It sounds like Jon is trying to do the right thing and leave the show so he can raise his children in private. Kate has gone to the dark side of life and is corrupted by greed and fame and uses the excuse "it's for my children".  If it's truly for her kids she would end the show but we all know better and it will continue as long as the public keeps financially supporting them.  How sad...

Well I have not been looking at Jon & Kate plus 8 from the beginning. I do have a life, but I have been sick and bed ridden for some time, so nothing else to do but channel surf. Let me tell you I was looking at some older shows from them and wanted to know who the woman was? That was not Kate! Then I realized yes it was her when she was normal. How many plastic surgery did she have to look like she does now? And yes I agree with someone who wrote; Why does she look like Victoria Beckham all of a sudden? And Let me tell that other person who said she is a saint to stay at home and wash and clean and cook for 8 children. HELLO they did ask to be here it is her job. She wanted kids so she has to take of them and let me tell you she has a lot of help. She is not there alone with them. YOU don't see it but there are many more people around. Kate is a ***, was one from the beginning and will not change. For her it is about the money and status. SHE said in the episode when they renewed their vows in Hawaii that they will always be there for the kids, but HELLO what about Jon, what about his needs? She is sooooooooooo busy doing this and that with and for the kids, don't you think that your HUSBAND might want some TLC too? IS that so much to ask, in between your tucks and nips and lifts? Such a dark tan in winter? Hmmm you have time for the tanning salon but not for your husband? What did you expect him to do? And you nag like a crazy person. Lady shut up!! MAN! You talk because God gave you a mouth, not because you have anything  constructive to say! And oh my you had to go alone to the store to buy the party decorations WOW what a sacrifice for you to make! Give me a break. I hope they cancel the show and your poor kids can have a normal life! And if you so like the cameras and the PAPARAZZI then move to Hollywood and become an actress! NOT! Who would want to put up with you nasty and rude mouth all day. ***, *** here and ***, *** there, here a ***, there a ***, oh no it is just Kate! UGH!! The tears was a nice touch though and the start of the season. NOT! You are such a fake person. If you really cared about your marriage and your kids then you would never have come back for another season. Oh wait that is right we can't talk about your life in seasons, you went off on a tangent with Jon about saying that, would not even let him explain what he was saying. AGAIN! If you really cared it would have been the children and Jon first and your needs after. Not the other way around. But then you won't have the privileges you have now if that was the case, right? NO free vacations or trips to bakeries or anything like that. How boring your life would have been, just normal living day to day raising your own children. Woman get a life!

my opinion is reality shows ruin relationships!!! youve got cameras following you 24/7 and that has got to get stressful! beng a mother of twns myself i know how the days can get stressfull but add a camera crew in your face all day then the popularty hits and uve got the" p people" like kate calls em following you everywhere u go and outside of your home always its bound to cause problems. then youve got the tabloids in the mix who will make something out of nothig to sale magazines!! i was very sad watching last nite! jon and kate both seemed really upset!! i hope that this will be their last season even tho i love watching for the sake of their family!!

I feel sorry for them all.  But Kate truly looked heartbroken, and Jon came across as though he was the one calling the shots!  Maybe he just needs to grow up and then accept this season, and work on there marriage a little harder.  

I prey they work through this.

Perhaps they should look up the Duggars and find out what raising a large number of children is really all about.  I am sure Mrs. Duggar could give her a few pointers.  I felt all along that Kate was one controlling woman.  She should watch the table for 12 program and see what a fun family they have.  

Just looking at the two of them last night I would say adios to the marriage.  Such a shame.  How hurting to the children.  But then, it is usually the kids that end up hurting a lot when a marriage fails.

Did they ever consider a counselor????  Maybe that could be part of their reality story.

I think Kate is an overbearing wench. I think if it weren't for the children, he may have (and should have) left years ago.

In the beginning i really enjoyed the show as Jon and Kate worked as a team.  Nowadays Kate is rude and ignoring Jon.....it is getting hard to watch.

I really feel sorry for John, in all the seasons I've watched, Kate never lets him talk and she's an overbearing, dominating excuse of a person! I'm married and a little controlling, but I never embarass my husband and when all is said and done the kids will leave and she'll be left alone or with some guy grubbing on the money she made off of her family.  It's sad if I were him I would leave her and work on myself get therapy as far as I'm concerned I don't blame him for his actions I would have left her a long time ago its sad that the kids are the one's who will suffer. I won't be watching season 5, Kate really makes me want to jump through the TV and punch her! She's annoying it's time to cut this season!

Kate is full of herself...if it is all about the kids, why did she do this season??  Obviously she is obsessed with all that fame and fortune has brought her ($250 hair do, french manicures, personal trainer, spa services, etc).  How is all of this focusing on her family.  Obviously they have made a lot of money at this point already.  If she really cared about her family, perhaps she'd focus on trying to keep the marriage together.  Why not do marriage counseling??  And how come this season opener, the once dominant overbearing woman was trying to play the sympathy card about doing it all herself?  I'm over her and pray for her children.

I don't know how Jon can stand her.

H e never sais any thing right  he breaths wrong . Did any one notice how Kate  was having a fit when Jon  wanted to break  open the candy at the birthday paprty, how rude of him for wanting to take part. Kates behavior has just gotten worse and worse as the years have gone on.To belittle and shoot down your husband on T.V. week after week. Did you see the solar panels being installed. I can't watch this womans discusting behavior any more.

Table for 12 is a nice loving family where you can seee the couple is equale and the kid sget  dirty and play.

Look at the Duggars with 18.

Marraige ios hard and I can't imagine what it would be like in front of the cameras but it is a give and take. Kate thinks it should all be given to her and she will take it!!!

Kate has behaved dreadfully toward John, and they both need counseling, as a couple and individually.  That said, John came across as "too cool for school" last night.  It was most unflattering.  At least Kate seemed to be parenting.

Kate is Kate and he knew what he was getting into all along with her and her personality. Like she pointed out last night she has just been doing her job whereas he has been photographed all over town in bars with women!! I think is probably is splitsville for these two and for that I am sad. I think if it was not for the show they could still be one big happy family. But, it is what it is and now they are paying the price. Everything in life has a trade off.

Regardless of who is or is not to blame here.

From the few episodes I have seen Kate should be kinder to John and not speak/act at him as if he were an object.

Did anyone ever comment on the lack of neighbors being seen at the J&K home, in the yard next door or on the street? Perhaps they already saw the handwriting on the wall before anyone else.

Just cancel the show an get it over with. They have made their money from it.

What a sad show. I agree with some of the comments here - kate went on and on about how she had to go and get party stuff by herself. Oh PLEASE! She had four assisstants - no wait, she called them "PA's" last night on the show. Seriously, one of them couldn't go or better, two of them stay with the kids so she didn't have to take them to the store with her. Fact is, she wanted to be seen by the cameras as the solo mom of eight - how truly sad she is.

I felt sad for Jon - you could tell he was miserable and missed his kids a great deal. I admire him for not wanting to continue the show; it is time to let those kids just be kids.

Kate - well, she needs to get the counseling her husband has been pushing for. I heard this morning that he only agreed to be on the premier if she would accept marriage counseling (and she said she didn't need it) but I guess the producers and check writers for TLC convinced her. She will probably insist that the cameras go with them.

Sorry for the kiddos and for the dad. Kate is a whole different story though. I agree with the above folks - she is in this for the freebies and money. So Sad!

Nobody gets it! Kate has to be a strong woman in order to manage that family.  It's funny when a man is strong it's ok, but when a women is strong she is a B**ch.  Mr. Dis-organization would get on my nerves too!  The media has destroyed another show for me!

Kate comes across as an extremely controlling person who needs to be in charge at all times. She appears to have created a parent - child relationship with Jon. Jon, to his discredit, has reacted in a passive agressive manner and hasn't stood up for himself. Perhaps had he done so the relationship would be stronger. I ofter wonder whether or not Kate ever watches the shows to see herself as others see her. Last night she acknowledged she has been hard on Jon over the past ten years but it isn't part of a healthy relationship to be hard on your spouse over an extended period of time. They are both at fault here but kates need for control appears to be the dominant problem. Her temper tantrum when Jon bought new shower heads without using a coupon was the straw that broke the camels back for me. She needs to grow up and realize you don't always get what you want and you don't always get to make all of the decisions. Seems like an ideal situaiton for a 46 miinute Dr. Phil intervention.

It is sad how family is doing. They should both go to counseling. Kate needed to make a new rule. We do know how Kate loves her rules. 1 be kinder to Jon quit hitting him all the time in interviews and commenting on his breathing.Quit spending all that money on yourself.I do believe Kate is enjoying all the fame a little to much.It is not right what Jon did but Kate has to know how much her behavior played a part in this sad story. No man or women likes to mad fun of or be so critized on tv

I think the entire situation is about providing food, shelter, educations and

many many other essentials for 8 children.  Please......how in the world could

this couple provide for their family without the show?  Jon should step back and

take a closer look at the entire picture instead of whinning about his own personal needs. Get a job Jon!  grow up and think about your family. If you

think Kate is too demanding, walk a mile in her shoes one day. How can you possibly look after 8 children effectively if you've been out all night partying,

drinking and socializing?  

For the sake of the children and your marriage, JUST STOP!!  Like Yo said, look at the Duggar's, I beleive the difference is the presence of GOD! I am not going to bad mouth either one of them.  None of us are perfect and we all know that marriage is hard work.  Everything happens for a reason and hopefully the can work through this difficult time.

wish i had someone to stay home, take care of my kids..arrange for them to see and do everything that an ordinary mother and father cannot afford..also WISH i had someone to fold and put away ALL my laundry and still look toned and tanned with a fab hairdo..she is not doing this for the kids..its always been ALL about HER..i worked 4 jobs to support my kids and we never got a FREE vacation and my kids STILL need dental work..children of divorce suffer and if they know when you are "pretending" to be together..sorry for the whole family...

I believe the both Jon and Kate are at faught, you could tell where they were headed with Kate's  berating Jon and Jon just always seemed to not have his roving days over.  Jon and Kate have not finished growing up... Jon wants what he thinks is fun times.  He looked like he was on drugs last night...maybe just excessive drinking and that car he was driving last night was more of a show piece than something he could carry 8 children to the park in.

It takes two to make a marriage and two to break a marriage or relationship....

I think they both should have more respect for each other.. I know that Jon had enough and I am not even in the family and I had enough of Kate's controlling ways and belittling ways and last night it seemed she was showing herself off, well I can say one thing if there things in the inside of a person that are ugly it sure shows through on the outside...

They both need to grow up.  I feel so sorry for the children.. they did not ask for this and it seems mom and dad are too wrapped up in themselves to really care about the kids...

They both need a good kick in the pants.  I think all of this TV business and book business went to Kate's head and she thought she could do no wrong but we were all watching her do wrong.  

Sometimes I think two people need to sit down and discuss what is important to them and if it is not the family then they need to split and it does no good for the children to live in an atmosphere of hate between the parents.

Kate has alreadly alienated her Father and Her mother over some stupid stuff that she felt was not good enough for her... she needs to be in a place where those things that were given would be like riches to her and she alienated her brothers wife and I believe her brother and now Jon and 40 some child caretakers...what does that tell every one... nothing is good enough for her.. those poor kids have to live with that, nothing never being good enough, there goes their self esteem and confidence as well as their fathers.

I hope God will watch over the children and in some way make Jon and Kate see the light that a good heart and healthy faith and family and friends make you whole and is what makes you rich not the almighty dollar.

Thank you.

Here's my take. . . I thin Jon's hit a not-so-mid life crisis.  They had twins at 22 and 6 at 27...they both never really got to feel what it's like to be in their twenties without a care in the world, but themselves.  They've made the decision for him to stay home and he longs for adult interaction.  Now he's found some freedom and it seems to have gone to far (even though he admits no infidelity...he still was having "fun" with a younger woman).  Kate travels and gets some sort of freedom from the hectic life when she is away from home...but he doesn't get that.  I know I've seen them go on dates together...but obviously need more than a date, because all they do is talk about the kids.  Maybe they should find something fun to participate in TOGETHER.  They both need to get rid of the anger!  

In my experience when a woman starts losing weight, working out, getting tanned, and having plastic surgeries, basically making herself more attractive & healthy, she has somebody on the side.  I've seen it too many times.  It happens both ways.  Guys do the same thing.  With Kate doing all that work on her body, the tan, the sexy haircut (SHE DOES LOOK GOOD!!) it just sends up a red flag to me.  The whole story will eventually be revealed.

I agree with Peg.  Kate is just a strong woman.  Jon has always been a bit scatter brained.  Kate has held the family together.  Jon needs to grow up an accept responsibility for his actions.  He said last night he has basically lost his identity.  Now he Jon and Kate plus eight.  News flash Jon, you do lose yourself when you have kids.  What's wrong with you?  Jon is selflish and Kate has made excuses for him.  I say Kate should let him go and find herself an adult instead of the child she has.

We watched the entire marathon prior to this show last night.  Kate has pretty much ruined the relationship.  Its all about Kate.  Have you never noticed how much air time SHE gets over her own children and her husband?  I did notice (and my children did too) the expensive cars they both were driving (Jon's 2 seater sports car).  My children also noticed Kate all gussied up with her hair and no doubt designer clothing.  They have mentioned several times how mean kate is and that jon is treated like poo.  For kids to notice it.. wow.. Kate go to therapy and take some medication for your control problems.  SERIOUSLY.

Jon isn't much better.  He is passive aggressive.  He also just stands around.. like DUH....  That would DRIVE ME INSANE.   I can see why Kate could get upset at him (although it doesn't warrant 90% of her behavior).

It also sounds like Jon has been at home taking care of the children (and during the show, even Kate said that the girls are helping out much more.  Mady didn't seem like such a little TURD either.  Maybe having control freak mom around is a good thing).  He gave up his job and life so Kate could go fly around the world and get her attention.

Solution:  Give each parent a 10% cut of all proceeds.  Put the remaining 80% into trust funds for the children ( I mean they really are the reason the money is coming in, its not because of J and K).

Let them continue living in the mansion.  Make each parent get a small one bedroom apartment or house.  Rotate the parents in and out of the children's home.  

Oh.. and the episode with the solar panels.  What an ungrateful SHREW!!!!  Kate.. your getting some really COOL stuff installed at your home.  You acted so ungrateful the ENTIRE TIME.  Jon was so excited and grateful.

I feel so sad for Kate and Jon.  I believe Jon when he said he didn't cheat on Kate.  I think the Paparazzi blew this whole thing out of proportion and now this may cause them their marriage.  I pray that they will not be too quick in deciding to devorce.  I hope they will give themselves some time to heal and maybe receive counceling.  I do, however, believe that they should at least skip a season for the sake of their family and see how it goes next year.  I will continue to pray for them and their children.

ok- so Kate was a B for many, many reasons but JOHN! he was horrible last night- he came across as a total dud- woo is me kinda guy and almost defending his going out and having an affair- not helping with a b-day party for 6 kids- give me a break- what a looser- this marriage is over!

Kate is very disrespectful to Jon on national television.  I really think they should get couseling.  Kate needs to repent of her blatant misconduct.  If Jon did cheat it was fully because of Kate.  she is mean and rude and treats him like a child.  That is wrong and she is not doing what she is suppose to do.  She is suppose to love and respect her husband and he should love and encourage her.  They have money to go on dates get a good nanny for that home.  This is what happens when a home is child centered and not relationship and God centered.  They should have counted the cost and he should be leading the home not her.  I am a woman, a mother, and a wife and when I try to take on the leadership role things get ugly not because I am not capable, but because it is not my role as a woman.  Our role is not insignificant or weak (and a good man will not treat it as such) , but it is very important so that divorce will not occur.  

I am praying for their family.  Please Jon & Kate fight for your marriage not the reality show or your kids.  If your marriage is good everything else will fall into place.  

I can't believe some of you are blaming Jon? Can't you see that the man has been nagged and blamed to death. Even last night, Kate made it obvious that Jon is to blame because he's "not the man she married." HELLO-O-O-O-O! Have you looked in the mirror lately, Kate? You constantly berate this man, who, by the way, did not want to continue doing the show!

And if you don't want the paparazzi aiming their lenses in your direction, don't plan an outdoor party in a public park! Why didn't she just have the party on the lawn of their new gated mega-mansion? There was obviously plenty of room. They could have rented tables, etc.

And how about how Kate ran the show every second! Jon IS still their father, did she ever ask him his opinion on anything?  She was like the little General, running the show! And what was with the maniacal laugh? It was creepy.

Jon and Kate are over, and TLC needs to drop the show.

In my opinion I do not feel sorry for Kate. She still took every chance she could to bash Jon, "we have a helper. he doesnt do it all by himself", and this one,"i'm doing it by myself today, jon decided he needed the weekend off, if i don't do it they wont have a birthday party."

Kate never had a problem in past seasons to take full control and having to do everything herself, but all of a sudden she needs Jon's help for the party...come on, she just had to make the point that he was not there.Wow, good for you Kate you managed to be home for their birthday even though she has not been home in months...but she doesn't mention that!  

However, I was impressed on how honest Kate was, moreso than Jon. I'm disappointed that Jon kept lying about cheating, but i do understand that he couldnt admit it cuz he doesnt want the kids to know. I just wish he wouldve explained why he is so miserable. But I guess we all pretty much know why, I just wanted to hear him say it. I mean Kate said it" Jon used to LOVE the cameras and all the fans, but now he hates it and wants no part of it", umm ya because he got caught cheating thats why! And thats pretty much what Kate was getting at in not so many words.  

Those mean little jabs she gave him every episode have really buildt up in him and were hurting him more than anyone could tell.  I mean he brought up that he is a bad speaker and that he can't even breath right (remember when she yelled at him for breathing) that is just proof that he still is holding on to alot of hurt. Even though I love the show, they should have ended it a year ago and I bet they would still be together. Kate could not see that. She was and still is caught up in all the money and travelling to see the bigger picture here. I think she is taking the victim role just because Jon cheated. Even though she admits she has treated Jon VERY poorly, she still does not see her part in this mess. It seems from lastnights episode that their marriage is over. They both were talking like there is no fixing whatever the problems are. There was no mention of counselling or working through it. And in the previews for other episodes, Jon is absent a good chunk of the time. I just wonder if Jon is still seeing that 23 year old?? I bet he is.  

Kate has to realize that yes ppl have choices, but that does not erase the way she has treated Jon and that he can't put up with it anymore.  Kate seems like she will never really take any responsibility in her actions, in her eyes she can do no wrong. If counselling is goin to work the ppl involved have to see what they have done to contribute to the problem, thats the first step, and Kate never says she messed up EVER!.

I hope they go to counselling, but the way Kate is as a person, I don't think it will do any good anyways and Jon probably knows that.

I like what was said about the Duggers- perhaps like Mr. Dugger, Jon should have kept his job,not started working from home, and he should have definatly not quit his job all together! Mistake #1-ANY Dr. Phil loving person could have told him that. The man lost his identity for christ sakes, living the Mr. Mom when there already was a mom. He is having an identity crisis which seems to be melded with a mid-life crisis (did you seehis little sportster he rolled up in at the party?- not to mention his sloppy 22 year old clothing?). Jon knew exactly where life was headed and HE could have stopped it but instead he let his wife steam roll him like a weak jelly fish. As I have watched the show through out I have always sided with Jon and feeling sorry for the way his wife talked and treated him...but camera or no camera he needed to have put  a boot to her rear end a time or two and made some head of the household decisions..be a man! Now it seems like he has completely regressed into a 20-something year old with a don;t give a dang attitude--Grow Up, reclaim your head of household position and be a man!

It is so easy for you all to judge people we have never met. Think about being 27 years old and finding out you are about to have 6 kids at once. Think about all the medical problems doctors are telling you they could have. This show was a way for them to provide for their kids. Y

You want to blame someone for this couples divorce, blame yourselves! We are the ones watching the show, buying the magazines and writing on these blogs, assuming we know who Jon and Kate are based on what TLC has shown us.

I was in tears last night thinking this poor family is going through the toughest time in the public eye!!! Some of you say Kate had plastic surgery-SO WHAT-Nonya! Jon may have cheated-we all know guys who have been in "the wrong place, wrong time" wheres your blog about Joe Schmo??? It breaks my heart being a new bride and a woman who will have to resort to modern medicine to conceive and know that I may have just watched my own life story get flushed. Have some respect for these ordinary people losing their family-Be supportive, don't tear them apart-Dang!

I've been watching the show for a while now! I really hate her now! and that hair style has got to go!

Jon on the other hand is very calm and collective, I feel he's not happy and should get out while he still can.  Kids don't keep you together, you wanna do it too! I' defintialy won't be watching her!

Jon if you want a really women I'm free!

I am sure that Kate is just as controlling, domineering, Type-A personality now as she was when Jon married her.  She has to have a take charge attitude as a mother raising 8 kids.  None of us know how we would act or be as a parent or mother if we had 8 kids so hats off to her for that. I have two children (age 3 and 6 mos) and I also have always been a take charge kind of girl. After having my kids, I have come to the realization that I am a bit more take charge and controlling because I have to in order to get things done.  Someone in the family has to be decisive and take the bull by horns so to speak and Jon has such a laid back personality that he would not be the one to do so in their relationship.  Kate had to step up out of NEED.  True, she needs to tone it down a bit and realize that she might be stepping on someone else's toes and ego (mainly Jon) when she does so  but she keeps the household running in an organized, scheduled manner and sorry, but you have to be controlling to do so.  Why is that such a bad thing?  Is there any one else out there that has 8 kids that is experienced enough to give her advice and tell her that she is wrong for being controlling?  If Jon can't do it or won't she has to...plain and simple.  Now, to Jon.  He is so passive/aggresive to Kate and acts childish at times.  Have you noticed that the times that Jon DOES speak up and stand up for himself that Kate takes a step back and chills out a bit, almost seeming a bit  intimidated by him?  I think she secretely WANTS him to speak up more and be a man and step it up and be the man of the house!  I don't think she would be as controlling IF he took over the role himself.  I say this because I see a lot of me in Kate and my husband is more like Jon and I secretly wish that I didn't have to be the one in charge of everything and that my husband would be more domineering and take control!  It's not in his personality to do so, so I have to.  My kids are happy, confident, on a pretty predictable schedule and if you do the research, scheduling is necessary for childrens self esteem.  They need the structure and need to know what to expect! The only thing about Kate I need to bash is that said in an article that she has spent 20 of the past 30 days away from the kids to promote her book in such.  That's not OK.  That is waaaay toooo much time away from the kids and Jon.  Both the kids AND Jon need her at home and she is letting fame and fortune rule.  No matter how ignored and resentful Jon feels towards his wife, he should not have been taking his stress out over drinks at a bar in the late hours and EVER been caught in a situation where he was in a car with his "friend."  Jon need to communicate his needs better to Kate and Kate needs to let Jon take the role as the head of the household.  Both need to find forgiveness and love, quit the show and work on their marriage and focus on their children.  The End...

I've worked on some "reality" TV shows before.  What fame and fortune does to people is really sad.  Kate clearly loves it and Jon clearly hates it.   Yeah, Kate's grand vision of franchising her MULTIPLE BLESSINGS will pay for their house and will put the kids through college but at a terrible price.

This is how it's going to play out:  They'll get divorced but remain good friends for "the sake of the children" and for "the sake of the show".  You can't have a show without Jon so he'll be there for all contrived adventures, vacations, holidays and birthdays.  They just won't be married anymore.    Kate will continue  to write books she doesn't really write, perhaps don the cover of a few fashion magazines.  Jon?  Who knows.  The kids?  They'll continue to crave the media attention they've had all their life.  

Adios, Jon and Kate.  Can't bear to watch the inevitable.

I can't get over all the people criticizing the free vacations and perks this family got.  Any good parent would love the opportunity for their kids to see the world and all it has to offer.  That does not make you greedy...that makes you fortunate.  No need to cast stones because after all we are the audience who watches every week making those perks possible.  

That being said, Jon is not the victim here!  He's a grown man with 8 kids who as Kate said last night, is responsible for his own actions.  Yes Kate has a lot of negative attributes but she loves her children and has done a damn good job of keeping that family healthy, happy and organized.  I only have one child and can't imagine having to plan organic meals every day.  

And so what if she keeps herself tanned, manicured and looking great.  Since when is taking pride in your appearance a bad thing?  How many shows are out there that take busy moms who have let themselves go and give them a total makeover?  So because Kate isn't a downtrodden homebody wearing mom jeans and vomit stained t-shirts, plucked by some t.v. show to renovate her look, she's a vain person? Her kids are equally groomed and kept up so she deserves nothing less.

Jon is a nice, cool guy...I get it.  Jon is also immature and way too laid back.  He has 8 kids for crying out loud...step up!  I was appalled that he showed up to his own kids birthday party as if he were a guest.  I don't care what the marriage is going through, that day wasn't about Jon and Kate.  It was about the kids.  He should have been there helping.  He didn't even know that Alexis' special invitee was a boy.  Get involved Jon!

Everyone has their faults but when you betray the trust of your spouse and act like a single bachelor in public, you shouldn't be hailed and excused just because you've got a strong wife.  I pray that the kids can get through this with very little damage to their security and happiness.

My family and I have been watching the Gosselin's for some time now.

Last night's season premiere to us just proved how fake Kate has become. The interview she gave, the way she laughed, the way she was "trying" so hard to be fun almost flirty at times to everyone around her except her husband. It's obvious that her "job" means more to her then her marriage.

The final interview at the end of the show I think highlighted the largest issue in their marriage. Jon noted that he is there for his kids, that he wakes up with them every morning, takes them to school and is there for them when they come back. Kate followed that up with a comment that she too is there for them...when she's not away working.

Career woman...I totally get that, I am one, my husband is a stay at home Dad but not even for one second would I trade my families happiness for money. I would rather take a step back in my career, take a pay cut, or even quit my job and find something less stressful then push forward and watch at the sidelines while my family falls apart.

In 50 years, when I'm old and grey, sitting on my rocking chair looking back at my life will I remember all the money? the "things"? the career I had? a fight with my husband about nothing I can remember now? or will I remember the goofy things my kids did/said? the time my husband surprised me with a love poem? the family outings we took?....and who will I be sitting with sharing these memories once my kids are moved out and have families of their own?

Let's get things straight here.  Maybe last year as TLC was filming the falling apart of a marraige they should have decided it was time to give this family a year or more off.  It's as though we were all pushing for those two to fall apart.  I've watched because the kids remind me of my 5 year old, but I shut my ears when I hear the two parents squabble or talk down to one another. This show has become less and less about those children and more and more of a 'How not to treat your Spouce'.  It's probably too late for counselling - that should have been going on as soon as they found out they were having sextuplets.  In the end they are all THREE to blame.  Kate for being selfish, Jon for being spineless, and TLC for being shameless.

Has anyone ever noticed the lack of friends Kate has? The birthday party was pathetic! Ordinarily the girlfriends are around to help and hang out with. The women there were the teachers from the school, and looked very uncomfortable, Kate did not talk with them or even look at them. No one even acknoledged Jon when he arrived. Kate treated her helpers like servents. She is very cold hearted, and controlling. No wonder she doesn't have friends. I am sure she wouildn't allow Jon to have buddies eather...poor guy can't even play soccer any more, he has to be with his children because his *** of a wife certainally doesn't play with them, god forbid if they had a speck of dirt on them.When Kate took them to the hands on museum they got hysterical getting their clothes wet because she terrified them that they would have to ride home in wet clothes! If Kate had only the twins she would still be as controlling and money grubbing, would figure out a way to get a tv show and all the perks she has now! She has nothing to complain about she brought all this on herself. No family no friends  just money money money.She should watch the other reality shows with big families. I think the greatest mother on tv or anywhere is  AMY ROLLOFF (Little People TLC) Kate should watch her and learn how to be a real mother.

Interesting how many times Kate said "I" throughout the interview.  She was talking about what she had invisioned for herself and John......It seems that the plan was always "her" plan alone.  I could definately see how living with her would be next to impossible over time.  In truth, I actually never liked her personality and she always seemed self-involved.  It is always sad to see a relationship deteriate though.  For what it's worth........

I've watched this from the get go.  Kate is a witch.  She's deliberately cruel to Jon and completely neurotic.  She's totally OCD as well.  I see Jon focus on the children so much more than she does.  When she does it's like, "See me?  I'm focusing on the children.  See me?  Do you see me do this?  Look at me letting them do this!"

I saw her comment in People Magazine about how she can do this all herself.  IF they divorce, any judge in their right mind would be CRAZY to give HER custody of those beautiful children when it is so obvious who loves them more.

Jon believed Kate was cheating on him with her security guard back in November 2008. Thats what started this

In my opinion, Kate was travelling so much it started to bother Jon more and more thinking that Kate was with this man all the time.

Jon obviously missed working outside of the home and missed the adult-adult conversations.

Notice how everytime Kate was out of town that was the time that Jon went out to bars and was seeing this other woman.

I think it was a way to get back at Kate for travelling so much and having this other man around her so much.

They both started hanging around ppl who are complete opposite of eachother.

Jon started dating a 23 year old brunette, not very mature bar hopper, young party girl type

Kate started seeing a mature older businessman, who seems very serious and in control and stable

They both went the complete opposite

Jon wants to be "the man" in the relationship, and this new young girl probably gives him that. He probably calls the shots in that relationship and thats what he wants.this new girl probably worships the ground Jon walks on.

Kate has found a man that can control her and that has his life together and is mature and not childish. She found someone who she feels is probably at her intelligence level, Jon was always beneath her.

They have definately changed into 2 different ppl, who want 2 different things

However, I do feel that Jon lost his identity when he quit (or was forced) to quit his job and he holds alot of resentment for Kate for making him do that so that she could be the one going out and working and having adult converstaions.

But Kate stayed at home for years while Jon worked full time, I just think he is being a little jealous now, and I dont think he likes it because he suspects Kate is seeing that other man. It is confusing because in a way he wanted her gone and in a way he didnt. And I think to punish her, he started acting out in the wrong way.

If Jon wants to work than he should go out and work. They have a "nanny". I think Kate in a way wanted him to see what she had to go through when he was working all the time. I believe they both are acting childish and they lost focus of what is suppose to be important.

They just have changed and it is obvious they do not want eachother anymore

In reading alot of these comments, it truely disturbs me that so many of you are putting so much of the blame on Kate but do any of you people know them on a personal level????  No one really knows the whole story because what we see on t.v. is just a small portion of what their day to day life really is about. And do any of you have eight children under the age of nine. To be quite honest if I had 8 kids, I would probably be somewhat of a grump too.  I have 2 children and a full time job and I do get pretty grumpy with my husband especially if he is not being of much help so I can sympathize with Kate.  No maybe she should not be such a bi*** to him on national television but in every day to day life there are lots of couples out there that probably take the stress of raising children out on each other and just try doing that with cameras following you around.  We all have our faults and I am sure that Jon has some of his own as well as Kate but as I said at the beginning, none of you really no what is going on in their lives outside of what you are seeing on t.v. so you can't really put the blame on either one of them.

Well said, Sandra!  My post was done just a few minutes before yours and we were thinking on the same wave length.  It's good to see that someone else out there feels the same.  I also noticed in last night's episode that Jon was more like a "guest" at his own kids' birthday party.  After watching the show, I commented to my husband that Jon was wrong for not helping Kate prepare for the party and set up.  He seemed totally uncomfortable, out of place and very insecure in his environment.  Kate also seemed uncomfortable, but I think she tried to mask her sadness and insecurities by being overly chipper.  Kate was the only one last night that seemed to show true emotion.  For those of you out there that are bashing Kate's fame, what about Jon using his fame to go to bars and flirt with girls?  Do you really think that any ordinary married man with  8 kids would be able to go in to a bar and leave with a 23 year old??  I think not. He's cute, but not THAT cute AND he has a wife and 8 kids at home.  The 23 year old did was star struck and did it all for the publicity. So, please tell me, how is Jon totally innocent in all this?  He knew what kind of personality Kate had when he married her.  It's not like they had the kids first and he HAD to marry her.  It was his choice to propose to her. Last I checked, marriage should last forever or at least you should  exhaust ALL options possible to TRY to make it last forever.  How about  a little counseling, couple's therapy or what about bonding with a little  more one on one time and a vacation alone??  I know from experience that a little one on one time away from the kids for a nice evening does wonders for my marriage.

I think its very sad that it lead this. I used to love to watch this show 24/7 but now its sooo depressing to watch to think that they are going through this. They were suppose to be the all american family but what the heck happened? Blame reality television people... even though its now part of their lives.. its going to hurt the children more when they watch these episodes when they are all grown up! :(

I am distraught about what I watched last night.  Kate has most defintely gone WAY overboard--she kept saying it was all about her kids.  HER kids?  They belong to both parents and the way she was treating Jon (has been treating Jon) has been hurtful from the start and has gotten worse with each and every episode and season.  No, like Jon admitted, he didn't think through his choices and the consequenses of said choices, but where's Kate been??  This is happening between the both of them and should be corrected by BOTH of them.  I do honestly think that the TLC program should be cancelled with provisions for the Family unit that was destroyed.  It is painfully obivous that everyone involved has been hurt; including their extended family.  This is my honest opinion and observation as I have watched from the beginning.

