“it’s going to seriously suck for their kids. Not only are they unwilling celebrities whose every action is monitored by an entire country, but now they have to do it with one less parent.”—EXACTLY what I’ve been thinking this whole time. Sure, there obviously won’t be arguments if Jon and Kate aren’t together, but… don’t children eventually need both parents to be there at the same time, on the same page? Sigh. In my opinion, what’s “best” for the family is no longer filming the show.

I agree with Violet.

Yeah I was kind of hoping that their big announcement was that the show was being canceled to save their family.

Guess the money was more important.

I think for the sake of those kids, the show should be cancelled.  It is very obvious that Kate and Jon are more interested in all the perks and money that comes with continuing the show and if they had a brain in their heads, would realize that this is going to hurt their kids more.

Exactly.
If they want to save anything left in their family they should cancel the show.
In Kate’s words,"The show must go on” No it shouldn’t. The kids are now having to go through the trauma and upset of their parents’ divorce on TV!
No ridiculous amount of money in the world is going to heal the pain that they are about to endure. I hope they don’t hold all of this against their parents when they get to be of legal age or sooner… but I really don’t see how they couldn’t.

My heart goes out for the Gosselin family.  Despite the troubles they have experienced, I do not think they are much different than many American families.  Unfortunately, they have decided to remain in the limelight.  I think many people find this divorce extremely upsetting because if it can happen to them, it can happen to anyone.

“ Both Jon and Kate have also attributed some of the stress in their marriage to the paparazzi and the media, who they believe harass their family. “
Hellooooooooooo… they have put themselves in the spotlight and now don’t want to be harassed ????  As much as I was a fan of the show, I feel that it should be stopped in the best interest of the CHILDREN !!
Oh yea, they want no paparazzi but bring on the money ... so the KIDS CAN BE COMFORTABLE ... ugh !!
What about the mockery of renewing their vows in Hawaii ... nice trip for all concerned.

Kate was really hard on Jon and there were times that I felt bad for him.  The way she would treat him in public.  Kate to me is really, really rough around the edges (loosen up Kate). She is the type of parent that if she could, she would put those children in a plastic bubble.  She is also very unapprecitive and her attidude really does suck...Loosen up Kate Gosselin

I agree that Kate seems to have a really bad attitude and I know I couldn’t live with her, but has anybody but me picked up on the fact that Jon is a jerk alot of the time? Watch some of the earlier shows.He puts her down, he is very short with her,she tried to be loving and he shot her down every time.I guess it’s a moot point at this juncture but I think it was both of them not just her.

You know as a father I can’t imagine putting my kids through a divorce. I know what it was like when my parents did it. Marrige is hard, it it lots of work and not something you just give up on. Yes Kate is hard on Jon but he had to know what Kate was like going in. I just don’t understand how people wake up one day and expect the other to change. For better or for worse has no meaning anymore. I like and feel for Jon, but he seems like he still wants to play and that seems to come before the needs of his children. Jon said this might have happened even without the show. I myself think not. He would not have the means to do all he is doing had it not been the show. Losing half of millions is alot different then half of a normal income. I will just say a prayer for their kids. God bless them!

It’s tragic they didn’t announce they where pulling out of the show, contract or no contract, but come on TLC you can pull the plug on what has already turned into a disaster for these 8 kids.  You created these celebrity money hungary parents not don’t give them the ability to continue - pull the plug and do what is best for the children.

I agree with Momof3boyz. Everyone is so quick to blame Kate for this. But, it was Jon too! He was rude to her, he never showed her affection, and he was a jerk. I truly believe he did cheat on her, without a doubt. Sure, she griped constantly and was a little overbearing. But hey! She had 8 kids to raise, and she kept order in the house.

It was quite obvious Kate wanted to save the marriage and fix things, but Jon wanted to go live his single and free life!

Did anyone else notice his new ear piercings? I think Jon needs to get out of this midlife crisis he’s going through, and realize that he has 8 children looking to him. 8 children that will become angry someday, with both of their parents.

I love how Kate keeps trying to make us think that they did this show in the best interests of the children. Well, the show paid for their trips and paid them for filming the trips. How is a tummy tuck, hair implants, teeth whitening, tanning sessions, etc… in the best interests of the kids? That’s just to make her look better in front of the camera! I think she’s afraid of being alone because the whole world knows that she is an OCD, germaphobic control freak. What new guy in his right mind would want to date that?
Here’s a title… Jon and Kate plus 8, alimony’s great, where’s a new guy for Kate to date?

Both are at fault.
The main thing with them is they stopped communicating in a positive way. They never should have allowed the stress of such a big family & media attention to interfer with the reasons they got together in the first place. They loved each other at one point and it’s sad they can’t find that love again for their sake not just the kids.

I loved this show, I liked the unity and the cuteness of the kids, however, Kate was too bossy, too controlling and talked to Jon like he was the 9th kid..BUT! Jon should have been a MAN and the head of his home, he should have stood up for himself and THEY should have ran their home TOGETHER like a REAL FAMILY.. Not A REAL(ity) family. Because honestly, this is the most Reality they have had and its all because one counterpart did NOT Have a backbone and the other had TOO MUCH backbone AND cameras were tracking their every move and invading space.
The cameras were welcomed in the home, yes, but not at the expense of the children and the happiness(what was left) of a (christian)husband and wife..It’s really sad and oh so unfortuante.

