Re: “I did not sign up fro the public scrutiny and everything,” Jon says wearily.

I beg to differ.

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What shocks me is how much of this new season is apparently going to be filler material. There has to be as much non-programming clutter as the actual show. There’s your scandal!

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I don’t think they are going to make it. I hope they do, but I am not sure…

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I CAN NOT BELIVE JON WOULD DO THAT TO HER! WHAT A DOUCHE! i cant believe this..

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It’s too bad she can’t see that the entire problem is her. Give up the show and get back together with your family. What’s more important, money or your family? She really needs a reality check. Pack up and move to Canada. People up there wouldn’t go near here, she’s too scarry.

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I”m not sure what to think. But she is being very nice to him all the sudden. If I ever talked to my husband the way she did in the past seasons he would have told me to screw off along time ago. He may not have cheated, but we all don’t know whats going on. If you all noticed he said I didn’t sign up for this I was told I had no choice. Sounds like Kate told him him he had to for money reasons.

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I think Jon is the better parent. Kate is a monster, if she didn’t treat him like a child things might be better for them. She really needs professional help.I feel bad for the kids, Mady needs professional help and with this situation will really need help

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The show is unwatchable this season. It’s all about Kate, not the kids. Kate has changed. Once she got the “Hollywood Car wash” she ditched her old life, friends, family. After watching the entire marathon of shows this weekend culminating with the season open this evening, I must say it is hard to believe that Jon and Kate will ever be a couple again. Kate has already disowned her parents, siblings, etc. for fame and fortune. I hope it was worth it.

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Jon needs to find a life outside of his family (not an affair!). Obviously being a stay-at-home dad is not working for him. And, unfortunately, Kate doesn’t have the motivation, patience and desire to be a stay-at-home mom, either. It seems they are both done with being 24/7 parents for 8 kids. That’s the bottom line. They both are very vocal about loving their kids, but don’t want the full-time responsibility anymore.

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Nice car Jon – A whole lot of men would love your job. I think you are a total jerk, grow up, already it is affecting your children when the little one said to you at the BD party – “don’t go away anymore Daddy”. It broke my heart.

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easy for us to sit back and judge…

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After watching the show tonight I found myself feeling very sorry for Kate, and trust me I definitly didn’t that I would ever say that. Jon is unhappy about not having a job- well than why did he agree to give it up? He says he isnt content being a stay at home dad, I find that in itself sad. My husband would give anything to be in the financial position jon is in to be home with his children instead of working 12 hour shifts. I think jon is wimp. He knew who he was marrying and did it any way. He was there when decisions for their future were being made, if he didnt say no then well then you cant complain now.

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How sad to see this once happy family tearing apart…it is almost too excruciating to watch. Having gone through divorce/adultery myself I can say that most of the time I didn’t know what was going to happen the next minute either so it wasn’t surprising to hear them say that. I do not know who or what went wrong with Jon and Kate’s marriage but I do hope they find the strength and desire to fight for their marriage. I for one am rooting for them to get through this as a stronger couple. I know I was not so lucky. God bless the children as they undoubtedly sense “something” is going on between their parents. I wish them all luck.

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I think this is such a sad, sad situation. I am actually heart broken over this whole mess. I am still hoping and PRAYING these two people will go back to their first love, allow forgiveness to rule and stay married. What a great testimony that would be.

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I pray for the Gosslin family whose family needs healing. Noone can say what they would do in the same situationI am sure it is a stressful life. I do think, after watching tonight’s show, that Jon is definitely detached from his family. It was all over his face. He needs to get a grip and pull it together. His family should be the most important thing in his life. Kate needs to cancel all road trips from here on out and work on her marriage. Maybe TLC could send them on a long second honeymoon together with child care provided. Since, maybe if it were not for the show, they may not be struggling to save their marriage.

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Jon seems very immature – yeah ! life is rough in the spotlight – $75,000 per episode – I could and many others could as well – take a bit of the rough for the nice income that has been generated from their TV Show. You know, if you are not doing anything wrong, then the paparazzi will have nothing to print and talk about. So, JON – immaturity has gotten the best of you – try to grow up for your wife and children’s best interest. Unfortunately, you can’t make somebody GROW UP and get Mature all of a sudden. He is two years younger than Kate and has mentioned many times how he was 23 with twins and 27 with sextuplets. This evidently has been bothering him for some time. I am most certainly understanding that 8 kids are tough to raise. Jon, get tough and be the dad and husband to the kids and Kate – you know that woman that you went to Hawaii with and repeated those vows of sanctity. I am feeling like Jon is just a wussy and wants to drive his white sports car without any cares in the world. Unless he was just the sperm donor, this just isn’t that way real life has played out for him. Kate has good reason to be angry. I would be too!!!

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What I don’t understand is why no one seems to believe Jon when he says nothing happened. Why are people letting something like this affect what they think about the family they once loved to watch? It may not even be true, and if it is, who cares? Everyone has issues at some point in their marrige and Kate even said she can get a little aggravated when it comes to disgussing things with Jon. Everyone does. I wouldn’t ever want to be famous, cause people can change one little event into this. Jon doesn’t seem like the guy who would cheat, and either does Kate. And if they did, they should let the public know, so we can stop saying all this stuff about them, that we don’t even know for a fact. Sure, people say they saw Jon doing this. Well, like Jon said; If someone gave me an amount of money to say something, you know I would. And it’s not just me. Everyone would for the right amount of money, and it’s not fair to the people on the other side of the camera. How would you like it if some random person you didn’t even know, and never spoke to in your life, would spread lies about you and your family, trying to get you to your breaking point? I sure wouldn’t like that, and I’m sure no one else would want that either. So just remember what it’s like to see you and your family on the front page with a bunch of lies written for the whole world to see.