This show was great at the beginning...then you started to see the controlling issures Kate had and the condesending way she treated her husband.  You cannot continually make fun of someone on camera and not come off like a ***.  I think Jon is a whimp for not standing up to her 4 seasons ago and he is contiinuing to be a whimp by allowiing this to happen to them.  Men always think of themselves and their sex life.....if he had talked to her from the beginning this would not have happened.  Yes, she is exhausted.....but they have to take time for their sex life and find ways for her to relax and enjoy it.

Women always think their children should come first....not so....their husband is top proiority.  If they make him feel wanted and sexy they will reap the rewards of the satisfaction he receives and he will go out of his way to be there for you.  This is the same old senero in so many marriages.

Jon and Kate should have learned from the Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey reality program - the relationship should have been more important than the money.  I understand this was a great opportunity to help financially with raising all those kids, but the strain was there at the beginning of last season.  Kate is too greedy and self centered to have noticed that and maybe if she gave Jon a chance to say something, he would have been able to tell her.  I think they should cancel the show and work on their relationship - if they even can.

It takes a heck of a lot of money to raise EIGHT children.  Kate has probably seen this storm brewing for some time now and any SMART woman in her position would be doing it for the money at this point.  She is seeing her future as a single mom of 8 and she knows that she needs to be set financially to be able to support them.  Do you people really believe that Jon will able to pay child support for 8 kids when he can't even hold a job??    Kate's is going into survival mode and "feathering her next" if you will...allbeit with cash, but that's what it takes to run a family that large.   She's no dummy!  

Hey here's an idea, why not stop watching the show. That way it will be canceled and those poor kids won't have to grow up watching reruns of the worst, most influential moment of their lives on reruns for the next 20 years. Yes I think Kate is a b#*&%h, yes I think Jon should have bucked up a while ago and stood up for himself. But now who cares? Really, the most important thing is these kids may have to endure the humiliation of watching their parents act like kids on TV worldwide. The best way out would be for all you concerned fans to stop watching the show and let this train wreck  be cancelled. Oh that's right, it's entertaining to watch a family be destroyed...Then just think, we can watch the sextuplets on "Intervention" in a few years, yippee!

I reeeaaallly hope they cancel the show, its runing their relationship and its not good for the children either, if TLC really cares about them, they would cancel the show immediatly

I always thought that Kate was rude to Jon, but after yesterday's show, Jon seemed like such a jerk, more so than she ever was.  He was so distant with not only Kate, but the kids.  The infidelity rumors are probably true and he has decided to move on.  How easy, he gets to leave and she gets to raise 8 kids by herself.  It was a really sad show. Joh needs to be a man, and work things out with the mother of his kids!

I've been watching the show for quite some time,

Kate has always been one to bark out orders and be the organizer.  Some of those qualities are good but after a while you can tell that John was getting fed up with being barked at & commanded around.  Anyone would get tired of it, just because they're on tv doesn't make them different from you, me or anyone else.  We rebel against people who always control us, that's just nature.  As for child support, forget it.  Kate or John won't be paying child support to anyone, they'll use the residuals from their show and whatever money they've made on books, interviews, photo sessions with magazines/newspapers and they'll use it to support themselves & their kids.  If they're greedy and sue each other for more, the kids will get hurt, no one else.

One other thing to consider, it's not a for sure thing but I kind of think about it a bit:

This is a tv show and it's ratings had been dropping until recently, this can all be a publicity stunt to get more people interested in watching the show, bump up the ratings, get more advertisers to spend more money to get in on their new popularity, etc.  The magazines are full of these 2 and what they're supposedly doing.  This doesn't hurt the show one bit.  It is kind of sad that TLC has a program like this now, it used to be more of a wholesome network - this show is turning into a bad soap opera.

I agree with Sylvia!!  I believe he was unfaithful.  'While the cats away, the mice will play'.  I he got caught!  Too bad.  Just own it and move on.  

Sorry, I had to chime in on this again~ someone mentioned Kate's lack of friends at the party...friends? What about her brother and her sister-in-law who were a HUGE help at the kid's carnival birthday party- where were they at? Perhaps what was left of their extended family has decided to run for the hills? But i agree, when you don;t belong to a play date group or you haven't been working and have sheltered yourself at home with a ca,era crew I can imagine friends are pretty hard to come by. I know if it isn't my 3 best girlfriends leaving the party last, it would have been my mom and dad. Why is it her parents can never make it to a birthday party, not to mention a milestone one like turning 5? Weird...

Yes, there are things that we don't know about them but if things were that great off camera, do you think they would be where they are at today?

Someone mentioned how Kate kept saying "I, I, I" Well did younotice Jon kept saying "we, we, we"? Hard to say what was what..I know I am no longer going to be a viewer becasue I can not stand it if it will just be about those 2 and not about the kids.

I feel sorry Jon. Kate loves the lime light! She is choosing celebrity/money over her family. There is really NO excuse for cheating but if someone was "pushed" to cheat it would be JOn.. Kate is overbearring and is simply a *** to Jon right from episode one..(which is admitted in yesterday's episode).

If Kate can't see how the show has affected her family then she is blind.  It broke my heart when their daughter told Jon she missed him...

Oh and did anyone else notice how much Kate was putting it on for the cameras yesterday.. the laughing and going on... she is never like that. Normally she would have been yelling at everyone to get the decorations up..etc...

Yeah,

Jon had this attitude like his sh*t didnt stink. Like he was too cool for school and he looked like he was on drugs.

Kate kept spouting off alittle too much of this is for the children, the children.

Its sad for me to see because I watched this show and it helped me take the focus off my own problems and made me pity myself less. And I was so amazed to see how hard working these parents were and the sacrifices they made and how they kept their marriage in tact.

They are people like everyone else, Parents and married to each other, just in front of a camera and we should keep that in mind because I guarantee if it was one of us in front of the camera, it might look a little messier and Im sure anyone would get caught up in the so called 'fame'. Know what I mean?

It's easier to judge rather than be judged.

Jon needs to get a real job!  He is just a sidekick and he's right he doesn't have an identity.  What man would with 8 kids under 10.  Sure I understand that he quit his job for the sake of the children but if he wants self respect - get a job.  Maybe he and Kate will eventually will has things out.  Kate reminds me of Madonna, a strong willed smart woman who knows what needs to be done.  And in order to get things done right, you have to be a biotch!  But yah, Jon, find a real job!

One word: COUNSELING!!!!

I'm really sad to see what's going on with Jon and kate. I have watched them from the beggining and I have say I have enjoyed watching all the children grow up. but I do think the show needs to end. those kids deserve a life that doesn't invlove being surrounded by cameras. if the show does end I will miss watching the kids every week. but I thinks its wats best for them. I truly hope jon and kate can do whatever it takes to work things out. I will keep this family in my prayers.

Sandra - Jon did not just "show up as a guest" for the kid's birthday party.  The control freak Kate accidently "forgot" the cake - then when he got there with the cake - she had forgotten her phone - asking him to make a second trip home to pick them up.  I guess it was just another photo opportunity for the "p" to get pictures of her "working" so hard alone to take care of the children.  Why else would such a high profile person have a birthday party for their children in a public park unless they want to be seen or make a statement.  

Kate has just been embarassingly ugly to Jon.  He has not had the opportunity to complete a single sentence if she was anywhere around - she always jumped in and completed it for him.  She has cut down his self confidence - arranging his hair transplant because "he looked too old" for her and it was "sad" to see him "look like that".  

Jon's interaction with Kate in the early shows was that of pure love - I guess there everyone has a breaking point.  Kate has ruined a wonderful loving husband and father.  I don't think he could ever be the same for her or anyone else for that matter.  

Did you see Kate's reaction when the children interupted her telling the cameras how she had to take care of getting the party supplies by herself - I wanted to slap her through the TV.  

Kate needs to take a good hard look at what she has - say goodbye - because she does not deserve any part of it.  Her attitude has been to step on anyone - including her children to get what she wants.  

Enjoy snuggling up to your money Kate - you will loose that too - its just a matter of time.  You must be able to love before you will be loved.

I feel really sad for them.  You can see how Jon and Kate have forgotten the love they had for each other.  They even call their kids "MY" kids instead of "OUR" kids.  Kate should just forget about her book deals and speaking engagements. The both of them should just stay home and focus on their familiy. I think they have earned enough from the show to live a very comfortable life.

Jon & Kate appear definately detached.  Jon could care less about how he is portrayed on TV at this point.  The tabloids will be sure to point out anything and everything so why should he bother putting on a fake front?  Jon's reaction to me was like, "Yeah, I'm doing this because I have a contract with TLC...I have a marriage contract with Kate..."   Kate seemed to me like, "LOOK AT WHAT ALL OF YOU DID!  YOU AND YOU AND YOU AND SOON TO BE YOU, HAVE ALL DID THIS TO US!  YOU OWE ME, YOU PUBLIC REALITY VIEWERS, PAY ME NOW! And then she busts with the tears, like "WHY, WHY, WHY???"  So when Jon and Kate take their overseas trip, don't be surprised if we are the reason for blame for J&K to receive privacy now has to be done internationally with their handsome bodyguard intow...  It's some pretty psycho drama and wasn't the show about exploiting the kids?  Talk about harsh, now they have to look at their parents exploit their marriage public.  Oh, Kate is going to rake and stash millions from Jon.  Jon would be lucky if he gets out now.  This is going to get nasty.  Custody battles?  Property division, split of liquid assets???  Wonder how much Kate will ask the court to calculate the amount for Jon to pay for her hair expenses and spa treatments...

Poor Jon, is correct, Kate is nothing but a cruel, controling freak. Jon was put down in every show. And some of the kids are starting to act like her too. Very scary.

Well for one thing, right now Jon is on a cruise ship to Bermuda. My son had the pleasure of seeing him as he ate his burger. I asked my son if Kate was there, but he said no.

When my son gets back I will ask him more about it. Right now I have no access to him.

Last nights show was hard to watch. I did watch the last espisode from season 4 and you can see at that time there was something going on.

Jon never wanted to do this show and as usual Kate ran with it for her own personal gain.

TLC should make them take a break form the show and let them get their heads straight. Visit the kids when they turn 10, then we will see a big difference in all of them.

I cant believe that so many of these comments are blaming Kate for Jon cheating on her!  Seriously, I dont care how controlling she is--if you dont like it leave, you dont publicly embarass your wife and children like that.  If the marriage has problems, you either work them out, or you leave, but to cheat on your spouse so openly is a total slap in the face,  well...maybe that was the point.   I dont condemn Kate for making money to support the family with the show, and maybe she does like the attention....but it sure does look like its time to take a break.....its just watching a train wreck at this point.

where is Dr. Phil to provide the guiding hand and more ratings for this season?

Allred will also be a welcome contributor.

I don't think Jon should have anymore sympathy.  He needs to grow up.  Watching the marathon episode this weekend, there was a show about going to the vet.  The vet specifically told Jon that Vala, Lala?  the dog should not run around for a least 2 weeks because the dog's sutures may tear.  What happened, he cuts the dog loose and said, he's a dog.  Whereas Kate said, she would have the left the dog in the crate for a couple of days.  So it appears that Jon can be a dunce and does need to be told what to do.  He just doesn't get it!  

i'm so sick of kate and it's all for the kis crap. the big house, going green then why does she use paper plates all the time,  it' all about kate.

i think they should go off the air and try to salvage their marriage.  yesterday's premiere made me sick to my stomach. I used to watch the show b/c the kids were so darn cute, but no one wants to see a divorce in the making.  kate didn't even look like she was enjoying her children, and why is she always so done up?  she needs to look at her priorities...all you hear is "work".  she should rethink them to kids, marriage, happiness...they've probably made some good money.  put it away, invest it and cancel the show...there's still time to make the right decision.  go to marriage counseling for the sake of  the kids and don't destroy your marriage on national TV- some things should be left private - if not for you, for the sake of your kids.

I saw it... really made me very sad ~ they are obviously BOTH hurting. I mean the odds of a divorce are already more than 50%, then put 8 kids into the mix ~ sad. : (

I lost it when one of the girls said to Jon "Daddy I miss you ~ I don't want you to leave anymore." Oh my goodness! We don't realize @ the time we make choices how profoundly they affect EVERYONE around us. I feel very sad for the children, but also for Jon & Kate ~ no-one deserves this!!! WE are ALL human and make bad choices in life...I don't care if they had a show or not. God made marriage & children. Yes, they chose to do a show (can you imagine how they would have survived FINANCIALLY without doing something). She's written 2 books while raising her children. Yes, she's had help (heck I know many people today who only have 2 or 3 & need help). BUT she's a GREAT business woman & very smart. Those kids will never have to worry about college ~ and she and Jon tried very hard to do the right thing by doing this and allowing them to have the same things that a family of 4 would have.  Yes, they've completely taken advantage of the opportunities presented to their family because of their fame...  I think the word to really notice here is THEY did it together.  BOTH of them.  Yes, Jon seemed to really be fed up with it, but WE don't know their situation...as JON said... only they do and it should be left between THEM  and no-one else...

She and Jon did not sign up for what they have now... they were just another couple facing difficulty in conceiving & ended up with more children than what they ever expected. I cannot imagine their fear... and to say that they've profited from it as if that was a bad thing is sad. How many of us go to work everyday trying to get ahead and profit somehow... ALL in the name of our families and loved ones. That was an opportunity that was presented to them... So, because an actor or actress chose the careers that they did...do they deserve to be constantly harassed and chased after to the point of ruin or death (in the case of Princess Diana)???

I think it's a TRAVESTY and very sad that we idolize these people and they say...well, they wanted it...so that's what you get. They are humans just like us ~ eat, sleep & BLEED!!! who's wrong here?? Them?  For wanting a life & making the most of what they had been given... OR people that idolize them? We are all given choices... & I THANK GOD for that!!!

So, maybe if people didn't idolize these folks like gods and focused on the one true God....none of this would even matter...  I feel very sad for them... Do they really deserve it... Would you say the same if you were in their shoes?  Really?  I think not~

Jon, I dont' blame you for leaving.  Thank goodness you are doing it now.  I am a mother of 4 children who was trapped in a horrible marriage for 23 years.  That was my choice.  I didn't believe in divorce.  I stayed for my children.  It was the worst thing I could have done.  I am glad you are out.  You are the only one with any sense.  And Kate does not only treat you that way, but her own brother and sister n  law and what about her parents.

If you strayed, don't beat yourself up for it.  She pushed you away years ago.

Sometimes staying in the marriage for the children is not the right thing.  Trust me, I know.  It is time to move on.  It is pretty obvious that Kate has at least one and maybe more on the side.  You has really let fame go to her head and has become a very ugly person.  She can put the fancy designer clothes and shoes on, the expensive hair do, the nails, the tan and the makeover on her face, but beauty is only skin deep and I don't care how much plastic surgery she has done, she will always be a very ugly person........Get out, run as fast as you can, stay close to your kids, and remind them all the time how much you love them, but don't go back to HER.  It makes me shiver just thinking of how evil she is,  and what a taker she is.....It's all about her Jon, it's not about your kids.  If it weren't for those kids, she wouldn;t be living in her fancy house, wearing her fancy clothes.  It is called Exploiting.......

Kate now reminds me of the OctoMom. She is NOT putting her children first, but herself. The fame went right to her head. Who is she kidding, she loves the papprazzi!

hey look, kate does really look like she regrets acting the way she did, i watched the show last nite they look like they still love each other, yes they were both wrong, but you know not everyone is perfect! sure kate was controlling, but thats the way she is! if jon didn't like they way she treated him then he should have either talked it out or, get a divorce that did not give him any right to cheat! both of them did look heartbroken, and when kate asked for her black jacket, because she was cold, jon was about to take his sweater off to give it to her, kate is not greedy with money, everyone has the right to spend what ever they want on themselves, hey its not like the kids are being starved to death because kate spend x amount of money on herself, hey look at jon did you see what kind of car he pulled up in? now that is a bit greedy! i honestly dont see kate buying a nissan z! kate is alot diff now in a good way she gives sugar to her kids b4 she never gave them candy or soda! i think all they needed is time away from each other, kate has a right to travel for work, she needs to have a life to you know! its not like she is forgetting that she has kids, she knows that she  has kids and she loves them but she wants to work then let her! its their life not ours so we should not even say anything they know what they are doing! and KATE AND JON IF YOU ARE READING THIS, I SUPPORT BOTH OF YOU because both of you made mistakes, you are both human beings no one is perfect! please for the sake of the children try to fix things, if you continue this way the kids are definietly going to suffer the most!

Remember bloggers karma will get you for being mean spirited.  Focus on your own problems kiddos.  Jon and Kate rock on no matter where life takes you!

I feel bad for Jon. It seems Kate has gotten her way and is pushing Jon out of the way. She has changed, nolonger ordinary, she just walks around and gives orders. If she thinks by crying those fake tears peoplewill feel sorry for her, then she should pay attention to all of the above comments. As for Jon I think he should do some serious growing up, and most importantly go back to work. I always thought that he was working from home and then it turns out that he quit his job 2 years ago, I wonder who's idea was tha, since he doesnot look very happy about staying at home.

My wife said it best, "Kate is so full of herself, and feels that she can do nothing wrong. " We feel that Kate is doing the show for herself, not for the kids, and never to include Jon.

Let me start of by saying that I think it is really sad what's going on with this family.  Everyone seems to think that it's all kate's fault and that Jon just has no fault.  Regardless of how Kate may treat Jon that doesn't mean he had to cheat.  All of this is happening because of his actions!  He decided t cheat and live a party lofe while having a family at home.  It must not be easy at all to take care and deal with 8 kids, it's hard work.  I'm sure that it can also be very overwhelming and just exausting.  In the begining Kate took care of all 8 kids and still maintained her job as a nurse on Saturdays.  So guess what she did it for a very long time on her own with 8 kids.  I remember how she would feed all 8 kids at once and thinking OMG how can she do this.  How is it possible for her to dea with 6 babies at one time.  I got exhausted watching her.  Kate is a very demanding woman and she knows that.  Was Jon never aware of this before?  I don't think so he knew and married her anyways and than had kids.  Having 8 kids has to be a lot of money. I have 4 kids and at times money can get extremely tight.  I am sure this is one of the reasons why they have chosen to do the reality show.  Before Kate was working on Saturdays all day and Jon would be working like 12 hour days.  Not an ideal situation when you have 8 kids.  Only Jon and Kate know the real reason as to why they chose to continue to do the show.  I have to say that last night I saw that Kate was a hurt and betrayed woman still very much in love with her husband.  In the other hand I think that Jon is no longer in love and wants out.  What parent of 8 kids is going to buy a sports car?  Where does he plan to put kids?  As far as her complaining about going alone to get party things done.  I think that she wasn't complaining that she was going alone with the kids but rather that Jon wasn't taken part in this special time.  To some people that may sound silly but like she said they only turn 5 once.  He didn't really seem to want to be as involved with is kids and that really broke my heart for the kids.  Let's just remember that we really don't know what really goes on.  They aren't filmed 24/7 even though  people think that.  I believe that the camera is only there 3 times a week.  Yes, it is still a lot of time but a lot can happen when the cameras aren't there.

I didn't feel sorry for Kate at all last night. SHE brought it upon herself. She's terrible with Jon. I was glad Jon finally stood up for himself stating he is involved in his children's lives after her whininh that boo-hoo she planned the party by herself. Seriously, if she knew paparazzi were going to be hounding, why didn't she ask one of her many "help" to babysit while she went shopping, or why didn't she have the party at their home? What not enough space or privacy in her many acres of land???? She loves the limelight, and she loves playing the victim. Kate, STFU. You need to turn off the cameras and work on your marriage if you're truly committed to your marriage like you vowed in HAWAII. Although Jon deserves better!

Too funny watching all of the people arguing who's fault it is.  The real question here is why don't all of the viewers have a life and get involved more with their own families, rather than worrying about these two clowns.  Get a life folks!!!!!!

I THINK THEY SHOULD CANCEL THE SHOW.

Even if the show goes off the air, Kate still has to raise those eight children!  Jon doesn't have the ambition to do it.  When you have young kids, everything else is put on hold.  We all wish we could just run away at times, but how many of us ever do it?  We stick around for the good of our children who eventually become independent and we get our own lives back.

Jon is lucky that Kate had the brains to earn an income and support the litter of children that she gave birth to.  If she sat around and waited for Jon, she'd still be running out the door to pick up shifts at the hospital.  Remember when she would go to work as a nurse on the weekends?!  How long was she supposed to keep that up?

You can't have it both ways Jon.  Kate is the one who brings in the money, not you.  When she got the book deal, you should have taken the opportunity to start up some kind of career for yourself.  You've been asked to speak with Kate and you just give up and say you're not good at it.  Support her and plan for your next career move when the kids go to school FULL time next year.

It did appear that Jon was intoxicated on last night's show.  I was embarrassed for him.  You think it's hard taking a few years to raise 8 healthy kids?  Be thankful that you don't have any with a disability!  Then you'd have something to complain about.  You'd be stuck for the rest of your life caring for them.

My advice to Jon...be glad that you have a partner who can be strong when she needs to be!  If you would stand up for your family and show some initutive, more of the time, Kate won't have to get so frustrated.  Be happy that Kate has found away out from the burden of finanically supporting the whole brood!  Praise her, don't make more work for her!  You knew how she was before you married her.  We were all less mature before we had children, but we all have to grow up.  We never hear your "plans" to support your family.  Have you made any or are you just too busy feeling sorry for yourself?  Don't make Kate out to be the bad one...you've benefited from her efforts.  If you think you are so hard done by, then please explain to us what your alternative plans are.  I don't think you have any.  I think you are feeling sorry for yourself and instead of supporting your wife, you are just running away.  Use this opportunity to make some future career plans for yourself.  The world is your oyster!  How many of us have been able to achieve the financial success that this show has given you and your family?  I will never have the freedom to quit my job, choose a new career or just do what I want because I have three children to finish raising.  Most of us will never have the opportunities that have been handed to you.

Kate...I hope for your children that you will remain strong (somebody has to).  I really hope that Jon takes a long hard look at his behaviour and realises what a wonderful family he has and that it's worth saving.

If he decides to walk away, then it's his loss!  There are lots of men out there that would want be thrilled to have successful woman like Kate.

My prayers go out to the Gosselins.  A bit of advice, never let the sun set on your anger.  Going to bed angry and simply showing no feelings towards each other is not good for the heart or mind.  Your mind will let you believe what you want and your heart simply begins to hurt.  The tabliods - they are what they are.  They lead you and others to believe, a majority of the time incorrect subjects.  

Your kids will google you both when they are older.  I hope you all have seriously thought about what you will say to them.  I think God each and every day for who I am, normal every day Mom and Wife.  However, if being in the publics eye is what would help me to raise my family than so be it.  If is being who I am now, than same.  

I will pray for each of you every day, I will say 10 little prayers.  "He who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious will have the king for his friend." Proverbs 22:11

I am sad to see these two end, but Kate is the dominating partner in this relationship.  I have seen them drop from a happy couple to Kate the King.  Kate needs to get a grip.  Yes, her role as Mom probably does put her in a position of telling the kids what to do, but she corrects Jon all the time.  She tells him to not do things or to be quiet.  What kind of a wife is Kate.  

I think that TV has gone to her head and she has become SUPER MOM!  They are probably living of the profits from the show, but if I were her I would find a better way especially if my marriage was on the line and my 8 kids were going to be impacted by the publicity and the separation.  It is not worth it.

I think that Jon was very stand-offish last night.  Now, do I blame him to a certain extent no.  In looking at all the previous epsiodes leading up to the premiere,  Kate was very rude to him, she was like the man who wore the pants in the family, and never showed a sensitive side till last night.  I hope this is just not another ploy to make people watch their show.  If they  really want their marriage to work GOD can fix anything but it takes two.  I suggest counseling and prayer.  I also think that I would have not  requested to do a season 5 to take attention off of my family and focus on what really matters, my marriage.  I think they or she is so caught up in the money that they or she lost sight of what is important.  As long as kids have love, a roof over their heads, and parents who truly look out for their best interest that is all that matters.  People get to caught up in materialistic things. All  I can tell them to do is  pray and think about your kids.  I mean really 10 years from now do you want them to pull this up on youtube.  

The best thing a father can do for his children is love their mother. Jon is immature and irrational. Kate gets her hair and nails done and also goes tanning because keeping her image up is partof her job that she uses to provide for her children. Her kids didn't turn out so wonderful on their own. It was through the love and time put in by their parents. Praying for this family.  

this makes me soo upset, my parents are divorced and ive always watched jon and kate plus eight. it was always nice to know that at least some families arent screwed up. but now all of a sudden in the new season, jon seems so mad and stern and upset which is so different from before, and kate seems the same, but its crazy!!!!! like im watching a whole new show, the family i knew and loved...... is seperating

I think both Jon and Kate should have just left the show at every 2 to 3 years for an update on how the kids are doing.  I am a true believer in that when you let the public into your lives things will go wrong.

Both of them do love their kidlets and it is a shame that they are having all this trouble.  If I were asked to give my advice it would be to stop the show, take a long look at what you have, healthy and beautiful kids.  Money is not what makes the world go round, it's love.  

Take a stand out of the circle and re-evaluate your situation.....Kate you don't need this show to accomplish life, you need to stop now before you are ruined...

Kids are given to us as a miracle not a way to earn money and become rich....

I'm not judging, I just see the truth...

No-one with 8 children with normal hard working parents would be able to do the things that you have been able to do without this show.  No lies, you don't have a job, period you are just lucky that you have something that someone knew would make money and created a reality show....

Certainly it's hard to have someone watching and recording your every move, but remember you brought them into your lives, so just tell them all to go and start mending what is left of your lives.  You not only are going to lose each other but I also noticed that alot of the people that were in the show are not gone as well, what a shame...To have such wonderful people in your lives and because of greed, and I say this with conviction you are now alientating everyone that was once important.  STOP IT NOW.....Get LOVE back into your lives.

As a woman who has been this situation with a cheating  husband, I felt really bad for Kate. It's hard to plan a great party for one child let alone six while dealing with this time in her life. I admit she is controlling to Jon nd it must've been imasculating to him, especially with all the world to see, but thats no reason to leave his family. He said everyhting he does is for his kids. His kids need both a mother end father at all times. I hope they can get the help they need to keep their marriage together. Why renew your vows to only be close to divorce within a year?

My two cents.

Kate may not be the nicest person but she has never claimed otherwise. She has rigid standards. She is also a self-proclaimed control freak. Jon is immature. From what I've seen Jon NEVER complained about the show until his antics got caught on tape. Sure at the end of season 4 he was talking like he didn't want to do the show anymore but stuff had already happened. It's such a classic case of him knowing he's in the wrong and now it's all the show's fault and Kate's. He's not much of a man. I predict he will confess and apologize and I'm sure that down the road they'll reconcile. I'm sure he enjoys the paycheck just as much as she does. He'd just rather be out of the house working 8 hours a day to get a break from it all. He's not that into his kids. I also didn't think his behaviour with the kids out in the woods on the season premiere was all that great. He doesn't have any more patience than Kate. He'll soon find out the grass isn't greener on the other side. They've always bickered at each other but I found that they knew how to take each other. I believer her when she says he's like a completely different person. She's got a hot new look. I'm sure egged on by the TV people. She has admittedly talked about not caring or knowing much about fashion and all that stuff. I'd be spiffing up too if my man was out with someone else. I think her new look is completely normal. I believe they love their kids. They may not be making the decisions we would make but I believe they have their kids best interest at heart. People are way too quick to judge and get all caught up in the money and celebrity side of it. They weren't all that hot until *** hit the fan. We only see one side of it. They also seem to not have much family support. I'm supposing that's all about jealousy too and maybe other stuff. I watch the show because I think the kids are adorable and I love watching them. Jon and Kate have nothing to do with why I watch the show.

i have been watching the show since it started and last nights show really made me sad (as a mother). i know kate comes off pretty pushy at times, but you have to have rules and order when you're raising 8 kids. i think she does an awsome job taking care of her family. people keep making comments about her being out and about working, but earlier in the show, she stayed home with the kids while jon worked. i was really dissapointed in the way jon acted last night. he came off as total jerk. you can tell that he's already given up on the relationship just by the way he carried himself. the sad part is that in the end the kids will be the ones hurt by this nonsense. the media and the press have no conscience whatsoever. they are tearing this family apart and could care less about the kids. even though i love to watch the show, i wish they would cancel it and try working on their relationship. i know that i would be torn to peices if my husband and i seperated so my heart really goes out to kate. as far as her saying that shes there for her kids,  if you have any kids of your own, you should understand what she's saying. but in the mean time, i will be praying for the gosselins...kate, stay strong :)

I don't understand why, if they don't want the press following them, didn't they have the birthday party at their house instead of that bug plagued picnic area?  They have a huge backyard and it would have looked much nicer.  Is it because they don't want other people at their home?  Wouldn't it have been nice for the children to invite friends to the house?  Any mother with a heart would not have dragged her kids to a public picnic area under those circumstances.  Terrible.

In the reality shows I have watched in my lifetime the family always gets pulled apart by all the media and attention.

I feel sorry for the kids HAS ANYONE ASKED THEM IF THEY WANT TO CONTINUE THE SHOW.

Kate needs to give it, having a reality show is not going to help your kids in the long run, it might give you money to support them but it will teach them to want to be in the tabloids because that's what they grew up with.

Jon I agree with you, STOP THE SHOW.

I still think that they should have left it every 2 to 3 years.  Fame does ruin lives.  I know.

It's not just Jon's fault it's both their fault.  They got caught up with the fame and fortune....

They both need to step out of the circle and get back to reality.  Stop the show and forget about the fame.

If they really are interested in making their childrens live better then Stop.

Do it for the kids, because kids don't really care about material things they just want both of their parents.

When I heard the news about jon and kate , i was shocked , they are one of Americas beloved family, they should work it out. neither of them are horrible parents. They need to get their act together , before their kids start becoming wild

It seems that all comments here are pro-Jon, or pro-Kate.  I think they both sold their soul to devil, and now knowing the devil lied, want to renegotiate for more. Excuse from both....no signs of relization or change...just EXCUSES.

They BOTH pimped their kids.  They BOTH said to hell with family, it's about US.

Kate is a domineering whack job with an enflated ego and sense of self-importance.  Jon is a wimp with a longing to be 17 again.  Kates "it's all for the kids" line is total B.S.   Your spouse is #1 in a marraige...not the kids, and not the $$$.

If Jon took control of his marraige, and was a MAN, maybe his wife wouldn't have grown into such a money grubbing shrew.  Being married to a shrew is not an excuse to cheat though....nobody can be "driven" to cheat.  You have the intestinal fortitude, and morals to NOT cheat....or you do not.

At this point, the best thing that could happen to the "family" is for the show to be canceled, the parents be portrayed for what they are in the media, and the IRS to find tax fraud, and take all they have.  Could you imagine that? After being on such a lofty perch to have to actually ask family for help, Kate?  To have to WORK for a living,and make ends meet without pimping your children?  To lose the celeb status, and once again be "a short guy with a bald spot", Jon.(see how many "babes"you pick up then).

What a train-wreck that family is.  We are sure to see the kids on future episodes of "show-biz kids gone bad".

There was one part of the show last night when Kate said that one of the kids called her the babysitter's name, and that broke her heart.  Well, personally, I think that should be a wake up call!!  I would be ending this madness of the book tours and the show and put all her efforts into her family.  Kate has become self indulgent and I don't think she's realized it?  I'm very sad for the whole family, as this is not fair to the kids to have this unfold infront of the world.  I don't think Jon or Kate are in this for the kids anymore.

if kate is doing this "for the kids" then why doesnt she put the money away for the kids futures? shes off spending it on things they dont need. theres a differeence from being organized and being a ***. kate is just a plain old ***. i feel bad for jon. u can tell he is really hurting. i give him props for not wanting a fifth season. kate is in it for the money. she shuld be putting it aside for the kids education. they have 8 kids they need to send to college. but she'd rather get her hair done (which by the way makes me want to gag). yea she did seem sad on last nights episode, but the way she acted at the party made me want to slap her. they need to not do a fifth season and take some time to work on their family.

TLC originally hit the jackpot with a cute scenario depicting the daily lives of a couple raising multiple kids. In any reality show - we only see a snippit of what the director wants to show us. Opinions are formed around each episode / season.

Regardless if Jon or Kate or both had some infidelity in their marriage - they need counseling desperately - if they want this marriage to survive.

Obviously Jon no longer wants to be in the public eye (through the show). Kate wants this to for the money that it will provide for the kids.