I agree with some of these statements. It’s sad, me being a parent to two little girls- I would NEVER choose fame and fortune over my children’s well-being. I feel like they keep saying they do whatever they can for their kids but it seems more of a defense for their choices.WOW- selfish, selfish, selfish!

I agree with Kathleen. Just like in recent episodes… Jon’s little 2 seater sports car. The new motorcycle he helped design. The new ear piercings. Definitely not things that have the kid’s best interests in mind. How many of the 8 kids can he fit in that car or on the motorcycle? And Kate would have a heart attack if he put one of the kids on the back of the bike.

What this family needs is our prayers. For their hearts to be softened and healed. There are one of thousands of couples that go through this on a daily basis.....what’s different is that the whole world knows.

I know if I was on film, there would be many moments where I would be ashamed and embarrassed of my own behavior, words, tone, faces....yet we forget that God is watching us all the time. Instead of criticizing Jon and Kate, I need to look at my own heart and my own actions.

They need our prayers. We all need someone praying for us!

I think it is really sad that they are splitting up.  It is disturbing.  It really does make you realize how fragile marriage can be and how it can truly happen to anyone.  I was really rooting for them to get through this.  It has to be tough for anyone to be in the limelight all the time. If either of them was unfaithful, well, that is another issue all together.  I was truly hoping that they were going to announce that they were canceling the show rather than their marriage. 

Then there are the kids.  I, luckily, have never been through a divorce.  Both of my parents are still together, but everyone knows people who have parents that are divorced.  You know the tragedy.  You know what it does to the children involved.  Now these kids are going to deal with that on national television.  To me there is something very wrong with that.

This is horrible for the kids!!! I think both Jon and Kate should grow up and make this work for the children. They keep saying that this situation will be best for the kids but it will absolutely be the WORST for the kids!!
Jon and Kate are going to realize how much work it is to handle 8 kids by themselves! One child is work much less 8!
They can make it work if they could just stop pointing fingers at one another and give up the selfishness! Marriage is a blessing and should be treasured!

kate is doing it for the money and she loves being in the limelight. look at her, high maintenance haircut, highlights, boob job, fake bake, tummy tuck,etc. do you see any of the other parent kid shows do a complete transformation of their look. and then dressing all her kids identical. that’s expensive. and then jon just got lazy when he just quit his job and said he was staying home to be with the kids. plus you can tell he wants to live his single life out with the new ear piercings, fancy car, hair plugs, etc. they got married too young at 21 and then had way too many kids. you would think the would attempt to work things out for the sake of the kids. i was really hoping to hear that they were canceling the show for the sake of their marriage. the show is what really broke up their marriage. they get $75,000 a show plus all the freebies.

@Kathleen

Hahaha, that’s an awesome title.

Does anyone remember the early episodes where Kate was shopping at Sam’s club and buying groceries with coupons and getting rain checks for milk??? What happened to the days of only spending $150 a week on groceries?
Anyone reading this.... Did anyone ever have the pleasure of working with Kate when she had a real job as a nurse? Count your lucky stars if you didn’t have to work with her!!!

I think that a divorce was inevitable. They had what was coming to them. The worst thing they could have done for their family was to put them on reality tv. I think that Jon will be much happier now. Kate has always been so horrible to him. She treated him like a child instead of an equal. While I am against adultery, I can’t blame Jon. He must have felt like he was living in a prison. My mom and dad were married for almost 42 years and that is how my dad treated my mom. I always prayed that they would divorce. It was really hard on us kids. My poor dad had to live all those years with my mother. He died at 66 from a heart attack but I think the stress she caused took years off his life. Kate loves the celebrity. She cares more about this show and being on the road than she cares about her kids. She is exploiting those poor kids for financial gain. As they grow older they are going to resent her. Many families have multiples and they survive. Putting their lives on tv for all the world to see is what led to the demise of their marriage. Good luck, Jon. Kate, you got exactly what was coming to you. You treated Jon so horribly and he is finally free now.

I think jon and kate should stop doing the show and go to counciling. I know kate can be overbearing but jon is unmotivated and should put some effort into his mariage. she at least seems like she would be willing to change. jon doesn’t act like he cares about anyone but himself!

Hey,

They can’t get paid if people stop watching the show.  If you don’t agree with what they are doing and putting their kids through all this, stop watching the show and buying the books! If you keep watching the show, you’re just as bad as Jon and Kate.

Fran is right! God is watching us all the time and, frankly, I am a little surprised because Kate is the daughter of a minister who was probably was raised in a Christian home. I understand her frustrations sometimes with Jon but haven’t these two had an counseling to save their marriage? You don’t just throw away 10 years of marriage.  I honestly think that this decision was mostly Jon’s, so that he could have a single’s life....too bad because it WILL impact those kids that he says he cares so much about.

I agree with lulz. I was keeping my fingers crossed that the announcement would be that Jon and Kate were going to stop filming and seek counseling to try to save their marriage. It’s a crying shame what all this has done to their family. Where I’m from, family is more important than money.

I am so sad that jon and kate are going through this.. I know its hard for the them and their kids.. I was a big fan of the show and both the parents.. I wish they would have worked their issues out. I think being seperated and not talking would be alot harder than just making it easier talking about their problems together and working them out together.. I agree they should have had marriage counslor… I wish everyone would stop beating them down were supposed to be fans not someone who judges and hurts them.. I pray for both Jon, Kate and their beautiful children.