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Dear Jon and Kate, I am praying for you. Marriage is hard and at different times we feel different about our spouses. Nobody said marriage was hunky dory all the time….tough it out both of you! I think you are great parents and love each other. I watch your show alot…because nothing is good on other channels. You two are great together. I was a single parent for 7 years dated my now husband for 2 years before we got married. Now we have been married for 19 years. He built golf courses all over US and now builds windfarms. I am by me self alot! I have to accept that is the way it is. He works hard,and loves us very much! I have a great husband and children. Wow what a ride! The rollercoaster hasn’t stopped for me yet! I am getting ready for emptynest…I hate that too. All marriages have ups and downs….you both can make it up the next hill! We attend church regularly I have to say God plays a important part of our family! I have a friend which her husband passed last year. She is 87 and was married for 67 years…she went through WWII waited 3 years for him to come home…and lived in a dinky trailer she said she would get her self and son dressed to go and would wait for mail man….no letter…she would just stay home and cry. It would be weeks at atime. Maybe if you two talked to some older people who made it through tough times. You know how time flies already….you will have time for yourselves again. As for the stupid tabloids..I guess it is your turn now. But before you know it you will be old news. I live in a small town called Tarkio, MO Population of 1,900. You can’t fart with out someone there to smell it and tell all about it. I was talked about here once….I had a friend who told me Gee I am glad their talking about you…..that means they aren’t talking about me anymore! How true….It is your turn….this too shall pass. wait it out the best is yet to come…..TEENAGERS that is when you really need each other! Touch and hold hands remember you both are still there. I am praying for you both and your family. Love Jackie A.

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I think it’s really sad that all this is happening, especially when I see the kids. They are soooo sweet. They have both done a really great job with the children. No matter what happens with the marriage, I’m sure that both of them will be super committed to being present and loving parents. I can tell that Kate really loves Jon. It is easy for those of you on the outside to place judgment on Kate for being so critical of Jon, or to blame Jon for being unfaithful. For those of of who are parents, I think that we all have been or possibly are where Jon and Kate are. Their problems are NOT unique. It’s no wonder the divorce rate is as high as it is.

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It’s easy for people to bash on Kate all of the time for wanting fame/money/etc, but can you imagine how expensive raising eight children must be? I don’t know many (if any) nurses that make $75,000 a year. If you could make that amount of money for a few days “work”, you would probably do it too. I don’t always agree with the way she talks to Jon, but I don’t blame Kate for supporting her family.

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Jon and Kate both need to grow up. This is NOT about both of you. For the sake of the kids, forgive each other and get back together., or else all your kids are going to be affected emotionally and mentally for the rest of their lives. You both had kids, so act like responsible parents., just saying you both love your kids is easy but act upon it!

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I hope, above anything, that Jon and Kate can find a way back to each other and back to their family. Tonight’s show was a tragedy…an absolute tragedy. When I heard one of the boys say, “This is my best birthday ever” I was just so terribly sad for the Gosselin children as they can’t even begin to imagine how incredibly different their world will become if their parents divorce. Jon and Kate have professed their love for God. As a Christian family, I pray that forgiveness, reconciliation, and faith will sustain them through this time and bring them all back home.

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There’s are alot of comment’s coming.

She did said she treat him bad in the past.

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Kate is a control freak and pushed Jon to get a “break” from her. Tonight’s show showed her sweet and sad (fake tears).Simple advice, Kate needs personal counseling, they need couple counseling and proceed on rebuilding their relationship from there. They GOT MONEY so use it for the sake of the kids emotional needs.

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I beg to differ as well; he did sign up for this – I guess not knowing what comes with celebrity. Ask any celebrity. What about marriage counseling? I’ve never heard it mentioned by them or anyone else, or maybe I wasn’t paying attention.

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JON: YOU ARE IMMATURE AND NEED TO GROW UP! YOU HAVE 8 WONDERFUL CHILDREN and a beautiful wife, YET YOU RUN AROUND TOWN ACTING LIKE a CHILDE YOURSELF?! If you are so unhappy with your horrible (HA) life, then be a man and work on it with your wife; YOU don’t go carousing out drinking and partying while she’s out trying to make money for a better life for all your children’s future!?! I cannot believe how sad/bad you have made everything for everyone! GO FIND GOD AGAIN and BEG for Kate’s forgiveness and work on it!!! AND, PLEASE Ask the LORD to help you GROW UP.

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I found the whole episode terribly sad. I was however bothered by the noticeable changes in Kate. Consider Jon, who appears in his jeans and tee-shirt being himself. Meanwhile, Kate is dressed like a celebrity…designer clothes, serious bling-bling, expensive hairdo’s, made-up tanning booth tan etc. That is not the same Kate I remember from the earlier shows…me thinks the celebrity-life has gone to her head.

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My wife and I have 3 boys, and we were both sad to watch tonight’s show. We’re very sad to see how things have turned out for Kate and Jon. They seemed to be having fun while it lasted, but tonight’s show revealed some high tension between the two of them. We hope that for the children’s sake they can pull something together, but if they have to go their separate ways, hope they make that work too.

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I had to take off my rose colored glasses. I’ve watched the show from season one and I really thought Jon and Kate would make it. Heck I didn’t even believe the rag magazine stories. Sadly, after watching tonight’s show, I’m thinking they have one messed up marriage. They renewed their vows in August 08 and in May 09 looks like it’s over.

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This is all so very sad. The entire episode, i could only think of how terrible this all is for the kids. I swear they JUST went to Hawaii to renew their vows to show the kids that they would be together forever.

Kate does seem like she is doing this for the money. When you look back at the first episodes, they both seemed more normal, down to earth and not money obsessed. Now they live in a super mansion, spend money on random things, kate wears her chanel glasses everywhere….they are no longer regular people. I understand jon, because they were normal when the show started, and probably never thought it would be THIS popular. He can’t even hang out with friends without being SUPER careful about it, and living like that must suck. the world around him is so different from when it started. I can see both sides, but i agree more with Jon.

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The End of Jon & Kate Plus 8

The season premiere of JK+8 will undoubtably break records for viewership. But I would predict it will become the highest ever viewed show in the series and that viewership will decline from this point forward.

The show attracted viewers for the cuteness of the children, the challenge they presented for their parents and the sense of relief that viewers felt–”I’m so glad it;s not me with that mess”.

But now, despite the intrigue of the breakdown of the marriage, the future is dim for the show. The children are older and less charming. The tension between Jon and Kate is not something people will want to see weekly. My wife finished watching the show and sad “Boy was that depressing”. We do not watch TLC to become depressed at life. We have many places where we see that everyday. We see it in the growing unemployment. We see it with the people struggling to make ends meet. We see it in our friends and family who have personal problems we witness and feel everyday.

Jon & Kate Plus 8 might best be wound down over the next year. Jon wants out of the marriage and the public limelight. He feels like he’s in prison. By dropping the show, he and Kate will fade back into obscurity. He’ll be out of prison and Kate won’t have to work so hard to present the false image that she has everything in control.

Maybe a special every two years to provide an update would be enough for most viewers. All good series come to an end and this one seems to be on life support. It’s best to let it die.