TLC will lose out if a divorce will go through between the two Gosselin's (mid way through season 5). This is like Nascar - ppl watch waiting for the crash - how spectacular it will be(?). When the smoke clears - we'll see the wreckage and see the ones injured. Once you lose one of the parents on the show - the ratings will fizzle.  DIVORCE - NOT SO CUTE AFTER THE FACT -.

Think about it TLC.

Both Jon and Kate should not use the "I am doing it for the kids" excuse. Consider working on their respective innerself so the otherside can see the healing to start now.

i hope they dont get a divorse because the show is awesome and the kids are cute i hope eveything works uot between them and i understand if the show

does end i hope and pray that everthing is okay and i think every one else should feel the same

Jon and Kate keep talking about how everything they do is for their family. I have never heard them talk about what they do or will do for each other. It looks like they do not want to try and work things out. When did thier love for one another vanish?

There are 3 sides to every story. His, hers and the truth. Kate might be pushy  and anal but Jon does not show amibiton and lacks direction. In fact, I think  that it was pretty apparent that Jon was very depressed on the last episode of last season. I know that Kate is probably under stress most of the time, but what kind of nurse is she NOT to see that her husband is depressed?

If they really want to do what is best for the family, then go to marriage counsling! Maybe TLC would give this family a year off to regroup and then come back a happier and stronger family unit. Come on TLC......do what is right ot help this family, not make it fall further apart.

you need to stop making it sound as if jon did nothing wrong. HE CHEATED..i know he says he didn't but the way kate made it sound on the season premiere..i don't think she believes him. and i wouldn't if i was her..he was photographed with that woman sunbathing not even a few feet from her. i can't believe he did this to his kids..and about her being a BEEEP.. honestly. i would be one too if i had that many kids..its how she maintains order in her house...

OMG....KATE IS A B****!!! SHE'S SO CONTOLLING AND NOBODY WANTS TO BE FRIENDS WITH HER? HAVEN'T YOU NOTICED?

LAST NIGHT'S SHOW WAS A DISASTER...

KATE SAID.."IT'S SO HARD DOING THIS ON YOUR OWN>>!! GIVE ME A BREAK. JOHN REALLY NEEDS TO STAND UP FOR HIMSELF FOR THE SAKE OF THE CHILDREN. " DADDY I DON'T WANT YOU TO LEAVE ANYMORE"...

S***** KATE..SHE'S GONE FROM A MOM TO A MONSTER.

making 40,000-60,000 a show...

You know it really amazes me how people can just say that she deserves this.

No matter how overbearing a woman might be she does not deserve to be cheated on!! If this was your marriage and life would you say the same things you are saying now?? I feel like a lot can be learned from this show.

How would you deal with that many kids? I know it is her job and she put herself in this position from having all the children but I don't know any mother that is as meticulous with things as Kate, even with two kids.

I think that people should praise her for the good things that she does for her family.  She is an amazing mother and as far as  who to blame...  She is not the one out at bars with young girls and partying. If that was your husband doing these things would you say the same thing??!! And say that you deserved it??

I think that they need counseling to get back to where they once were.

I wish them all the best and hope they can work it out and really do hope all the cheating rumors are false.

And I mean really, take a look at yourself no one is perfect and nobody DESERVES to be left alone with eight children.

Jaccquie Peterson, are you INSANE?  You sound so completely miserable.  What is your problem?  Do you hate others because they have what you don't? You sound like an uneducated, crazy, bitter old woman that has no life.  

There are NO winners here. You've got eight kids close in age born to two people who should've gone to counseling before they got married.

I started watching the show because it was inspirational to me that if they could deal with their situation which I thought was 8 small children and limited funds, that I could deal with having my one baby and not as limited funds. Now that I know about how they get paid so much per episode and the freebies and corporate sponsorship, I feel sick, like I've contributed to 2 years of child abuse and exploitation.

Yes, Kate is a domineering, ball-busting b-word. She's so narrow-minded and tends to never consider what she says before saying it, very low-class. Yes, Jon is extremely passive agressive, its been obvious that he's been unhappy for some time, but he never seems to stand up for himself, just blame Kate later. I don't think either of them are handling this well. They make out like they are trapped when they are not. Quit the show, give up all the nice things and the money and start over. They were much happier when they had a lot less.

Personally, I'm disgusted with the whole situation and with TLC for enabling it and I won't be watching the show or the network any more.

I think that Jon has realized what he has done wrong and so has Kate, but as much as I want them to stay together, I think they won't.  What I think would be best for their family is not to be married and take a break from each other, then try to get back together and go to classes or something to find their new relationship. Or maybe just stay together and try to get a social worker to find what could be done to help their relationship. I feel bad that things are going different directions, but I guess that's life. One thing I think they should do to relieve some stress is stopping the show for a while, and maybe that will help.

This show is getting out of hand, Kate treats Jon like a dog and wants him to be all "perfect" and OCD like her shes just a different person since they started the show now shes a witch. In the puupies! episode she was like" just to let u know im holding the puppies first" adn she hates those dogs too shes always complaining that they pee on the floor. The point  is the show is ridiculous now I dont blame Jon for not wanting another season Kate is such a pyschopath. those poor porr kids....

I think that the episode with Steve from This Old House pretty much covered everything.  

Jon and the children really enjoyed everything, and so did the crew and Steve.  Everyone but Kate, because she was not the entire focus and was not in charge.  Jon really enjoyed working with Steve, the crew and the children and the projects that unfolded.  Kate just complained and pouted, waiting for them to clear out.  

This behavior is just indicative of her self serving ambition.  

I felt sorry for everyone.

Uhm.... The Gosslin family has been my favourite family on TLC. Both, Jon & Kate are unique and reasonable parents. Yes, i did see the season 5 finale, & seeing the black heart of Kate pushing forward was difficult to see. I'm only 12 years old, so i may or may not understand yet what marriage or divorce is all about but knowing the Gosslin family will split is heart breaking.

Yes, i do think it's possible for Jon & Kate's relationship wil survive. But do I know for a fact? No - but whatever the outcome is, it's destiny.

No, I do not blame Jon 'nor Kate for this .... situtation.

I just hope for the children.

Kate is an Alpha type personality, remember the episode when she was interviewing nannies? ....she definitely has OCD!  You usually find that opposites attract.  Jon and Kate I think would have done ok had their life NOT be made into a TV show.  They made the choice to get married and ultimately she made the choice to take fertility med's.  They made a bunch of cash doing the show...ok fine. Now stop the crap and pull your family together, the kids are the ones who will loose the most!  I fear that Jon going native [off his masters leash] he will not go back to that life.  He seems like a genuinely nice guy, he probably will [or has] found a woman who treats him decent, not like a servant/dog/subordinate like Kate does.  Kate on the other hand may find a guy who has mommy-issues and wants to be treated like a little-boy, my best guess is that the will be a serial-dater and never get why no one can stand her.  ***then again we all could be wrong and it a TOTAL act for ratings, stranger things have happened in "reality".

Jon did not QUIT his job to stay home with the kids, he was let go due to improper use of work resources.    Like he said on the premiere, he didnt have a choice but to come home and stay with the kids.  The whole show is a joke to me now, I used to look forward to it, can't even bare to watch it anymore.  And yes maybe Kate deserves it, but Jon was totally acting like such a child lastnight.  Not even worrying about how this is going to affect his children.  Children being destroyed as we speak.  Ridiculous, get a law guardian or something! make her stop having them filmed.  

Kate needs to stop being so obsesive with money and focus on her family. they should stop the show for a week or two so jon and kate can sort this mess out. also kate should stop being mean to her kids and give them some freedom like it's okay that she is strict or her house would be nuts but i think the kids need some freedom. kate you need to sort this out with jon.

They are already set about money, think royalties for the show, broadcast around the word; royalties and sales of the books, dvd sales, merchandise, $75 K per episode, etc.

That should be enough to live a pretty good life, not luxurious as right now, but pretty decent to cover the needs of the family.

The thing is GREED over family.  What a circus for the public this has become, and the poor children in the middle when is not even their choice.

my two cents.

kate is a nasty person. if i was her husband i would cheat on her too.  i   feel sorry for there children. remember you started from nothing but a small little home and few friends. now you have a Big home and No friends and famliy.what happen to your Mom and Dad kate? lots of luck to you jon. hope you have a good lawyer!!

It's all about respect and Kate has not been giving Jon any for years.  When my husband and I got married our pastor counseled us that the best way to be a good PARENT is to be a good SPOUSE.  The children grow up and leave and if you don't work on your marriage then it will crumble in the meantime.

I'm tired of hearing Kate and Jon say "it's about the kids".  It's so silly.  Someday the kids will blame themselves b/c they will think this all happened b/c of them. The worst was when they bought that HUGE house and kept saying it was for the kids.  Are you serious?  Yes, they needed more room but not that much!   It's all very sad and depressing to watch the show.  Why not just have a one hour special to update us each year on what is going on?  Compromise?  What a concept.

so sick of both of them. get a real job and then you can cry tears about the cheating and the other stuff that gose with having a real life.you wanted that Big house and all that money,now you got the price you have to pay for all of that! we feel sorry only for your kids.kate needs to grow up and jon needs to find a women who won't slap him around.good luck to you both.

With respect to both Jon & Kate...I hope they both find a way to work it out.  It's really sad to see what fame can do...I am heartbroken that things are right between Jon and Kate and I do pray for them...If they are the Chirstians that they proclaim to be, then let God in!

SHAME ON ALL OF US FOR BLAMING ANYONE.  The reaity is that we have no idea what it is like to be in that family, and just because we see a few days out of their week does not make us apart of that family.  We don't know what goes on behind closed doors so ultimately who knows what the real problem is.....

I really have enjoyed Jon and Kate Plus 8, but after watching the show last night it is almost a little too late Kate.  I have to agree with many of the posts noted already.  I can appreciate Kate's devotion to her children, but during the shows I've noticed Kate has time to go to spas, self improvements and I can only recall one time where Jon did something for himself (golf), but of course had the company of his sons.  When does Jon get a break?  He was working all day long and then came home to family life.  I have never seen Kate give him a break.  She belittles him, snaps at him, yells at him ---- it's a no wonder Jon needed to get a way.  Men don't like that 24/7.  If she wants this marriage to work she needs to not just be there for her kids, but be there for her husband.  It's not all about you Kate..... if you're really in the business of doing what's right for your family then you need to end this show and focus on your marriage and family.  I wish the Gosslin family all the best as they need to be there as a unit --- not seperated.

I 'm sad to see the whole thing. For Jon  he asked for the show to end. I don't know why kate continued the show only she does. But had she watched the show perhaps she could have learned a little more about her husband. If an outsider like myself can watch a few episodes and see the dysfunction why not the people living it. I hope they just stop the show, seek counseling and stay together as a family, that would be awesome. Now that paparazzi is involved the kids are no longer safe, I would not let my kids play with them for that reason. If you were watching one of the little ones made a comment about their friend not coming, maybe those parents did not want to put their kid in jeopardy. Next, God forbid, some sicko will see this show and go after the kids. Kate, stop smell the end of your marriage and act to preserve your kids happiness.

So, I agree will ALL POSTS.

so pretty much, Kate is a witch. enough said.

Ahh. I feel sorry for the whole family, Jon,Kate and the kids. He knew what a b!t** she was,when he decide to marry her and have all these children with her. And if you remember in the begining seasons he had a job. He decided to work from home and be in the spot light 24/7 so it's not all her fault. He could of been a man about it and said no, he would not work from home. And there are alot of moms that have to work to support their kids and is she can make money like this then more power to her, and if you don't agree with it then don't watch it. Don't support the show!! And who's business is it about how many plastic surgeries she has anyway...it's America people, there are so many moms,grandma's etc that have them done... WHO CARES!!!!!! I do feel bad for Jon in away because Kate is a B!t**, but we all can be she just has her days more often. And if their marriage falls apart and they can't fix it i wouldn't think it was all her fault. And i do believe her tears were filled with sadness on last night show, i feel bad for her... I wish them all the best and Good Luck to the both of them on trying to work things out..... And to Kate KEEP YOUR HEAD UP,GIRL don't let the haters of the world get you down AND that my opinion.......

The previous contributor summed it up perfectly. Please drop this show so that everybody can have their life back.  Poor kids...

i think they should stop the show, get counseling and i pray that God will help them to continue their marriage of ten years.I think that this is a river they need to cROSS.

Last night was so horrible it had me in tears when his lil girl told her daddy she didnt want him to leave anymore that is so sad.Kate was kinda rude a** he** to Jon @ the b-day party she acted like she didnt want him there or something. tTo me it looks like Kate dont want to work on there marriage like Jon. In away its her fault why Jon went out looking for TLC in other places cause it seems Kate is to busy with her job. Would it hurt her to at least bring him along to some of her book signings? They use to have ppl watch there kids for a few days why can't she do this now? Wouldnt hurt at all to leave them with there aunt and friends for a few days while Jon goes out with her. She is a selfish B****. Maybe they should try a marriage counselor but dout she would want that. Her excuse is its for the kids what about your husband Kate? Blah she makes me upset lol

I think that this whole situation is kind of tragic. It just goes to show how far we have fallen since the golden age of marriages lasting and the value of staying together has really gone down the drain. Today it is easier to get divorced than it is to get married in some situations.

As the viewers of this show, we have idolized Jon and Kate and put them up on a pedestal as being the couple who have to stick together because nobdy else would go through what they have, even though it is this exact situation that has led them down this same path. It makes me want to cry, but I could see the hints of the strain on their relationship at the end of last season. They didn't look like a couple then, and now they look more like roommates who are forced into raising eight kids rather than a couple who just recommitted themselves to each other and swore to stay together forever. Personally I think they need a weekend to ditch the kids and rediscover what initially made them love each other. There had to be some sexual appeal somewhere in there, right? Why not go away for a weekend and just spend it making love and reminiscing. They are the source of their won demise, why not try to remedy it? But that's just my theory.

Kate has not once showed proper respect for John and it appears that she is even flirting with the main guy when they went green and from the commericial with emerald coming to cook. John deserves respect for putting up with Kate's witch attitude.

to be honest, i feel really bad for jon. && also for their children, ive always watched this show and i feel bad for the way kate treats jon hes just trying to be himself and shes acting like hes not good enough. SHE married him for hwo he was and now that they r famous the way he is doesnt fit into her prissy bitchy world. I would love to have a guy like jon.

I think all the surgery has gone to her head. Jon loved her for who she was and what she looked like before the show started . She is a witch . He should get rid of her and end the show.

Kate has some nerve whining about her poor $3,000,000 a year life where she does not have to work or fear losing her job like the rest of america. She had the house given to her, clothing ,etc. and she is still pimping her kids out to make more money off of them. I am sorry but what did she think being in the public eye would entail?  she needs to get off of her high horse and start being a mom and wife.  I think fame has gone to her head and she needs to get over herself.  How many times did she repeat how she is doing this all alone.  Its insulting to single parents everywhere who raise their kids on their own every day.  Jon should have left the overbearing, slapping, loud screaming, OCD nut a long time ago.  I feel bad for those poor kids...they are the ones who suffer the most.

First of all kate thinks Jon cheatd on her, i think any women would ignore jon in that case. and if you had 8 kids to take care of you would be controling too. so give kate a break shes doing the best she can and loves her kids. Jon messed up. Theyre not going to get a divorce though. I hope.

This is sad!!! We are not them so why judge!! I hope that they make the best choice for there family whatever it is!

No one can understand what this family goes through. Yes kate drives me nuts because she is mean to Jon on camera. Who knows what happens when the camera is off. Kate maybe Kate all the time and Jon maybe diffrent on camrea. Who knows the main focus that K&J should be doing is the 8 blessings they recieved. Stop the show if they cherish the family they have. Divorce is hard on everyone they should not do it in front of the camera with the kids. I do not think either one of these two are bad people. I think they got more then they bargained for.I wish them all the luck.

I agree wit hthe previous comment that Dr. Phil could be useful in this situation.  Kate's attitudes towards Jon has became increasingly disrespectful.  The show has changed her attitude.  I think that canceling the show will help their marriage and the children's lives.  

Jon seems very angry.  A lot of pent up frustrations are seeming to come out all at once, at least  to use the viewers.  Who knows what has been expressed behind closed doors, since he is a more private person.  He is obvioiusly upset about having to quit his job completley.  I wold be too his last piece of independent manhood was taken.  But at the same time, we can not be judgemental we are not in their life at every moment.

Why the comments of Kate having all this plastic surgery? She had a tummy tuck and her hair is different than when she first started but so what? Her face is no different than before. Jon also had a hair transplant surgery, why hasn't anything been made of that? I don't understand all the ridicule about either of them. I think Jon is just going through a mid life crisis. They can survive this if we would back off and let them be.

My family does enjoy this show, and my prayer is tht both Jon and Kate, as well as others who are writing comments, lift each other up in prayer.  We as pple of God are to support each other, Apostle Paul encourages us time and time again to lift our brothers and sisters up in Christ.  let us all get together in this time, as well as other times, to pray for Jon and Kate in their rough time.  let us pull together and encourage them to keep on keepin on.  I know what a divorce can do to children as well as parents.  I waited until after our divorce to come to God. I know that God hates divorce, He allows it because of the hardness of our hearts.  and my heart is no better than anyone else.   let us be intercessors for this couple so give them love from God above.  wow!! everyone I so know that God does not wish this family to fall apart.  prayer works!!!!!  many of us know this.  

Funny how all those love taps to Jons face are now being seen as slaps. If Jon thought he was being abused why didn't he speak up to Kate on the air?  He doesn't seem to hold back alot. I hope they work through their problems and not only for the kids but for themselves. Why would they have just renewed their vows if they didn't love each other? If they do end up divorcing I'm afraid it will be the media's doing.

I love Jon and Kate and children---

I think it is amazing how much hate people have and how they automatically accept that the half an hour to an hour show they watch is all there is to it and they have all of the facts. It amazes me that we have no compassion and empathy for others anymore. It makes me sad to think that people would kick someone while they are down instead of giving a helping hand or kind word. Kindness is easy and free and makes you feel much better than hate. Don't judge people encourage them to change guide them with kindness and support. If you cant do anything helpful than don't do anything. Maybe you should think about why you allow Kate's behavior to bother you if you could have handled it better great but she owns who she is and is the first to admit her flaws can you say the same? I think there are a lot of people out there in denial.I also think there are a lot of tragedy's in this world and maybe we could focus our efforts on them.

My sister has been a devoted viewer of this show from the beginning.  I have only seen the show a few times and i have seen the commercials for the show.  I remember her saying to me that this was the BEST show ever and i told her i didn't like it because of the way Kate treated her husband and that the show wouldn't last because he would leave her...now this is coming from someone who only had glimpses of the show BUT the evidence was clear to anyone with eyes...my sister was in denial. No man in his right mind can/will/should put up with that.  Even if he was willing to put up with it because he loved her that would eventually wear off if he didn't see his love and patience being returned. Also as a MOM it disturbed me that she treated her husband this waay in front of her children (you know that ones that everything she does is for them) What message is she sending to her sons...this is how you should let a woman treat you...something tells me she would SNAP if she walked into one of her sons home in the future and his wife was treating him the way she treats there dad...and what message is she sending her daughters...be a b**** and things will go your way.  They will be just like mommy....divorced!  Not to mention i see alot of people use the (she was a B*** when he met her)  well wasn't he laid back when she met him...she may have wanted babies so bad she didn't care. and maybe he thought he could combat her b**** with indifference.  what ever the case may be they were wrong.  Not to mention they couldn't have been they bad off from the begining if they could afford fertility treatment....i am very fertile myself but a co-worker of mine would got those treatments and because her husband had "money" she could afford them but if i remember correctly they were like 20 grand per treatment and this was years ago i am sure it cost more now. soo unless they got pregnant on the first tries they only spent about 40 grand but if they are like others it required more than one treatment...so let's not delude ourselves on how well off they were from the start.  if you ask me some people want children so bad they don't think about all this .....like how are you going to afford it..etc....I would have thought that Mrs. Anal would have had all of that worked out before she went to the clinic...she can turn lunch for babies into a federal case....but she can't crunch the numbers on how to afford 8 kids with out exploiting them...ii think that sometime we want things so bad (like children) that we don't care at what cost.(her marriage,privacy,self-respect, ect)  if she couldn't handle being a wife and a mom she should have made different decisions.  like she said we ALL make choices. Not to mention all kids need in life is LOVE, food and shelter (ALL GOOD MOMS KNOW THAT AND THAT'S ALL THAT MATTERS TO THEM) not what they can buy there kids.  Did she ever think that in all this"it's for my kids" that they may grow up and resent her for messing up there family and what will she say...it was your dad's fault...i'm sure.  I can only imagine what she is saying to him when he is not around....look what she said in his face...now i know she really lt's loose........i feel bad for those kids on sooooo many levels

Kate is a miserable wench. She is whoring out the kids...she is too caught up with her own 'fame' . She is just a trailer park *** that had a clown car for a vagina. The kids will need therapy and soon. P.S. please fix that hair...it is a 'dont' not a do...

Was it just me or did Jon seem a little drunk? Perhaps, it was merely the stupor of a worn down man. I mostly feel sorry for the little ones, hopefully Jon and Kate haven't drained the therapy funds.

Why can't more people focus on Jon and Kate working through their issues?  

They have survived a ten year marriage with multiples... you can choose to look at the time they've been together as a positive, because it's against the odds.  

Their differences might actually have made their relationship stronger.  If you marry somebody who is exactly the same as you it won't last, so perhaps their differences were their strengths.  

You can't have two CEOs of a company... the same holds true in a relationship.  For it to be successful, the union will have different areas where a couple leads the way.  Kate is strong with organization and method.  Jon is a good team player.  

They have 8 beautiful children in their lives, that they will share always.  The children don't swear, they hug each other and apologize when they do the wrong thing, they're very well mannered, confident, healthy and happy.  

I grew up in a family with five kids and my Mom went through some pretty stressful times to ensure we grew up happy and healthy.  

My parents went through a rough patch around 10yrs into their relationship but they managed to work through it, because they realized that they really did love each other too much to walk away.  In 2009, my parents are still together and so happy, and in love and getting close to 40yrs of marriage.  I hate to think of what would have happened if they'd given up.    

Life throws its challenges at you, it comes with a lot of stress and obstacles... but I hope that for Jon and Kate that they do see the light and that their light is a path together in future.  

They both looked very hurt and were dealing with it in different ways... to care, is to have a glimmer of hope.

so after watching the first 2 episodes of the show i am now praying for that poor family. i dont think anyone should blame jon nor kate.. they are currently struggling in their  relationship while maintaing the well being of their children. i think it is a shame that, the gosselins have the "p" word following them around during this time of crisis, if people wanted an update they could wait until next weeks episode.

for those who say kate is evil she is merley a mother of a bigger than average family, so sorry if shes stressing. in more than one episode she cuts jon off when hes speaking or in a way demeans him during interviews but none of us really know what happend to all the footage that gets cut out. we may watch what happens on special events which are mainly each episode is about, but we really have no idea what its like to be any one of the two parents..so we as viewers of the show are not entitled to post spiteful comments to jon or kate. america has to open their eyes to what they are really watching....and right now thats a family of 10 staring the label "broken home" in the face. jon and kate and there kids are people and members of a family they were initally put on a show to document the kids life...its not everyday a woman gives birth to 6 babies at once. to sum it all up jon and kate and there family need time off camera away from nosey america, and get back on the right path weather it be divorce or a make up. i apolize for any errors in spelling or grammer.

Wow... i see all of these comments about jon being weak and kate being the strong one of the relationship, and i totally disagree. I bleive that Kate is strong, but an overbearing *****. Jon has a job, he was reluctant to start this show and only wants to raise his kids the best he can, but Kate won't allow that she bites his head off at everything he tries to do, and complains about anything he does.

I think everyone needs to get a life and leave Jon and Kate alone

I think this is so awful.  I wish them much blessing, but I will stop watching.  

Are they really Christians??? their scripture hanging all over the place, was that for our benefits??? They need to be more humble. How dare they drag us into their garbage.  Real people do not air their dirty laundry like that.  I'm not really that wrapped up in them, and I was even hurt by what I was seeing. Maybe others find that stuff tantalizing, me???? I am done watching

This is not fair for the children, they are suffering right now. This is why married couples should NOT do a show about their lifes! =( too sad, I hope they don't get a divorce and work things out! they are very cute together! <3 God bless them!

This whole mess is so sad. I'm sure in the beginning both parents saw the reality show as a blessing, providing their family with enough income to actually be able to pay the day to day bills, as well as being able to put away substantial amounts of money for college (OMG college tuition for 8 CHILDREN!)

But fame, and all the pressures it puts on human beings suddenly catapulted into the public eye, has brought out the worst in both people.  These two are no different than most of us. They struggle with their relationship, as well as the way each of them relates to outsiders, and to their kids.

Yep, Kate's been dreadful..how much of her behavior is motivated by honest good intentions, and how much is produced by sheer FEAR..fear of having her body judged by a critical world (If you aren't drop dead gorgeous in today's world, you are nothing, a failure)..fear of appearing incompetant to keep an orderly life for her kids..people become controllers because they're terrified that they can't cope..so they need rigid structure. As for Jon..guys have a terrible time getting their feelings out, and having their needs met because all along they've been raised to keep a stiff upper lip, be breadwinners, earn enough money to keep the kids fed, and for God's sake, don't appear WEAK in any way, especially in front of your spouse.  

So both parents are a mess, turned into monsters because of a media feeding frenzy that's chased them since their sextuplets were born. Any flaws they originally had have morphed into full blown psychological nightmares. It's a wonder one or both of them haven't had a nervous breakdown. I certainly couldn't hold up under public scrutiny. Could any of you? Don't be so quick to say yes, because no one knows how they will deal with a situation until they are knee deep in it.

I think TLC should give these people a break..no they should INSIST on them taking a hiatus from the show..an annual one hour show should catch everyone up to date on the family status, without invading their very personal private lives on a daily/weekly basis.  Neither of these parents have lives any more..and it's twisted good and well intentioned parents into garish characatures of their former selves. They've each tried to cope in their own way..and of course it's not a normal response. How would any of us feel if our very souls were laid bare on the surgical table that is Reality tv?  I, for one, would be a basket case..perhaps I'd turn into a controlling monster too, like Kate..or perhaps I'd want to crawl away and hide, never opening up to anyone again, like Jon.

Those poor children..one thing is for sure. The losers in this fiasco will ultimately be those kids.  And when they grow up, instead of a family album with smiling faces at all the important events in their lives, they'll have a yearly series that leaves none of their lives to the imagination..they'll have to live with their guts hanging out on national tv, for all the world to see. I wouldn't be surprised if every one of them ends up dreadfully unhappy.

Everyone is going on and on about Kate and her fake tans and fashion, did we forget about Jon's hair transplant and teeth whitening and gym membership? He acted like he didn't give a care about her at all on the season premiere. I'm sure Kate has always been opinionated and was that way when he married her. Get over it!!!! Step up and be a man... Stay out of the bars. Maybe Kate doesn't show him enough attention. So what? She's got 8 kids. Man up and deal with it. Quit chasing 20 something girls and fight for your family.

I honestly can't believe it. It's finally happeneing! This is a nightmare, why did this happen? What will happen if the kids find out? They will be so heartbroken.

I've been watching Jon and Kate plus 8 since the beginning and i honestly thought that they would go on forever. It's so sad that this is finally happeneing. I was watching the episode when they had their birthday and it was so heartbreaking when Alexis told her dad that she didn't want him to leave. That's so sad. When Kate was getting interviewed, i started crying because i know that what she's going through is super tough. i mean who wouldn't think that getting a divorce with 8 kids is tough. I feel so sorry for Kate. But whatever it is i wish her the best. I just wish they wont get the divorce.

What a sad, sad situation this family has turned into.  Eight absolutely adorable children are now part of two different parents greed and lack of reality.  The show needs to STOP NOW!  What is happening with the two german shephard puppies the family recently got?  They are probably suffering too.

What is sad is this is supposedto be a "family" show......sure there is no cussing or nudity....but I would never let a child watch that show.  Pulled in by the cuteness, and picking up on 101 bad habits.

I've watched the show with kind of a sick fasination...."did she REALLY say that?", "Is he really gonna just sitthere and take it?" , "did they really just do that?"

They got what they wished for....a lot of $$$, and fame. Too bad neither can handle it.

I've heard a couple other shows mentioned here I'm not sure of either....Little people Big World (Dad beats his second DUI).  And the Duggers...I can't put my finger on it, but their overflowing goodness is frightening.  I wouldn't be surprized if an upcoming episode didn't show pop Dugger on trial for murder, after catching a boy kissing his daughter on the cheek without a marraige proposal.

OMG! About a month ago TLC started showing bits and pieces to promote the new season and I loved the one when Emril shows up. Kate walks behind Jon and Emril and tell Jon some snippy comment and Emril barks at her to "Just leave him alone!" Of course I am thankful for Emril being there and telling her what possibly the rest of us viewers would love to tell her. However, she goes and smack Emril with a silcon spatula and proceeds to shout "BAM!" I sat there mouth wide open chin on the coffe table thinking "OMG! She just did not smack Emril with a silicon spatula!" I waited with baited breath thinking "Please Emril clock her back!!"

Opps almost forgot this is a fashion blog of sorts so let me make this comment- I have taught kindergarten for 10 years now and have had my fair share of twins and rarely do they ever come dressed just alike or are they put in the same class together. Those 3 little girls need to become individuals and putting them all in the same polks dot outfits and then trying to find an adult outfit that will not clash too much with there's??? Give me a break! Believe me, my 5 year old could care less what I look like or for that matter worry about if we are cordinated when we step out to Target--LOL!

Have to admit though from season 1 of her hating to shop and seeing it as a chore she sure went from 90 to nothing LOVING to shop! Go figure!

The reason their marriage is falling apart now is very simple. They both said it numerous times on the premiere. "Everything I do is for the kids."  They have spent so much time focused on the kids they forgot about each other.

Any reputable therapist will say that to make a marriage last, the marriage has to be focus #1.  There is no family if the parents are not there.  Happy moms & dads make happy children.

Both people have to work at the marriage.  When you let work/kids/money problems/life make you forget what brought the two of you together in the first place bad things start to happen.

Jon and Kate need to let bygones be bygones at this point. Neither of them was there for each other.  Both of them made mistakes. Now is the time to start over. Let the help take care of the kids. Go on a vacation just the two of you.  Reminisce about what made you seek each other out in the first place.  Have sex! Lots of it!  The feelings that you had/have for each other are much easier to access when you have all those love hormones coursing through your veins.  And then keep doing it!  Have date nights regularly. Children need to see that mom and dad love each other unconditionally.  Jon and Kate can save this marriage if they want to.

THAT is what they need to do for the kids.  THAT is what they need to do for each other.

I could not live with Kate for one day. Soon she will be treating the kids as badly as she treats Jon. I recommend counseling all around.

Jeanne got the best prospective I read.....through all of this matter.  I'm willing to give up watching the show and reading about the Gosselin out of sheer respect!

The Gosselin family needs to be a family ... end this show.  Look after all of you, and if you want to give us "Specials" once and a while - GREAT, if not I wish each and everyone of them all the best in the future.  The "P" people have also made their life miserable, this all has to end.  Those 6 little people need to have a chance at real life without all this chaos in their way, before they start getting too old and making their own decisions and actions and the like there of.

Great Children - deserve to live a free life away from all this nonsense. :(

All the best gang!

PS

To my last comment .. Kate never even thanked Jon for all he does while she is away on her tours, that is what made me the saddest of all watching this show the other night.  Not including the childrens' feelings through all this. :(

Did anyone notice that Kate was immediately on Good Morning America - again, hanging out her laundry for the whole world to see.  I would think, perhaps, that she would want to be at home - away from the"P" and the public.  Who was minding the kids when she was "on air"?

OMG Yvonne i saw the commercial with Emeril, my thoughts were the same as yours, i am curious to know who she will slap once Jon is gone.  That knee jerk reaction to slap those who disagree with her won't dissappear over night. And who will she have to insult and demean once Jon is gone.....that habit to critisize won't go away overnight either!!!  Now who does that leave...the help?  They can quit when they get fed up with her crap!! Her family...i have only seen the show about 6 times in 5 years but i have never seen any family, and if there were family they could also choose not to be bothered with her.........BUT GUESS WHO IS STUCK WITH HER????  ding ding ding. The kids....and i am afraid that if she is left with noone to bash or take out her frustrations on...what will she do??? Did you see how she snatched that cup out of her sons hand when she was trying to roll up the pumpkin carvings??? she gave him the look like "straight to the moon alice!!" With out acknowledgment of having issues and seeking help. to me the writing is on the wall (just like this divorce was) i am not trying to be a wet blanket but i don't live in the world of denial.  i accept the obvious for what it is....and that's not being mean, that is being logical.  do you think she will just change into someone nice once Jon is gone, when she doesn't even think anything is wrong with her to begin with? I seriously doubt that!! and the kids will be left to deal with a very bitter woman...probably worse than she is now.  People reveal themselves to you straight out of the gate.....you can choose to look at what they have shown you and accept it or you can act like they didn't reveal themselves to you and you can ignore your gut.  I think both of them did that, they saw what they wanted to see in each other and didn't see what the other was showing them ....they clearly were. so who do you blame when they both chose to ignore what was ALWAYS right in front of them.  people just don't jump out of the bushes on you after tens years and finally show you the real them....they have been showing you the "real" them from the time you met them.  If Kate really wants to do whats best for her kids she will cross every I and dot every T to make sure her marriage survives.  If she had such an A typical personality, that is what she would do (i don't think she has an "a typical personality but i heard that mentioned a few times.) she would tell TLC its over!!!! she wouldn't wait for them to let her out of a contract that she pushed for.  A GOOD mom would fight like hell to get out of that contract.  Good moms will move hell and high water for their offspring.....now how bad does she want her family to be whole.......THE WRITING IS ON THE WALLPEOPLE!!!