Jon needs to thank his lucky stars he is not paying child support for 8 childern.

Joanne and lulz have hit the nail on the head! It is all about the money! It makes me sick to watch them now with their money! They are no longer REAL people! Just watch some of the old episodes when they were a family and Jon worked and kate worked weekends.They were the normal American family trying to survive with their eight children. I was blown away at how they both put the money first and not the children! Jon and Kate are idiots!!!!!

I feel very sad for this family. Yes Kate can be overbearing but Jon did not step up to the plate. They should have gone for counseling and tried to work on their marriage. I thought they were Christians and would put God at the center of their relationship but obviously they were too busy with the show.

The show should be stopped!!! Jon and Kate need to have the decency to stop all of this maddness and look at what the kids are going to have to endure! Why would any parent want to put thier kids through public scrutiny?!? The amount of pain these little children are going to have to go through because of thier parents selfish behaviors is going to be unreal! Why should this be filmed? I have been watching this show from day one and really appreciated how the family worked together as a whole! Now there is no reason to support this crap! Its become filth like ever other reality tv show!

The episode last night was pretty heartbreaking to a lot of us. I really thought that Jon and Kate would try to work it out, for the kids. Divorce can be really hard on children and I really hope they made the right decision. With eight kids and all of this tabloid trouble, I agree with all you you who say that cancelling the show would be best.

Sounds like the show is going on a hiatus. Note, it was the networks choice. Not Jon and Kate’s.

Hmmmm....

http://tv.yahoo.com/jon-kate-plus-8/show/42651/news/urn:newsml:tv.tvguide.com:20090623:1007197__ER:1

I think everyone should just go back to their own business and leave them alone.  Are our lives so much better?

WE are the reason they are in this mess.....WE are the ones who made them popular by watching....WE are the ones who wrote in to TLC to say the show was getting boring and to spice it up.....

Who are we to critize their choices?  Can anyone honestly tell me they wouldn’t make similar choices as Jon and Kate if put in their shoes???

Kate was no saint but I think this was all brought on by Jons obvious Mid-Life Crises!! Hello...the new pierced ears, motorcycle, driving a Z, hanging out at college parties. He continually whines about his lack of free time- well thats kinda a side effect of having 8 kids!!! Suck it up and look forward to the teenage years when they are embaressed by you.. you do eventually get your life and freetime back. These choice will come back to haunt him, when he’s done having fun he’ll want his family back.

I think Jon is a real jerk.  Last nights interview he showed no remorse whatsoever.  He commented several times that he was excited about his new endeavors.  Then he comments that if he finds a job then he will be away from the children more.  I think it is a male cop out if you ask me.

I am so completely devastated for Kate. I understand she was a complete OCD Freak when the show first started, and I would say all the time that he is such a wimp for putting up with that, but as the show continued, and the money started pouring in, they both changed. Kate got a little less pushy, not much, but Jon is an ass now. I believe without a doubt that he is cheating. We all see what TLC shows but we don’t see what happens behind the scenes. Do any of us really know what Kate’s going through right now? We are so quick to judge both of them, but I am so sad for the whole family.I do think they shoudl try cousnseling. You would be shocked at the help it could offer. Stop being so hard on Kate and Jon.. just pray for them and the kids

I agree with Vickie!!! Jon was a complete jerk on the show last night!! And whats up with those gay earrings he is wearing now?!? LOL

I have been a fan of the show for many years now & I think that this news is just sad, for everyone involved. I am tired of people scrutinizing Jon & Kate for the decisions they have made, I think anyone in their position would have been worried about finances, because anyone who even has 1 child understands it is a huge financial responsibility, let alone having that x 8!

Also, I am disgusted at people who claim that they were “getting what they deserved”. NO ONE - AND I MEAN NO ONE should deserve anything like this. And for people who think this is a good way to describe the news of their divorce have serious problems.

Jon and Kate are not among a crowd of people when it comes to their situation - they have sextuplets and twins, something that is rare. Therefore, in my opinion they have always struggled harder than others. They obviously thought that the show would help them financially, and it has. It has given them the means to provide those beautiful children with everything parents would want for their children and more.

I do not doubt that BOTH Jon and Kate love those children. I pray for them everyday, and hope others do too. I love the show, but would love to see it canceled or take a long hiatus so that Jon and Kate could possibly work through these issues and try, for the sake of the children, to make things work. I know that in prior seasons they went to church as a family, but haven’t seen that recently, and maybe taking God out of the picture, even a little bit, is what has caused so many problems for them.

I have my feelings about both of them and things they have done, but you only have to answer to one person, therefore, I am keeping my opinions to myself. They know they will be held accountable for their actions one day, and that is all anyone needs, not the opinions of others bringing them down.

Here’s something to think about: Could all of this possibly be a publicity stunt? I know that is WAY out there thinking, but I really wouldn’t put it past these money-grubbers. I know that TLC supposedly put the show on hiatus, but note that it is NOT cancelled...just on hold. In the same announcement they stated that new episodes will air again in August. Perhaps they are planning some “miraculous” reconciliation between Jon & Kate… “for the kids”. And the country will bow down to their perseverance and pump yet more money into their bank account.

This family is in need of some major prayer!! Please lift them up in your prayers this evening.

