in a small house, not go on trips, not have all the latest in clothes and toys if it meant their mommy and daddy loved each other and stayed together.
blackprix
May 26th, 2009
11:13 am
Pretty pure and simple, this marriage is over. I’m not one for staying together for the kids.
These two adults have accumlated enough money to take care of their children.
It’s obvious they have a lot of love for their children and that is the most important issue going forward. Continue giving that love and caring and getting OUT OF THE LIMELIGHT = the best interests of all.
The show has run its course. Time to let the wounds heal and the kids get back to normalcy!
ninna
May 26th, 2009
11:34 am
I sadly agree with Lisa that the PA DFACS should be taking note of this situation. Selling your own soul is heartbreaking but exploiting your children is one of the worst types of child abuse. Didn’t sign up for the paparazzi?? Check out Kate’s demeanor….she loves it!!!!!!
Decatur Mom
May 26th, 2009
11:38 am
Give up the show. Intimacy – emotional and physical – is essential to marriage. Having kids makes intimacy hard enough, having 8 kids is all the worse, but having cameras focused on your every move is lethal.
That said, I can’t help think this is a bit of a ratings ploy by Kate … something to give the show a little more interest this season.
Dad of eight
May 26th, 2009
11:41 am
Being the Dad of eight, I see and feel the same family pressures, HOWEVER! Jon has been trashed by his wife the whole time they have been on TV. Kate has been the one who has taken all of this fame for her personal gain. The total make over…the negotiations for freebies…the speaking engagements… she spends too much time away from the kids for monetary gains… Time for a reality check for the reality queen. Time for TLC to drop the show, and let the air out of her ego. She has been the orchestrator of the mess they are in. To handle a family that size, you have to work together as a team, not beating him over the head the whole time…including now that she is reaping what she has sown, it is of her doing…yet she remains in denial…SAD…. time for REALITY CHECK!
J
May 26th, 2009
11:51 am
this show is garbage …
Carol
May 26th, 2009
11:57 am
Kate really needs to understand that she is making wrong decisions; she keeps acting as if she only worries about her kids in order to continue the show…what she has not understand jet is that no body wants to see Kate plus 8. We want to see John and Kate plus 8. I really feel bad about John having to put up with her strong personality. She never lets him talk, interrupts and corrects him. People will stop watching soon after John is gone!!!
Tina
May 26th, 2009
12:00 pm
If he didn’t act like a child – perhaps she wouldn’t treat him like one! Grow up budddy, you already have eight beautiful children together – Kate dosen’t need a selfish little boy, who by the way did agree to do this show. If he didn’t want to then grow some balls and tell her NO!
Karl
May 26th, 2009
12:03 pm
I agree with Sarcia – thanks for mentioning to Amy and Robert that these are only everyones opinion. F the grammar I think\hope Amy and Robert can understand that. If not please correct me jerkoffs!
Now back to JK+8 – they sure have changed. Kinda do think Kate does deserve an Emmy for her performance last night. Especially when she makes an attempt to cry then wait she doesn’t want to mess up her make up. Wow! Be a Mom Kate your kids probably miss their mom. Jon – Well getting out of that dog house doesn’t seem possible. Quit taking her $hit Dude step-up and put that wench in her place.
LA
May 26th, 2009
12:09 pm
I watched Jon & Kate the first and second season, but could not take Kate insulting Jon anymore. This family needs to spend a month with the Dugger Family, they have 18 children and treat each other with respect. No mean talking. Jon & Kate can take a lesson from that family
dean
May 26th, 2009
12:11 pm
Kate has been for the most part, the entire time (five Years)
Mean as crap to Jon, treating him like an idiot. I don’t blame Jon
for anything.. Kate has brought this entire thing on her self
And how can a man live with a woman who constantly complains about
everything and is soo paranoid…Oh Well!!
VJC
May 26th, 2009
12:20 pm
I love the show and watched it from day one. Last night, Kate was all about “I”. I like Kate, but last night she worked my last nerve. I don’t like how she speaks to Jon, but that is their relationship. At the end of season 4, Jon hinted he did not want to go on with the show. I think he is tried of the show and it has grown out of control for him and his children, but Kate calls the shots. Kate is riding on cloud nine. I hope this season still focus on the children. If they start to show hurt and pain, I will stop watching. My heart pained when Jon tenderly hugs his little girl during the birthday party.
I hope season six will not happen. Shut it down and take care of each other and the children.
Sad former fan
May 26th, 2009
12:22 pm
The only true about the show are the children.
Kate is all about fame and money.
She truly doesn’t care her wonderful 8 children.
She said she doesn’t have fashion, now she is wearing up-to-date fashion clothing.
She doesn’t own up to anything, it’s everyone’s fault but her own. It’s like she is the perfect one and everyone’s – who doesn’t agree with her – fault.
The children are the only ones that will get hurt in the end.