In the 5th season opener Kate asked "Have I been hard on Jon for the past 10 years? Absolutely!" She then goes on to say that everyone has to accept personal responsibility for their actions. How about accepting personal responsibility for treating you husband like a doormat and controlling withing an inch of your lives?

Through the years a lot of people have grown attached to these children. Jon & Kate, please go to counseling and see if you can get along . . . for the sake of the kids.

Pleaseeeeeee........"The love of money is the root of all evil".......Had Jon been DAD and the MAN, and Kate, stayed MOM and not belittled her man all the time and well - Kate has decided to dress up for something/someone because she used to be a frumpy mom and Jon had to pick her clothes out......My suggestion would be Bring Aunt Jodie and Beth Back and let Kate and Jon take a break.........They both need fine tuning and yes, go see the Dugger's -- they has less episodes and invasion into their family life, perhaps that would be a start.......The show has gone to to much "BLING" for sure.  Raising 8 kids with all the help and freebies is not REAL..............face it, we live simple lives and when we don't, more trouble happens.........Sorry, I am flipping the channel.

What is with Kate's horrible hair cut. And it seems she thinks she looks so great. She looks like a fried witch with pokey hair sticking out the back of her head. It is just the worst hair cut I have ever seen. Well, it matches her nasty personality. She is so mean to her husband, and ocd with her children, I can't stand to watch this show anymore. It is too upsetting. Tune it off.

I feel awful for Kate. I watched the show from the begining and its just awful whats happening to them. I really feel that its not Kates fauly like everyones saying. I personally think its Jon. This seasons ratings will be through the roof compared to last seasons.

The show needs to be done and over - Even though I have been guilty for enjoying watching these adorable little children and even learning parenting techniques for my own little boy from Kate & Jons dicipline tactics.

However, watching the season premier was heartbreaking. I hated to see them on the terms they were. Too many people are judging Jon for being cold - I disagree. He is taking a stance against Kate, something that we have all watched her do to him far too often. Her greed of fame ( you can literally see how much she enjoys the limelight she has gained from this ) and money has completely torn her family apart. Yes she was pitiful. I hated to see her cry and appear to be so broken, but she clearly is not willing to compromise and call it an end for the show and has opted to call an end to her family. Her comment that her and Jon have grown apart appears to have stemmed from her becoming this celebrity and the ordinary guy who just wants a normal life again is aggravating to her. Im sure financial it scares her to death. I mean as a mom who lives a normal life of working and taking care of my child, I do not get the wardrobe, pay, make-up, hairstyling, surgery, trips, and everything else she has had the luxury of experiencing in the last 5 years and can understand her worry (and vanity) of knowing that giving up the show, she is giving up some or most of the luxuries she has experienced. The sad part to that is that she is - if she realizes it or not - that she is exploiting her children and her family to remain in the status she has become confortable with. Jon has openly expressed his desire to no longer do the show and his quote from the premier "I cant just be Jon, I have to be Jon and Kate plus 8". I think any parent struggles with the changes that come with being a parent and the loss of an identity that we once knew. Not that we regret our children and not that we dont accept it, but just the constant reminder that your life is not just your own anymore, add to that a larger number of children than the average family and then put a camera in your face on all of your vacations, weekends, and constantly at home. I agree they "thought" they knew what they were taking on, but anyone has the right to change their minds. Lets give them a break and give the Goesslin family our support and prayers to piece their family back together and the strength to make it through this time. Divorce is something I would not wish on my worst enemy. And hope they can avoid it if possible.

I watched this whole series over the long weekend and it was quite revealing.  I'd seen the occasional program from time to time but watching this series was like watching a car wreck in slow motion.  Watched like that, the whole series is  something like a Greek tradegy, where you can see the horror approaching but can do nothing to avert it.  I'm certain when they married, Jon was aware of his weaknesses and knew that Kate, being, in her words, "a control freak," that she was what he needed.  She, on the other hand, needed someone to mother, to control, and found that "someone" in Jon.  It's no big thing, we've all seen countless relationships like that.  They both wanted children and we know the struggle they went through for the twins, Cara and Maddy.   It was unspoken, but I think that Jon then wanted a son and, instead, was rewarded with sextupelts.  I'm certain that was an enormous shock for both of them and for their marriage.  But that endured and I think, strengthened, because they continued to work together.  I recognized how justifiably proud Jon was of his career and the satisfaction it gave him to support his family.  But I think the tragedy begins at this point, the point where they are given an opportunity to exploit their probably difficult economic circumstances and be subsidized, in effect, by TLC (whoever that entity is) and were given (something like winning the lottery) a chance to relieve the burden put on them by these multiple births and get paid for doing so.  Given their ages at that time and their obvious ismmaturity, I think it cruel to now cast blame on them for what has happened.  I think the blame lies with TLC (or whoever) for pushing Jon and Kate's popularity beyond what was healthy for them and all in the name of ratings, of the money TLC were (and are) making on the needs of Jon and Kate and their children.  It's true, Kate has become a total controller, but awakened to greed and avarice beyond her control.  I think she has suffered the greatest change and will, in time, suffer the greatest remorse.  It's pointless to suggest that Jon should stand up to her.  It would take a man with brass balls and a *** of steel to stand up against Kate now.  Kate has said over and over, her kids come first, (although she really screams out, "Me, me, me").  So Jon apparently did what many men do who have given up their career, lost their identity, and whether in an affair or not, looked for love and support elsewhere.  So unless Jon and Kate push TLC out of their lives (which is what Jon has wanted, still wants, to do) and find a way back together, (something many of us have done, have had to do) they will continue to suffer and those lovely, darling kids will suffer even more.    

It is so obvious, you cannot emasculate a man and expect that he wil feel confident in the relationship.    Kate has done this by attacking his very inner core, consistently on national TV.  It is that simple.  He now turns from his wife where he feels belittled  and useless and is searching for someone to help him rebuild his masculinity.   Maybe he didn't cheat, but he certainly turned away.  Is he to blame also, yes!  But we as women know that a man's ego is a delicate thing.  If you truly love someone, you would feel ashamed at how your actions had hurt the one person you are to love the most.   They have let the money get the better of them and their family.  Last season when Jon indicated he did not want to do another season, why didn't they compromise and do a season with less episodes.  Maybe 6-8 specials a year, Halloween with the kids, Christmas and Thanksgiving, their first day of school.  I could think of many scenerios for "Specials" that would make their life easier, continue to bring in money and leave the world admiring them instead of criticizing them.  They should have negotiated with TLC (who is also partly to blame, I am sure they saw this coming) so that all parties would have been left feeling they were in control of this horrible situation.  This also would have left the kids living with a more realistic everyday life.  

First of all, shame on TLC for even filming this last episode.  They are exploiting the family for ratings.  This stuff is none of our business and Kate and Jon should not be airing their dirty laundry in front of the whole country.  

Secondly, this couple, especially Kate, needs to put their family before their "job".  The family is ALWAYS more important than your job.   And I don't care if they do have 8 kids to raise.  Lots of people raise 8 kids without being on TV. That's no excuse at all.  They need to start thinking about the emotional wellbeing of their children, instead of the money required to raise them.  That is far more important.  Money cannot buy love.  If the children really called Kate by the babysitter's name, she is not there nearly enough for them.  

And third, I do wish that Kate would stop cutting Jon down all the time.  That is a time bomb in a marriage.  No matter how mad I am at my husband, I never resort to that.  He deserves respect.  How would Kate like to be disrespected?

Anyone else catch all the lies finally "revealed" on the last episode?

Afteryears of whining "I have to deal with them all day long',wefind out she spends more time on the road than at home. After every episode featuring the plain dumpy cargo van,we see what they REALLY drive...check out Jon's sports car?  After years of saying they do it all, with no help, Kate admits "he has help,he's not doing it alone".  Years of playing poor..."we don't buy anything without a coupon!", "we could never afford this ourselves".....we see Kate in designer clothes,Jon's new car and their new MANSION (we HAD to have the extra room".  Kate always saying how she hates cameras, and that it's a neccesary evil"...... Extended seasons, guest spots on every TLC show, and every morning/talk show.

You want a good reality show where people EARN their money? Flip over a couple channels to Dicovery Channel's "Dirty Jobs" and "Deadliest Catch".

Carefully orchistrated for their viewers..."we're simple, down to earth po-folks,who do everything for our kids".....YEA, RIGHT.

i use to be a fan but its clear to me the last episode last season that Jon was seeing the effects on his raising his children and Kate made it clear that she would continue.  I have chosen not to watch anymore as it is clear that she has gotten very greedy and more demanding.  God bless the children in dealing with this and hope they can grow up with some normalcy

STOP!!!  THINK!!!  Have you guys ever thought that all this drama between Jon & Kate could be scripted?   I'm not a TV producer or TV writer, I'm a TV watcher.  I knew about the show and knew who Jon & Kate were but did not start watching the show until I saw Jon in the tabloids and heard people at work talking about the show and their possible divorce.  Now, I watch the show 'cause I want to see what's going to happen next.  I bet a dollar to a donut their veiwing  audience has increased dramatically.  Think about it.  This could all be planned out and scripted.  If it is, it's a horrible way to gain more audience.  If it's not scripted, I feel they need to step back, take a year or two away from the cameras and rebuild their relationship if it can be rebuilt.  If there is no hope for their marriage alot of people will be effected especially those 8 beautiful children.  

I came across the show once while flipping channels and found Kate to be obnoxiously controlling so I never became a fan.  Everytime I saw commercials, I'd remark that I felt sorry for her husband.  Appears he had to find someone else to make him feel like a man again.  Can't blame him as Kate could castrate a male in one glance.  She's all about Kate and no one else.  

Jon should move on with the cute new girl, and just have visits with his kids...

Kate should get some help!! She's the wrong role model for her kids, I feel bad for her daughters spouses, if anyone wants to marry them! I think Kate might be a lezbian, because she acts as if Jon has cutties...obviously the new girl doesn't think so. Kate stop adding 'ly' to the end of every word. It doesn;'t make you sound educated, in fact you sound the opposite....

Jon hates the show, and that Kate wants it. And do ya notice how Kate is always playfully smacking Jon's lap or touching him, and says all the things like, "And we'll always love each other," and such. But Jon... he just doesn't "participate" as much. And, as said, if this divorce is because of ACTIONS, it has squat to do with who wanted the show to continue. What it boils down to, I think, is Kate's stubborness, cause it's obvious that she's allout cranky like 99.91 percent of tha time.

And she's controlling too. You dont' see the mom (I think her name is Michelle) for 17 Kids and Counting acting the way Kate does... and waddya know, Michelle's got TEN MORE KIDS to deal with. Sure, eight kids is work. Sure, things can get out of hand and people can become cranky when they have two sets of multiples to handle. But cmon, I'm sure she wouldn't like it if Jon treats her the way she treats him.

Finally, I have no clue whatsoever if theyre actually getting a divorce, regardless of the endless rumours. But I sure hope not! I love that show, it would be depressing to see them split :o(

there both so retarded they have 8 kids for gods sake suck it up and get back together already for the sake of ur kids...god!

I think its very sad that Kate and Jon cant get some counseling to help them see that they both are wrong.  There are eight children that are being effected by this.  They didnt ask to be born.  Kate and Jon need to find each other again and remember why they had these children.  Kate has changed a great deal but so has Jon.  During this 5th episode he looked distraught during the birthday party. Kate was very distant to Jon during the party.Didnt anyone see him look at Kate and see the hurt in his eyes. Do i think he is calling the shots no way.  I think they both have been hurt and neither wants to take the responsiblity for their wrong actions.  Kates for being so down right ignorant and nasty to her husband all the time and for Jon for going out and drinking and hanging with the college age kids.  both need to grow up and look at the lives they are affecting.  Im tired of seeing people throw in the towel everytime they have a difficult situation and they allow it to dictate how they act and what they do.  We are all in charge of our feelings.  We are all in charge of our reactions to things.  Our society has made it so that when something doesnt go as we planned or what we want lets call it quits. GROW UP PEOPLE.  When you take your vows it doesnt say until things start to go wrong it says till death do us part.  

Kate needs to stop traveling so much and spend time with her children.  Her children need her now not when they are all grown up.  She has to remember that this time is soooo short and that before she knows it they will be grown.  She is a mother of eight children and she needs to act like it.  Jon has lost himself.  I mean he was holding down a job and then Kate starts to travel so he quits his job to stay home with his children.Its a shame because i believe Jon has lost something of himself.. We dont have children so that someone else can raise them.  WAKE UP KATE AND JON...  These are your children.

Money and fame are not worth it.  Your losing your family.  When its all said and done money will come and it will go but your family will always be there.  Love them, be there for them.  Be forgiving...

I can't watch the show anymore because of Kate, and obviously Jon can't even be married to her! Last night I tuned in to learn of the drama however.

I don't think anyone wants to watch a show with a bunch of 5 year olds and 8 year olds. Sorry Kate, but like every reality series your 15 minutes of fame is up and was up last year. There was no need to do a fifth season. With the money the family has made and will continue to make with dvd and book sales, there is no reason EXCEPT GREED for Kate to still want to do the show. "This is my job." PLEASE! To travel around the globe, be away from your children and spend more time on your apperance than your kid's homework?

The WORST part of the entire show last night was towards the end when she started to cry and looked like she was going to stop for a minute. But why? BECAUSE SHE WAS AFRAID IT WOULD MESS UP HER MAKE-UP! ARE YOU KIDDING!? Jon could go back to work, even Kate could AS A NURSE and this family could have a chance of having a normal life once they aren't a household name anymore.

If it was really about the kids, she would stop all of this. I don't know too many five year olds that beg their parents to keep them on a reality show!

Truly pathetic. They already have what they wanted fromt he beggining. Not "letting the world know we can make it" but getting enough money so that they can raise their 8 kids. And they have it. They have enough money to pay for all 8 of their college funds. The only reason this is still going is not because "people want to see the children grow up, and they have that right" but because Kate wants money. This could have worked perfectly, but its all Kate fault and I can explain why. They did NOTHING, and they made all the money they needed to raise 8 kids. All they wanted was to "make it" and now they have, yet even with a free gift, Kate in all her greed, began caring about the money more than the family. Whats the point of having money when the purpose for that money was for the family? Now the family is broken up and she doesn't care. And the kids have to suffer! For what? If Kate said I got all I neede from you and told TLC to F off, she could have lived happily with her family withotu worrying about finacial problems. Yet, even with a great gift, she abused it, and so shes worse off than before, because at least then she had family. No amount of money is worth Family. In all her greed, she can live with it. If you want the kids to have a good family, STOP WATCHING THE SHOW. Whats better, you knowing what their up to, or them being happy. Forget the show, the kids are more important.

I've loved the show but had become increasingly annoyed with Kate's attitude toward Jon. I think Kate would love to have the show all alone, be the only star of the show so she can act the martyr for all she is suffering through. She has chosen the show over her marriage regardless of how it will affect the children.  I really hope the big paycheck and free stuff gives her comfort. I can't imagine any man wanting to be with her after seeing how she treated Jon. Looks ain't everything!  Pretty is as pretty does. Someone said Jon looked like he was on drugs or hung over, but I think he  just looked worn down from living in this hell he has fallen into. He always came across as the one who is easy going and kind, even when he was being kicked around. My sympathies are with Jon. I hope he gets through this and I hope he knows his kids love him and will always be proud of him.  I don't think either of them had affairs. I think bottom line is Kate has let fame go to her head. God help the kids if they get in her way.  I completely agree with the previous comments from KateHater!

i think its horrible that the children will one day be able to watch their parents separation on dvd, its not natural. they should stop the show and jandk should take a vacation alone and try to reconnect...with 8 kids gonna be a hell of a divorce

Im so sad. they had such a good marriage, fame tore them apart !

i pray they realize somewhere they still love each other

I don't care about what either has done...

My heart just goes out to the children.

Myself being married at a young age, I think maybe they just got married too soon and didn't give their relationship a chance to grow. Hopefully they work it out and try to find a way where all ten of them are healthy and happy.

Did anyone notice that when Kate mentioned she was freezing, Jon zipped up his jacket and as soon as she walked past him (with no acknowledgement), he unzipped it?  

Some of Kate's recent and current schedule. Not all events are included. She's home with the kids when exactly? Still visiting the churches, too. I hope she's finally gotten the decency to quit crying poor.

April 15th: First Christian Church, Huntington Beach, CA

April 16th: Fresno, CA Borders

April 17th: Pleasant Hill, CA Borders

April 18th: Sam's Club, Renton, WA

April 18th: Bellevue, WA Barnes and Noble

April 24th: Southern Women's Show, Raleigh, NC

April 25th: McDonough, GA Books a Million

April 25th: Buford, GA Life Way Christian Store

April 26th: Lakeland, FL Family Christian Store

April 27th: Sarasota, FL Books-a-Million and Sam's Club

April 27th: Gulfgate Mall, Sarasota, FL

April 28th: Newport News, VA Borders

April 29th: The 700 Club Interview, Virginia Beach, VA

May 2nd: Pennsylvania Women's Show (Jon and Kate)

May 4th: Clifton, NJ Barnes and Noble

May 5th: Tribeca, NY Barnes and Noble

May 7th: Today Show (New York City)

May 7th: Larry King Live

May 9th: Sam's Club, Bentonville, AR

May 13th: Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts, Muskegon, MI

May 14th: Metro Parents Women's Expo, Detroit, MI

May 14th: "Tea With Kate Gosselin", Detroit, MI

May 14th: Faith Lutheran Church, Troy, MI

Busy mommy and her time for the kids??????  Oh, I forgot - that's her JOB.

Kate absolutely disgusts me.  She needs to give up the spot light and start acting like a real mom.  It is so NOT about the kids any more...just her greed.  By the way, she should fire her hair dresser.

Wow, I always heard women are hard on other women but the posts on here take the cake. How many of you women have ever made a suggestion to your husband and he ignored you, only to come back later, do as you said after his idea failed? Probably more than you would like to admit. Kate is a nurse and nurses are take charge kind of people. We have to be. She is a working mom and sometimes that takes you away from your kids. Either way it goes, whatever happens between them should be just that between them. No one is looking into your everyday lives and critizing how you treat your spouse.

We all have to remember it is not only Kate being driven to make this show what it is. We all have been watching.If we didn't watch there would not  be a show. None of us are perfect and yes all of us want to have money and sercurity for are children and I belive that is part of the reason she does what she does. To the lady that asked how many plastic surgerys she has had? she has had a tummy tuck and lipo on her stomach which I believe she deserved. No one mentions john had hair plugs.So what she looks goods. She eats healthy and goes to the gym. She did not seek out these surgerys she was offered does anyone remember what her stomach looked like and she did not complain.yes she is a bit controling and has admited to that .No women deserves to be cheated on. Be a man andjust leave then. I remember in a past John made a comment about child support. Do you maybe think that has card has not played a hand in all this. Normal reality is children act up they get sick cry kick and scream. That is what this show was about watching a family deal with life with 8 children and sad as it is in reality families break up people lie and cheat and say things they may later regret. We need to understand that. Give them a break the are just people like you and me.

OK, after following this show for quite some time, I honestly believe that KATE DROVE HIM TO IT.  Obviously, the cameras in your face, being followed by reporters, and having 8 children will add to the stress.  However, Kate is just simply NOT KIND TO JON.  I feel sorry for him.  He is a saint for putting up with it as long as he has.  My husband, though he is a very kind and tolerant man, would have set me straight long before now.  Kate was obviously weaing the pants until now.  If Jon strayed away from home to summon LOVE from another woman, who could blame him???  He deserves to have positive people in his life and not be treated like an inadequate child.  If any of the children were treated as badly as Kate treats Jon the authorities would have been called.  At this point I would guess there's a 99.9% chance the marriage is over.  Unless Kate watches some episodes and sees her rediculous behavior and seeks individual counseling as well as marrital counseling, it's over.  Otherwise, Jon will be wearing the pants by moving on!!!!!  

Is Kate a control freak?

Kate's coupon meltdown regarding the new shower head was over the top.

Does Jon nag and complain and it is just not aired?

It is getting more and more difficult to give Kate

the benefit of the doubt .

Kate is definitely not the only "victim" of this family.

Does Kate even respect Jon as a man?

Their children are precious.

In my opinion, Kate needs to set a better

"maternal" example for her children.

How would Kate want her children to

grow up and treat their spouses?

Maybe this is an awakening for their

relationship.

This is the situation – Jon and Kate jointly decided to do the first special, jointly decided to do the first season which lead to more seasons.  No one knows what type of contract requirements they are under.  You get used to an income, to have that go away suddenly when it is the support for your family just wouldn’t work, especially when you have upped your lifestyle as everyone making more money does.  Hopefully Jon knows that.  There needs to be a plan in place for the show to end without catastrophic financial impact on the family.  As for Kate’s ‘makeover’ – who wouldn’t do some sort of a makeover if they were making $75K a month?  I certainly would take care of myself more than I do right now – and that would be getting my hair done regularly.  Kate is OCD – that is clear, but Jon had to know that before marrying her – those characteristics are hard to hide.  Kate has been tough on Jon and that is something he should have addressed before.  He is very ‘unfocused’ from what I can see and unfortunately needs direction to get things done.  Kate does treat him more like a child, but maybe that is because he acts more like one.  She could be more polite when asking him for help – but maybe that doesn’t work for Jon, maybe he needs a point blank approach.  Everyone is different.  Jon quit his job to be a stay at home dad so Kate could travel and bring in the income.  Poor Jon – what he did that for 2 years – what about the 3 years Kate did it when the children were younger and needed more ‘hands on’ then they do now?  Every stay at home mom deals with what Jon is dealing with – it’s HIS ego that is causing a problem now – not hers.  I believe Kate gets ‘her way’ more often because she is a stronger voice in the family – but Jon is not without accountability.  If you are unhappy – go back out and get a job – hire a nanny and just do the show on weekends.  To have your vows renewed at the end of last season and have the marriage falling apart at the start of the next season – clearly there isn’t good communication going on – and that is Jon’s responsibility – Kate clearly speaks her mind.  Regardless, Kate is working, that is why she is away – plenty of parents travel for business.  For the parent in their 30s who stays home to be out partying with college students – that is arrested development at its peak.  Maybe that is why Kate treats Jon like a kid – his actions certainly show him behaving like one.

If they do get divorced, there's a whole lot of single parenting issues they'll run into: http://dadshouseblog.com/2009/05/28/jon-and-kate-divorce-future/

I feel for Kate. She is a working mother who is trying her best to provide a good, prosperous life for her children. I admit some times she may seem bossy and controlling, but she has 8 small children. In addition she has a husband who has hit a stag. He claims to want to stay home with the children and do everything for the children, as does Kate, yet he went and developed a relationship with a mistress; for his own pleasure. He knew that this would tear his family apart. If his goals are the same as Kate's and objective is to support the children, then Jon should have been dedicated to his wife and children. I can understand how being a stay-at-home-dad may be stressful and how he may feel useless. Do something about it! Mothers across the world stay at home and care for children, and often their selfish husbands. Men know what is like to work hard, from 9 to 5. Most men hardly have a clue what is like to have a scheduled and formed life at home. When the shift whistle blows they seem as if they can just come home, sit on the couch, and be served. But their wives have been home all day, working also. Although it might not be as physical, it is 7 days a week and 24 hours of on call duty. Why don't men try that and then talk about their feelings. Jon needs to understand Kate was in the same boat as he is, once. She however, for the benefit of the family kept her emotions inside, Jon plays the vitcim.

Jon be a father. Take one for the team. Make something work out between you and Kate. Perhpas get a job. The kids are almsot enrolled in school full-time. Find something else to do with your time other than your own "personal pleasures."

Kate keep supporting your family. Find jobs that facilitate your stressful lifestyle. It is possible for both parents to have a career with which they are satisfied. Just because people overwhelmingly hate their jobs doesn't mean everyone should. If you love speaking and lectures continue that, but don't forget the reason and your true obligations.

I've watched the show from the  start!! And the woman from that show is not kate!She's so different. Now i think the fame and fortune has gone to her head! She doesn't look like a very nice person and she doesn't show very much love toward's her husband or children!! I will not watch the show anymore....

I feel sorry for the kids!!  Jon seems to have the best thing in mind for the kids.  Kate seems to be more worried about her career, the book and the show.  

Kate is in huge trouble, who is going to put up with all her crap like Jon did?  NOBODY!!!  I don't know one man that would put up with her crap... and i have a feeling "Her Career"  is all she is going to have.  

Cudos to Jon and I hope he has good luck with his children.

I feel for them both...but i do understand why Kate is wanting to stay with the program.  If Jon is recentful...shame on him. I know they did not plan for 8 kids...but they are here. Jon does not have a degree and does not make enough money to provide for his family of 10. Yes, it is hard to live your life in this manner...bit it also gives their kids a house with elbow room, organic food and parents who can be with them a lot more than if they were both working full time.  Jon is mad he got caught cheating...whether he had intercourse withe the woman or not!  Kate and Jon need to make a choice...(if you are still in love with one another). Either you stay together or you don't...but living like this for six months is not fair to Kate...she is working full time, has eight kids, a cheating husband and a betraying extended family.  Jon either your in or out of your marraige...so both of you can go on with a plan...for you and for your kids.  Too all you bashing on Kate...when she stayed home for 3 years with all these babies n Jon worked full time...she did not cheat or didn't cry about not being able to be "just Kate" or venture off...and the comment about "all her plastic surgeries...watch the show before making stupid comments. She had a tummy tuck due too her stomach streching so large by carrying 6 babies and Jon had hair transplant to look better!!! This is all the surgery they have had.  Your first question before making a decision is...am I still in love with her...because after all that is what it's all about... isn't it?  

Praying for you,

Barbie

I have to agree whole heartedly with KateHater, Kate Gosselin has turned into nothing but an angry,greedy woman. The laugh is when she said she would do it all by herself who does she think she's kidding? Kate has sooooo much help it's crazy, nannies,assistants (her yes people). It's funny how she says when Jon's home with the kids he has HELP!but when shes home its all on her own, Kate is a joke! If she truly was there for her children and shes watching her whole world fall apart why oh why does she not pack the show in and the books and start trying to rebuild her marriage and family?( shes made enough money for a life time)All the fame and media attention has gone to her head, even though she insists she hates it you can see she actually thrives in the limelight!!!otherwise she would have had her childrens 5th birthday party in a private place like HOME instead of in public where the paparazzi can see them,and then act like she's on display.(look at me,look at me attitude).Jon needs to finally step up and save his family from the destruction of Kate.

You can't put all the blame on either one of them. Yes, Kate is excessively rude and Jon needs to stand up to her. She has alienated a lot of people from her life. I find it hard to believe that Kate's right and everyone else is wrong. Jon needs to grow up and realize that "party Jon" ended when "daddy" started. If my husband went out drinking like that, cheating or not, I'D BE LIVID. Not appropriate behavior for a married man. One thing I really have a problem with is this - life was okay when Kate gave up her career as a nurse to be home with the kids. Did she not lose part of her identity in the process? But now that she has successful books to promote and he has to be home, he can't deal with it. Such a double standard.

I think this is all Jon's fault like he's the one that cheated on her and i love their show . I don't know shy many people are blaming this on Kate. do you even know the story and she probably just wants it on t.v beacause it's more safe for her kids. Jon needs to save his family from all the bad things he's done bad for his wife and kids. How are they even going to split up their kids? it is all jon's fault but this marrage can be saved.

                        i hope they solve the problem cause i love their show!

I think Jon loved Kate very much and has the years went by Kate treated Jon like her oldest kid and in a way (especially this last season) that was very hard to watch.  I didn,t feel any love going from Kate to Jon. It feels like she didn't love him no more. So i don't blame him to get some lovin else where. He needs to be loved too. She used him like a puppet in her own scenario. I think she would love to have this show on her own sometimes.

I believe they could work this tru but she would definitly need let go of the show and realise that everything she has is because Jon, she owes it all to him (like he owes it all to her) and when you keep that frame of mind in your everyday life, you get the reward of life. It would be great for the kids (and them) if she could make a moove to save this mariage. If she doesn't open up to that reality check I wander what will.

Alright seriously people? You are the ones who are ruining the marriage by thinking you have a right to put your 2 cents in with people you don't even know. And you all think that if some nationally broadcasted television show came up to you and asked to do a show you would turn them down? If anyone of you say yes your a bunch of bull shitters cause anyone would do it, especially if you get paid and have 8 children to finance. Kate is doing her best and so is Jon, it just so happens that some people don't work together. And maybe if Jon would grow a pair of balls and stand up to Kate, then maybe he wouldn't have done the cowardly move and cheat on his wife and leave it to the media to tell it to his family. You people think you have all the answers, but honestly your just encouraging the divorce by all of your stupid and ridiculous comments. If you don't agree with what is happening then don't watch the show. And for those who think that Kate is such a terrible, money hungry person, then why are you still watching and supporting the show? Just get over the fact that a couple might be getting divorced, it happens all the time, and move on with your own pathetic lives!

You know, I was raised by a domineering, ball-busting woman... and I laughed the day they buried her. Kate is a controlling witch. No wonder Jon is out trying to have fun. She's writing books, on the road promoting them... when is she a mother?

I think Kate was way too overbearing from the start, but Jon could've easily told her to shut her mouth, because it doesn't matter what wording he chooses and what he does. In the beginning she was just very controlling ,but as time went on she got so much more demeaning. I think he should've communicated that the way she treated him was not necessaty nor was it acceptable. I watched the marathon and the premiere, and I all found myself noticing was how she progressively got meaner as time went on. She kept getting away with it too!!! I would never let anyone speak to me that way and I wouldn't want somebody that was spineless and let me walk all over them either. I know I shouldn't judge, but they are sharing in the misery that they BOTH created!!! They kept saying they want what is best for the kids, but the kids need strong and compassionate parents, not not shut off and overbearing. I hope the show gets cancelled for the kids sake. The sad part is that the kids will think that what their parents have is a normal relationship...

I want someone to explain WHY did Kate need to have her children's birthday party at a public park if they now live on a 24 acre estate in a private gated community? Did she think they would be safe from the paparazzi in public? And what's with having to take all eight children in matching outfits to Party City? Doesn't she have an assistant that she can delegate rather than put the children on parade in their matching outfits? She could have easily planned the entire party from home via the computer. But now, it looks more martyr-like to be blowing up balloons and hanging crepe paper in a park shelter in a designer coat and heels, no less. Give me a break!

She wants the media, the attention, the paparazzi, and the martyrdom. She probably got freebies from Party City, too. Apparently, they get lots of freebies for putting themselves on display. What kind of monster is she to put her greed above her children's welfare!! TLC should pull the plug.

They CANT get a divorce! everyone thinks its ALL for the money. NO its not. imagine if u were in that situation. the kids probably wanna be away from home, she doesnt wanna give her adress to her kids friends parents cuz they might sell it, and she cant exclude them from the rest of the world.

remember beth and bob and talia? and aunt jodi? they proabably all started ignoring them cuz of this ***. some parents were probably hesitant to take their kids to the party because of the media. this is just SAD. if it has to be done, pull the plug on the show. TLC is walking away with all the money from this. so r the tabloids.

if it is best for the kids, then the show can be cancelled, maybe short interviews once in a while.

no matter WHAT

I LUV JON, KATE, AND THERE KIDS!!!!

It's funny every time some one get there own show and it last to long, they end up divorce. Money is not everything. And the house can it be any bigger, why didn't they just have the party there, i know she wanted the paparazzi to be there for attention. Who buys the books, I have my own family to raise I have 4 kids should I do a book too and what is the book about her kids who cares.The party look very cheap for all the money they have now.I know she gets LOTS of freebies and money every month from the state. Also it seems she is giving the guilt to the kids that now daddy is not here and say my older kids are helping me becasue I am so busy.