Bottom line is Kate and Jon needed to make a decision.  We are all going to view the decision they made differently.  Honestly, I was really hoping they would cancel the show and work on their family.  I was really hoping for that.  But, in the end they made the choice they thought was right, who are we to judge them.  Has anyone walked in those shoes?  I am thinking not.  They have 8 kids, the tabloids have made their life a living hell, and we expect them to just put everything aside and pretend like nothing is going wrong and they can fix everything.  Even if they did, damage is obviously been done.  It’s not that easy, I have been there.  It takes two.  I personally watched one episode of the show, the one right before the announcement.  It’s very clear Kate is not afraid to speak her mind, and it’s also clear that Jon “doesn’t care”.  It’s obvious after watching one show.  Give these guys a break. 

If we could all take a moment, step back, take a walk in their shoes for just a brief moment and realize the stress, anxiety, frustration, etc. this family encounters on a daily basis we would all go crazy.  Let’s not forget they are trying to raise “8” kids, that alone is enough to drive a normal person insane.

I really do wish this family good luck.  When a couple spends more time walking in the opposite direction, you can’t expect for them to turn around and reunite like nothing had ever happened, whether you are TV stars or not.  THEY made the choice to stop communicating, THEY made the choice to broadcast themselves to the world and now THEY will make the choice that will forever effect those kids, the only question is how much.

they cant cancel the show. if they do, they wontbe able to pay for anything. within the 5 seasons they have only made $1,300,000 million dollars. they probly only got 200,000 dollars on they old house. they bought the new house for $1.1 million dollars. they only have $400,000. they make $75,000 dollars for each show. they are going to run out of money so fast it will be crazy…

another thing.. jon is to blaim too. kate is a way better mom then alot of our moms. we just say crap cause eithr we have a better mom or we are jelous. jon is never on camera anymore so how would the show change. he was there but not as much as kate always was. jon just needs to get a house right by there house, so the kids can go back and forth and nver have to change schools or anything.. in stead of his and her4 closet, it can be his and her house. idk about anyone out there but would you really want to date someone with 8 childs. they already have no time so were would they have time for you. what 15 minutes after the kids go to bed. yeah that would keep a relationship going.

Jon and Kate shouldnt break up.. they should stop the show for a lil while and go get consling. CHEATING IS BUMB.. it shows how signifacant you really are. if they took a hour a talked about everything im sure they would get alot out. they could work of of that.

WHY DOES ALL PARENTS HAVE PROBLEMS AND WITHOUT TRYING TO FIX THEM THEY GO AND A GET A DIVOORCE..
look at the two ppl with 18 kids. they are very happen.. why cant we be like them and care for others and work out our differences and problems without getting a divorce every 20 inutes.

Enough of Jon & Kate + 8.  “Jon and I have decided to separate” per Kate.  What she meant to say is that SHE filed for divorce a few hours before the show aired.  It’s all about the children, my kids, me, my, my.  Actually it’s ALL about the money for Kate.  It if really were about the children, she (since she seems to wear the pants) should have cancelled the show to save their kids and marriage.  How much money is enough for Kate and her kids??

The parents with 18 kids are crazy as hell. The husband is a slimy creep --I feel even worst for their kids than I do for Jon and Kate’s.

If you had a family of multiples you would need to have a strict schedule, otherwise, you would have all of the children running around in opposite directions. You would have no sanity.
I feel that Kate is a little to strict at times. After watching every episode I feel as though Jon makes himself scarce. He is not that involved with his children on the camera. Not sure how he is with them off of the camera. He never has much to say when he is doing interviews at the end of the shows, even when it is him by himself.
I feel that Jon and Kate should have came to an agreement to quite the show and try to save their marriage. They did not even try. Kate says that she tried to talk with Jon to find out what is wrong with him but he will not talk to her. I think Jon is self absorbed and wants to be out of the spotlight so that he can go clubbing and hang out with his friends instead of being at home with his wife and family.
The children will look back on the past episodes when they get older and see how their family grew further apart, year after year. I feel sorry for them.
This is no longer a family roughing it with eight children. They are a high class family with all expenses paid! Get them off of the air!!!! I do not plan to continue watching the show.

does anyone remember?  Kate herself was also involved in an affair with her bodyguard, Steve Neild.  She’s not an angel at all either, and her personality was over the top.  If she treated Jon with a little more respect, i doubt he would have strayed…

Both Jon and Kate keep insisting they are just doing this all for the kids.  Give me a break.  Those kids need their parents together, not stupid “crooked houses.” They act like they are so special because they have 8 kids.  I’m sure there are couples out there who raise 8 or more kids, without the millions, and are still together.  They are obviously both more interested in the money than the welfare of their children.

OH my GOD!  Are you people serious?!?!?

Give it up already!

I would like to see one of these people walk one mile in Jon or Kate’s shoes......

And another thing....as many people have said above, if you’re that bent out of shape about this then STOP WATCHING....STOP BLOGGING.....it’s that simple.

Kate’s spending all that cash for her implants, lip job, tanning, rather than the kids.  Jon is spending it partying...it’s obvious their priorities are not for their kids!

I want a crooked house!

I don’t feel at all for these people. They have 8 children and rather than end the intrusion of cameras on the lives of their children they would rather be cowards and not attempt to even work on their family. When their children grow up they will see how little their parents cared for them. A marriage is for better or for worst. When times are rough you struggle through and if you have to you seek help. EXPECIALLY when kids come into the picture. People these days are far too quick to end it than to work on it making children and marriage nothing but a joke. SHAME ON THEM for not even trying. If you are going to just throw in the towel why bother bringing life into the world. Marriage just as children is supposed to be forever. Money however will fade away!