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Obviously this TV family’s plight is on the minds of many and fires up opinions and judgements from all angles. The public should not forget that this is “reality” TV – shows are put together from tapes and the network still has the opportunity to portray the family or relationship in certain ways.

Most parents start out with the best intentions for their children…but sometimes the path becomes entangled. On a world-wide stage, unforseen obstacles and challenges are impacting this pair in ways that the could not have imagined prior to setting out on this journey. It remains clear that both Jon and Kate love their kids very much – it is evident in their comments and voices. Their children need them, stable and loving, in order to grow and flourish in a emotionally healthy manner. That should be the focus of everyone – parents, network, and viewers. So let’s support them. Positive words, sound advice, prayer if that is something you do.

I hope they make the right choices for those eight precious faces.

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Jon & Kate appeared extremely bitter tonight. There is no doubt in my mind that he already has checked out of the relationship. Based on the numerous stories and pictures, he appears to be searching for that elusive state of happiness. Jon, the grass is not greener on the other side. Gender differences are prevalent in marriages and how you handle them is what matters. Kate appears to be in a state of shock over a betrayal. Jon, true happiness comes from within. You need to decide what it is you want from life. It isn’t Kate’s job to make you happy, only you can do that. And running around in a sports car in the middle of the night is not the answer, especially when eight little children need you.

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Sad to see people just bash this couple. At best you have a glimse of what their life truly is. Bottom line is marriage is not easy. Emotions change and we forget what we got married for, selfishness sets in and love becomes conditional. Imagine, if we showed the same love for our spouses as we do our children. There would be a lot less divorces! I’m praying that Jon and Kate will re-discover what Love truly is and dig deep within themselves and find the strength to fight. Love is worth fighting for. Jon I hope somehow you read this and decide in your heart that your wife is worth fighting for, push all the fake crap aside (anything that distracts you from your family and God) and be a Man. Step up brother, and lead your heart,do not follow your emotions, they lie to you!

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I made my previous comments based on past shows – Jon and Kate both kept tossing the kids (especially the little ones) back and forth to each other like hot potatoes whenever they got dirty or fussed or whatever. Neither one wants the full responsibility of taking care of these kids anymore, but they love their kids – hence, the confusion as to what to do. No one wants to step up which is why they don’t like each other anymore. I agree with the other posters – they have to know that this will affect the kids – already has.

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Jon & Kate was hard to watch tonight. I felt sorry for the people at the birthday party. I bet they couldn’t wait to get out of there. She even barked at John to take his sunglasses off for the family picture. Doesn’t she ever give him a break. He even made the remark “I can’t write, I can’t breathe right (referring to the episode she told him “not to breathe”. Jon is the most caring parent of the two. When Kate yelled at Jon for not using a coupon for something he bought (the way she humiliated him) that did it for me. She is a _ITCH. The kids are darling and fun to watch but I cannot take listening to Kate any longer. Jon better get away while he still has his manhood.

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Jon & Kate

It’s time to wind down Jon & Kate + 8.

It was a special show because sextuptlets followed the birth of twins.

But now the sextuplets are 5 and we have discovered Jon and Kate are nothing special.

Jon is shallow man who feels cheated by an early marriage and appears to not want to work out a difficult relationship. I know many people like that. No need to have a show about it.

Kate is a nurse who thinks by having 8 children she is special and has a unique (and marketable) story to show. She is obsessive and compulsive and these traits make her difficult to live with impair her judgements of others. I know many people like that. No need to make a show about it.

I’d recommend winding the show down. I know I’ve watched my last episode.

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It is now unwatchable. They won’t have to drop the show it will be done for them. Who can watch this crap. It makes you feel like crap when it is over. TV is supposed to be entertaining not a real life Greek morbid play. Enough is enough.

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What you want to bet Jon and Kate end up on Dr. Phil soon?

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what is kate teaching her children about respect/love in a marriage? when she belittles jon in front of everyone and not only her children. There has been many times when I think “how can he stand it?” I m not saying jon is inocent in all this, but he admited his mistakes. Kate on the onther hand admited nothing. What about all the gossip about the secret contract and the bodyguard? Do you really beleive she is inocent in all this? I dont. All through the show, she took every chance to say that she was “alone.” I wish jon had made more of an apperence in the show, only so that kate couldn’t use the “oh pity me” card.
she laid it on thick. At first I felt sorry for kate, even though she was horrible to jon, no one diserves to be cheated on. but as more info came out I relized that kate was just as guilty. Who goes on a book tour, when her marriage and children are suffering??? Everything tonight was about her. Not about the children, and even though it was not said, the children are suffering. how can you say that they no nothing about what is going on. when alexis told jon to “come home.” It broke my heart. Both are being selfish, but I beleive kate is wanting jon to stay away.

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Kate does treat Jon like one of the kids, but I can understand where she is coming from. She sees all that has to be done and is a no nonsense kind of mother. I always felt that Jon balanced out that personality with the non chalant, almost apathetic attitude at times.

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Tonight’s episode is confusing as to what happened between them. They are beating around the bush and setting up an impending divorce to come. One thing is clear, they will continue to film for the show and put the kids in spotlight with those “P people” following them. I’m not sure I want to continue to watch this show with the kids involved in this situation.

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Sounds like the show should be “Single Kate plus eight!”

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I like the Gosselins very much. I admire Kate’s love, determination and dedication to her family. Jon loves his kids but sadly is showing a horrible lack of maturity. What did he think he was signing up for when he agreed to go on national TV? Kate appears to be sticking by her commitments, but Jon is acting like a spoiled child. I hope they will heal their marriage. Prayer and counselling would be helpful. Lastly, I am curious to know what, if anything, it would take to make Jon happy? THAT would be a good question for TLC to ask him. It might save his family a lot of time and grief too.

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This show has always bothered me. Mostly because we only have 2 children, but I feel have twice the load because our oldest was born with a brain bleed and our second and most profoundly, has autism. While I always have acknowledged that Jon and Kate have had quite the job in raising 8 kids so close together, I have always thought it is soooo much easier than raising special needs children. The stress, the anguish, the heartbreak never ends. When she said tonight that “the divorce rate for parents of multiples have triple the divorce rate”, my husband and I laughed knowingly together, the divorce rate for parents of autistic kids is 80%. She needs to stop the show, stop the book tour, stop the fake bake, move to Montana or S. Dakota or some other place where no one cares and get back to basics. She is so, so , so blessed to have healthy kids. As a nurse, maybe she can pause and realize that reality. I wish those beautiful kids the best.