Jon does not need to grow up for any actions. This woman is a b-i-t-c-h. Yea it's hard to raise 8 kids and anybody would get frustrated. But she just wants to be famous it's obvious. Season 5 premier was so obvious she has changed. She's not the parent she once was. No one should listen to her speeches or whatever about parenting because she has done this to her kids. Your little book tours and signings can wait if they are causing some real problems at home. Jon "partied" because his wife does not give 2 shits about him. Period. And I would do the same. Husbands need their wives attention! Jon's needs has been the last on her list. Jon has put up with her for long enough. Jon is not an idiot, he is a normal hard working man who is just a little to laidback for some people. When one thing goes wrong Jon is to blame while Kate leaves and runs off to the spa. Some one get this woman a seat with a counselor and I would love to see dr phil or someone rip her a new *** and make her realize what she has done

Hang in there Kate!  Despite the criticism from the public of the type of person she is....Jon should have stepped up to the plate and not go behind his wife's back which eventually led to him being "busted" clubbing with another female.  If infidility is true in this situation...then Jon's action is worst than Kate's.  

The ulimate betrayal in a marriage is ADULTERY!!  No one deserves this treatment...including Kate.

I dont want to offend anyone.  The fact that you took all this time to express you opinion about Kate and her family tell me that first off.. you really enjoy watching the show and secondly you have nothing better to do than to find this site and make nastly comments.  I would like to see how you would change with a hit tv show, every opportunity under sun, millions of eyes watching in and nasty mouths that make such putrid comments.  Kate is a beautiful mother and she is the rock of that family.   She deserves to go tanning and look good, its human nature to want to look good and feel good too.  They are doing the best they can providing the circumstances they are in.  I pray they can get more support from people and understand they are human trying to live their lives just like anyone else.  Yes they are makes a lot of money and thats because people like us enjoy watching them.  My prayers are with them I know how it feels to be in a separated family so I feel for them.  Last comment- people take it easy with the rudeness!

TLC id suppose to be THe Learning Channel, what do you learn? How to have 8 money makers and turn into a ***. People should stop watching and maybe they will cancel it. TLC is cashing in on this family falling apart! Shame on them!!

I believe Kate was a nice person and John got tired of all the crap. I don't blame John at all. Also I heard that the State is investigating child labor on the show. Kate's brother even said that the cameras are in those poor kids faces all the time and they have told Jodi they don't like it.  

i think the person the    anonymous one who  wrote about financial support ,feels bad because they really needs some taking care of

It's a sad situation, but not one that any of us should sit in judgment of. Having watched all the episodes of their shows and having read the first book Kate wrote, it breaks my heart to see such a loving, God-fearing Christian family being torn apart...and over what? As I was reading Multiple Blessings, Kate repeatedly mentioned how many times she had had to put her faith in God to take care of her needs, and how each and every time, HE had more than met those needs, He had exceeded them in ways she couldn't have imagined.

To see now, how THINGS have taken apparently taken over, and how this beautiful family is seemingly falling apart, is just gutwrenching to me. One of the reasons I was so enthralled by the show, was not just the cute little faces of these tiny blessings, but the power of God's love that just radiated through their family. No matter how difficult things would get, they had each other...they had a faith that would see them through! READ the book. It's not all about the media...at least I didnt' see it that way...not to begin with. I don't think they did either honestly. I think maybe it became an issue later.

My prayer for this family, is that God will soften and speak to their hearts and that they will not only hear Him, but take heed an make changes, quickly and before it's too late. God never turns away from us....it's the other way around. If I could say one thing to them now, I guess it would be this:" Count your many  blessings...name them one by one...(Mady, Cara, Alexis, Hannah, Leah, Joel, Collin, Aaden & *each other) count your many blessings, see what God has done."

I won't be watching Jon and Kate anymore.  It's sick to make a TV show of your family falling apart.  Very sad for the kids.  Kate is greedy to continue to put her family through this.  Will her kids resent her when they are older?  Just give it up and work on your family.

I heard that the divorce was officially going to happen...? Does anyone know if what I heard is correct?

I PRAY you learn to spell Carly McQueen...

I think the funniest thing is all the people that donated their expertise and $ to help these two media whores get exactly what they wanted....  more hair for Jon, less flab for Kate.  What a joke!  And all of you people that actually watch the show, congratulations, you are part of the problem supporting this mind numbing trash.  Go outside, ride a bike, play catch with your son, take your daughter to the park....do something you couch potato reality show losers...

Even if Jon did cheat, no wonder. Show after show Kate continued to yell, embarras and beret Jon at home and in public.  If divorce is imminent, I hope Jon get custody of the kids so they don't grow up to be a self-centered, money-hungry bully like Kate.  Sorry Kate but you reap what you sow.  

Kate  does need a little bit of help in getting her self back together again.

after the shock of having 6 kids at one time.

it did have some emotional changes on her.

she then became a control freak.  But it came from her stupid dud dud don't

get involved hubby. who she had to coax into doing anything. That when she

became the control freak.  She will do very well on the show by herself.

The struggle of a single woman with help raising 8 kids. all woman my dear friends always improve their looks especially when they have been cheated on.

I don't know it is something that they all do. It makes them feel better.

I say GOOD FOR YOU KATE. you married beneath yourself any way.

He better hope that you continue to write books and make money.

because he is lazy and has no way to pay child support.

My point John you are cooked.

john thinks with one thing and not the right thing if you know what i mean.

TO TNK AND THE MANY WHO ARE NOT BLIND TO KATES ABUSE.WE LIVE IN A WORLD WHERE MANY WOMEN THINK ITS OK TO BE ABUSIVE,EMASCULATING, CONTROLLING WITCHES TO THEIR BOYFRIENDS OR HUSBANDS. BUT IM A WOMEN AND I WAS SO ANNOYED AND BOTHERED BY HER BEHAVIOR,AND IM HERE TO TELL ALL U WOMEN OUT THERE.  IT WILL COME BACK TO BITE YOU IN THE END.ITS NEVER OK TO TREAT THEM THAT WAY.YOU WANT RESPECT? YOU HAVE TO  EARN IT.DR LAURAS BEEN PREACHIN THIS FOR A LONG TIME.MEN ARE VERY EASY TO PLEASE,KEEP THEM FED, SEXED AND LET THEM CARE FOR YOU. THATS HOW THEIR MADE,ITS THAT SIMPLE YOU WILL GET EVERYTHING YOU WANT IN RETURN.HOWEVER,JON PROLLY DID KNOW OF KATES WAYS B4 THEY WED,BUT..ISNT IT OBVIOUS SHES BEEN GROOMED BY THE CELEBRITY BEAST,SHE HAS TURNED INTO SOMEONE HE DOESNT KNOW ANYMORE? REMEMBER THEY GOT MARRIED VERY YOUNG.YOU CHANGE ALOT IN 10 YRS,SEEING HOW SOMEONE CHANGES FOR THE WORST.THEREFOR HIS DAILY BROWBEATING HAS OBVIOUSLY TAKEN ITS TOLL.TO THE POINT NOW HE HAS NOTHING TO GIVE .EVEN IF HE WANTED TO SPEAK UP HES SHUT DOWN IMMEDIATELY.JUST LIKE AN ABUSED CHILD GETS HIT TOO MANY TIMES HE JUST GIVES UP ENTIRELY.THERES NOTHING WRONG WITH KATE WANTING TO LOOK GOOD BUT NOT @ THE EXPENSE OF NOT TAKING THAT TIME TO GET HELP FOR HER CONTROL ISSUES.NOTICE HOW ITS ALWAYS MEMEMEME AND JON IS THE ONLY ONE WITH THE INDISCRETIONS ,SHE HAS ALWAYS SAID "WELL THATS JUST ME,THATS THE WAY I AM,A CONTROL FREAK,TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT"!!!WELL UNFORTUNATELY 4 U KATE THAT MIGHT BE EXACTLY WHAT JON DOES,LEAVES IT! I NEVER CONDONE ADULTERY.I DO THINK JON CHEATED,BASED ON THE WHORES BROTHERS STORY OF THEIR LATE NIGHT LOVEMAKING, WHICH IF ITS TRUE ,IS VERY SAD FOR ALL BUT ESP. KIDS.BUT THIS IS HOW I SEE IT, THEY ARE EVEN.SHE BROKE HER VOW IN ALL THE VERBAL,EMOTIONAL,IN THE PUBLIC EYE ABUSE FOR 5YRS OR MORE AND IF HE CHEATED ITS BEEN MAYBE A COUPLE TIMES,AND YES PEOPLE I GET THAT ITS SEX,BUT THEY BOTH BROKE THEM,SNAP OUT OF IT JON,GO FIND YER SACK, BOTH OF YOU WAKE UP AND GET SOME HELP FOR BOTH YOUR ISSUES,FOR THE SAKE OF THE KIDS.THAT WILL ALWAYS BE A NOBLE REASON TO WORK VERY HARD ON A VOW YOU BOTH TOOK AS CHRISTIANS,YEAH REMEMBER THAT LITTLE DETAIL,SOMETHING YOU BOTH FORGOT ALONG THE WAY TO THE BANK !!!?

TO KIYA:I DO AGREE W/ U.WOMEN ARE HARD ON OTHER WOMEN BECAUSE YOU KNOW WHY? THEY KNOW EXACTLY WHAT THEY ARE DOING,SAYING AND ACTING.YES, I DID LEARN THE HARD WAY THAT BEING CONTROLLING AND EMASCULATING TO YOUR HUSBAND IS NEVER THE RIGHT WAY TO BE,IN THE BEGINNING OF MY MARRIAGE.ITS NOT LOVING AND RESPECTFUL TO EITHER SPOUSE.ITS NEVER EXCEPTABLE TO BEHAVE SO BADLY.KATE HAS O.C.D. TO THE DETRIMENT OF HER MARRIAGE AND FAMILY.JON SHOULD HAVE SPOKE UP FROM THE BEGINNING AND NOW HE IS PAYING THE PRICE,FOR HIS HORRENDOUS CHOICES.THIS PLACE THAT THEY HAVE PUT THEMSELVES IN IS COMPLETELY FIXABLE.BUT KATE HAS TO BE WILLING TO GIVE UP THE CELEBRITY AND PERKS,SHE HAS GROWN TO LOVE.THEY HAVE RECEIVED MORE THAN ENOUGH FREEBIES,TRIPS,CARS,75K PER EPISODE,NOT A MONTH, TO LIVE VERY COMFORTABLY,MORE THAN ANYBODY IN THE WORLD COULD EVER HOPE FOR.I FIND IT VERY SAD IN TODAYS SOCIETY WOMEN ARE SOOO OBSESSED WITH FULFILLING THEMSELVES,THAT THEY FORGET THEIR CHILDREN ARE THE CURRENT STAPLE OF FULFILLMENT,NOT EXCESSIVE CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES. KIDS DONT CARE IF  MOMMY HAS A BOOK SIGNING OR SPEAKING ENGAGEMENT,THEY JUST WANT AND NEED YOU.ISNT THAT ENOUGH FUFILLMENT FOR ONE MOTHER W/, MY GOD, 8 KIDS? THAT DOESNT IMPLY YOU CANT DO THINGS YOU ENJOY, LIKE PEDICURES AND HAIR SALON,THAT SHOULD ONLY TAKE TWO HOURS TOPS. CERTAINLY JON WOULD NOT BEGRUDGE KATE FOR THAT,HE STILL WANTS A HOT WIFE FOR GODS SAKE. BUT SHE BECOMES VERY UGLY IN MY EYES WHEN ALL THOSE THINGS BECOME THE NORM INSTEAD OF THE EXCEPTION. I DONT WANT TO WATCH A SHOW AND SEE NOTHING BUT THAT PRIMA DONNA ATTITUDE,ITS NOT ADMIRABLE NO MATTER HOW ORGANIZED OR HOW MUCH YOU SAY "YOURE DOIN IT FOR THE KIDS".THAT INSULTS MY INTELLIGENCE,COME ON, THE PUBLIC IS NOT DEAF,DUMB AND BLIND,DUH!!!  

I don't know about others, but I think Kate is awful hard on Jon, always telling him to do this and do that. The poor guy has bathed the kids and changed diapers and never complained. Kate always puts him down and embarreses him in front of the camera let alone in public. She treats him like he is one of the kids instead of her husband. She needs to lighten up on him and treat him with more respect. He has even ask her to quit embarresing him in public. I think Jon deserves better. Most of these comments are poor Kate, what about poor Jon?

I don't get some of the comments I've read excusing Kate's behavior saying simply that she is a strong woman and that's why she gets picked on. Look at the facts. She's rude to others in public, acts superior, domineering to her family, obsessively materialistic, exploits her children for financial gain. All in front of the cameras and off.  

What sufficient reason does Kate have for acting stressed out like she does too often on the show? Believe it or not there are plenty of moms of large families out there who face daily challenges but don't yell and belittle. Her kids are not babies anymore and hello, she has help with them and the house, gets breaks and alone time to herself when they are in school. Her exaggerated behavior is best described as a Diva Meets Mommy Dearest.

Some people comment that everyone should just leave Jon and Kate alone. Those people should think for a minute how much the show and TLC is benefiting from all the newly generated publicity. Kate is making more money now than ever alone from People magazine interviews. The only victims here are the children whose parents chose to turn their lives into a business.

I don't know if anyone who has posted has any professional mental health training or experience, but when anyone discusses how horrid Kate is and how victimized Jon is I just feel shocked.

While I agree that Kate is accountable for her choices, behaviors, and the way she decides to interact with and respond to Jon, I also get a bad taste in my mouth every time I hear Kate bashing.  The reason is that if people are watching closely it is obvious that Jon has some very significant passive-aggressive behaviors.  I cannot stomach the many times throughout the seasons of shows when I have seen him roll his eyes, make side-comments or back-handed statements, not do things because he knows he should or someone else would like him to or he is needed, be completely uninvolved, correct Kate or make fun of  her, interrupt, and exhibit all the classic traits of a passive aggressive personality.  Blech.  I absolutely cannot stand passive aggressive behaviors.  They are much more insidious than outwardly obnoxious or aggressive behaviors.  And even worse, the person sets himself or herself up to be "the victim" and garner all the sympathy and support by pointing at how bad or mean the other person is being.

Just because someone is direct and loud does not mean that he or she is more pathological than someone quietly seething and being manipulative with passive aggressive actions.

No one outside of Kate and Jon know what is really going on.  Which came first?  Was Jon a wonderful loving husband simply reacting to being horribly mistreated?  Or did Kate become more and more distressed by feeling isolated from her husband with his irresponsible behaviors?  I am not sure I have ever seen or heard Jon accept responsibility or be accountable for his choices and his behaviors.

If the speculators are correct that he desired to stop filming the show, and "nasty" Kate forced him to extremes then why hadn't he gone back to school, volunteered somewhere that interested him, or gotten a job as Kate reportedly encouraged him to do in order to feel more fulfilled?  If he wanted to stop filming where was he in making as secure financial plan for supporting his family, and why would he buy an expensive sports car rather than save or invest that money for when the show ended?

I believe there is much more to all of this than taking sides and determining who is the "evil" one based on personal experiences and biases.

TO PEG FARAR : ARE YOU KIDDING ME !!!? YOU HONESTLY THINK KATE IS JUST BEING A STRONG WOMAN!!? UH,THINK AGAIN.YOUVE JUST INSULTED ALL THE TRULY STRONG,ORGANIZED,EXCELLENT MOTHERS ALL OVER THE WORLD! THERE ARE PLENTY OF GREAT EXAMPLES OF WHAT IT REALLY TAKES TO ENDURE A REAL DAY OF PARENTING,EITHER ON T.V. OR IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD. AND WHETHER YOU HAVE TWO OR TEN,IT DOESNT MATTER. BEING AN OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE,CONTROLLING,EMASCULATING,RAVING B#%$H,IS NOT ONE OF THEM.HAS IT ESCAPED YOUR ATTN. THAT SHE IS ONE OF THE MOST DISLIKED PEOPLE ON T.V.? YOU ARE TRULY THE LONE SUPPORTER IN YOUR DILUSSIONAL OPINION OF HER.DONT GET ME WRONG,JON IS CERTAINLY NO SAINT IN THIS MESS THEY BOTH CREATED. IS HE WEAK? YES ABSOLUTELY.IS HE DISORGANIZED? YES.BUT THE LAST TIME I CHECKED,KATE HAS COMPLETE CONTROL OVER EVERY DETAIL OF EVERYTHING,NOT BECAUSE SHE HAS TO ,BUT BECAUSE HE IS NOT ALLOWED TO DO IT W/O HER SAY SO.AND SHE DOESNT EVEN KNOW WHAT ITS LIKE TO JUST LET THINGS BE.UNLESS EVERY DETAIL IS MAPPED OUT BEFOR SHE LEAVES THE HOUSE.BUT LIKE SOMEBODY SAID ,THE KIDS ARE GROWN UP ENOUGH TO DO THINGS FOR THEMSELVES.UNFORTUNATELY THOUGH SHE HAS STUNTED THEM IN SOME WAYS BECAUSE OF HER CONTROLLING.MY 8YR OLD CAN MAKE EGGS AND TOAST, DO LAUNDRY AND MOW A LAWN.SHE HAS NOT DONE THEM ANY FAVORS BY DOING EVERYTHING FOR THEM. AND JON IS NOT A COMPLETE MORON,HES JUST WAY MORE RELAXED THAN KATE. AND NOT A LUNATIC.MOST GUYS ARE. AND UNFORTUNATELY MOST WOMEN ARENT.PSYCHOLOGISTS WOULD SAY THAT IS PROBABLY THE QUALITY SHE WANTED IN A MAN,WHAT SHE PERCEIVED AS WEAKNESS,SOMETHING SHE COULD CONTROL.WOMEN ARE SO TIGHTLY WOUND WITH CONTROL ISSUES,THEY THINK THE WORLD WILL FALL APART IF THEY ARE NOT CONTROLLING IT. IF MORE WOMEN WOULD JUST SHUT THE HECK UP AND JUST LET SOMETHING BE,LIKE FOR EX. THE DISHES OR THE TRASH,THERE WOULD BE LESS FIGHTS,MORE TIME SPENT W/  KIDS,MORE SEX ,AND A LOT LESS DIVORCES.ITS NOT A DIFFICULT CONCEPT PEOPLE....JUST LET IT GO.DONT BECOME SLOBS OF COURSE,BUT JUST BE IN THE MOMENT.TRUST ME, YOUR HUSBAND DOESNT CARE IF THE DISHES ARE DONE OR NOT. HE WOULD RATHER HAVE HIS WIFE LOVING HIS KIDS OR LOVIN YOU,YEAH,BABY!!BUT KATE HAS ALLOWED CELEBRITY,MONEY AND PERKS TO CONVINCE HER THATS ITS HER JOB,THAT SOMEHOW THERES NO WAY OUT OF THIS.NO, KATE YOUR JOB IS WIFE,MOTHER,DECENT HUMAN BEING.STOP TRYING TO CONVINCE YOURSELF THAT THIS IS ALL THE KIDS KNOW AND THEY JUST LOVE SEEING THE FAMILY ON T.V.  IM BEGGING YOU TAKE THE NOBLE ROUTE AND GIVE IT UP.NOTHING IS WORTH LOSING, I THINK, THE ONLY HUSBAND THATS WILLING TO DEAL W/ YOU AND THE RESPECT FROM YOUR KIDS DOWN THE ROAD WHEN THEIR OLD ENOUGH TO SEE WHAT YOUVE DONE TO THEIR LIVES.THEY WONT BE YOUNG FOREVER,THEY WILL SEE HOW INCREDIBLY CRUEL AND HURTFUL YOU WERE TO THEIR DADDY......AND YES I AGREE WITH JUSTMYOPINION.I REALLY THINK ALL THE PEOPLE WHO TRULY CARE ABOUT WHAT HAPPENS TO THE KIDS, SHOULD NOT WATCH ANYMORE AND CONTRIBUTE TO A FAMILY IN CRISIS.LET IT BE CANCELLED SO KATE IS FORCED BACK TO REALITY.EVEN IF THEY STILL GET DIVORCED, WE CANT HELP THAT, BUT WE CAN ELIMINATE THE NEED FOR A SHOW AND MORE GREED. SO SAD NO MATTER WHAT

Honestly it makes me laugh how much people focus on just one person to blame for this entire thing. It's both of their faults. She's overbearing and he is selfish. As far as her new look? Who do you think inspired it! Lets examine the episode where John took her shopping! He dresses her, essentially. He tells her what's in style. He tells her what looks good. Do I believe she didn't take it a few steps too far? Of course I do. As far as him, he's been quoted as saying "It's always John and Kate plus eight, never just John". YOU'RE A FATHER! Until your youngest child is 18, it's never going to be just you. My opinion is that they both went into parenthood on different pages and probably too early in their relationship, they've both screwed up and it's equally the other's fault for how things have ended up.

Only Jon knows what living with Kate is really like.  If your wife would not be a wife and told you it's over go live your own life, would feel like you were being unfaithful doing actually what she asked of you?  Is Kate upset that Jon may have found some happiness?  I'm sure she is upset to some degree.  To a greater degree I feel she is upset it has become public.  Jon's concern is what the children will come to understand about his relationship with their mother, whereas Kate's concern is what the public will come to understand about the truth.  

Honestly, I love this show.... but now, like what everyone says, I think it's not about the kids anymore. Everyone wants to know now what's happening with the parents. This is my personal opinion, so please do judge. I believe the fault of why all these conflicts are happening are because of Kate. She is just so....... controlling. I know this is her way of taking care of her family, but look what's happening! She controls Jon too. Like, she embarrasses him all the time, like in that one episode where she was like "Hello!?" Somehow, I think she thinks that she's always right. She always adds on to Jon's comment and always correcting him on this answers that is his own opinion. I love this family so much, and I pray that they will settle these problems together. I think the media has overly affected Kate. This show has been giving the family more money, more free stuff and what not. I think it has affected the family, and Kate as well. I think it's time that the family live a normal, private life. I agree with most of the comments here, like yours, DEB and KIMBERLY T. I'm praying real hard for this family to get back together....

TO KATE GOSSELIN: THAT'S ENOUGH JON&KATE PLUS 8! IT'S TIME TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR FAMILY WITHOUT THE CAMERAS!! :)

TO N/A: I THINK YOURE MISUNDERSTANDING MOST OF US WHO DISLIKE KATES BEHAVIOR.WE DO THINK THEYRE BOTH @ FAULT,BUT ITS PAINFULLY OBVIOUS KATES CAUSTIC BEHAVIOR IS THE MORE DOMINANT.I WHOLEHEARTEDLY AGREE W/U ON JONS PASSIVE AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR. IT IS A COP OUT. BUT YOU REALLY NEED TO UNDERSTAND THE PSYCHOLOGY OF THE MATTER,AND UNFORTUNATELY THE CONSEQUENCE OF IT.HE IS JUST ONE OF MILLIONS OF MEN WHO CHOOSE TO AVOID A FIGHT,BECAUSE YOU AND I BOTH KNOW HOW THAT WILL END.SHE KNOWS ALL THE ANSWERS AND WILL NOT YIELD TO ANY SUGGESTIONS.MOST WOMEN ADMIT TO WEARING THE PANTS,YOU SHOULD BE A STRONG WOMEN IN ANY RELATIONSHIP,BUT IT DOESNT MAKE IT OK TO BROWBEAT YOUR MATE.IM SORRY ,I WOULD DO THE SAME. WHO WANTS TO GET IN A FIGHT ON NATIONAL T.V. OR BATTLE HER CONSTANTLY. NOW IF HE HAD FROM THE VERY BEGINNING SPOKE UP AND CHOSE HIS BATTLES WISELY AND MADE  VERY CLEAR STIPULATIONS ON HOW HE WANTED TO BE TREATED,THE DIRECTION THE SHOW WOULD TAKE AND THAT HER BEHAVIOR WAS COMPLETELY UNEXCEPTABLE.THAT WOULD HAVE HELPED HIM.BUT JUST BECAUSE  HE DIDNT, DOES NOT MAKE HIM THE MONSTER,SHE HAS EARNED THAT TITLE, AND NOT THROUGH SELECTIVE EDITING,KATE HAS ALWAYS SAID "WHAT U C IS WHAT U GET" .IF YOU PUT A PERSON IN A ROOM TO WATCH THE SHOW ,THAT HAS NEVER SEEN IT, WHO DO YOU THINK THAT PERSON WOULD PICK OUT THAT HE WOULD RATHER BE FRIENDS WITH? CERTAINLY NOT THE ONE WHO CONSISTANTLY TELLS JON HOW TO TALK,ACT ,PLAY,PARENT AND EVEN NOT TO BREATHE.I BANTER W/ MY HUSBAND W/ TALK AND LOVE TAPS TOO. HE IS A STRONG MAN W/ SELF ESTEEM AND WOULD NEVER PUT UP W/ ME TREATING HIM LIKE THAT.BUT JONS  SPIRIT IS COMPLETELY BROKEN.YES HE IS YOUNG AND  WIMPY, AND MADE HORRENDOUS HURTFUL CHOICES.I EVEN CALLED THIS OUTCOME FROM THE BEGINNING OF THE SHOW.THE MINUTE I SAW HER TREATMENT OF HIM.NOT TO THE LAST DETAIL,BUT CERTAINLY JON SNAPPING ONE DAY BECAUSE HE CANT TAKE IT ANYMORE.BUT SHE IS THE AGGRESSOR/CONTROLLER,WEARING THE PANTS. THATS NOT SOMETHING TO BE PROUD OF. MOMENTS OF PRIDE SHOULD BE WHEN SHE IS BEHAVING WELL WITH LOVING HER HUSBAND AND KIDS AND WHEN HER O.C.D. HAS AIDED IN THE HOUSEHOLD,ETC.. AND FOR HIS INPUT ON FASHION.THATS THE ONLY THING HE SEEMS TO HAVE HAD ANY INFLUENCE.YOU WERENT PAYING ATTN. TO THE SHOW CLOSE ENOUGH. KATE ADMITTED SHE HAS NO DESIRE TO SHOP,OR FASHION SENSE AND THAT JON IS THE CLOTHES HORSE .OBVIOUSLY THATS CHANGED NOW. BUT IF YOU REMEMBER THAT EPISODE, ITS ONE OF THE RARE TIMES,BESIDES SNOWBOARDING,THAT JON IS HAVING A GOOD TIME W/ KATE,BECAUSE HE HAS  MORE INPUT AND EXP. ON THE MATTER AND HIS  OPINIONS ARE WELCOME ONLY IN THAT FORUM. AND PERSONALLY IM GLAD KATE TAKES SOME TIME TO GET HAIR,NAILS,TANNING,WHATEVER DONE,JON HAS HIS THINGS TOO.THATS WHAT MAKES A HEALTHY MARRIAGE.EACH HAVING THEIR OWN FUN TIME BUT WHEN ITS EXCESSIVE,THATS WHEN PROBLEMS ARISE. I ONLY SEE SUCCESS IF BOTH PARTIES ARE WILLING TO ADMIT HOW THEY HAVE FAILED EACH OTHER AND THE KIDS AND BOW OUT OF THE SHOW TO GET HELP =(

I think this is a tradgedy for the kids. Theres 8 of them and 2 parents fighting thats not good for their future. How are they going to share the kids if a divorce is the conclusion? Jon and Kate Plus 8 is my favorite show but right now i might not be. They need to work this out they are married for gosh sake! They are soposed to work things out together not as 2 induvisuals!!! Hope evetything strightens out. To the bestest luck to Kate, Jon, Mady, Cara, Collin, Hannah, Aaden, Alexis, Joel and Leah!!!!

Season 5 is unbelievably difficult to watch. Just seems so fake and rehearsed. I think Jon & Kate need to be honest with the viewers rather than say they are away for "work." It is clear that they are choosing to spend time away from each other.

I think that it takes two. Two people to make it work, two people to break it.  And Kate is organized. Not controlling! With that many people there has to be someone to step up and run the "show", or else it becomes crazy.  Thats just how things work. It is really easy to step back and judge people knowing NOTHING about what they are going through. If there were not people pocking around in their personal lives, then maybe they would not have so many problems.  Some might say that is a given, they signed up for it. What happened was they BOTH decided to do this show. And BOTH had no idea that it would become what it has. They are people like anyone else. If you had a camera following you around 24-7, what would you think about yourself. So they might have made a mistake by doing the show.....so what. We all make decisions not knowing what it will bring tomorrow!!  Its really sad....on many levels. Kate was blonde before and after. Its hard taking care of 8 children!! Who cares if she has help....anyone whould need that!!! Its great to take time for herself.....I feel bad for Kate. I think she is a strong woman, and doing a great job. I do think its time for the show to end.

After watching the first show that they did for tlc i seriously turned to my husband and pointed out that it seemed like Jon really hadn't wanted to get pregnant again after the twins, it honestly seemed to me like he had a hatred towards her for landing him with 8 kids. After watching season after season of Jon & Kate Plus 8 i noticed that Kate seemed to be a bit overbearing, but honestly i get her rules. I have two kids and feel like i can't keep up with the house. If she didn't have strict rules their house would look like a tornando went through it. I am however completely shocked that this whole situation has ended up the way it has. If Jon was unhappy enough to cheat maybe he should have been the better person and offer out marriage counseling. Its not just their lives they are messing up, they have 8 wonderful kids who shouldn't be put through this. They married each other for a reason, and having children sometimes keeps you so busy you forget what those reasons are, but they should at least try to figure this out without hurt their kids. In divorces the only ppl really hurt are the kids.

KATE YOU HAD A GOOD MAN HE WAS ALWAYS DOING THE DURTY WORK AND YOU KEPT KIDS AND HIM OUTOF YU KITCHEN AREA IT WAS YOURS!! SO WRONG. YOU DO NOT HAVE ANY FRIENDS ALWAYS TAKING THINGS FROM OTHERS WITHOUT  SHOWING A THANK YOU JUST SOMETHING ELSE THAT COULD BE SHOWN AS TV SHOW. KIDS HAVE BEEN SO MANY PLACES THERE ARE SO MANY THINGS THAT THEY HAVE DO THAT MOST OF US HAVE NEVER BEEN ABLE TO DO, I THINKS YOU WILL BE REPLACED WITH THE LADY WHO HAD 8 KIDS AND HAS 4 OR 5 KIDS ALREADY. SHE WILL REPLACE YOU ALL. SO HOPE YOU HAVE PAID FOR THE HOUSE YOU HAVE JUST MOVED INTO CAUSE YOU WILL HAVE TO MOVE OUT WITH  NO SHOW. THE KIDS ARE GOING TO HURT THE OLDEST ONES ARE HURTING NOW CAUSE YOU ARE TELLING THEM HOW TO ACT. YOU SHOULD SPLIT THE KIDS UP AND SEE IF THAT WILL WORK OR JUST ONE OF YOU LIVE AT HOUSE FOR 1 MONTH  THAN THE OTHER THE 2ND MONTH SEE HOW THAT WORKS.  AND IF A DEVOURSE GOES THROUGH JON WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO PAY ENOUGH CHILD SUPORT AS THE TV SHOW DID. KATE MAKE PIECE. LET KIDS BACK IN BEDROOM THAT WAS REAL MEAN WHE NYOU TOLD KIDS THAT THE Y COULDN'T COME IN WITH OUT KNOCKING. IS THAT BECAUSE OF YOU BEING WITH SOMEONE ELSE IN THERE? LOOKS BAD AND JON LOOKED LIKE HE THOUGHT THE SAME YOU ARE A WITCH. JON SHOUD GET KIDS HE IS KINDER ONE TO THE LITTLE BOYS BROKE THE BACKOOF TOILET TANK LID AND HE GLUED IT BACK TOC=GETHER YOU KATE WOULD HAVE HAD HIM GO BY A NEW ONE HE IS MORE CAREFUL WITH THE MONEY!!

I USED TO LOVE THE SHOW BUT NOW IT WOULD NOT BE RIGHT TO WATCH IT SO YOU HAD MORE MONEY TO SPEND ON YOUR SELF. THE SHOW 18 KID AND COUNTING IS A LOT BETTER SHOW TO WATCH AND TO ONE WITH 6 2 AND 2 IS ANOUTHER ONE THAT I HAVE ENJOYED TO WATCH THEY ARE MORE REAL. YOU HAVE GOT TO MUCH NOW HOPE MONY IS IN BANK FOR THE KIDS THEY ARE THE STARS. NOT YOU KATE....(:

I HAVE WATCHED JON AND KATE PLUS EIGHT SINCE THE BEGINNING , THEY HAD MANY MORE CHALLENGES AT THE BEGINNING. THEY HAD LESS MONEY, LESS TIME AND WORRIED HOW THEY WOULD PROVIDE FOR THEIR FAMILY.THEY ALSO WERE MORE HAPPY THEN AS WELL. IT'S GOOD TO BE COMFORTABLE AND BE ABLE TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR FAMILY., BUT MONEY IS NOT EVERYTHING. THEY WERE ALL MUCH MORE HAPPY BEFORE ALL OF THIS FAME. I KNOW KATE SAYS SHE WANTS HER KIDS TO HAVE THINGS. WHEN KIDS GROW UP AND LOOK BACK ON THEIR LIVES. THEY DON'T SAY GOSH I REALLY LOVED ALL THOSE THINGS. THEY REMEMBER MEMORIES OF A LOVING FAMILY AND A MOM AND DAD THAT LOVE EACH OTHER SUPPORTING EACH OTHER. THERE IS NO HARDER CHALLENGE , THERE IS ALSO  NO GREATER REWARD THAN A LOVING FAMILY. GET BACK TO THE BASICS.GOD FIRST, THEN FAMILY , THEN THINGS.WITHOUT  THOSE FIRST. THINGS ARE JUST THAT "THINGS". IF YOU TRULY LOVE YOUR CHILDREN , GET COUNSELING AND STOP THE SHOW.THE PRICE IS FAR TOO HIGH.... AND YOUR BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN DESERVE AND NEED BOTH OF THEIR PARENTS. DIVORCE UNFORTUNATELY IS SOMETIMES NECESSARY, BUT MORE OFTEN THAN NOT IT JUST ADDS MORE PROBLEMS AND BAGGAGE THAN YOU HAVE BEFORE.  