Your all saying “cancel the show”

Why don’t we do a NATIONWIDE boycott, and show TLC that we, as Americans value marriage and the children’s well-being.

TLC may not have values, Jon and Kate may not have their values straight, but, we as Americans can turn off the show for 1 hr. on Monday night.

Chill out, Sherry.  Everyone is as equally entitled to their opinion as you are to yours.

It’s just sad. I agree with alot of the previous statements, especially having the show stopped. It’s really their business, and since the show, they should have expected that their privacy would be a memory. I just hope everything works out for the kids because they probably don’t understand and won’t until they are a little older.

obviously Jon has better things to do with his life, just like he said “i’m only 32 years old” I am so team Kate....I was hoping they could get through this but man Jon needs to figure out what life really means. I don’t even want to watch the show anymore.

I think Jon got a taste of how a man should be treated by his new girl friend , and it opened his eyes to how awful Kate was treating him . With the eye rolling and the snide remarks . The poor man could do no right in her eyes and now she is paying the piper!

Good job Fran!

Although I see Sherry’s point....and I myself am guilty of this....I’m very quick to criticize Jon and Kate for the choices they’re making, but would I do the same of put in that position?

Hmm.....I guess I really wouldn’t know unless I was in that position.....

I was hoping the announcement was going to be different like maybe they were canceling the show and try living life without the cameras, etc in there lives all the time. It might of helped, maybe not but it would have been worth trying. I can’t even imagine what they are going through but i had alot of hope for them that they would work out there differences its kind of makes me sad. I wish both of you and your kids the best. Good luck on this journey!

I am extremely saddened by this whole scenario. 

I don’t think any amount of prayer will fix this.  Cancelling this show won’t fix it....

But you know what will? 

Making it a federal crime to infringe on people’s privacy.....no more paparazzi.

The media and those mongers like TMZ have done this to the Gosselins.....

Kate Gosselin is gorgeous, I wish she would grow out her hair a little more though, but beautiful face and figure, her personality....hmmmm

I guess that I would like to say yeah they probably like the money, who wouldn’t.  But you don’t see Jon out there working or having a career.  Kate is the one that leaves for “work” for book signings, etc.  She is away from the family and that is work.  This was the way to make it work.  I pay a ton a month for 2 children in daycare...imagine 8.  As far as the tummy tuck’s etc, she didn’t go out looking for those.  It was hey have this procedure and advertise how great we did it and we will pay/advertise.  I just feel bad for all of them...except Jon remember he is excited for the new chapter in his life.

The group over at vostuu found out about this last week and uploaded a “behind the scenes” video of Jon and Kate discussing it with the producers to the over at http://vostuu.com/watch28015.html ... they ALSO uploaded the divorce papers for any of you who want to see them to http://www.vostuu.com/file2018451.html

Divorce papers are sealed...I’m calling BS - don’t even waste your time.

Could be a publicity stunt. Think about it.

So sad they picked money over their family.  It is also a shame TLC would continue to run this show since this is no longer a good family show.  When it comes down to it poor kids.

You are now free Jon!

I think this whole thing is crazy. One more thing to help raise the viewer ratings.  I agree with everyone to an extent. Jon has his moments as Kate does as well....does anyone on here have 8 children? I know I have 1, and sometimes feel like I am nuts...let alone having 8. I can see why she is a little crazy and acts out irrationally sometimes...it’s called being overwhelmed...we have all done it at one point, only we don’t have cameras and viewers to make comments on it. and Jon needs to pick up his feet some and help out. Yes, Kate is a little OCD, but with that many children, you have to be to some degree, otherwise everything would be so chaotic and out of control. Organization needs to be in order with that house, and she seems to be the only one who implements it. I feel they are both in the wrong a little and they should have canceled the show and did some counseling. Think about the kids....and think about their future. Money is not everything, but I guess when you have greed and 8 kids it is?

I’m kind of indifferent on what happens, that’s their business, but does anybody think that’s not what she meant by “the show must go on” - not the show “Jon & Kate + 8,” but the show of civility toward Jon, raising the kids, etc?  Like she can’t just curl up and die because her marriage is over, she has other people to manage, her life must go on because it has to.  I feel kind of sorry for her because I knew she would get destroyed for saying it that way.  But did anyone else take it that way?

I was turned on to the series while channel surfing about two seasons or so ago and it was that scene @ Toys R Us where Kate was publicly emasculating John for playfully interracting with the kids on HER time.  I’ve been an on again/off again viewer since then.

I’ve not watched an episode since then where I did NOT roll my eyes at some of the stupidity streaming out of Kate’s pie hole.

All that said, last night’s episode was the first time I actually felt pity (and a little compassion) for Kate and developed a little contempt for what I heard coming out of Jon’s mouth.

It’s very clear that Jon is siezing the opportunity to re-enter the life of being single, TOTALLY at the expense (NOT the benefit) of those beautiful kids.  (The purchase of that Nismo Z makes that statement crystal clear.)

Don’t get me wrong; as a married man of 19 years (who was married at the early age of 21), there have been moments when the freedom of being single (coupled with marital strife) had made divorce seem like an attractive option.  However, I have a stategic mindset and know that the enjoyment of ‘singlehood’ would be very temporary and would come at the expense of my children’s security.