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One question…No matter what Jon did or did not do, how many of you would leave your children day after day, especially at a time like this, to go on a freaking book tour???????????????

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Although the prayer schedule featured on the link below has the Gosselin’s with 24/7 prayer coverage, there’s always more room to remember this family in the coming days as the media and others continue their campaign of gossip and hate.

http://richardtgarner.blogspot.com/2009/05/i-can-honestly-say-jon-is-my-best.html

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I just watch the episode tonight. I’m very sadden and heartbroken of the situation for Kate and John. People don’t understand when you agree to document your personal life on camera prepare for the worst scrutiny ever. This is very hard for me, because I watch this family from season one and to see the tabloids rip this family apart over fame and fortune is sad. To me I don’t think Kate is really fighting for her Husband, because if she was she will show a little more emotions towards john when she’s around him. My prayers and thoughts are with these guys and the kids. They are such beautiful and intelligent kids, and I can say that Kate and John has done a great job with them. Kate and John here’s a message to u both Don’t play the blame game towards each other, if u guys say that yall Love each other like yall say yall do then fight. You guys are awesome people and we need more people in this world like both of u. Y’all took vows in front of god now let’s end the bickering and fueding and save your family for it’s to late. GOD BLESS and I’m praying for u guys. I’m a single father taking care of my son,he lives with me and it is hard. It really does effect a kid coming up not seeing both parents around. I know Kate that u are going to protect them from harms way and continue to be those kids rock for life,and the same to u John. So whatever u guys decide to do make sure the kids are first at all times. Wishing the Best for the Gosselin family. I’m so HEARTBROKEN right now, that’s life though.

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I just hope this episode was a jumping off point for them to turn themselves around and improve the current state of their family. I mean, is TLC really going to show this depressing sob story week after week? Doubtful.

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Hello Everyone;

Reading through some of the posts tonight really says that we as a society have hit the bottom of the barrel! Who are we to judge this couple. The show is for entertainment and what happens to Jon and Kate in their personal lives is really their business isn’t it? The show was to show the ups and downs but now we want to hurt them by adding fuel to the fire. Come on, we feed the fire by buying tabloids that have been proven in the past to print false stories about any and everyone in the entertainment business. Then we say he did she did what!! They both are grown and need to take it as is goes. If we can’t see someone hurt someone on TV, we can’t watch it. No wonder today’s kids are so messed up. They see this stuff and think mit’s normal to hurt someone. Follow the show but cut the hurtful comments toward a young couple going thrugh life’s ups and downs. We all go through that. What if it was you???? Would you want people calling you a wimp or _itch or worse? I’m no expert but think before you make comment.

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People – THEIR, THEY’RE, THERE. Learn the difference and use it!

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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.

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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!!!

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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!!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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….

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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?

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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!

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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.

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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

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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….

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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!!

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*** 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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Give the kids to Brangelina..obviously they know how to have a relationship and take care of multiple kids

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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.

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Kate is hot. I’d do her if she’s looking for something on the side. Thats one lucky bodyguard.

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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.

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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!!!!!!!

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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)!!!

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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).

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If they cancel it, let’s just pray they dont replace it with that lunatic Octomom…..sheesh!!!

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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.

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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!!!!!!

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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!

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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!!!

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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.

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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!!

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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.

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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.

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You mean to tell me they haven’t been featured on “Cheaters” yet?

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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.

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I’m sorry…I posted the wrong amount of money for each episode. It is $7,500.00 and not $750.00 .

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I think Jon has an issue that a lot of men have when they are married in their early 20’s. They didn’t get to live out the remainder of their 20’s. They probably feel there are things left undone. Like he mentioned, he was married with twins when he was 23 and had sextuplets when he was 27. I am a woman and I can’t imagine not living out my 20’s like most people.
However, he made the decision to marry Kate and have the children. Their children were no accident. They were planned, just not that many. They need to go to marriage counseling and figure out how to stay together and talk about what is bothering the other and get it out in the open to each other. I find that most times, the other partner just doesn’t know what is bothering the other. But, when they let things out into the open, things get better and they can talk about it.

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Add another zero, Bob…it’s $75 THOUSAND per!

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I stand corrected…it is $75,000 per episode.

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She is a Bitch. Anyone that puts a TV Show in a higher priority than their family (”the Show must go on”—–>Please) deserves nothing. Honey your 15 minutes of fame is over…..Go raise your kids WITH your husband if you haven’t run him off already.

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Didn’t Jon say something about “losing” his job? Do we know what actually happened with that? I am surprised Jon and Kate thought it would be a good idea for him to become a stay at home parent. For his mental health and self-esteem, they would have been better off for him to continue working and hire help at home. Remember how the kids used to look forward to daddy getting home from work in the afternoon?

This is such a train wreck of many many bad decicions on Jon’s and Kate’s parts I can’t even list them all here. I guess before the season ends we will see Dr. Phil “offering” to help mediate conversations between these two who are incapable of communicating with each other.

Jon, in one of the “by himself” couch sessions looked like he was all puffy and glassy eyed. Is he adding alcohol to the mix as well? Will we see him going off to rehab? Will we see Jon and Kate as an installment on “Intervention”?

It appeared to me that Kate is slowly coming to the realization that the marriage is over and is starting that grieving process.

I don’t want to watch what comes next with Jon and Kate, but it is fun to dish about them and monday morning quarterback, huh?

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This is really sad. It just goes to show you what greed, fame and selling you kids for your own selfish gratification leads to. Kate continues to immasculate Jon on national TV…yeah that’s putting your children first. Remember the way they react in their own relationships will be based on what they have seen mom & dad model. I watched several episodes when my kids got interested in the show. It’s been a great teaching tool (i.e. this is not the way you treat your spouse or your kids.) In reality (and this show is not) it’s all about sacrifice. Hosea 13:5-6 – I cared for you in the wilderness, in the land of drought. As they had their pasture, they became satisfied, and being satisfied, their hearts became proud; Therefore they forgot Me.”