It is just really sad this is happening.  I think we as a whole society should reconsider the reality shows all together.  My prayer is, even if they stay on, they would honor God publicly, and seek help from a Christ centered support group.  Without Christ at the center of their lives, this whole thing will be very, very difficult to overcome.  I too have decided to stop showing any support and not watch it.  SAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kate is the personification of the reason I don't want to get married. Women seem to become vicious, heartless dictators who view their husbands as tools or items to execute their controlled chaos rule of law. Control, control, control. It frightens me that women look up to this woman. YIKES! I'll pass.

I don't watch the show....but am sick and tired of hearing about these two media hungry selfish people.  My god....they have 8 children who need THEIR attention.....not flashing themselves across magazine covers and news headlines.  They are obviously doing all of this for money...which is a great ploy...so you have to give them credit for being somewhat smart.....but mature, parents.....no way.  And the media, who by the way thrives on this stuff, should be ashamed of covering such trash......

Jon looks really depressed. Kate was worried about her makeup when she started to cry. They should have taken a year off. By the way, the comment Kate made about "I wake up and breathe for my kids everyday" I think all Mom's do that (not just you Kate)!!  STAY HOME AND BE A REAL MOM  NOT JUST FOR YOUR SHOW. Remember last season when they moved into their new home and the kids weren't allowed to ever go into their bedroom. I thought that was ignorant. I guess Jon had to join them!

Ok so here is my theroy see if they cant stay together which i hope they do they should do this Well once i read a book(acctually im reading it)called the name of this book is secret well one of the kids parents couldnt stand each other so they got a divorce well they thought there son should have 2 parents so they both live in the house but dont speak and both take care of the son its a weird idea but it just might work.and i noticed that during one of the last episodes they were sitting as far away as they could from each other AND i think they should STOP going places there kids need both of them in every episode practicly 1 of them is gone UGGGGG i thought u cared about ur kids there just hurting them

TO BRAD: UNFORTUNATELY I WOULD HAVE TO AGREE WITH YOU ON MOST OF THE ISSUES ABOUT MANY WOMEN.BUT DONT COMPLETELY GIVE UP ON US. THERE ARE A FEW STILL OUT THERE. THAT ARE NOT ANYTHING LIKE THE OCD CONTROL FREAK KATE IS ,AND WOULD NEVER WANT TO ASPIRE TO BE LIKE THAT. SHE DOES, THO HAVE SOME GOOD QUALITIES.FOR EX:ORGANIZED,CREATIVE AND LOVING FOR THE KIDS,BUT SADLY MOST OF HER ENERGY IN THOSE AREAS  GOES TO THE KIDS. NOW DONT GET ALL CRAZY, YOU MOMS OUT THERE.THERE CAN AND MUST BE A REASONABLE BALANCE WITH YOUR HUSBAND,OTHERWISE WHY BE MARRIED,DUH!!!? THERES NO WAY JON WOULD FAULT KATE FOR BEING TOO TIRED @THE END OF THE DAY TO HAVE SEX OCCASIONALLY OR VICE VERSA.BUT THE MINUTE YOU THROW IN RAVING OCD ***,THEN WE GOT A PROBLEM.BUT BOTH OF THEM ARE @ FAULT FOR NOT STRAIGHTENING OUT THE KINKS THEY HAD IN THE RELATIONSHIP B4 THEY GOT MARRIED.AND JON IS @ FAULT EVERY TIME HES TREATED BADLY,HE DIDNT EITHER PULL HER ASIDE OR TELL HER @ HOME HOW HE FELT.SADLY HES LET IT GO ON FOR TOO LONG AND NOW HE JUST FEELS DEFEATED.WEVE ALL SEEN HOW IT ENDS,SHE NEVER GETS IT. SHE STILL THINKS THE WORLD WILL STOP IF SHES NOT IN CONTROL.THATS JUST ONE OF THE REASONS WHY SHES SO DEFIANT ON NOT QUITTING THE SHOW,BESIDES ALL THE PERKS HER AND JON GET.THE MINUTE ANY MAN SEES SOME KIND OF OVERBEARING CONTROLLING GIRLFRIEND HE SHOULD IMMEDIATELY EITHER RUN IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION OR SET DOWN SOME GROUND RULES B4 IT GOES ANY FURTHER,AND THE SAME GOES FOR A WOMEN.IT MUST BE A HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP FILLED WITH MUTUAL SELF RESPECT FOR EACH OTHER.THEIR LIKES, DISLIKES,IF THEY WILL HAVE CHILDREN OR NOT, HOW THEY WILL PARENT,AND CERTAINLY WHAT TREATMENT OF EACH OTHER WILL NOT BE EXCEPTED!! YES KATE APPEARANCE HAS CHANGED OVER THE YEARS,IN MY OPINION FOR THE BETTER.LETS GET REALPEOPLE,SHE WAS A FRUMPY HOUSEWIFE. ANY WOMEN THAT SAYS SHES CHANGED ONLY BECAUSE OF THE MONEY IS A JEALOUS LIAR. THERE IS NOT ONE WOMEN ON THIS PLANET THAT DOESN'T WANT TO LOOK HOT.YES ,SHE GETS HER HAIR DONE,NAILS,TANS.FINE,SO DO I,AND SO DO MANY WOMEN,ITS CALLED MAKING AN EFFORT TO LOOK AND FEEL GOOD FOR YOU AND YOUR MATE.ITS OBVIOUSLY ESCAPED ALL THE FRUMPY HOUSEWIVES OUT THERE THAT HELLOOO,YOUR MAN WANTS YOU TO LOOK HOT FOR HIM.BUT THEY THINK,HEY,WHY SHOULD I TRY ANYMORE,IVE GOT EM!! WROONNGG!! YOUR FIRST MISTAKE!! HE MARRIED YOU IN A BETTER AND HEALTHIER PLACE,THATS WHERE YOURE OBLIGATED TO STAY.UNLESS FOR ANY  REASONS YOU GOT SICK OR HAVE HEALTH ISSUES,OTHERWISE THERES NO EXCUSE TO CHANGE FOR THE WORSE. BUT KATE HAS @ TIMES TAKEN AN UNWISE ADVANTAGE OF THE PERKS.WHEN IT BECOMES EXCESSIVE AND NARSSICISTIC AND TAKES YOU AWAY FROM YOURE KIDS OR EVEN THAT 2 HRS SPENT  GETTING HIGHLIGHTS IN YOUR HAIR,THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN SPENT WORKING ON YOUR MARRIAGE. SO EVERY TIME SHE SAYS SHES DOIN  IT FOR THE KIDS IS B.S. CUZ THE KIDS COULD CARE LESS IF YOUR BALD,THEY JUST WANT YOU AND DADDY PRESENT,IN EVERY SENSE OF THE WORD!! COME ON KATE YOURE NOT FOOLING ANYONE,WELL EXCEPT FOR THE NAIVE. YOU HAVE TO HAVE PLENTY OF MONEY FOR THE KIDS ALREADY IN THE BANK,75K AN EPISODE,WHAT?!!! NOBODY WANTS A DIVORCED SHOW HOST WITH 8 KIDS.

sherry, i would just like to say, coming from a parent, when she said that the children are not ever allowed into their bedroom, that was not literal okay? its basically her way of getting privacy, dont you need some every now and then? yea thought so.

Please to all people who hate the show of Jon and Kate.  Let's all be quiet and live our own lives.  Leave them alone and just don't watch their show.  The more you comment about their shows the more they are making more money.  So please STOP AND QUIT TALKING !

Well, first off I don't think that it is right for people to hate on the way Kate looks. If you had given birth to 8 children then you wouldn't wonder why she has had surgery. I don't think that people should jusge her for wanting to look good...if that is how she wants to look then more power to her for doing something about herself. Second thing, Kate is a good person. I know that if I had 8 children then I would probably be a little bit of a "***" too. I only have two children and there are times where I want to pull my hair out too. I think that a lot of people are so quick to judge a person based off of how they are viewed on tv. You have to keep in mind that they edit a lot of scenes out of those shows. So nobody knows the full story behind this family, I think that people should stop hating on them. Just because they have a show doesn't mean that she is exploiting her children for money. People need to put themselves in her shoes. Her and Jon even stated in one of their seasons that they didn't realize that they were going to be such a hit and last so long. If you don't like the fact that they have a show then complain about the television station that funds them.

You people have eight kids and then see how life is. It's sad that people are so quick to judge a situation they have no experience in. I'm sorry but I don't sympathize with Jon because they both wanted kids. So if he feels neglected than he should of thought about that before they decided to have children. He should grow and accept resposibility. It can't be all about him!

I thought that the show was a major bore because of all the fighting, and they both sounded very biast towards they're own children. I disliked the show when it first started. The fame from the show went straight to both parents heads.

A lot of you are REALLY quick to judge! Wow! My husband and I are the parents of eight single born children. Is it hard? Erh, yes, of course it is! Kate has nothing to complain so much about. She wanted a family, she has it and she needs to buck up and shut up!

Okay, so Jon is layback. He is a doting father and anyone viewing this show who feels different must be missing what is obviously happening. The kids have said that "Mommy is mean...I like Daddy better"...Hello?

And as for some of you who say to Jon..."Take one for the team, Jon"...Oh my gosh!

The guy has been trying to hold things together, people. Kate a good person? Do you know her personally? I do not. I only know what is presented on their show and reading of them or hearing their interviews...just like most of you, so please, do NOT stand up for Kate!

I do not hate either Jon or Kate. In order to hate you have to know or love someone first. None of us here commenting know these people so we can only observe.

Jon has acknowledged over and over again with apologies for his actions. His wife and the media need to get off his case. As for Kate, she is truly a tool and a train wreck. I hope both she and Jon get individual therapy. They both need it.

As for their marriage...marriage counseling should and could be considered if both parties want to save the marriage. Both Kate and Jon are accountable for the examples,good or bad, that they present to their kids.

A leader leads by example, whether he wants to or not...

Hopefully J&K will reign back their lashes at one another so that they might gain perspective of their situation and re-focus on loving each other. When the parents invest in pouring out onto one another affection, resepct and honor, love thrives naturally.

Criticism crushes the life out of any relationship...something to think about, Kate!

Someone mentioned something about getting surgery after giving birth to 8 kids? I had 9 kids and finally was able to afford a tummy tuck 3 1/2 years ago. My youngest is 12 yrs old so do the math.

I am striving to get and stay healthy for myself, my husband and to better mother my kids ages 12 through 27, 7 of whom still live at home.

Kate has nothing on me. I do not have a team of people taking care of my kids, cooking for me or doing my housework. My kids help when not working or going to school and once every 3 weeks, I have a housecleaner help me.

That's it.

No sad song from Kate is going to evoke empathy or sympathy from me. She is horrible on the show to her husband and nothing anyone can say to diss Jon supports or validates that.

I have a marriage of 28 1/2 years and I would never and I mean NEVER belittle my husband like that or even close to that!

We have had tough times where we had to go to marriage therapy to get back on track...about 3 seperate times in our marriage, but is was important to us to find a way back to us.

When you disrespect your spouse, you are training your kids, whether it be 1 or 2 kids or a houseful to mimic the same sort of behavior in their future relationships.

J&K, you will be held accountable...be mindful and make changes that will benefit everyone, not just your individual needs.

Everyone needs to keep them in your prayers...whether you are religious or not...

honestly, i wish they could just talk to eachother face to face like adults. i feel sorry for them, and their kids. i used to love the show, now its all about money and kate did this and jon said that. who cares anymore? i feel bad for the kids, and i wish the cameras would mind their own business and stay out of these peoples lives!

I feel very sorry for the kids.  Jon and Kate have always proclaimed to be Christain - why don't they follow the Christain teachings to save the marriage - for example, Kate would submit to her husband and not do everything just for the kids, but for her husband too!!  And I don't think you are just doing everything for your kids when you destroy your family for the money (they don't need any more money at this point!!!).  TLC is exploiting the kids now too - they should fold the show since they are no longer "in it together".  What a sad mess!!

TO JON'S FRIEND : ARE YOU REALLY JON'S FRIEND? BECAUSE IF YOU ARE,IM NOT SURE I WOULD HAVE POSTED THE COMMENTS YOU MADE .BECAUSE IT REALLY DOESNT PUT JON IN A GOOD LIGHT.I DO UNDERSTAND YOUR LINE OF REASONING,ONLY IF SHE SAID IT WAS OVER,IT WOULD IMPLY THEY WERE GOING TO GO THEIR SEPARATE WAYS.BUT THIS DOES NOT SET WELL,IN LIGHT OF THE FACT THAT THEY SAY THEY ARE "CHRISTIANS". KATE WOULD HAVE NEVER IMPLIED OR GIVEN THE GO AHEAD TO "FIND HAPPINESS" AND MORE OR LESS COMMIT ADULTERY. ITS THEIR OBLIGATION TO DO WHATEVER IT TAKES TO DEAL WITH ALL THEIR PROBLEMS.AND AS FAR AS THE COMMENT ABOUT ONLY JON KNOWING WHAT ITS LIKE TO LIVE WITH KATE.I THINK COMMITTED J&K VIEWERS HAVE SEEN PLENTY OF FOOTAGE TO HAVE AN INFORMED OPINION.EVEN J&K HAVE SAID THEY FILM A LOT OF THEIR DAILY LIFE. WE MAY NOT SEE EVERY DETAIL.BUT ITS CERTAINLY ENOUGH TO KNOW WHERE THINGS HAVE GONE HORRIBLY AWRY .I DONT BLAME JON ONE BIT FOR JUST LOSING IT. I CALLED THIS FROM THE VERY BEGINNING WHEN I SAW KATES BEHAVIOR. BUT I ALSO DONT BLAME KATE IN SOME CIRCUMSTANCES  EITHER. HE SHOULD HAVE FROM THE VERY BEGINNING HAD A VERY SERIOUS CONVO. W/ HER AND LAID DOWN SOME GROUND RULES . AND TOLD HER HOW SHE MADE HIM FEEL @ TIMES.THAT SPOUSAL ABUSE IS UNEXCEPTABLE IN ANY FORM. AND AS FAR AS THE KIDS? THEY KNOW EXACTLY WHATS GOIN ON. KIDS ARE VERY OBSERVANT AND BRIGHT,AND ESPECIALLY THOSE KIDS. I TOO HAVE 2 VERY SMART KIDS, TALKING @ 8 AND 5 MONTHS OLD,AND NOTHING GETS PAST THEM. THE FACT THAT THE KIDS SAY "MOMMY IS MEAN,AND I LIKE DADDY BETTER",UUMMM HELLO,JUST LIKE DEANNE SAID!! YOU GO GIRL,YOU HIT IT RIGHT ON THE HEAD!! THEY ALREADY KNOW EVERYTHING. THEYRE WITH MOM AND DAD ALL THE TIME.HOW COULD THEY NOT SEE ALL THE DIRTY LAUNDRY? UNFORTUNATELY THEYVE SEEN KATE TREATING DADDY VERY BADLY,AND THE BOYS HAVE LEARNED THAT DADDY JUST TAKES IT, AND DOESNT ELIMINATE THAT FROM HAPPENING ON CAMERA IN THE FIRST PLACE.THATS HOW A CHRISTIAN HEAD OF THE HOUSEHOLD TAKES THE LEAD IN DEMONSTRATING HOW THEIR NEEDS TO BE MUTUAL RESPECT AND A GOOD EXAMPLE SET FOR THE KIDS.SOMEHOW THOSE PRINCIPLES HAVE GONE BY THE WAY SIDE,AND PRIDE HAS REARED ITS UGLY HEAD AND SET IN.ITS A HEALTHY STANCE OF TAKING THE LEAD NOT "BEING THE BOSS" ATTITUDE. THEY BOTH CAN HAVE THEIR HAPPINESS, BUT IT TAKES COMPROMISE AND HARD WORK THEY HAVE TO BE WILLIN G TO DO!!!

From watching the show, Kate needs Jon more than he needs her.  I see a more nurturing father and shows the love for his kids, Kate- it is just words.  Season 5, The Birthday Party, I noticed one of the sons ran up to her and thanked her for the party, and had to repeat it at least two more times because his mother was staring out in space and did not hear son.  Finally, she acknowledged him.

Kate since Jon is not around who fills your gas tank? Who will you go off on when you go off on a tangent?

I feel sorry for you, I feel more pain for your children.  

The show started off so delightful...watching little kids be little kids put a smile on my face.  You can tell when the parents are in trouble because it will reflect on their children.  If you noticed closely, the kids were becoming exceptionally "whiny" and "clingy" and it seems nothing made them happy...well, this is a true sign that the parents are 'acting up' and possibly a marriage is in trouble.  Their children knew something wasn't right between them, but they were too young to explain it - so instead, they acted out.  I feel sorry for Kate and some of the kids especially the ones who enjoy all the attention they got from the show.  It was sad watching Gloria Swanson's demise from the screen, and it's gonina be even sadder watching the demise of Jon & Kate Plus 8! Or, maybe just Kate who secretly wants to be a movie star.  Why else, would you agree to expose your precious little babies to such animals as the media?  For what...a better education...a larger home...a bigger car...please, Kate, don't be so materialistic.  I hope you will read all of these comments, too, Kate because you need to hear and see yourself how you needled Jon throughout all five episodes.  Some folks sure know who to mess with.  If he were some other guy girl you'd be in trouble.  Jon is a peaceful soul...too bad I can't say the say about you, Kate; you are so devilish.  I can truly see in the future, Jon receiving visits from his kids while you are probably basking somewhere in the sun still trying to get recognition for...what, being Kate...please stop being so full of yourself.  STOP SHOWING JON & KATE PLUS 8, and if you insist on showing it, please eliminate KATE...thank you very much!  

Kate you are a greedy pig!  This was a family show that we enjoyed to watch with our children.  Now however it is disgusting!  You have beaten Jon down.  If you stop and watch the shows and how you treat people around you you may be embarrassed!

Many families around the country have large families and are able to raise decent kids with love and respect.  For you, you are no longer the person that Jon fell in love with.  You have had a dose of wealth and that now has become your priority.

My children are longer allowed to watch your show!  They are worried about the kids and talking about cheating and divorce.  Good lesson Kate!

You are not all that and have been given way too much time as far as I am concerned!  

Kate who?  Get a life!  Work on yourself and treating people nicer.  Stop barking at everyone else flaws!

I used to LOVE watching this show until reality show drama started enveloping jon and kate's lives.

Kate is unreasonably mean to jon and jon deals with it by playing the self pity card...how is any of that benificial to the children?

OK, so having 8 kids cant be easy but having 8 kids and a camera crew following you around 24/7 is obviously not very healthy for anyone in the family.

Jon and Kate need to...

1. get counceling

2. cancel the jon and kate plus eight show

3. put the money earned from the show in savings for the kids

and

4. get over themselves and start doing the best for their kids

jon needs to play his part in the family and deal with the current situation instead of running from it.

Kate needs to BE NICE

poor kids, they dont deserve any of this.

Kate needs to be divorced she doesn't deserve a husband. someone that is that rude and bitchy all the time needs to be alone!

its not about whos fault it is. the most important is that they do whats right for their kids!!

I personally think that Jon shouldn't have had the affair with whoever she was... Yet Kate isn't helping herself out with controlling his every move. I also think that it is not fair this is being broadcasted, its a personal issue for christ sake. (sorry) And of course has a camera follow you 24/7 would be stressful because you dont want to say the "wrong thing" My opinion has to effect of course but i do think people should stop setting blame.  This is all a huge drama over tv and life.

Your comments are insightful..Yes, Kate treated Jon like another child in the house.  Jon sat back each week rolling his eyes and taking it all in...eventually the sadness got to him and he "strayed."  TLC loves the ratings and kept the show going knowing people will tune in and beef up ratings...what would be interesting to see is what is left on the editing room floor.  Does Jon ever tell Kate how he feels?  Did he help with the party or just show up as a guest?  Many people tune in each week to see their adorable children, check out the celebrities that visit the house and watch Kate be "the ***."  

Family has came out for interviews sharing what "they know" but if they at all cared about Jon or Kate they would keep quiet and not help exploit their marriage and the children.  Maybe they are sad that the family moved and their tv time got lost on the editing room floor.  

In the end it is sad...If they cheated they cheated...is is really our business?  But the drama, sadness and tears bring in ratings.  I know I made sure to tune in and watch the season opener to see what they said to eachother.  

The show should go on hiatus and allow this family to attempt to heal. The children will suffer along the way...scenes, articles and blogs will forever be at their fingertips allowing them to see what their sugarcoated childlife was about....really all they have to do is type in jon and kate plus 8 which they all can so cutely say before each episode.

It is time for TLC, Jon and Kate to take 8 steps back and see what all of this anger and sadness will do or is doing to their children.  I can only imagine what is left on the ediitng floor from the children...where is the footage of one of the children asking for Mom when she is gone or questioning why dad did not take part in Kate's birthday celebration...I guess it all matters what makes good tv...drama.

They need to both stop and start thinking about thier kids how are thay going to be after everything. Thay seam so happy whit both of them around its going to be hard for them i bet it is alreaddy. I FEEL SORRY OF ALL OF THEM.........

How can people possibly blame Jon? Kate is a self-centered, camera hogging, money craving freak. She has acted bossy and rude to Jon since they started filiming the show. Yes he may have known what he was getting into when he married her, but im sure her bossyness doubled no tripled after she was put on tv. If she really wanted what was best for her kids then she wouldnt have made a 5th season. Jon didnt want that did he? And if he did cheat or didnt the paparazzi blew everything out of proportion. If Kate wasnt so busy flying across the country she would have realized that paparazzi are meant to ruin peoples lives! Or has she not picked up a magazine in years and seen how many problems paparazzi have caused in realtionships over the years? And of course she just has to put the focus on how Jon didnt go shopping for party decorations. It wouldnt have made a difference either way. Every time they have gone shopping its about what Kate wants. She never gave a damn about his opinion. What about the times when shes not there? No need to point that out right? And another point i want to get across. Many people say that all of the kids have come out great. HELLO! What about mady! Mady is a miny Kate and Cara is a miny Jon. They act the same way. All mady does is boss Cara around 24/7. What a great kid...NOT! Nad hannah. Personally she is the second miny kate. Everyone thinks she is so innocent but she acts as if she rules the world and everything is about her. Just like Kate! Im sick of all this! Jon should go find a new wife who actually cares about him. Or values and respects his opinion. And someone who doesnt treat him like a dog! And hopefully the poor kids dont become like their obnoxios, self absorbed, BOSSY , bitchy, stupid mother.

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I really think that its a real shame kate is trying to put herself as the victim. Her exact words were I will be there for my children to protect my children but yet she is the one that exploids them for the sake of money!!!! what a hypocrite.Get over yourself kate the world does not revolve around you and your boo hoo tears you can pull the plug on this whole thing anytime

I'm very confused on how people can say Kate is a strong woman. How is she strong? All I see in her is that she's controlling. That does not make you a strong person. When you have your crap together with no help from any outsiders THEN that makes you a strong person. Plain and simple, she's a selfish, money hungry B****!!! She's not even a mom!!! Look how the kids turn more to dad then mom. What does that tell you? If all you negative people out there think Jon is weak, I'm sorry, do you honestly think he'll talk back to Kate in front of the kids???????  Do you feel like he wants to put on a fight in front of them? Give me a break. At least he thinks about the kids unlike Kate. Remember, this is suppose to be about the kids. For those of you being on Team Kate...shame on you!  You're just like her - SELFISH! Sheesh!!!!

TO MICHELLE: I COULDNT AGREE MORE!!!! I ALWAYS SAID THAT SHE WOULD SOME DAY REGRET TREATING JON THE WAY SHE DOES AND BEING THE WAY SHE IS. AND I NEVER COULD STAND WATCHING THAT BRAT MADDY,AND CARA COULDNT BE MORE DIFFERENT.JUST LOOK AT THEIR NAMES MAD MADDY AND CARING CARA,IT SAYS IT ALL!! I WAS SO SICK AND TIRED OF THEM ALWAYS MAKING EXCUSES FOR MADDYS HORRIBLE BEHAVIOR.JON PROBABLY MADE SUGGESTIONS TO KATE ON WHAT TO DO,BUT NO DOUBT THOSE IDEAS WERE SHOT DOWN TOO.I WOULD NEVER CONDONE OR EXCUSE JONS MOMENTS OF INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR. BUT I DONT BLAME HIM FOR TAKING A BREAK OR GOIN AND HAVIN A DRINK,OR JUST CHOOSING TO NOT FACE EVERY BATTLE ON CAMERA. BUT I  WISH, WE AS VIEWERS, WOULD HAVE SEEN MORE OF HIM DEFENDING HIMSELF. BECAUSE IF HE WOULD HAVE SET HER STRAIGHT,WE WOULD HAVE SEEN A CHANGE IN THE DYNAMICS. AND IF HE DID TELL HER HOW HE FELT AND SHE OBVIOUSLY COMPLETED IGNORED HIM, THAT MAKES HER EVEN MORE OF A B@#$%H.AND THE FACT THAT KATE HAS KNOWN FOR QUITE SOME TIME NOW, THAT THINGS WERE GOIN SOUTH IN BOSSY TOWN,MAKES IT EVEN WORSE THAT SHE CONTINUED TO ALLOW HER MARRIAGE AND KIDS TO BE SUBJECTED TO HER, PAPARAZZI,TABLOIDS,POTENTIAL REMARKS FROM THE KIDS SCHOOL MATES ETC.. IT MAKES ME SICK THAT ANY PARENT CAN HAVE THAT MUCH POWER OVER INNOCENT CHILDREN THAT DID NOT ASK TO BE BORN BY A MOTHER LIKE HER, MUCH LESS BE PARTY TO YOUR WANTS AND DESIRES.ALSO, ANY PARENT THAT SAYS THE CHILDREN ARE FINE OR THEY ARE OBLIVIOUS TO WHATS GOIN ON IS A DESPICABLE LIAR!!! YOU SAY YOUR CHILDREN ARE VERY BRIGHT.THAN QUIT UNDERESTIMATING HOW MUCH THEY DONT KNOW OR FEEL.MOST CHILDREN KNOW WHATS GOIN ON.THEY SHOW IT BY THEIR ACTIONS.IE: ACTING OUT, HAIR LOSS,PEEING THE BED,FAIRING POORLY IN SCHOOL,ETC... OH YEAH AND MAYBE WHEN YOUR CHILD SAYS THEY LIKE DADDY MORE, INSTEAD OF YOU,THAT MIGHT CLUE YOU IN. SO NO, KIDS ARE NOT FINE IN ANY DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILY SITUATION ,NO MATTER HOW MUCH YOU TRY TO CONVINCE YOURSELF OF IT.SO,PLEASE FOR ALL OUR BENEFIT,GO GET COUNSELING,SO WE DONT HAVE TO SEE ANOTHER FAMILY IN CRISIS,IN A WORLD ALREADY CHOCK FULL OF THEM

WAS a fan - no more - I find myself treating my husband a little like Kate treats Jon and I am nipping her influence in the bud - (isn't that sick?)I enjoyed the male bonding Jon had with the Pauls and Mike from OCC. It seemed to awaken his male tendencies and abilities.  He definitely getting "whipped" by Kate.  POWER and $$ ARE the roots of all evil and Kate is right on top.  JON should control the money - he is acting like her SLAVE - STOP IT!!!She flirts with every male around.  I don't believe that either has had an affair.  Think of the kids!!

Mady is JUST LIKE Kate.  Jon - hang in there - YOU take control of the finances.  Kate does NOT have to keep leaving the kids to promote her books, make personal appearances, spas.  STAY HOME AND BE A MOTHER!! Your home is beautiful but your children are growing up a little too "privileged" and that does NOT build character. Even when she is home she is not really "there"

i think jon and kate should of thought about their kids before having affairs with other people. because all its doing is hurting their kids

and i also think that mady acts like kate she is a stubborn little brat and she is following her mothers foot steps!!!

You people are so mean you don't even think about what is really going on. Get a life . Nobody is perfect and I am sure that you have issues too. They are probably doing the best they can you don't know what it's like you just think you know.

ANYONE WHO HAS SAID ANYTHING BAD ABOUT THIS IS A MORON BECAUSE YOU DON'T HAVE ANY IDEA WHAT IT IS LIKE.

GROW UP AND GET A LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Remember Jon is the one who cheated! Not saying Kate is innocent but you people have been quite harsh on her. Some one had to be the "drill sargeant" in the family. If she would have sat aside like Jon did the kids would be running the household. I think Kate and Jon have done a great job with those kids. I feel bad for the whole family with all that's happened. I hope they can go to counseling and get the help they need. As for Kate's appearance....You would all look the same way after having 8 kids and if you could enhance it you would. I know I would for sure. I think you all need to get a life and leave them alone. I hope their marriage can be saved.

And to those of you who are slamming the kids, especially Mady, you are even crueller than you say Kate is. Anyone who would rip on kids on the internet is worse than any mother who is trying to better her kids' life!!!!

i honestly think that the press need to leave the family alone. You can't take sides with either of the stories. Haven't you realized that the press usually lies and you can hardly believe anything they say.But slammin any of the kids even jon or kate is sooo moronic. You need to get a life if you do. We all have our problems. But the point is to not really believe any of the mag. covers!

It saddens me that this family has to go through this.  Jon in the first episode of season 5 said "I am here for my kids"  A far cry from what Kate said...she is in it for herself and it is sad.  A loittle bit of fame went to her head.  She really needs to wake up and smell the roses, she has treated Jon like crap from day one.  I don't think he really did anything with that teacher...(and her brother is on drugs just look at him for heaven sake)  and if he did I don't think it was right...but if they  do split Kate has no one to blame but herself for the way she has treated him.  She is doomed...honestly who would want her now?  we have all seen the way she treats Jon... Need

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This season is really ruff for them I hope they work it out their going through      so much. :( I feel really bad for Kate. she cried on one eposode.

Jessica Mady can't help it.

I feel really bad for the kid's because it's only hurting them.:(

I hope they work it out.

This is all stupid, I think Jon and Kate should just work things out and then decide if they should continue the show or not. They have been married for 10 or 11 years now and even went to hawii to show thier children that they still love eachother and always will. Jon and Kate are just putting thier kids in a horrible situation!!!!!

I've watched just about ALL their episodes and i love Jon and Kate plus 8.. TV does ruin marriages...  I know they are thinking of their kids and trying hard to work threw all this mess.. But turn the cameras off for a while.. Let all this settle down. Itd help alot if they didnt have to face cameras every dang day.. I hope they make it threw this.. Itd break my heart to think of those beautiful kids having to go back and forth between parents

Well everytime I have seen the show Kate is always so rude to Jon and putting him down.  She should stay home be a mom and stop with all the platic surgery.  Jon always seems so unhappy.  I think it is because he wants to be a family and Kate is worried about her book signing.  As far as the way she is acting now I think it is just that, an act.  She is trying to break into movies or something.  She seems like a spoiled rotten brat.  I can understand why Jon feels the way he does.  Kate needs to put her family first.  

The woman seems to be taking the blame for a spoid little boy Jon's bad behavior.  Does anyone actually think that Jon just started his afair after Kate wanted to continue with the show.  How on earth is she going to support her kids while Jon is out playing teenager.  Actually he showed who he really was when he trampped all over Europe. Hang in there Kate you are a beautiful, smart woman who is capable of raising your children without the kids being exposed to Jon's bad behavior. God be with you and your children.  