Just seeing those poor kids enjoying those crooked houses not realizing that the world they know is not so slowly disintegrating makes me cringe with sorry.

Grow up John! Go to Kate, tell her you guys can work it out over time, get back into your career field (so you can recollect your dignity as a man), and then end that show (breach of contract or not)!!

JON DID THIS ALL. HE NEEDS TO BE PUNISHED FOR IT. HE SHOULDNT HAVE BEEN MESSING AROUND WITH OTHER WOMEN. GROW UP JON.

I always wondered why the extended family never was a part of the show; with the exception of Jody and friends like Nana...now they are gone…
When you turn your back on family and close friends there is usually a reason - like “maybe you should drop the show and you and Jon go back to being a regular family”.  When the truth hurts you just walk away from it…

God bless those eight blessings…

Some people just do not handle stress well, I believe Jon fits into that catergory.  I am sure it was more than overwelming when they had 8 kids under the age of 3.  As a Mother what was Kate supposed to do?  Wait for Jon to find his footing and headup this family?  No as a Mother she is going to take care of things even if Jon was not capable.  Now Jon has awaken and figures out this is not what he wants - nice.  So it is ok for him to go out and find himself?  What about the kids he help create?  You just don’t leave your family because you are unhappy.  And didn’t they just renew their wedding vows this past year, where was Jon then?  Who’s back was he riding then?  Ok, if we give Jon a break by allowing the thought of this would never get this far, it is not like he has not enjoyed the ride including the one from OCC.  Jon is nothing but a mealy mouth uncapable father of 8.  Maybe Kate does not do everything they way you would do it, and yes she has cleanous issues but who doesn’t have issues of some sort?  At least she stood up and took control when Jon couldn’t or wouldn’t.  Jon can pretty much do as he pleases because he knows that Kate will be there to take care of THEIR kids.  Kate gets 1/2 day to break down, not allowing herself more time, why?  Is it because she knows Jon is not capable?  He can reheat meals but can he make them or does he have to be lead though life?

I am imploring Dr Phil a n d Oprah to finally interfere.
TV is your life, dear public. It is all you’ve got.

i do agree that kate is rough around the edges but she was the one who carried all her kids around, 6 of them with her being on bedrest. who wouldnt want to want the best for them. jon wasnt the nicest person. i barely saw him interact with his children, he was always the one who worked and kate was always the one who stayed home taking care of 8 children, if u watch some episodes, even when he was home from work he barely helped out with the children. i do agree that it will be very hard for their children but what divorce isnt? atleast they worked it out to where their children do NOT have to relocate or they have to choose which parent they want to be with. i had a vibe at the beginning that they were not happy so why stay in a relationship where their is no love or happiness? i do agree that it is wrong to keep filming jon and kate plus 8 BUT they are not the first to do this. if everyone wants to criticize what they do then why not criticize other t.v. shows like brooke knows best? i think we do need to give them some credit because u have to understand they are dealing with 8 children, 1 parent always working, the other always with the kids, ofcourse their stressed out. who wouldnt be? all im saying is cut them some slack.

Kate!  Are you nuts?  You state ‘arguing in front of the kids is bad for the kids’.  What is bad for the kids is “the Show”!!!  Get yourself real for the kids and get off the show then get on with your life!  Were you ever “real” with yourself?  Your “real self” has been held hostage by your drive.  I am not going to watch you wreck the kids any further!  Do it in private!

It has been reported, that papers filed by Kate state that they have been living apart for over 2 years. Well, how about the trip to Hawaii, and renewing the vows?
These 2 are as big liars as Bernie Madoff; just on a smaller scale; and the means they use to scam us all are the innocence of their children.

Did you just compare Jon and Kate to Bernie Madoff?

One squabble and act like children on TV, the other ripped off tons of people’s life savings and destroyed their lives.

Worst comparison evar?

I agree with all of you.  The show needs to be cancelled “for the best interest of the children.” I also agree with Lynn.  What is so special about having 8 kids.  I understand that all at once is very challenging, but it is not like it happened by accident.  They made the choice through fertility treatments.  Also, in the past until the early 1900s, it was common to have 15 children so household chores and farm chores get done.  Our grandparents and great grandparents turned out normal and their parents stayed married in all their troubles without “toys,” cosmetic surgeries, or modern conviences. 

Who’s idea was it to have 8 kids anyway, Jon, Kates or both?  It this a spin-off so octomom could start her own show?

It’s now more understandable why Mady has been so unhappy.  Parents might think they are hiding their differences, but children feel it and act it out.  I do hope that some of the money made will go for counseling for the kids.  Look at the Hollywood kids who were showcased by their parents and how they often handled the problems inherent in growing up too fast and not being a carefree child.  It does not appear as if the older two girls, despite the efforts to make them feel like individuals, are healthy, happy kids.  May they get the loving help they need.

I knew that the big announcement was that they were going to get a divorce. This divorce is all Jon’s fault. Kate wanted to talk to him but he wouldn’t talk to her. The only reason why he’s still doing the show and trying to make things work with Kate is because of the kid’s. The kid’s are the only reason why their marriage was being kept together. If it wasn’t for them then they would’ve probably gotten a divorce a long time ago.