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Kate can’t figure out what happened? And who is Jon now? Has she looked in a mirror lately? The Diva wouldn’t recognize herself as the old sweatpants/t-shirt Kate. She spends lots of $$$ now on herself and her tours and could care less about the lids. Jon has always done all the car loading, butt wiping, baths, bed-making, caring and loving of the kids, not Kate.
What loving mother tells 6 little 4-yr-olds that ” you will NEVER set foot in my bedroom again, ever. You amy knock on the door, but never come in!” Waht about when monsters are under the bed, or it storms, or they have a bad dream? She was always a witch, but now she’s a BITCH, and she should be fired from the show. Jon could raise the kids with some hired help, and do a better job, without all her whinig and complaining and belittling. The kids would be better off!
Jon is not the immature one- her didn’t blame Kate for any of it last night although he could have, out of respect for his kids- because someday they will watch it.

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Jon did say that he quit his job two years ago. BUT at a different time in the preview he said that he lost his job so I am not sure which is correct. He is reportedly living above the garage per some reports and in the finished part of the barn in other reports. What a nice house and property!

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Having cameras around is certainly stressful along with eight kids. They could have it a lot worse, like they could be going to homeless shelters due to the financial stresses that lots/most large families go through. I see them as a normal couple going through normal stages. My husband and I only have two kids and we know other couples with only a few kids. We all seem to have gone through the stage when the kids were little that we felt trapped having to be stuck with the family responsibility and just wanting ‘out.’ Time passes. Kids grow up. Adults go through stuff too. The kids will see how they meet the challenge and overcome it. Then there is forgiveness….and the sun comes back out again….healing begins. This anger, depression, etc. is yet another challenge that I think every long term couple has to weather through. I firmly believe that Jon and Kate’s love will prevail and that they will pull it together. I would love to see them both get the help they need like a week long or week end workshops with marriage counselors and being with other couples going through the same kind of stuff.

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I’ve hated this show from the beginning. Seeing how Kate treats her own family is disgusting. For other women to write in and say that is how they treat their husband, as if to tell her its ok is sad. Her bahavior is deplorable and I dont blame Jon for a second for anything he has done. She acted the whole show as if she was a victim and if she was all alone and had no help. Yet she failed to mention that she had been gone for 20 straight days on book signings and Jon had the kids alone. What is even sadder is how TLC is exploiting this family. For 5 seasons they have managed to get nosier and nosier into people’s lives. When will this reality show crap end? How many people and families must it destroy. I think it is time that we say enough is enough and bring back privacy. Let the family be a family and stop getting in everyone elses busines.

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I think Jon, Kate & TLC have lost sight of what their foundational values were from the beginning of the show…. (God, their children, family, marriage, etc.). Instead, they have all let the attention that the media has given them get in the way of what really matters. It’s easy to say one individual is at fault in this situation, however – I think ALL parties are at fault – (including TLC). TLC maybe should have considered CANCELING the show in light of the tragic confusion that the Gosselin family needs to sort out. Jon – hang in there! Don’t give up! It’s way too early to throw in the towel…. Kate – easy the reigns up girl & BE YOURSELF! Don’t try to be someone you’re not. No one said that life / marriage would be easy (& definitely not the Gosselin’s life). Keep on trodd’n.

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I don’t know why we give a rats a** about this bunch of goones. Anyone who has 8 kids willingly ain’t really all that bright anyways.
Happy splitting.

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That was very hard to watch. . .but it is what happens when you put the children first in your relationship. I felt like Kate talked to Jon like he is one of the kids because that is her only focus. Of course, he feels like he does. If you concentrate on the marriage and put each other first its the best thing for the children in the long run. Yes, the “don’t leave anymore Daddy” just about killed me. I also noticed at one point at the party they were standing just feet from one another and she looked like she was purposely avoiding even looking at him. Neither spoke to the other at the time either. Its just so very sad. I, too hope they stop the show and reexamine their lives. Is it really worth all this?

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I know Kate has is bossy, but sometimes men don’t see what needs to be done, especially when dealing with 8 children. The camera catches everything!!! Yes, Kate needs to lighten up and forget about matching outfits for the children, but she has been a loving and caring mother. Jon needs to think about his recent decisions…would he have that great car without the show? They were happier while they were struggling and in the smaller house, but those days are over; they are now loving in the celebrity world. Kate is going on with it and writing books and making book tours. John is staying home and sulking about it. I think the saddest thing for me was not seeing Kate’s brother and sister-in-law or former friends at the sextuplets’ 5th birthday party.

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Ok, first, these people are famous for being irresponsible and having a ton of kids, as they are to be shown a family struggling with a large number of children. I’m not sure if this concept even makes sense…we might as well give it up to the octomom, the guy in Tennessee with 21 kids, and all other people who have kids they cannot afford and milk the opportunitiy to parade them around.

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Who are these people and why should anyone care?

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Hey Outspoken1, I come from a family of 8 kids….watch it! It’s not that my parents weren’t bright, the were CATHOLIC!!! That’s the way they rolled back then…..

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This is not a cute show; this is real people having real issues. The wife, Kate, has a problem and does treat Jon like he is one of the children; they both know that they signed up for; money however is not EVERYTHING.

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the show is now all about Kate. she has forgotten that before the 8, it was just them two. she never shows him any affection. the man is frustrated but she doesn’t seem to listen. if another woman show an intrest in him, it makes him feel good. this has nothing to do with working at home.

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I don’t know who these two prong-heads are! And I don’t care! They are ONLY on the stupid-tube, which I no longer watch, to pick up bucks & notoriety. Now, if they both commit suicide on live TV,
I’ll hit a neighbor up to watch, but in the meantime, the morons and losers who watch this crap
should NOT hold a job of importance.

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Octomom is a completely different situation. She already had 6 children and then chose to have her remaining embryos implanted. She already had 6 children she could not care for before she willingly had 8 more.

Jon and Kate were hoping to have one more child….and got 6 instead. The issue isn’t that they have 8 children….the issue is that Jon and Kate don’t know how to relate to each other. We are all watching the train wreck we wish we could turn our eyes from. However, we are all getting too much pleasure from watching their pain and wondering how mixed up these kids are going to turn out. That is why TLC needs to put us all out of our misery and cancel this show.

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Let’s be realistic! This whole situation is very unrealistic. Having raised only 2 children on my own was stressful enough. I couldn’t imagine having 8! Even with both parents in the home, it’s not an easy task at all. The expectations being placed on this family is unbearable. Why in the world would anyone expect this family not to have major issues? Jon is tired. Can you blame him? This doesn’t excuse his actions, but if I had to deal with an overbearing, bossy, controlling drama queen on a daily basis while trying to manage a small tribe, I would snap too! The human psyche can only take but so much. And on the other hand Kate probably feels like Jon needs to be more proactive instead of being so docile. It appears that in order for this family to be truly successful, they must step out of the “lime light” and focus on building a secure foundation for their family. Why must we profit from other people’s misery? I usually don’t watch reality shows, and haven’t until recently when I fell in love with those 8 adorable children. I enjoy it when the focus is on the real children, not the adults acting like children. Jon & Kate both need intensive therapy with Dr. Phil, now!