I can't believe people watching this show think it's real. This show is scripted like anything else on TV. Sure things happen that aren't expected, they either include it or scrap it before the episode is shown. Jon and Kate are both spoiled. They are both guilty of this "marriage" falling apart. They didn't "plan" 6 kids, but they knew they would have multiples before conception, (she used to be a RN). They used science to have their twins and were pushing the envelope when they conceived again. They both saw dollar signs with this TV show. I don't feel sorry for anyone but these kids, they are the ones who will pay (and I'm sure they have been all along). God only knows what has been going on "behind the scenes". How can anyone act like these people are struggling financially with the money they have made for the last several years. Anyone who knows what it costs to get pregnant the way Kate did knows they had money before she conceived these kids. Insurance doesn't cover all of the high-tec she had done. BOTH of these adults are responsible, not just one or the other!

I think that kate is a controlling diva!!! she is always telling jon what to do and i dont know how jon can stand it!!! also if the "p-word" is always bothering her why wont she just quit the show???? I think its because she is money hungry. they get paid sooo much each show and get to do all this free stuff. she has changed so so sooo much!!!!!!!! poor jon!  

I thought they were a nice family. Of coure they had ups and downs, but then last night was something else! Jon shouldn't have done the things he did last night. And if you Jon and Kate are reading this, please think of your kids. They would have a miserable life if they didn't have their best bus with them...

Ok well with what the media has said and what Jon and Kate has said, Jon was not faithful, but it takes two to tango. i personally do not think that Jon is going to just get up and cheat on his wife and 8 kids like that, i think that Jon was pushed to the edge by Kate and he jumped to get away. Do you think that is selfish? well going to the spa every other week is selfish, getting a new look once a month is selfish, " doing it for the kids" is selfish, if kate really wants to " do it for the kids" stop the show. you are ruining your life, jons life and your wonderful babies lives! i think jon is right on wanting to stop the show, he knows what will be best for them. i am a child of a divorced family, and when the family gets to this spot in their relationship, you really need to lay low and take off as much pressure from everything that you can and focus on what really matters. i really hope that it all ends in the way it is suppose to end. i pray that God gives them the strenght to work this out, and forget the whole thing or learn from it, for the sake of all the babies!

I love Kate, I think if you spent a day in her shoes, you would act the same way. BLACK HEART MY ASS! She loves her kids. She is a great mother and a great wife. I wish everyone could stop terrorozing her and start looking at it from her situation! Jon cheated!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GET OVER Kate's controlling ways and see that she's a good person just trying to make a good life for her kids!

I'm praying for you, Kate, and I hope Jon learns that cheating is NEVER justified in ANY situation.

I agree with Logan I feel bad for Care Mady Alexis Aden Joel Collin Hannah        Leah. I  also agree with Olivia.:)

Well I have watched your show, and I just HOPE and PRAY, that you don't get a divorce I may be a young pre-teen, but if theres 1 thing I know it's that you can't divorce with 8 kids! LOVING, CARING, AND LOOKING UP 2 MOM AND DAD 4 love and support, if you guys break up, that will be very hard for the kids 2 look back on and realize you aren't together anymore because of things that could be handled by counceling and/or work between both of you in time! If you could solve this by not having your show, and just having a family together, it would make viewers and myself HAPPY 2 know your family is still ONE HAPPY FAMILY, undivorced and 2gether:):):):):) Please know that I am one SAD  12 yr. old girl just hoping and praying everyday that you will be as one again!!!!!!! By the way, I think that 2 many celebrity's use their fame as an excuse for divorce or seperation problems, so STAY STRONG AND TRY, TRY, AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love Shannon:)

I'M A 12 YEAR OLD GIRL WHO IS SO SADENED BY THE CRAP SAID IN MAGAZINES AND ON  TV ON THE DISH AND DAILY10 JUNK!!!!!!!!!!PLEASE JUST GET COUNCLING AND PLEASE MAIL ME BACK AT MY EMAIL ADDRESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I already sent in a comment more detailed and expressive, but I am getting ready to eat dinner so I've got to go so I love you as if you were my own parents and please don't divorce!!!!!!!!

Firstly, jon is an idiot. And Kate can be mean and bossy and and and etc..... But who wouldn't be after having eight kids!!!!!!!!! Jon sits there at times and goods off too. So some of this is his problem too. I mean come on Kate didn't  have an affair. So jon can have female friends but Kate can't?

Serously try putting yourself in her stressed shoes...

Secondly, it IS okay to want to look nice. I mean it's not a bad thing. Just because you had kids doesn't mean you have to give up on yourself. Yeah I admit fame did get to mates head, but I'm sure it would get to ALL of us.

Thirdly, we all know their marriage is slowly fading. From BOTH sides- Kates and jons. I think that they should stop filming for some time to fix it up. Because when they got married and said the vows and said '' for better OR for worse'' they usually mean for the better.

I'm sick of people saying it's ALL Kates  fault, but it's not all her fault.

Jon and Kate said that they were there for their kids then they should be there for their kids for better or for worse...

How  dare of of you judge a family I can guaruntee none of you have walked in their shoes and you never will it is sad it should not be on tv.  I am a mother of three and marriage with kids is hard in front of cameras or not.  I hope and pray that happiness finds the Gosslins and they stick together because thats what family does through the good and the bad.  Jon and Kate were meant to be together otherwise they would not have had these beautiful children.  All marriages are different and difficult in their own way and remember it takes two!!! Everybody quit jumping all over Kate  I would lose my mind with 8 and if I had the $ to get my body back after my kids wich looks like a bus hit it I would gosh damn't!!!  Woman should stick together we all know what ignorant retards are husbands can be!!!

Yes, kate is demanding, kate can be ruid, kate can be mean, but who wouldt after raising eight kids witha goof of a husband? Seriously. Jon walked out on her just because she was busy. She can have a life too. Yes it should be spent on the kids, but, its okay to have some time for yourself. Its okay to want to look nice thats not a bad thing. (PLUS jon kind of encouraged it)

Yes, fame did get in to her head. It happens.

And hen they said those vows and pledges on BOTH of the two weddings they had they said, "For better AND for worse."  But usual for the better. I agree they should stop filming for a while and just work on their marriage and spending time with their kids TOGETHER. Its the way it suppose to be... Its life, It gets hard and tough at times, but thats hy you have a husband or a wife to help get you through it.

The whole body gaurd affair is stupid. Jon has female friends so why cant Kate? Its natural to have friends with the opposite sex. PLUS hes married already. Kate wouldnt stoop that far. Shes not an idiot. (Even though most people thinks she is)

The media trys to make Kate the bad guy when she is just stressed with life, cameras, book signings, kids kids kids kids more kids, jon jon jon jon jon and more jon, and life and life and life. She has feelings too. As like we all do. We ALL handle it in a different way. So, maybe she could loosen up a little, but jon should tighten up a lot.

We all make mistakes... Some bigger than others.

I think people should just give Kate a break. Step in her shoes...

Kate is truly coming off, not only on this season but on every season as a control freak.  Maybe Jon shouldn't have been hanging around other women but who could blame him.  He clearly stated he wanted to be a family without cameras and you can see how money hungry Kate is, she wanted to continue. Enough of the "this is for the kids", this is for you Kate.

AND WHAT IS UP WITH THAT HAIRSTYLE??  WHO IN THE WORLD TOLD HER THAT A HUGE LONG STRIP ON ONE SIDE THAT CAUSES HER TO CONSTANTLY TILT HER HEAD, A SHORT CUT ON THE OTHER SIDE, A BUZZ CUT IN THE LOWER BACK AND SPIKEY HAIR ON THE TOP BACK - MAKES HER LOOK GOOD. IT'S THE MOST RIDICULOUS HAIRCUT I'VE EVER SEEN.  This season she's really coming out more outspoken than ever.  It's sad to listen to them both take their shots at each other.  I hope they cancel the show, who really wants to watch this.  At the end of the day, the kids will endure all the pain.  

I hope Kate doesn't get a thing.

I say just leave them alone.  Their issues can be worked out.  They're just stressed and need a break.  They need to learn how to find themselves again.  Instead of everyone finding something to judge them about, people should start giving them words of incouragement. To help them through this rough spot instead of trying to find more wood to add to the fire.

It'll all work out, it is possible!!!

After watching Jon sking and being with the Tuttles, I can see a boy feeling sorry for himself. When asked about his finding out about they were having six tuplets, his reply was I was only 27 years old. What does that mean. In my mind he acts like a spoiled child who wants to work 8 hours a day and then play. How could he remarry Kate a few months ago, not knowing how he felt about being a father of eight and married to Kate.

Where is all his love for her prior to the six tuplets. Real love doesn't go away so easily. He knew that it would be expensive to raise a family that large. Where did he think they would get the money to send each one to college?

Jon is a person who wants no responsibility and Kate is engrossed in her children and making enough money so they can provide the best for them,

. She has forgotten that her passion for Jon got lost in the over wheming job of raising and providing for all her children. She does treat Jon like one of the kids. Her talk to him is not like a wife, but more like a Mother. she has lost Jon in her world of children. I believe inside she loves him. However, it takes a different kind of love to show a man than the love you show to children.She forgets without Jon there would be no children. Your spouse need the attention just like the kids do.

Why don't Kate and Jon take a break away from the kids and resurge the love they had before chidren came ionto the picture.

Jon grow up and Kate look at Jon like a partner not a sperm donor

Laura

I THINK THAT THIS DIVORCE THING IT'S JUTS PUBLICITY EVERYTHING IS FIND WITH THEM IT'S JUST THAT PUBLICITY. I LIKED THE SHOW AT FIRST BUY AFTER SEEING HOW KATE TREATS HER HUSBAND AND ALL THE STUFF I DONT LIKED ANYMORE PLUS I THINK SHE'S A DIVA WANNA BE. I HOPE YOU REMOVE THE SHOW AND PUT SOMETHING ELSE THANK YOU.

They are both at fault in different ways. She wanted to try to have children far before he did. When they tried to have more after the twins, he definitely wanted to wait, but she forced him into it. Being so young and having 8 kids, he just never got to have the wild life he thought he'd have before kids, which is why he know is hanging with the younger crowds, going off on trips "alone," and changing his look (ex. earrings!). Even though he is acting extremely immature in this, Kate has almost pushed him to this type of behavior where he just does not care anymore and does not want to be the kind of dad she is making him be. She is so demoralizing and condescending on tv. The way she would yell at him, especially in the toy store and about the faucet purchase, made me sick. She took the job of being a mother so seriously at first and let it shift to being an actual career, which took them apart from each other and turned them into something Jon didn't want to be. Jon didn't even want to do a next season, but he didn't have much of a say in it. I do think it's great that the kids will have the money for college, etc, but they do not need to live like Hollywood stars. John needs to get his act together and stop his immature behavior, but Kate needs to take a step back and realize that she is not the diva that she thinks she is. Also, their children, Cara and Mady especially could really walk away from all of this filming damaged, like many young children who grow up right in the public eye. It's just a mess. I used to love the show for the cute kids and wholsomeness of a family making it work, but it now makes me sick to watch. While I believe this is both of their faults, if I had to point a finer at only one of them, it would have to be Kate. I hope they can work it out, but unless they both change, there is no way. I don't doubt they will use this 5th season for that since their ratings are already sinking.

I personally think that is all to boast the ratings. And if its not then yes they need to step back a little and focus on their problems.  But I dont think that they should be critized for having their kids in a reality show.  Does anyone talk about the Duggers or the people from table for twelve? No, and just because there arent rumors floating around.  If everyone decided to say the Mr. Duggar was cheating then would it be wrong for them to have their kids on a reality show?  That is probably what people would start saying. And please explain to me why it is not okay for Kate to look her best. You can not honestly say that if you didnt have the money and the opportunities you wouldnt do the same thing? Why shouldnt she look her best and live the best that she can? Its not like she is the only on getting anything from this. Do you really think that Jon and the kids are wearing clothes from wal mart? I dont think so. I think that they just need to step back and see where they want to be and how to get there.  And I really hope that they make it. But if they dont, guess what, they wont be the only parents in america to get a divorce and hurt their kids!

The fifth season of Jon and Kate Plus 8 drew in a record number of viewers after rumors of a divorce

i think that its sad!!  these poor babies.  kate is hard on jon but come on, he walks around with no worries!!  just like, hey it's me i'm an idiot and i have 8 kids......  he needs to grow up and NUMEROUS times he has made comments about being 27 with 8 kids or 30 with 8 kids... YEAH, you will be 40, 41, 42,...  and STILL HAVE 8 KIDS!!  so grow up and learn to deal with life and be there for your family!!  Kate, learn to appreciate what you have.. don't be so bitter. i would be bitter if i had an unfaithful lazy husband also.. if you aren't happy then you need to take that step and hopefully it will bring peace of mind and peace in your heart to be away from jon..  No one deserves to be cheated on!  END ONE BEFORE YOU BRING ANOTHER IN!!!  BE A MAN!!  ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR ACTIONS!!!!

The man can only take so much of her put downs and treatment.  She treats him worse than a dog.  I think she is the most to blame.  You have to be kind and understanding with each other.  I hope he gets the kids and she has to pay him child support and alimony.

Kate is a disgrace to womankind.  She is bossy, rude, cruel, controlling, belittling, conceded, greedy, and should be ashamed of herself.  

I am pretty sure stating that when they started this show it was a way to get some money put away, document their kids lives, and educate people on the difficulties on raising 6 babies at one time.  

I do not think any of them thought that it would last as long as it has, and then as everybody does, the hunger and greed set in for the money.  

Although I think, Jon does enjoy the trips, the expensive house and cars, who would not?  However, I truly think that Jon could take it or leave it.  He is very laid pack and yes, passive, but when he first met Kate he was not doing much of anything and enjoying life day to day, what ever it brought and it did not have to include lots of money.  

Kate although has looked phony to me since day one.  Look at the honeymoon video, she is so phony, wants Jon to film her at all times.  She is a drama queen on a happy high or on a destructive verbal abuse rampage.  She did drama in high school she is a natural born drama queen.  

Jon has been miserable for years it seems.  It seems when this has lasted longer than originally thought he saw what it was doing to his life.  In addition, although his wife is a controlling, verbally abusive tyrant, the cameras and fame have made her a monster.  

If they would not have done season 5, invested their large amount of $$, sought counseling individually and together these children would have their parents.  Kate keeps saying she has to keep working to support her kids.  Bull!!!!!!  They have so much money they could invest it, live a great life off that interest, and never have to work again.  She wants the show, because she wants more and more and more.  She is so obsessed with greed she is willing to flush her marriage to satisfy her taste for the very green dollar.  She keeps saying for the kids, for the kids, for the kids.  If it was for the kids she  would have bought a more modest home on maybe an acre of land, not a million dollar home on 23 acres.  All the material things never mean as much as your family. If you can attain these things and keep what is most important which is the family it was meant to be.  God is obviously testing Kate and she is failing.  I am sure her kids would rather have their parents together than more money they will never see and being raised by multiply nannies.  

When Jon is not around to take her aggression out on, she will turn to the kids.  Talking to kids in the way she talks to her husband is considered emotional abuse.  God forbid one of them have their dad’s genes and might put on a little weight, she will verbally abuse them like her husband and that is not appropriate.  She needs to learn that for someone who talks so much nastiness she sure never says much.  

The sad thing is Jon got involved with a hag.  I am sure she was much different to land him, and as soon as she had him, she showed her true colors.  One of their daughters is extremely moody and I am sure she is like her mother off camera and  models the behavior her mother demonstrates.

If Jon had an affair then I do say shame on him.  Even though I don't blame him for wanting out to breath, to remember besides being a hags husband and father he is also a person, a man, a friend, and has his own needs.  If he were gone as much as Kate was, she would be having a fit being alone with the kids all the time.  However, is it not funny how she is never quite alone with the kids?  She has help coming out of her ears.  It is all drama.  The only thing I see is her cleaning is her counters in the kitchen.  That is probably because her cook left them dirty.  

Yes, Jon is passive because his wife is insane.  Saying anything to her makes her more manic.  When you are damned if you do and damned if you don't you eventually quit caring and not have much to say.  I think that is the only way her survives her rages.  

Kate I am sorry you definitely have problems.  Bipolar?  You buy your kids Starbucks at $3 a pop but you have a fit if Jon buys a showerhead without the $20 coupon?  You go tan, get your nails done (not in the old episodes), color your hair, whiten your teeth, etc....but he can't forget to get the $20 coupon?  Oh my!  

There is a comment here that if Kate was a man it would be acceptable to be strong.  Strong yes, but if a man talked to his wife like that on air every woman in the free world would be sending requests in to cancel the show.  But because she is a woman and men are strong she is allowed to talk to him in the derogatory way she has and it is suppose to be okay, he is a man he can take it?  No matter who says the nasty things she says it is wrong.  

Jon is attractive, has people who pray for him, and is a good caring father.  He will find a respectable woman who would love to be with him.  A woman who knows kids get dirty, a woman who knows more play time than clean time, a woman who knows that caffeine is not good for kids, a woman who at the end of the day will say "you looked great today."  Jon you will find you angel.

However, shame on all of us for watching it and continuing to support this insanity.  

PLEASE leave these people alone....its there bussiness and if they want to share they will on there tv show...You go Kate Jon is and ASS..

People you have got to be kidding me !!!!!!  Jon cheated and Kate cant get past it...What kind of man drives a two seater car with eight kids...she has to talk to him like a dog because at the end of the day all men are dogs and stupid..

kate is very phony.  have you noticed that she is always carrying her cell phone with her. i'm sure it is an endorsement.  somebody make kate read the comments. get her the help she needs before the kids suffer any more than they have to.

I've watched this show since it first came on and both Jon and Kate have changed a lot. Money and fame will do that to you.  I've read a lot of the responses and everyone blames Kate, because she can be so mean to Jon and she likes the free stuff, etc. I haven't seen Jon turn down many of the free trips so for him to complain about not having privacy is a little hard to take. He's been on national TV for a few years now, so what the heck does he expect. He got caught, that's why he's complaining now. But anyway, I hope that the big announcement on Monday is that the show will end and they will get some counseling and hopefully repair their marriage. They have invested 10 years in this marriage, have 8 kids, I would hope they would try to work it out first.

I loved this show in the beginning.  Now, it has turned into a complete joke.  Kate is a b---h and Jon has checked out long ago (I don't blame him).  Kate is so self involved her family has fallen appart around her.  When is it that money comes before family?  When is it that a woman must control a man.  I truely hope the show comes to an end and this family, together or appart, begins to heal.  I wish Jon and the kids the best.  Kate needs some serious mental help.

you all say,oh kate is so nasty. i would be to if i had 8 kids and a lazy husband and i bet all of you are like that sometimes so just give it a rest and if you dont like the show the dont WATCH IT

OMG!!! I HATE THE DUGGARS!!! THE PARENTS ARE LIKE FORCEING THE CHILDRENS TO WORK, WORK, WORK!! WHY DON'T THEY JUST CALM DOWN, STOP CHEATING, AND START TALKING ABOUT THE STYFF THEY DID WRONG IN THE PAST YEARS AND APPOLIGISE EVEN THOUGH KATE WON'T DO THAT. JUST SAY SORRY ONCE. PLLLLLLEEEEEEEEAAAAAASSSSSSSSEEEEEEEEE DON'T MAKE THEM HAVE A DIVORCE AND NEVER HAVE JON AND KATE PLUS EIGHT! WHAT WILL HAPPEN WITH THE KIDS?? DO THEY NEED TO SEPERATE?? NO WAY!!!! KATE IS JUST TRYING TO GET SOME ATTENTION FROM JON!!!

They should change the name of the show for next season to))))

"IT'S ALL ABOUT KATE!"

:)

if they take the show off the air i will be so sad becuase ive watched every episode scence they have started and i will miss them so much because they feel like my real brutters and sitters and i love them so much kate is a little hard on john somtimes but thats just the way they live so if people would leave them the f*** alone it wouldent get this bad the kids are so adorable and cute i would give anything to go down there and give them and big hug.i agree with tina i hate the duggars effin guts they dress them in like crapy old farmer sh** and all the older girls have long ugly hair and there always talkin about tridition and stuff and they home school there childern when they could easly send them to school you miss out on making friends and stuff if you are home school and mabye they should try get there kids hair cuts and cute clothes like with a brand name that isent (the trash bin)like bluenotes and converse and garage and west 49 and stuff.

everyone agrees that Kate's dominate personality was obvious, but I notice that a few agree with me that Jon KNEW her personality when he married her, and he  still LET her push him into a marriage he wasn't ready for...so like someone else said, his 'passive, aggressive' personality was probably the reason Kate COULD push him around.. Kate needed a strong MAN not a 'boy' which Jon was  Jon was only like 29 when the babies were born! (men don't mature as quickly as women right?)

I noticed that he seemed 'harsh' with the kids ( a sign of immaturity) ........and although it's stressful for both parents to meet the needs of 8 kids, he seemed angry that he had to do ANYTHING to help her, he knew Kate was  basically lazy and was 'expecting' him to help out more with the kids, after the natural motherly protection wore off!  (granted there was nothing he could have done to please her, but maybe we should look past Kate's pushy attitude(and she WAS indeed pushy and bitchy to all around her!   (POOR AUNT JODY!)  and think that like most men Jon figured he COULD ADJUST to Kate's ways because he thought she was a 'hot blond' (remember how excited he got when the Dr.s wife took her to the fancy beauty salon and gave kate back her blond streaks?)   He figured  like most men, he'd simply have to earn the 'money' and would have NO 'hands on ' responsibilties  in the family'  he should have known

better, as Kate surely left NOTHING about her PLANS  unsaid!

Oh, yes, I am sure she PLANNED the whole thing, after all she was a O.B.-GYN nurse she KNEW what happened when you are implanted with multiple eggs!) HELLO!???  (she supposedly made many comments about the mother of sextuplets (name?) in Good Housekeeping ( see no one remembers them!...who had bad teeth, but Kate was impressed with the 'freebies' these people got, and it wasn't HALF of what the GOSSELINS ended up with!    she KNEW  she could milk it for ALL it was worth.........I hope it was worth it Kate!

so, sad as it is for the kids, it has to be better for them not to see the stress between the parents, kids aren't immune to stress.  (probably the reason Maddy was such a brat, she's 'smart' and saw things going south) and oh yes

she totally has Kate's personality.........

Karen

I thank this is all very stupid. Go to marriage counsilling or something.There kids are more importent. Also spanking"HER" child the police had to be called that is stupid. If she know she was on tv or being photographed she wouldnt have done that i think. She seems nice on tv but evendently shes not. Also John cheating on her and Kate cheating on him with the body gaurd. Hello that is preety stupid. thanx for reading this comment

everyone is saying kate is lying about doing it for her kids.. but i believe she is cuz if they stop it.. could they survive with like no money.. u have to look at it with all the sides... good luck jon and kate gosselin. <3

Go see Dr. Phil. And to all you losers that say your fans your not. That show is a joke and ruines there kids lives yet hey you people get a life and quit telling people how to have a relationship when 90% of you are single or devoriced already so people should just leave them alone

I think that everyone just needs to back off from Jon and Kate. They are having some problems and we are not doing them any good. I hope they can find a way to stay together! I am their biggest fan!

I have only seen a few episodes but from those episods I think that kate should be kinder to Jon(he is her husband) and I think that the show is husting their entire family and that they should have quit a while ago.  They have made enough money and if Kate was really doing what is best fro her children she would of quit.

I think it is a combination of things tht have hurt thier relationship.  I also think that they might be able to save their marriage if they got some conciling and sat down to talk about what they think is going wrong in the marriage

Jeez, some of you people are soooo ridiculous!!! So, show of hands, how many of you have never gotten your nails or hair done, gone tanning, or bought yourself nice clothes?? I mean, really!! I have 2 kids under 2, and i still get my hair and nails done!! And if i had enough money, i would buy mansion instead of a "comfortable home" as one of you said!!!

1 - Kate didn't try to get a show, martha Stewart, then TLC CAME TO HER.

2 - It is truly stupid to say that Kate intentionally set out to have Sextuplets!! Accourding to the Society forAssisted Reproductive Technology, ONLY 2.5 to 5.0% of IVF results in TRIPLETS, let alone 6!!!!

3- How much time do you think it takes to feed 8, get 8 to sleep, get 8 dressed, to the dr, clothes bought for, etc...? You have to be General Mom to get it all done!!!

IT IS NEVER OKAY TO CHEAT!!! YOU CAN'T BE "PUSHED" INTO IT!! Be a man and admit what you did Jon!! If you wanted out, you should have left.

TO CHELE - PLEASE TURN YOUR CAPS OFF AND USE SOME SPACES!!

Its hurts my eyes to see you complete hatred of kate with all of those big letters!!

They've already announced what they're going to announce.. the group over at vostuu found out already and uploaded it to their site. But they make you do a questionnaire before they let you see the "behind the scenes" video where you can see Kate and Jon make the announcement. Anyway, it's over at vostuu.com/watch28015.html

Ok well I'm not sure if Jon really cheated on her, its probley a 50/50 chance because you can never be to sure with the media and all. Let me tell you that if Jon really did cheat on Kate, GOOD im glad because who would wanna be married to a ***** like her. And Kate like what the Hell you are messed up and as much as I love watching jon and Kate plus 8 you should really quit the show. You say you "care" about your kids, but if you really cared you would quit the show. And i just read in people magazine that i bought yesterday that you(Kate) hit your child. HOW DARE YOU, you are a piece of **** and I hope jon divorces your *** . You are just un belivable.. Go to hell *****.

They're both idiots.

You wanted that many kids?  There - you've got em.  

Thing that pisses me off is that it's pretty likely my paycheck deductions are going to end up paying for something here.

It just saddens me when the media ruins people's lives! Seriously, they rave on and on about every little thing that these people do so they can get more viewers or sell more magazines! They also follow the family around all the time. I may be just a young *** but even I know they can't get a divorce with 8 children. You need both parents to raise children and the ones that get hurt the most are the kids because their parents are rarely speaking to each other and are hardly home. Even though I love watching the show, I hope they cancel it and go see a marriage counselor. I don't think the kids will want to watch reruns of the show 10 years from now, the saddest and most influential part of their lives.

There are stupid covers that say that Kate hit Leah or Jon cheated on Kate. The paparazzi should just leave them ALONE! It's their life. They have a right to do whatever they want. I don't think Jon cheated on Kate because he seemed pretty sincere when he denied cheating. Kate can parent however she wants. Even though spanking may have seemed a little harsh to me, the paparazzi still could have made her look bad even if she had just confiscated the wistle. GET A LIFE "P PEOPLE!"

you can be a strong woman and not be a *** at the same time. I know because i do it everyday. you dont have to be controlling to be in control. Kate has been kind of a snot, probably since the day her and jon met. so ya, i somewhat agree with the comment that he knew what he was getting into. on the other hand, im sure she changed alot with the fame and fortune thrown in her face. Some people just dont know how to handle it and so far she has been the worst ive seen in a long time. she needs to get a grip, quit the show and they need to work on their marraige for a while without all the glitz n glam and see how it goes from there. maybe it can be saved and maybe not, but they owe it to themselves and to the kids to try.

Jon and Kate's situation would be more compelling if it seemed more authenic, but there is nothing authentic about Kate, except her horrendous behavior toward her husband. I won't pretend Jon is blameless, but for Kate to feign ignorance of her own behavior - and set the example her children have little choice but to follow in their future marriages - borders on the ludicrous.

Lost in it all are the kids - the eight Gosselin children who have no guile toward anyone; all they recognize is the curiosity of a life absent the marital and parental harmony they know they don't have, whether they perceive it or not. How will they ever adjust to a reality in which a TV camera doesn't follow them into the bathroom?

From the time I started to watch the show, 3 years ago, I had a feeling this would happen.Any smart man will have enough and will cheat and lie and leave in the end....I saw this from the start..Good for Jon is what I say.Im a mother of 3 and for 10 years I treated my spouse not so good, and the one day BAM, he was having a affair and man oh man did I WAKE  up in a hurry and relized what I had caused.Im happy to say we never didi split up, it made us both stronger in everyway.Man and wman will only put up with so much before they say enough is enough!!! And Jon, enough is enough. I dont think coucelling wil help these two, its done, go on with life.Kate will most likey be single for the rest of her life because of the she acts, but if there we're a man  who was to loin her, it would be only for the $$$.

They truly are exploiting their kids. Lately, in the latest episodes, the kids are just pathetic! It's so sad.

Jon is obviously trying to portray himself as a saint, but he is being immature. That new sportscar? GROW UP MAN! You have eight freaking kids! And the whole cheating thing is extremely shady to me. Also, what was up with his snowboarding trip alone? That was really juvenile. He wasn't there for the disabled kids, that was a PR stunt to make himself look good. Give me a break.

And Kate is just a fake ***! She is so ridiculously annoying. All she does is nag, complain, yell, and *** at people. Enough already, lady! My god. And what is with that hideous hairdo? Those long bangs, with the overly dramatic hilights and spikes in the back are just disgusting. I saw this TV special with interviews from her ex-neighbors and they said she was cold, mean, and outright rude. She has eight kids, she has a reality TV show, for real woman, you aren't a movie star. Get over yourself. Your dignity  is already gone. Get off the show.

Jon and Kate Gosselin have a big announcement to make on tonight’s surprise episode of TLC’s hit show

I knew this country was celebrity-obsessed, but this is ridiculous. Who cares whether or not they get a divorce? Not me. Do you also want to know what kind of TP they use? Jeez, people, get a life! There's a whole world out there... get up off the couch and enjoy it!

I'm so sad :-( Kate, I'll wait for you...... Who's going to pay child support? Jon needs a JOB and his BALLS back......

i THINK THAT JON AND KATE WILL GIVE UP THE SHOW FOR GOOD.

I Am a big jon and kate fan and my cousin knows them.i got to met them. I hope for the best for kate wit all of the kids and i hope jon learned a good thing. I hope Cara And Mady are always together. Also the little kids>

When i hurd that jon cheted on kate i was mad. i hope that jon will never do thid again. When i watched last week show i knew that kate was having fun with the kids. If seen every show and when i look at season 1 and know i fell so mad. Jon and Cara went to utia jon look like he would never do this. I read a book about what Jon cheated on kates birthday. i dont fell right about that but the other ones I fell good about beacuse its not cheting on her birthdy.My favritat kid is Cara and i want to see her. But if they ned to stop the show i understand to kep there marrige.I rather Jon and Kate have a good marrige then have a show.That is more inportant but the money.

who gives a rip my friend has 8 kids and she doesnt have hehr own tv show like whats the big deal its just a family

I've watched the show since the begining. It's sad to see to people who do clearly love one another just end because of "issues" from outside sources. It's sad to see. But, the bottom line is they both are at fault Jon for not being an active parent/husband and Kate for not being there.

This woman is out for the money money money and her looks, they need to quit this stupid tv show, quit buying all the crap for those kids who are turning out to be rotton spoiled kits.  Treat them like normal kids, get some counselling and forget the big money making family.  She is in it for money only and looks.  its all phoney,  I can hardly listen to those kids anymore with their screaming and yelling and fighting,  they are raising rotton kids.  And |I think Jon would like it all to stop, have her stay home and be a regular mother and he should go back to a regular job and be normal normal normal. as they could be, its too bad the kids are the ones who are going to suffer.

Kate has always been very controlling and overbearing. She never lets her kids get dirty because of all the laundry she would have to do. The kids can't eat sweets because it would just be the end of the world and everything that Jon does is absolutely wrong in her eyes. These things have always ticked me because it seems that she thinks that the world revolves around her, although this is just recently.  She never to go get her hair down once a month and the manicures and spa treatments would never happen. Kate was just happy being a mom, and now she's turned into a diva. I think that this showed ruined a marriage that could have worked out and it ruined 8 kid's lives. I totally understand that in the beginning they wanted their story to  be heard, but now it's turned into a business and they just can't say no anymore. I do really hope that they can work out their issues, even if it means getting a divorce, so that their kids can finally get the normal life that they deserve.

Hope for the best!!

It stinks that they are going through this because I really like there show.

Ok so I've watched the show since maybe the 3rd season. I have read some the other comments that have been left and I can honestly say that I TOTALLY agree with Jacquie. I mean how can someone have time to do all these cosmetic surgerys and travel basically all over the country and yet she can't find the time to spend with her husband?!?! I mean five me a break....I am sad to see them separate but I speak for myself in saying that like Jon I love my kids and would do anything for them..........but I would never have been able to put up with someone like Kate. I'm sorry for my husband to talk to me the way she does I think I would have divorced him long ago.

Jon looks like he's having an early mid-life crisis...ears now pierced!!??  and wearing Ed Hardy all the time and driving a two seater sports car...yeah he's doing what's BEST for his kids...what a JERK...Kate has always admitted who she is, but when you are a mom of 8 or a mom of 1 your kids are your priority and providing for that many children is a very big undertaking.  I've watched the show from the beginning and loved watching the kids and would laugh at Jon and Kate's fights...every couple fights to think that they don't is just unrealistic.  Jon GROW UP and suck it up...be a FATHER you looser.  At least Kate is being a mom...bitchy and all...and FYI for all those critizing her look, most women gain weight and don't color their hair when pregnant...and she showed her tummy tuck on TV...After having 6 kids at once and caring for them I'm sure she neglected herself...look at her when she was getting married and dating Jon she looked put together the way she does now...so she has finally had some time and $$ to take care of herself!!  Good for you Kate...you go girl!!!