This is just sad. They Lied. Kate states that they have been living apart for two years.last year they renewed thier vows.How pathetic.Anything to make money.Last night the kids wore t-shirts from the company they were getting free play houses from.Jon and Kate are using thier kids to no end and it makes me sick
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Was it in the children’s best interest to be filmed???  Of course not.  The focus should have just been on caring for them.  That was a mistake and a misdirection of effort and energy.  Was it in J&K;’s best interest to be filmed???  Of course not.  They needed any possible moments that were left in a day to reconnect to each other.  They still could reconnect if they would just focus on what is important.  PEOPLE: Focus on what is right and important.  Are you listening?  You, yes you, the one reading this, and all other parents and spouses.  Now go do the right thing. ☺

Anything is for sale in America...what building Crooked Houses & a divorce announcement on the same show...please...give me a break...not rocket science!!

That would be incredibly crappy of the Gosselins and the network if this is a publicity stunt.But I think Kate showed genuine emotion last night.She seems lost.Today Kate said that she filed for divorce because of Jon’s behavior this weekend.What could that have been I wonder…
Honestly, Jon’s attitude and looks for that matter seemed to change once he quit his job.He keeps making remarks about “I’m only 32"blah blah.It seems he is trying to justify his behavior which we can all admit is not the behavior expected from a grown man with kids regardless of how his wife treats him.From what I understand Kate was always like she is so he knew what he was getting.Whatever the case may be, there are 2 people in a marriage and they both have to be willing to put everything aside to fight for their marriage. Your kids should come 2nd to no one except God.If the money is the issue,well those kids don’t need a 1 million dollar house.We all make mistakes but the ones paying for this one are those 8 little ones.

@Steph

The twins were accidents. So were the sextuplets.

The octomom INTENTIONALLY tried to have eight children despite her doctor telling her it wasn’t safe. I have nothing but spite for that raving lunatic.

Kate needs to get a grip!!  All the time saying she was putting the kids first and how important they were.  The final show last season, Jon said he didn’t like the paparazzi and was struggling, that he was happy.  Kate said “I’m happy”.  Therein lies the problem!  If Kate (and actually both of them) really have the best interests of the kids at heart, they would have stopped filming, cancelled the show, or at the most, only do 4 shows a year.  But then there wouldn’t be $75,000 per show, travelling all over the country, all the perks, etc.  Kate loves the attention.  However, all this bad publicity will probably stop some of the seminars.  She is no longer someone to look up to, so things will change.  She never respected Jon and actually, IMHO, puts her needs in front of the children also.  I was hoping their big announcement was that they were cancelling the show because they wanted to save their family and marriage.  It’s sad.  I won’t be watching the show any more.

Wow. This is such a disaster. I have watched the show since the beginning, and I know longer watch it. They should have cancelled the show, and straightened up there family. If I were one of those kids, I would be devastated. Oh and btw, kathleen, that was a hilarious title.
I pray for that whole family!!

I have watched the show from the begining and I cried watching the show that announced their separation, i feel so badly for the kids and as harsh and “controlling” as Kate can be, Jon knew who she was before he married her, if you have seen video from before they were married you know she has always been this way. I think Jon have been a total jerk through all of this, the last few episodes after the speculation about his affair have shown a side of Jon I had never really noticed before, he is for lack of a better word cold. He seems to not really care at all that this is happening and although he says he wants whats best for the kids it seems like he is just reading from a script, its not believeable. For all of Kate’s flaws, anyone watching Monday night could see the pain in here eyes and it was heartbreaking. She is so shattered and it made me so sad. What is up with Jon’s earrings BTW? I feel for them and I agree that they should have walked away from the show.

Why was counseling never advised or even given to them by TLC? They’ve paid for everything else!! Did they WANT this train wreck to collide faster for the ratings? Shame on them!
A complete 180° in 6 months: from shows-as-regular-fare to announcing divorce on air what a PR stunt...with a hiatus announcement right on its heels. You have lost your audience for the summer, perhaps forever.

Will counseling be given to all 10 during this hiatus? I certainly hope so!

The Duggars are a refreshing change just 24 hours later. Yes they are basic-Bible-belt and that may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but they treat their children with respect, with soft, quiet, lowered voices, the couple smiles at each other and holds hands. Is it cut out in the editing or have the G’s forgotten that children as young as 3 and 4 should have regular jobs to do within the family structure? With the kids’ matched costuming, they look more like side-dressing accessories for Kate than members of a viable family unit.

The Duggars (and their ‘jurisdictions’) have this right! Everyone contributes to the work, play and the fun!
The kids are kids and only the youngest ones sometimes cry and have a few tiffs, but all are wonderfully well behaved, smile, say Thank You! w/o being prompted. They’re a joy to watch.

When did TLC EVER edit their Plus 8 program to show the Gosslins doing this? Was it the editing or did they just never show any affection or respect or love or friendship for each other?

For the first time EVER, on Monday the 22nd, did I see any of the 8 in non-matching clothing, even while filming in their own home. That speaks Volumes!
It’s a Mom who wants her children noticed and set aside as SPECIAL, as if their Asian looks against her Caucasian ones weren’t enough contrast, who keeps them in matched outfits long after it serves its purpose. (identifying them easily in a crowd/for an annual photo/etc)
In case there was still anyone in the States who did not know them, Kate wants to make sure they are noticed. At 8, I wondered how much longer Cara and Mady were going to follow her dictates. Far FAR too much obsession about matching, perfect clothing.