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I have never seen this show. But, I know enough about PR to tell you that this is all fake! They’re in on it together to keep their ratings up…and it worked. Four million viewers means a new season and BIG contract re-negotiations! I bet you a buck it’ll come out in a book written by one of them (or the “other woman”) a few years after the show is canceled. When you read it….think of me

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Ditch the show and get back to the basics of being a family and enjoying life!

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The Gosslins made a choice to air their family. They took money and in exchange they get cameras to come into their homes and lives. Kate said they were just a normal family and that America should get over it. That footage they are being paid for is then shared with the world and people are expected to care about what happens to their “normal” family. They got what they asked for: people care. People care what happens good, bad and ugly. People wonder how much of their behavior is affected by the fact that people are watching. For better or worse, they are getting everything they signed up for, and now they’re whining about it. Get over it Jon and Kate!

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I watched just to see what she’d have to say (since she’s hardly ever at a loss when expressing her opinion) –and to see if HE had ANYthing to say. They didn’t disappoint. And it is a train wreck. I wonder what will TLC come up with next? The biggest irony of all is that this meltdown comes to us from “The Learning Channel.” Really educational, I’ll say.

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I have never watched this show and I never will. I refuse to participate in the exploitation of innocent children for the sake of advertiser dollars.

Shame on TLC…and on all of you who perpetuate this dreck by watching it.

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It was/is not just Jon she spoke/speaks down to. I will never forget the episode her, was it her sister-in-law or good friend, out of goodness of her heart babysat the kids, as she frequently did, one of them came home with gum and you would have thought WWIII just began. Kate exploded when it got either on socks or carpet, don’t remember details, just how she called and totally berated and verbally abused this woman. That would have been it for me as the friend/sister-in-law! Who in the heck puts relationships below gum???? I understand as a parent of ten children myself, how you have to remain vigilant in keeping the home clean and treated well when you have so many bodies, feet, hands to make messes. What is a minor event with one or two can seem catastrophic with 8. But you never ever demean someone who is giving you their time and sacrificing for you.

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I can imagine that raising 8 kids would be difficult to say the least and that it would add a great deal of stress. That doesn’t have to mean be disrespectful. Kate has been immasculating John in front of millions for years now. I wouldn’t dare say she drove him to his irresponsible actions, but reality says that she has to take a look at her part in all that has happened. I think what was so disheartening for me on Monday was the fact that they both looked “done”. As if they don’t even are anymore.

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I hope and pray that they each can grow in a positive, loving way toward each other whether they are separated or together by accessing personal counselling and couple counselling if they haven’t already. They both love their children and unless regular counselling happens for a long period of time, then the whole family suffers. Everyone deserves to be happy. Married life throws curves of one kind and another. As time passes these curves become something that makes you stronger and more tolerant of one another if….you take the time to work out your personal problems and your couple problems. Forgive one another and take the time now to rebuild your relationship. Life is too short to harbour anger. You are both good parents. The best of luck whatever your choice.

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Manufactured Drama=90% of all Prime time TV=crap.
this was done for ratings–end of story.

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I had been watching the show from the beginning, but over the past year or so, I just could not watch it anymore because of Kate. She needs to get herself into therapy. It is long overdue. Her control issues and the way she is so horrible to Jon and the kids and everyone are what drove Jon away. On Monday’s show, I had to laugh when she kept blaming Jon for everything when it’s really her fault. She drove him away by the way she treated him. I don’t know anyone that would tolerate it as long as he did. If she doesn’t get herself into therapy, those children are all going to end up messed up for the rest of their lives. Believe me, I speak from experience. Those beautiful, precious children deserve better.

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It’s a shame that this family is going through this storm. I will be praying for them especially the children they are the real victims here. Jon and Kate please get back to your roots as a Christian Family and seek Godly counsel for your marriage. Stay humble as you once were. We loved the Gosselins when life was simpler. Now you have gone BIG on everything and it’s not appealing. Truthfully I think TLC should stop the camera’s and let the Gosselin’s piece their marriage back together and not be so concerned about ratings. Better yet send the Gosselin’s over to the Duggars and let them get counseling from them. They are a true Christian family who are very humble and do not let the world influence them. TLC you should be ashamed for allowing this to happen and continue filming their lifes. Jon and Kate I will be praying for your marriage. Seek God in everything.

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Jon and Kate plus 8 need to end NOW!

I watched this show Monday and can sum up this episode with one word ….DEPRESSING. There is enough sadness on an everyday basis … unemployment, home foreclosues, continuing job losses, etc,etc…. to watch this marriage disintegrate.

Going through a rough time in a marriage can be all consuming. And for it to be on public display is just too much. I really feel sorry for Jon and Kate. They should end this show, decide if they still love each other and get marriage counseling FAST!

I will not be watching this show anymore this season. It just feel weird to watch something so personal.

And the kids will need counseling also. These are smart kids and they know something ain’t right.

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As much as I hate to admit it, I feel sorry for Jon. Kate is forever on his back. Jon has to grow a back bone and stand up to her. She treats him like he is a nothing. I believe they can pull this out of the fire if they get the proper counseling from someone like Dr. Phil. He says it like it is. The tabloids have to back off also, their main thing appears to me is to see how many families they can destroy. Have they no compassion for the feeling and lives of these eight children. Do they not see into the future what could possible happen to these innocent children because they feel they have to have an article in the paper. Let them look for good positive things to write about. They are nothing but scum bags and should crawl back under the rock from whence they came. Leave these people alone and maybe in some way they may salvage this marriage. It is true Jon has to learn to stand up for himself but when you have a wife who acts like a (HITLER) feeling so empowered that she can treat him as less than a human being. As for the Birthday Party( poor baby, boo, hoo, it’s not like she had to do it all by herself. She had plenty of help. Kate needs to stop thinking only of herself and how good she looks. If her kids are that important who cares if her hair-do is perfect or her nails are groomed, she’s a parent of eight and should be glad they are healthy. Kate has to realize that when she speaks to Jon that she should speak to him with respect and an equal. Jon is to easy on her and has to let her know when she is out of line the way she speaks to him in public in a grocery store and makes him feel like he is an inch tall. I think Kate has let this so called fame go to her head. I had nine children and I will tell you that you can make it work when you work together through good times and bad times. Children don’t need a lot of material things. they need to know you are there for them , to take them on hikes and picnics and trips to the parks. You don’t always have to take them to theme parks and expensive to make them happy, enjoy all the every day pleasures of life and they cost nothing. Take them on scavenger hunts and then go home and make posters of what ever they find. They will love it. So Kate show some respect for Jon and give him the same respect you give others and Jon speak up for yourself. I am pulling for both of you.