Judy Sikorski
May 26th, 2009
12:27 pm
I’ve been married 47 years and only had 3 kids but I know what it takes to juggle a husband, community activities, home, business and now Grand-children. It isn’t always easy because sometimes we often put our husbands at the bottom of this list and forget why we married them in the first place. I’ve often seen Kate put Jon down and a man can take just so much of that. Sometimes she is kidding but often she is not. Add to the equation that all of a sudden a whole lot of money opens the doors for activities that were no longer possible in the past. Funny thing is, I believe Jon when he said he was just “out with the guys” for fun. Maybe that is why my hubby and I have been together so long…I trust him and believe him when he takes a special night out for himself. I love the show and will not stop watching it because I am praying for a happy ending. They both look so hurt and so lost but their common bond will be those 8 kids and they will never hurt them. I also think the news media should back off and give them a chance to work this out. My prayers are with you Goslin’s. You are both in my prayers.
Jen
May 26th, 2009
12:39 pm
Regardless of the parents’ behaviour, there are 8 children to consider. And it doesn’t matter who gets custody, or how much support is paid out. These children are going to suffer. I hope they don’t end up being wards of the state because mom & dad were too busy chasing the dollar signs, or because mom & dad just don’t want this life anymore. The kids didn’t ask for this, but they will pay the price. Can you imagine in a few years’ when they’re older how this will affect them?
I can’t imagine trying to sucessfully raise 8 happy, well adjusted children with 2 parents, never mind trying to do it as a single parent.
I think they should take a hiatus and let them sort things out. Away from the media spotlight.
Network
May 26th, 2009
12:54 pm
Paddy Cheyefsky accurately predicted the coming of reality television over 30 years ago when he wrote the movie “Network”. It was a dark and chilling expose’ of how lives were adversely affected and subsequently destroyed in the name of ratings and the Almighty Dollar. “Jon and Kate Plus Eight” is just one of many examples of how commercial television has an all-time low, as Cheyefsky had predicted.
Uncle Tom
May 26th, 2009
1:17 pm
You mean to tell me they haven’t been featured on “Cheaters” yet?
Bob
May 26th, 2009
1:47 pm
Where are all those posters who said, “That’s just a rumor? There is nothing wrong! They would never consider divorce!” Last nights show should make it clear. There was another shocker (for ME at least.) when Jon announced that he had quit his job TWO YEARS ago to stay home with Kate and the kids! Those two are making so much money and I wonder if they really feel VERY lucky for the show and all the trips, clothes, and $750.00 an episode!!! I mean…a 26 acre, 1.3 million estate!!! I worked with several fathers who had 10 kids. One had 13 kids and they never got a dime from anyone.
Sam
May 26th, 2009
1:51 pm
It’s funny that we all want to take sides in deciding whether the breakdown in this relationship is Jon’s fault or Kate’s fault. Come on everyone…we all knew that it couldn’t last the first time we saw Kate belittle Jon and the first time we saw him roll his eyes. We knew that she was a control freak and that he was a whipped little puppy. It was just a matter of time before one of them wanted out and started looking for greener pastures. Well, now they both want out, but they are caught up in the money machine of the show.
We were all waiting for the train wreck. The wreck has occurred and it is not pretty. Time for TLC to shut it all down.
Chris W
May 26th, 2009
1:55 pm
For the most part, while Kate’s treatment of Jon has gotten on my nerves over the past couple of seasons, I feel she’s been a good mom and I’ve “defended” her. But I took some time to watch some of the episodes being shown on the K&J+8 marathon leading up to last night’s episode. Wow – it was astonishing to see how frequently Kate talked about herself (I, I, I !), no matter what the situation, and how things affected her, most of which was disagreeable. She even seems annoyed at times at the camera crew of her own show! And her behavior when Steve Thomas and crew from Renovation Nation was installing the solar equipment was especially telling, despite her efforts at forced hilarity and serving baked goods. When they built that big picnic table out of recycled wood, all she could say was “I wished they’d built two of them.” This reminded me of her grasping when the kind doctor examined her belly prior to her free plastic surgery – she wanted him to examine her breasts – which came across as a grab for free boob job! Grasp much lady?!
And in the season opener, she still thinks nothing of ordering her husband around like a servant at the birthday party (take your glasses off, do this, do that, etc), so she hasn’t learned a thing and hasn’t taken responsibility for some of the nasty behavior that’s brought her and Jon to this point. If Jon no longer loves Kate, I’m sorry to say, it’s easy to see why.
Bottom line, if the show proceeds w/o Jon, there won’t be many people tuning in. However, despite the rift between the parents, the kids are still adorable, they seem well adjusted and happy, and very loving toward both parents. Sometimes, when parents can act like adults (respectful toward each other!) a split can reduce tension in the home which is better for everyone. No matter what happens, Jon needs to demand that Kate speak to him respectfully and kindly, the same as she does to her “helpers” and the camera crew.