How sad to eat a Mother’s Day brunch in an empty restaurant… another ‘stunt’. The children must realize that they’re not part of the regular, wait-your-turn, wait-in-line world-like-everyone-else world. 
Other reality families: the Rolloffs- a bit messy but they do show that they love each other and do work together and act like most middle class families today.
Cannot remember their name, but the fireman/policeman family from NYC (Boston?) with 2 twin sets & a set of multiples and a CP girl; no whinging about their lives - again, with love, respect and the resources that they’ve got, they just get on with Life!

These other families are so much better examples of (North) Americans: I cringe thinking that the Gosslins’ program might be syndicated to other countries and others will think us like them - the sterotypical ‘Ugly Americans’.
Horrors!

I know Kate has a tough personality, but she has a lot on her plate.  As many moms know, a lot of the time, you are doing the directing.  I think it is just in “most” men’s genetic make up that they need directions when it comes seriously “helping out” with the kids (not just playing with them).  A lot of the time, the mom ends up doing the majority of the work.

It does get irritating at times when the man, can’t, on his own, see what needs to get done and give a helping hand.  So I can see why Kate would act the way she does toward Jon when she is directing 8 kids all day long and has to then direct him as well.  I can see why she’d be a bit snappy and irritable with him.  This is not to excuse her for doing it on national television, but I can understand it.

And… I do think Jon is selfish.  He talks about himself not being a great communicator which is something that, maybe counseling could help with.  The one major comment that stood out in Monday night’s interview was… “well if I get offered a job"… Obviously, he wants employers to know he is looking, but it didn’t seem like the time nor the place to advertise his job hunting.

I cannot blame Jon for wanting out of such a miserable marriage.  Kate hell-hacked the crap out of Jon.  While they can claim, “Oh, they edited for drama”, her true personality showed through.  Jon was a spineless wuss, but no one, NO ONE deserves such poor treatment.

I feel for the kids, being a kid of (multiple) divorces myself.  It’s a horrible experience, and now they have to have it all over the world.  Poor, poor kids.

i’m not sure I bebieve any of it either, probably in August we’ll see them back together for another show.  Just like when jon was so sure where he was puting the houses well that changed guick did’nt it?

well, I DONT AGREE THAT THEY ARE GETTING DIVORCED. ALL FAMILYS HAVE TROUBLES AND FIGHTS THAT IS WHAT MAKES A FAMILY, AND AS OR EVERYONE SAYING KATES THE BAD GUY, JUST STOP THINK ABOUT HER LIFE. I AM A MOTHER OF FIVE CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF SIX, I UNDERSTAND SOME WHAT OF HOW SHE FEELS. SOMEONE NEEDS TO HANDLE EVERYTHING AND MAKE PLANS AND RULES AND IT IS USUALLY THE MOTHER, SHE HAS A LOT OF WORK TO DO SHE IS A MOTHER IF EIGHT, DONT LET THE SHOW FOOL YOU, BEHIND THE SCENES IS TOUGH, WHAT BREAK DID JON AND KATE REALLY GET ALONE? NO KIDS NO PAP? NONE. THERE LIFE HAS BEEN INFRONT OF A CAMERA AND THAT IS SAD. THEY NEED TO GO TO COUNCILING AND REMEMBER WHY THEY FIRST WERE MARRIED AND REMEMBER IT WILL GET EASIER AS THE CHILDREN GROW UP. I WISH THEY WOULD GO TO THERAPY, TRUELY IT DOES WORK.

Now they have come up with teaser that something happened on Fathers Day that just pushed Kate over the edge....Another ploy to get people to watch their money hungry butts....Kate seeing herself deprive Mady of water should have been a wake up call for her

Everyone talks of how bad anc controling Kate is. She has to be with 8 kids and a husband who is everything short of a man what woman wouldnt be. She has my vote. Jon is the one going about as batchelor. they were not even seperated and he was out with woman. he is a womaniser in my book.  if you watch the show and have seen the beginning he treated her like crap. She would go in for a kiss or a hug and he would pull away. He would snap at her for no reason. she is the way she is because of him. He would never be there to help her with the kids she quit her job as an RN to stay home with the kids and he was the one that worked. Try taking care of 8 kids by your self as infants all day long and it does not stop there you can not just say ok i am done daddy is home. i have taken care of my children mostly by myself and i am not that far off from having kates attitude.jon said that he is forced to stay home with the kids and she gets to go off and work. he is the one that quit his job and why is it ok for a woman to have to stay home and take care of 8 children while he was aloud to go off and golf? i use to watch the show with my children but i feel so bad for them and the kids that i can not watch anymore. people judge them no matter what they do, we all are being judged. but i do not feel that it is all Kates fault as all are saying.  He is a womaniser nothing less. You do not see her buying cars that sit only 2 people do you? She is the one taking care of the kids still. I think that they did the show for the kids to have money and go to collage etc.. and i do think that it should be canceled but i do not see it effecting them as there parents are keeping them sheltered from what is going on. when they are older it will deffinately as you can not stop them from getting hold of tabloids. it is just sad for everyone. I prey for them all. People are scared because it can happen to anyone even them, maybe it already has happened to them or it is happening to them.  I also believe that some are a little jellous of the fame and fortune. either way they will be judged and still judged after the show. if you do not like what you see stop watching, but also stop critisizing.

In my opinion, if it wouldn’t be for the show, they would still be together. I think the stress that the popularity brought made them fight and separate. They should have tried to join a Marriage Therapy program. Who knows? Maybe it would have worked?!