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I didn’t see the new episode. I was surprised to hear of the couple’s problems – and I was just very sad for the kids. They didn’t ask to be a television family – that was Joh and Kate’s decision. The best we can hope for is that the so-called adults in this soap opera will grow up, face their responsibilites as parents, make the welfare of their kids the priority and put their family back together. Nothing else should be more important than their family. If the family is not the most important priority for Jon and Kate, the whole premise for the series is a sham – and we the audience have wasted our time watching them live out a LIE on national television.

Jon should have stood up for himself with Kate a long time ago; he allowed her to walk all over him, and as a result it is obvious that she has no respect for him. Nevertheless, Kate had no reason to treat Jon the way she has. To me, it seemed Jon always showed more genuine love for the kids from the beginning of the series while Kate was there to criticize, complain and exhibit self pity at every opportunity. In the end I have to agree with most of the comments I’ve read – It is just sad to see how everything has turned out, and in the end – as in every divorce – the innocent victims are the kids. TLC should back off and let them put their lives back together if it isn’t already too late!

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My brother told me a long time ago – if a man doesn’t feel like a man in his own home, bad things will happen. Bottom line, Kate took that away from Jon by belittling him on every episode. AND that show has gone to her head. So IF he did cheat, who can blame him. I don’t condone cheating, I’m just saying I understand. I feel very sad for those children. Maddie already had anger issues, what do you think her parents breaking up will do to her. Very sad

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People who never watch the show have no place making comments.

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We all saw this coming. She has progressivly treated her husband more like her personal slave than the loving father, provider that he is. Yes he made a mistake but as a Christian wife she has learned as a part of her faith that she needs to forgive him. She has pride, anger and coveting issues galore to deal with and if she continues to embrase all of these with her book deals, free surgeries & the lot her children will suffer. Kate get your temper under control, forgive your husband and start acting like an adult.

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I don’t think any of us can call the kettle black! They married each other, I’m pretty sure Kate’s controlling, dominant personality didn’t just manifest itself after she gave birth! Jon had to know some of those personality flaws the day he married her! He needed to man the HECK up a long time ago! The facts are they had these children and I’m sure it was a mutual agreement! Jon’s NOT happy, Kate’s a Control freak, does that sound so different from ourselves or a couple you may know, 8 kids or not! And you’re all yelling and screaming about putting their lives on television! Well, if we had 8 kids and a “sweet” money making deal like this came along, YOU all know or most of us know we would have taken the deal! I’ve been married 30 years and there have been times in that 30 years that my husband and I could barely be in the same room! Crap happens, Bumps in the road HAPPEN, it’s LIFE! In the end they made a covenant between themselves & God to be married! That doesn’t mean they’re going to be HAPPY 24/7. The grass is always GREENER over the septic tank! Jon you’re never going to be completely HAPPY! Somebody define HAPPY! Find your happiness in your daily life and quit expecting it to drop down like manta from the sky! Kate, sit down, shut-up and know that you really are probably married to a decent guy! LET go Kate everything isn’t perfect and never will be no matter how tight you hold on!

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Kate has always treated Jon with disrespect. She uses a sharp tone and sarcastic remarks that beliitle Jon. She treats him like her “inferior”..it goes on and on. She needs to take responsibility for years of chipping away at Jon’s self esteem. She is a total control freak. But, Jon is not without blame. Jon should have shown some backbone and put Kate in her place when she acted this way. I can understand that he was driven away by her treatment of him. However, this does not give Jon the right to go out on the town and conduct himself like a College kid on Spring Break! He is totally imature. He has taken the “sulking” approach – “I’m not getting my way, so I’m going to pout about it and act selfishly”! Be the husband and father that you promised to be. Go out and get a job – it will do wonders to improve your self worth. Stop acting like a single 19 year-old guy who’s out to have a good time wherever he can get it. A father of 8 is driving around in a little sports car that fits two people. What’s up with that? Grow Up Man – Grow Up and assume your responsibilities.! Work at it, don’t run from it. You’ll be very sorry in the future if you don’t put some effort into your marriage. Your kids will never respect you or forgive you. Are you prepared to live with that?

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The house was advertized with a realtor for 1.3 million.

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All I have to say about this “scandal” is that it’s B.S. If, and that’s a big if, Jon did have an affair can’t he be justified? Kate apparently flits all over the country and leaves Jon to be the “responsible” one.And further more with how horribly she treats him I if I were in his shoes I would have run for the hills a long time ago just to get away from her. In my opinion Kate is a manipulative, egotistical **tch.She treats Jon like a dog and he just sits there and takes it.I just have three words to say on the subject…….”RUN, JON RUN!!!!!!”

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Kate needs to stop and listen to her husband. He is no longer interested in being a side show. He wants to be a MAN and provide for his family and take care of his kids. Kate needs to stop emasculating and humiliating him. She’s a BULLY!! Then again, maybe he should leave and find himself a REAL woman who will love him and respect him the way he deserves to be!!

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It is reality TV people. They say and do what the directors tell them to do. This whole break up thing could just be new material for the show & ratings.I personally can’t stomach the show. Why should people get paid & celebrity status for having so many kids?

What is ironic is that TV is trying to promote the “green” idea. How many diapers and trash has this family produced? If the so called “break up” is true I think the family should come first and fortune later. The children can pay for there own education but I truly believe they are well taken care of in that regard already. I think greed gets the best of us.

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Wow. That show is crazy. I have been watching that show since it first aired and I am shocked. Those two people Jon and Kate have changed so much. Alls you see them doing know is taking trips. What happened to those times when they had no money and they were always staying at home playing with there kids. When did there lifes become celebraty lifes. Both of them act like they are in the next movie. Fashion. When did that become number 1 in Kates life. Yeah it is nice to look good but when you have 8 kids sometimes you just dont. Know you have to look in the mirror everytime you walk out the door. Maybe you should take a step back and look at what your pirorties are. You say your kids but the show says something different. Jon what is your deal. Acting like you are in college again. If you want to go out and hang great but you have 8 kids at home you and Kate should be staying home more and taking care of them.

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IT HAS BECOME A FAMILY THING FOR MY CHILDREN AND I TO WATCH JOHN & KATE PLUS 8.AND I RELIZE BY WATCHING THE SHOW THAT KATE TREATS JOHN WITH SUCH DISRESPECT(COULD YOU IMAGINE HOW WORSE IT GETS AFTER THE CAMERAS STOP ROLLING) I MEAN EVEN MY 11YR OLD ASKED ME WHY IS KATE SO MEAN TO JOHN MOM? WOW EVEN MY CHILD NOTICED THAT!! IF HE DID CHEAT ON KATE THEN I DONT BLAME HIM,I MEAN WOULDN’T YOU GO LOOKING FOR AFFECTION WHEN YOUR PARTNER IS BEING TO BOSSY,MEAN AND ACTS LIKE A DARN DRAMA QUEEN..I THINK THE FAME HAS GOTTEN TO YOUR HEAD KATE!! I THINK YOUR A BAD EXAMPLE TO YOUR FAMILY AND I BELIEVE IF YOU DONT CHANGE KARMA WILL COME BACK TO YOU TWICE AS HARD FOR ALL THE GOOD PEOPLE YOU ARE MISTREATING…”I FEEL SORRY FOR JOHN AND YOUR CHILDREN” WHILE YOU ARE PLAYING MISS DIVA WITH YOUR NOSE UP IN THE AIR RETHINK WHERE YOU ARE GOING IN YOUR LIFE AND REMEMBER WHO WILL BE STANDING BESIDE YOU AFTER YOUR SHOW IS DEAD AND GONE(NO ONE)AND YOU END UP BEING A WASHED OUT CELEB WITH NO ONE BESIDE YOU BECAUSE YOU LET THE FAME GET TO YOU AND FORGOT YOUR MORALS…STOP YOUR SHOW AND BE A MOTHER AGAIN AND A WIFE “NOW THATS PRICELESS” THINK ABOUT THE ROAD AHEAD,YOU DONT WANT YOUR CHILDREN TO END UP ON SOME TALK SHOW 10YRS FROM NOW TELLING THE WORLD JUST HOW MEAN YOU WERE AS A MOTHER DO YOU!!”IT WILL HAPPEN ONE DAY” TRUST ME THERE IS NO AMOUNT OF MONEY WORTH DISTROYING YOUR FAMILY FOR…YOUR CHILDREN WILL END UP GROWWING UP DISOWNING YOU..GROW UP KATE RESPECT JOHN AND YOUR CHILDREN AND STOP WALKING AROUND WITH YOUR NOSE UP IN THE AIR YOUR NOT THAT IMPORTANT..I WILL PRAY BUT NOT FOR YOU I WILL PRAY FOR JOHN AND YOUR CHILDREN”THEY ARE THE ONCE SUFFERING BECAUSE YOU DECIDED TO MILK FAME FOR ALL IT’S WORTH WHILE YOUR CHILDREN HANG IN THE BACK GROWN…THE SHOW WAS NEVER ABOUT YOU IT’S ABOUT YOUR CHILDREN..FOR ONCE PUT YOUR KIDS IN THE SPOTLIGHT NOT YOURSELF…

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Here is the famous dirty “D” word, divorce once again. I believe in my heart we rejoiced in watching this show because aside from Kate castrating her husband on national TV every week, which he allowed at some level, it was and is about watching small angels smile, giggle, hold hands, and we all sighed and said, ah, see, there really are loving families out there. These kids are magic. And hopefully in spite of them having a camera stuck in their faces all the time, the CHILDREN, will be able to live lives that have meaning, compassion and love. It is truly what we all seek, and therein lies the sadness, the imperfection of life. Dreams that were merely illusions reality bites that show us the realness of people and we, like the cameras and the press passing our own judgement. Pray for these children. Divorce alters everything and the dream shifts into a play of sadness. Sad for everyone; including we who watch from the sidelines.

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I think jon acts numb and shows no emotion. Even kate said she tries to talk to him but he won’t talk. Yes kate should have been nicer to him but she did have a lot of stress raising a large family of small children. I think before he came to this drastic decision he should have sat down with her and had a good long talk for hours or even days. put a little effort in to it jon marriage is impotant and not always easy.

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The most heartbreaking part of this whole situation is the children. I think that Jon made a very valid point that it wasn’t a good thing for he and Kate to argue in front of their children. Everything that they are going through I’m sure most couples have gone through as well unfortunately they’re business is all over the media. When you have millions of people judging and watching your every action and throwing in their two cents I’m sure it becomes almost impossible to trust and I’m sure they even begin to second guess themselves. The most important thing is to remember the well being of the children and I commend Jon and Kate for doing what they feel is best for their children. I pray that God will somehow mend this family and give them the peace they have asked for.

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Tthis is such a sad reality story. They”ve now announced they will split and that this is the best thing they can do for their family. That is so nonsencical. The best thing anyone can do for their family is put them first far in front of ones self. As a parent not only do your needs come last…sometimes your needs get ignored for a while that is just how it is. Recently Jon made a comment that although it is sad he is excited for his new life and that he is proud of himself for standing up to Kate. What you are actually doing Jon is running away….and you have relied on that as your first option. What do you have to be proud of in that? You would be brave in everyones eyes including the children’s if you stood by your wife, baby’s and God, worked on your marriage and showed the world what “for better and for worse” stands for!Love doesnt fail, people do. What will be even more sad than all of this is down the road when you are both filled with regret.

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Free at last, free at last, thank God he is free from her at last! She is a bossy diva, and those kids are her goldmine. I hope he gets a zillion in alimony since she is off on her book tours while he is home being Mom.
Good luck Jon, we are all rooting for you. LIFE IS GOOD~

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you will always be Jon & Katie plus 8 always there is no turning back. But know do you want to be Jon the ass hole that cheated on your wife and his kids and the same with Katie do you want to be that ass hole that wrecked a family. because I have been divorced and it is hell on the kids even if you marry again and marry a better guy wish I did but, know matter what it is sooo very hard on the kids I just wish you all the very best if you can make it together try get help but you both have to want it.

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im very gay

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