I have no idea why all of you are attacking Kate.  Yes, she has made mistakes (haven't we all.)  She is not perfect (admitted it on tonight's episode.)  But this is NOT all her fault!!!  What did Jon do on tonight's episode . . .  He kept remarking he is only 32 years old (guess he wants his "life" back.)  He wouldn't even listen to Kate about the houses . . .she did make sense you know.  I have 2 kids and there is no way I would want their play houses put out in a forest so far from the house.  Especially since HE is leaving his family . . .   A sports car, a separate life . . . I have no doubt that in a matter of months he will be shacked up with a girlfriend.  What a immature spoiled midlife crisis JERK!!!

I think both of them need a good swift kick in the butt and a baseball bat to the head.  Jon and Kate are both to blame for this.  They believe they can work this out to not hurt their kids, but believe me they are hurting them considerably.  Buying their love and acceptance in this ordeal is not helping their kids at all.  You will see those kids have huge tantrums from this entire ordeal.  Do they think the reporters are not going to hound them or their kids even more now?  It seems to me they don't even want to work on their marriage.  Have they ever heard of marriage counseling?  It doesn't sound like they even tried this option.  They are just going to let the marriage fall apart before them and in front of their kids.  TLC needs to remove this show.  I certainly will never watch them again, and I am also from Pennsylvania and not to far away from them.  Shame on Jon & Kate.

I've watched the show forever and I am so upset.  I know that Kate has her issues, but for the first time......I don't like Jon!!!!  When he talked in the interview, he was like he just didn't care.  And at one point, he even said that he was "EXCITED"!!!  Who could be excited about divorcing after a 10 year marriage and leaving behind 8 children.  He really didn't talk from the heart like Kate did.  It just seemed like he really didn't want to be there.  What about therapy???  I know that they both say they want for things to be right for their kids, but I can see Jon dating several women and Kate having other relationships with men.  When they are older, they will be able to read all of the details of their parents relationships.  If that's not going to mess up a kid, I don't know what will. Jon just gave up.  Instead, Jon...you should step up and be a leader for this family.  Lead and guide them back to where you once were.  

I think the show should've been cancelled a very, very long time ago. They seemed like an amzing couple until they had "one more". I swear, if this show is cancelled I am not watching the new set of sextuplets. Even if it isn't I am NEVER watching that show again nor any other that are exploiting children. I am going to miss Aaden and Alexis and Hannah. But do "what is best for the kids" and take those damn camera's and shove them up each and every one of the Gooselin asses.

I am praying for both of them and the kids.  This is a tough thing to go through.  I pray that they remember FOR better or WORSE.  They are in it together...they took a SACRED OATH!  Divorce is a fad...reality tv ruins EVERY FAMILY excluding the Osbornes.  Be strong guys, stick with it...marriage is work, but it can be worked through.  

When you are down to nothing,

GOD is up to something!

I was very saddened by the events that played out tonight. I have been and will be praying for all of you. This isn't ideal. You know, as Christians, God's ideal is for you to remain husband and wife. Unfortunately, Jon allowed Kate to rule him for years without standing up for himself. Now, that he's discovered a voice and decided he's still young enough to sow the wild oats he missed sowing, he's being an immature jerk. Jon needs to understand as a Godly man no matter how tired you are of "counting to eight all the time," YOU are the leader of your home. You should be mature enough to set aside your wants (lust for young women to drink with and make you feel handsome and young and unlike a father of eight) for the needs of your wife and children. Take the earrings out, get a job, get counseling to deal with Kate (and as my husband says, "get your 'nuts' back."

i can't imagine why people are starting to side with kate on this whole thing, it is amazing how people can look at her being an insanly controlling woman and pass it as her "just being a mom." my mom let me have candy and gum and if it got stuck in my hair or clothes... who cares! they are kids, let them live! also my parents were hard working and didn't have to be followed around by a camera to make their living, they never quit their jobs to be a "stay at home mom/dad" i think that if i had to take sides, i'd pick jon's because he stuck with this woman for 10 years and this is the first time he has ever really stood up to her. PROPS TO JON!! i'm a divorce kid too, with 4 brothers and 2 sisters and my parents never bought me a house and they didn't go through all of the trouble to move themselves rather than us. i'm not complaining i'm just saying, let jon have a life he deserves it after all that hes been through! i think that kate needs to start pulling her weight and maybe find a job (as does jon) to support her/his kids (since that is her/his main priority... or so she/he says.) i can't wait to see what happens this season (i'd prefer it if there wasn't one)

I don't think either of them are perfect , I have seen times where one was being rediculous then wow what ya know the other would be , hey it's life , their life they are not perfect and I don't recall either of them saying they were . I don't know what is true and what is not , but if the show ends tomorrow , Kate has secured by royalties from the show and her books a source of income for her and her kids and I say good for her. As for what she has done for herself appearence , not that my oppion matters , but I think she is pretty and derserves to make herself look and feel good . As for her little curtain climbers , any Parent or gaurian who says their child never or has never acted like these children are not being honest with theirself.I have a four yearold Daughter at home and a three year old Grandson who I watch about 48 hours a week on top of being the main person in our home to do the chores and other things and sometimes you just have to have a strict routine. So I supose it just makes the grape vine grow a little better for people to diagnose her or give her the title of being compulsive. I would much more prefer my child or Grandson to grow up and be like Kate then I would for them to become what it sounds like some people on here are like.I think a good single Parent is better for kids than two Parents who live together and aren't happy.I hope for the health and well being of this Family and wish them the best , and only they can decide what the best will be for themselves.

I am watching the show and I am cringing the whole time as I am watching it. Jon and Kate are so obviously not together (as rumored).....as a wedding photographer I can sniff love in even its subtler emanations.  Yet, they are like two strangers in each others' presence. Jon is even more pathetic to watch; he had a long face the entire time except the end when he's chatting up with the guys (From chopper) and trying to be cool mentioning his female friends. He wears these awful shades as if anyone would find them cool.

This particular show is about Jon meeting with the crew from American Chopper and having a custom made bike made for him. I can't help myself, but I get allergic reactions in my brain when I see people get such pleasure out of  their expensive "stuff" . Here is Jon, he does not even look like a biker, he is quiet, shy-ish, total guy-next-door look...and he wants a big burly-man bike. I see this quite often...men get older and start to feel empty and fill their lap with "things", younger women....so sad...and pathetic....

I gotta say, I have never been attracted to men with "stuff".  I think my doubt and mistrust in the institution of  "beautiful" helped me with this.....It's not like I'm being biased towards men with stuff...but it just so happens that men who dress themselves up in all that "stuff" are often rotten eggs....why else would they need to cover up so much?  

The news briefs tout her as some sort of control freak, who yells at Jon all the time.  I feel perhaps more of the blame should come his way. Any man (or woman) that allows anyone to speak to him in a bossy manner 24/7 and never stands up for himself is allowing it to happen. I feel no compassion towards him, in fact, it makes me have no respect for him as he trudges around following his wife's orders, then makes negative comments about her bossiness to the men when alone with them.....as if he had no control of it.....I would boss him around too...he's so damn accommodating.

What I find the most disturbing out of this show (Jon and Kate Plus Eight) is that most of the shows have been about all the ways in which they have been spending their money since they got in the show. Apparently, they make 70K an episode, so I understand then trying to keep going, despite their very obvious dislike of each other.  For that kind of money I'd do shows with Bush for a few months. There have been episodes about hair implants, about moving to a bigger home, and now about their specialty bike......spend, spend...That seems to be the whole drive behind the show.

Sadly, although they have a much better house, are filthy rich, and they even look like pseudo-movie stars now the family seems to be falling apart. Seems like when you  get addicted to stuff you only see and value the world through it's materialistic gifts and the thought that dominates is "what can I get next".....

One's addiction to "things" makes all life's true blessings seem mundane......

note that on the show Jon calls the children "the kids" or our "our kids".  Kate calls them "my kids".  Pu-leeze!  I had to stop watching months ago and just watch clips on "the Soup" because Kate is an overbearing control freak.  that one twin is turning out just like her:scary!

I just watched the episode where they said they were separating then it popped up on air that they were getting a divorce. I have watched the show for awhile and I do not know too many men who would put up with Kate. She didn't seem bad in the beginning but over time ...WOW!!!  Jon is a very passive person and now he is finally standing up for himself so good for him. Someone needs to put Kate in her place.  That hair is gross, she is orange from too much tanning and her teeth are so white from bleaching them it blinds you. She looks fake and is not attractive. Jon said he didn't want to continue the show but she wanted to so now she is paying the price. Think about it.....how else can she support that family and her new lifestyle. I feel that she is very ungrateful. Did you see the episode when they got solar panels on their home?? OMG she was so ungrateful and didn't even want to be a part of it. I say cut her off. She is just too much and I am sick of seeing her all over every magazine. Like Jon said there are soldiers in Iran who are dieing for us so who cares about Kate. Geez Louise

None of us live in Kates and Jons house. None of us really know how their marriage has been especially as all marriages have their issues at times. Maybe they could have sought marriage counseling before their troubles became so huge.  It is a shame that two adults seemed unable to think about what is most important in their lives before distance separated them as it now has. What ever has happened which can only be read in gossip columns, how can it

be so bad that the two of them can not over come it both for them and their children? It is about having the guts to admit I am not perfect, but then who is?

how stupid can you people be yall think just one more season cause them to split up KATE WAS A FUCKING BULLY AND TREATED JON LIKE *** FUSSED AT HIM LIKE A CHILD AND FOR THE SHOW I DONT BLAME KATE FOR WANTED ANOTHER SEASON JUST FUCKING THINK SHE HAVE EIGHT KIDS HOW AND THE HELL SHE GOING TO PUT THEM THROUGHT COLLEGE WITHOUT THE SHOW EIGHT KIDS IS HARD AND NOW THEY ARE DIVORCING SHE GOING TO NEED THE SHOW EVEN MORE

NOW THE PEOPLE WHO SAYING KATE CARES ABOUT HERSELF COULD YALL PUT EIGHT KIDS THROUGH COLLEGE

Ok...this is so sad. Kate wants to make it seem like she is the only one taking care of the kids, that way she can make more money. Shes doing this by beating down and STEPPING on Jon so he would practically back off. Besides, Kate always says its for my kids! i have to be there with them! well SHUT UP! if it were really for your kids then you wouldve canceled the 5th season! its obviously ruining your relationship with Jon. Do the cameras matter more to you than him. Its bogus. Also, didnt they just renew their vows. Of course, Kate probably did that to show off how much money she has by going to Hawaii and doing it there and having it all pretty pretty! Well bullsht! We dont care! Cant you see the audiences care more about your relationship with Jon than you fame!!! Gosh, shes sooo different than how she was before. I was never a Jon and Kate Plus 8 freak but Ive seen a few old episodes and she was fine back then! she probably also wants a divorce cuz she wants all the atention! What a bch! Kids are your first priority, then Jon, then whatever! You flip it around!! someone needs to talk some sense into this woman!!

Again, as I have said in many forums...

WHO CARES!!! This is a scripted/contrived show, NOT newsworthy information. Please people, let's all worry about more important things like, Iraq, Iran, N. Korea...the homeless and starving in the USA.

Boycott the show and it will ride off into the sunset where it belongs.

Not that I care...but does Jon now have 2 pierced ears with big earrings?

Hey...what really made this show was the constant whip lashing Kate had towards Jon...if they were both calm and parenting like most of the world... who would want to see it?  Let's be real - don't you think TLC wants come controversy?  

So...in the end...they both got what they deserved... Kate trying to pull on our heart strings was a little too late.  Jon, almost no emotion - and honestly, he's never had that much emotion or open feelings - never saw them genuine toward Kate - always looked so forced - even at their "wedding" vows in Hawaii.  They deserve each other - just please, protect those wonderful kids!

Can we leave them alone.. the media needs to concentrate on real issues.. ppl seperate and divorce everyday...and lets be honest.. we saw it coming to this..   I dont' think it was right for Kate to be the way she was.. BUT.. I personally know how stressful .. and how organized you need to be with mulitpal children.. we dont' know what went on behind the scenes...  look at your own marriage...you know where are things that happen that you would prefer not to be known by others...

John and Kate.. I feel for you..and your family.. and like Kate said.. hopefuly there is some peace for all of you now..!

divorce rumored?  apparently nobody saw the black screen with white words that said they filed for divorce monday june 22nd....

they're officially getting divorced people.

Timbocf:

Apparently you never saw the update in the article. And apparently you didn't notice that this article was written the day of the season premiere. Your condescending attitude is not appreciate - but thanks for the update - as though none of us knew they had announced it last night.  

Its just so sad that this beautiful couple chose a reality show over their family! Although I love the family I will not continue watcing the show. They are no longer a family to look up to... But I am praying for them and hope that they will see the light and do... what truely is best for their kids... and not for them.

I think this is Kate's fault. She is getting too greedy about the money to care to fix things. She see that if she does the show alone it will get better ratings. Also she isn't doing the show for the kids that obvious. And if she really wanted to I'm certain they could fix their marriage. However Kate is too much of a commanding control freak that after 10 years anyone would be sick of her. I'm surprised the kids are asking to leave yet. But the real concern is about the kids. How are the children going to feel when Daddy moves out. Are they even old enough to understand the concept of divorce or is it going to be like every other divorce where the kids are asking, "Is it my fault?" Really Jon and Kate you can't put your differences aside, try to work things out, and keep your children "happy, healthy, safe and loved" as a whole instead of a broken home.

I would like to start off by saying that I have not watched the show from the beginning but have been mostly caught up by the re runs and I can't believe how many of you are being so negative towards Kate.  how she talks to Jon well  yes it isn't the best way to talk to one another but having 8 children running around is I'm sure a huge stress ball and she can't always be oh sweetie do this get that you guys are nuts to think that.. and I bet any money IF  you had a bunch of 2-3 year olds running around you would talk to your spouse much the same way. I've seen on numerous occasions Kate kiss jon and say I love you hunnie etc.. and comment on how they converse  she says it works for them Jon gives her attitude too.  as far as Kate doing the shopping for her kids birthday party HELLO  a birthday is a special day for the parent and the child I totally understand her wanting to go to the store her self and get the things... she also took the kids to help pick out some things for their own party  I'd much rather take my children with me and do it myself then send some one out to pick out and pick up things for MY children's birthday!!! that's what real parents do.  It wouldnt even matter if she was sending people out to do things like that you would complain that she sends other people to do parent "chores" and she needs to step up and be the parent.

I'm sick of the oh poor jon crap..  he was behaving VERY poorly for a married father of 8 children carrying around with this 20 whatever year old GROW up Jon your  a father you have no business being out in a bar with a bimbo while your wife is at home with the kids thats ridiculous. a few beers out with friends is one thing but anyone who believes thats all that was going on needs a reality check..  where was his wedding ring? I'd kill my husband if he ever went out ESPECIALLY to a bar without his wedding ring on that is soooo disrespectful to your wife. that ring is NEVER meant to leave your finger.

Did you all see the house they lived in before the first one they had do you think without the show they would have been able to afford the new ones with the proper room to raise their kids in? of course not would they have been able to afford the van they needed to transport them all? probably not what about the common necessities food? clothes? daycare because to even come close to affording those things they both would need to work.  the show was a very good idea for them to do  one to record all the years of their kids growing up and 2 to provide in the way those kids deserved.

I dont believe kate had  any other surgeries other then the tummy tuck I think she just started dressing a little more fashionably she got her hair done if we looked back on what we looked like 5 years ago  I'm sure we wouldnt look the exact same.. and what about Jon and his Hair plugs.

Jon stays home and complains says he wants jon time. I didnt hear Kate say those things.

I feel very bad I believe that once you take those vows they are forever you don't ever give up obviously there are SOME times where ending it is the best idea but in this case I dont see that Jon just needs to grow up and realize that he can't be a teenager again those days are long gone now its time to be a husband and father.

John has appeared "under the influence" on more than one recent show!  I would probably need drugs to be in the same room with Kate and put up with her belittleing remarks.

Kate, on the other hand, should have known better than to marry a guy who seemed to have no ambition from Day 1..

The losers?  8 heart-broken children.

the kids will suffer from the divorce , but the one to blame for this mess is Kate. As per her body language , she is showing no respect for her sooner ex-husband John and that is very disappointing.I think that Kate is more interested in the money that she is gonna make that the well doing of her family.I m compassionate with John and hopes he will get through this sad situation as quickly as possible.

I could not agree with you more Leelah!

The one thing that stuck out for me while watching last night, was how Jon said..."I'm sad..but excited"

??? I thought that to be a bit strange.

And how he said "I'm only 32..who knows <grin>  I might get offered a job and have to move."

Just thought his emotions were a lil' odd for someone who just got served divorce papers...but who am I to judge? Marriage is tough for anyone.

In regards to Kate changing her look...I was thinking about how different I look now since my children have gotten older. It's tough to find time to even shower w/ my 3 lil' ones running around..I can't imagine chasing 8 around the house. She looks great now..and I feel it's bc she has the "time" to put herself together now that they are 5 and pretty self sufficient as opposed to when they were 1, 2 or 3 yrs old..etc.

Okay, I like how everybody here is blaming Kate, guys please get serious. My cousin is very much like Kate. They act very similar and yes, my cousin as several children. Not 8 but close to it. When you have that many children you kind of have to be strict and careful about your children. My cousin has been married several years and her husband always supports her. My cousin is a good person, and a great mother so just because Kate is bossy does not mean she is 'cold hearted' and it did not give Jon any reason to go to other women. That's just pathetic and something a teenage boy would do.

I think it's funny how everyone is quick to blame Kate.....does anyone realize that "reality" TV is EDITED?!?!?!?   Does anyone realize how much of their lives we don't see?  We have no right to blame one over the other and should be ashamed at doing so.

Kate's bossy, money-hungry, blah blah blah.....Jon's selfish, childish, blah blah blah....

Bottom line here is they're both at fault....they built up what they have together and they will tear it down together.

But I have to say this....both my husband and I come from divorced families.  Mine divorced when I was Cara and Mady's age and my husbands divorced when he was 25.  He took it much mich harder at 25 than I did at 9.  Kids are a lot stronger and smarter than we think they are and the fact that Kate is the way she is will help those kids become strong independent people!

I am so tired of the statement used by both parents (but most often Kate) of "blah, blah, blah... my children!"  What ever happend to the phrase "our" children??  This show needs to be unplugged!  I'd like to hear both Jon and Kate say, "We are no longer broadcasting our private lives for the world to see.  We are ending the show for the sake of our children!"

I think the people blaming Kate need to wake up and face the music. He cheated on her! He did this to himself. And the really sad part is, they aren't in a agreement. Jon wants the divorce, not Kate. He needs to learn Kate is an independent person. Sure, she is bossy and controlling sometimes, but that doesn't mean he should cheat on her. Marriage is about excepting the others flaws. If Jon can't do that, he has the problem. I feel really sorry for Kate. She was cheated on. She was left on Fathers Day. She had to shop by herself. And I think reality is, Kate is really going to be alone. The producers, camera men/women, directors can't help her parent 8 kids. Jon did this to his family and I hope they all get mad at Jon when they tell the kids they are splitting.

Marriages fail when its about something(kids) other than your relationship with your spouse. Before those children were born, the focus in their marriage shifted. With the wolrd watching, it has dissolved.  When these children are old enough, they will watch for themselves and see the blame falls on both their parents.

Kate, is she a wife or a monster? She is just so happy having the 8 kids, bringing fame and money pooling in. So why does she need a husband anymore, be the housewife gulping down all the hardcash, no matter what it is.

Kate has no respect whatso ever for her husband, maybe she thinks he's her million dollar baby making machine,it's good that Jon finally wanted to be heard.

And what was that Kate said about parents of multiples seperating... hellooo there are other shows with much more kids, forget shows in real life there are families with 8-12kids, they dont treat the husband like a dog and act as if life is a big hysterical show. Kate atleast say sorry to Jon on air, it will make us viewers believe you have some part of your heart beating.

Jon cheating on Kate is just the burst of the volcano, people should dig into the past not make blind judgements, maybe Jon met someone who does value him. Kate, be a good mother stop the show, n start parenting. give your kids a normal healthy life. Think of you children, dont part ways.. quit the show , start a normal life. kate make a wise decision. Jon is A GEM, u will regret later.

People. I think we can agree that both Jon and Kate have contributed to this divorce to a certain degree. Along with the fame and paparazzi and all that other media crap. Personally, I think that a divorce it a bit rash. They need to sit down together, with the kids, and just let it go. Kate needs to loosen up a little - well a lot - and Jon needs to be a little more involved and enthusiastic and not just shrug everything off all the time. I'm in more of the neutral position. Anyone who agrees with me, props to ya'. Anyone whose does, you have your own opinons and veiws on things.

                                                            Peace; Aislinn

To Angelrose : When i use caps, its only for my benefit. I'm losing my eyesight, and from the sound of things it sounds like you are too, (hurting your eyes,needing spaces). I don't follow computer etiquette.The caps just help me read the blog better. And maybe if more people used caps too ,they would see how horribly they spell. Seriously ppl, use spell check !!  And as far as spaces are concerned ,you're right, im terrible @ not using them. I don't type well, so i just try to get through the blog a.s.a.p.

I do have much dislike for Kates behavior, but using caps is not for emphasis re: her. If you had read all of my blogs you would have seen that i feel much disappointment w/ Jon too. However ,w/ the latest behavior and last nights episode, i am thoroughly disgusted w/ him. He seems to think that with his newly found nut sack and voice as Lisa said,that hes entitled to go find himself, abandon his wife, kids and responsibilities as a FATHER and MAN !!! Its a little late for that Jon. When you say your 32,it means nothing unless you've matured to use aging to your benefit. Unfortunately ,many men ,NOT ALL, mature much slower than women, to the detriment of their marriage , family, kids and most importantly ,self esteem ! On the flip side of that . There are many women that think its a good thing to have a weak man in certain areas, that they can control. WAKE UP LADIES !! That is never gonna be a balanced partnership. In the long run you will grow to not respect them for being passive ,the very thing you thought you admired in the beginning. So really their marriage relationship  is very common, in a world filled with very unhappy men, who choose a very hurtful way to fill that void.

Its not ok to behave this way on either side. Kate should have never been so controlling and bitchy w/ regards her husband. Hes not your kid ,dog, or punching bag. Hes the man you vowed to love and respect, NOT ONCE, BUT TWICE !!! And Jon should have done the same . Which implies he take a respectful stand to speak  his mind and face whatever comes his way. Not whine or mumble behind Kates back in attempts to rally his allies, COME ON, BE A MAN!! If what kate says is true ,that he wont speak to her on important issues or his hurts, then shame on him. Saying you are doing whats right for your kids, means nothing and is b.s. in reality. Because there has been no talk of getting any counseling, or communicating, to him the only solution is to divorce,because to him, there are too many problems to overcome. When you say you'll do anything for your kids ,that means you force yourself to solve issues because you know divorce is not an option. HOW BOUT YOU PUT SOME OF THAT ENERGY YOUVE RECENTLY MUSTERED TO STAND UP FOR YOURSELF,SWALLOW YOUR PRIDE AND BUILD A HOUSE ON THAT HUGE PROPERTY U JUST BOUGHT,HEY,THERES AN IDEA !!! Its big enough to not have to see each other and  so that neither one of you has to be far from your kids. Jon would have never been able to take so lightly the idea of leaving his family behind if not for all the money to be able to afford another home, and life away from his family.  Shame on you for taking advantage of Kates being away ,to take off your wedding ring and behave so badly in public for the world to see, including your kids some day !! Even if he didnt cheat ,this is not becoming of a married man.

Their attitude gives them away though. Fortunately for the kids of the world, Kate is one of thousands of women who are willing to give up the companionship of a man and sex, for her kids. Unfortunately many men are not so willing to do that, hence the mid-life crisis !!

Its really sad to see so many selfish spouses who let pride rule their decision making. Cant u see divorce will just create a whole new world of problems. It is never the solution, where there is willing party's. And inasmuch as i think Kate should have been put in her place long ago, its Jon that i see sinking this ship. At least Kate is willing to talk. She is the only one showing any signs of compromise.

I SEE SURRENDER IN KATES EYES,...SADLY I SEE FREEDOM IN JONS

KAT caused this to happen. i dont care what anyone else has to say. she pushes all of this on her kids and jon. what kind of mother would do something like that? i feel so sorry for her kids and jon. all of the kids are way to young to understand fully what is going on. they should just stop the show all together, there's no point in it anymore.

-you think you have had  expenses in the past??--just wait till the 3 lawyers' firms(Jon's, Kate's,the children's) get their payout when this is all done!!!!!!!!!

I wish I could have seen some consistent  grandparent involvement in all these years--such an invaluable contribution to the lives of children.

If TLC had any scruples at all, they would not leave the decision up to Jon and Kate to quit the season, but would terminate it immediately.--but then there are those dang lawyers now to pay.

This now,  is a family matter, but it has become a circus for public scrutiny--so sad.

I agree Sherry!  Jon knew how Kate was when he married her for better or worse, to me he is just way to happy to be able to party and do what he wants (new car, new motorcycle,partying with other women, etc.,etc.) Why isn't he talking and trying to work things out? why aren't they going to counseling?? Yes she is bossy and yells at him but they have been together for 10 years if he didn't like it then why wait that long to figure out u don't like it. I also agree that it should be the parents that move out of the house and the one that is supposed to take care of them that week stays in the house then the next week the other moves in.That way the kids aren't uprooted or visiting back and forth to different households.

They are both to blame for this situation Jon for thinking and acting like a single person and Kate for travelling with all the upheaval in their lives. Be there for your kids!!

I would love to see an individual, two for that matter, raise a eight, little human beings unexpectedly together in harmony. The difference between the Duggars and the Gosselins is immense and cannot begin to be put into simple phrases or words, but I will state that what the Duggars have was planned and carried out accordingly, whereas the Gosselins to my knowledge, had the highest hopes of conceiving two or three children and surpassed that number by more than double. The toughest yet most rewarding job that a woman will endure is to be a mother, and to some that is what they do best in life, but how dare anyone to point their finger at Kate Gosselin when they I am sure have never been in the same situation themself. As for Jon as well, one could pick and pull at all the little details pertaining as to why their marriage could not withstand the decade mark, but he is a 32 year old man given just as much responsibility as Kate in such a small amount of time. One must keep in mind that this is a young couple who were not tapped, but punched in the face by reality in the loving yet inevitably harsh form of infants. I am sick of reading all of these poor excuses on the internet as to why Jon and Kate Gosselin separated. Unless we have had two sets of multiples before the age of 27, be my guest and play God and judge accordingly. But until then, how dare anyone set the blame game on the shoulders of Kate or Jon alone. These are not hot shot celebrity figures who contain zero feelings. These two are real people witnessing and feeling intangible feelings that the media needs to learn to respect. Having that said, I guess it's furthermore evident as to why the media cannot leave them alone. Everyone is too caught up in everyone else's life aside of theirs, when in reality, we are too miserable in our own pathetic world that we wait and jump on the juicy stories and facts that pop up in our every day news. If you have any ounce of decency within you, stop pointing fingers, let them do what they need to do, and move on with the show.

I would love to see an individual, two for that matter, raise a eight, little human beings unexpectedly together in harmony. The difference between the Duggars and the Gosselins is immense and cannot begin to be put into simple phrases or words, but I will state that what the Duggars have was planned and carried out accordingly, whereas the Gosselins to my knowledge, had the highest hopes of conceiving two or three children and surpassed that number by more than double. The toughest yet most rewarding job that a woman will endure is to be a mother, and to some that is what they do best in life, but how dare anyone to point their finger at Kate Gosselin when they I am sure have never been in the same situation themself. As for Jon as well, one could pick and pull at all the little details pertaining as to why their marriage could not withstand the decade mark, but he is a 32 year old man given just as much responsibility as Kate in such a small amount of time. One must keep in mind that this is a young couple who were not tapped, but punched in the face by reality in the loving yet inevitably harsh form of infants. I am sick of reading all of these poor excuses on the internet as to why Jon and Kate Gosselin separated. Unless we have had two sets of multiples before the age of 27, be my guest and play God and judge accordingly. But until then, how dare anyone set the blame game on the shoulders of Kate or Jon alone. These are not hot shot celebrity figures who contain zero feelings. These two are real people witnessing and feeling intangible feelings that the media needs to learn to respect. Having that said, I guess it's furthermore evident as to why the media cannot leave them alone. Everyone is too caught up in everyone else's life aside of theirs, when in reality, we are too miserable in our own pathetic world that we wait and jump on the juicy stories and facts that pop up in our every day news. If you have any ounce of decency within you, stop pointing fingers, let them do what they need to do, and move on with the show.

I totally agree with you Kaitlyn. I'm tired of hearing people say that Kate drove Jon to do what he has done. Everyone is responsible for his or her own actions. Yes Kate's remarks and behavior toward Jon may have pushed him to the point of becoming upset and feeling like things needed to change, but then his "standing up for myself" should have been him confronting the problem with Kate and figuring out how to fix it. Making the decision to start acting the way he has...is his own choice...And why are there no before and after shots of Jon? Why is everyone ganging up on Kate but not looking at Jon while he goes through his "midlife crisis" ? He's walking around in his skull tshirts and Ed Hardy jeans with the tigers on his butt along with his new diamond earings. He jumps into his new sports car or on his free motorcycle and runs around bar hopping...and everyone just says "poor Jon". He is moving into his new bachelor pad in NYC and other than his "scheduled" visits (which could change if he maybe gets a job??) with his children ...he can play and act like he has no responsibilities to anyone but himself. I lost all respect for him last night ...he needs to grow up...I dont care if he missed out on his party years ...and is only 32. He made the decision to get married...and the minute you do that and have kids...its about them and not you. Grow up Jon!

I could not believe the staement John said.. that he was EXCITED about his new life? Time to have to himself... Boo Hoo Jon!!

While Kate's biggest concern was not being able to see her children 7 days a week, while Jon was in the house and she had to leave! Jon is a DICK..not to mention he should have kept it in his pants right from the beginning!

Those children deserve better than a father who is EXCITED about being away from his children!

The best gift you give your children is to love their father (or mother). It doesn't matter who is more to blame. What matters is fixing it. Somewhere I read that God hates a divorcing but Kate says her faith is helping her get thru this. Hmmm! Seems so contradictory. Cancel the show, get counseling and wait for your blessing on the other side of the trial. Most of the time the greatest blessing is happier children. For Pete sake, Kate! What did you think Jon was gonna do? Most men wouldn't have stayed that long! Start treating your husband like he is a king (even if he isn't) and he will love you for it. Stop saying you're doing this for the kids. You say it isn't good for the kids to see you fighting all the time? Then stop fighting all the time. Use your Christian training to resolve differences . We aren't stupid and neither are your kids. You're doing this for your selfish selves.

To Sherry : Most people are blaming both, and we as viewers,have a right to an opinion based on what we see,just like you do.   But the majority of the bad behavior on air comes from Kate . So either Jon is the smarter of the two not wanting his bitchiness and tantrums seen on air, or he just is the more passive one, which is more likely, either way is dysfunctional and Jon is just as much @ fault !!!

I only admire the quality of control in Kate when its used in a functional way,ie: organization and creativity.

Also, Jon is not the one treating others around  him the way Kate treats them. If he is, we as viewers, don't get to see that. You cant edit out that much material. Because even Kate said they tape a lot of their daily life. It doesn't leave much to the imagination.

I too, am a product of divorce @ 9. I was a thriving ,smart, excellent reader, athletic, active adolescent. But that day my world came crashing down unbeknownst to me,but certainly not to my mother and teacher. From that point on everything changed. Yes, i was forced to take on many of the roles my dad had,ie: mowing, cleaning pool, laundry, housework, and cooking, all because my dad didnt pay child support and my mom wkd 2 jobs to support us. So yes, i was forced to become a very independant, in control of everything, way beyond my maturity level, women. But this is never a healthy way to become a strong independant women. There will always be flaws, and consequences.  I was just like Kate in the first 2 yrs of my marriage. I had to work very hard to break the bad habits of controlling everything, and yes it was my fault i behaved that way, my husband put up with it, which he shouldnt have, but there was a reason behind it. Thankfully we have a very loving respectfull marriage today 23 yrs later, but dont ever underestimate the power and consequences of a divorce far beyond adolescence,those kids are bound to show some wear from the effects of a divorce somewhere in their lives.Im really hoping someone can stop it from happening.

There may be much said that is not true, but i really wish some days either Jon or Kate would read some comments from some of the blogs to have a look from the outside. It may be harsh, but sometimes thats what it takes to wake you up and not be so self-absorbed....If only...It might save 10 sad souls

It is so funny how we are all so quick to put the blame on Kate. It was evident last night on the show that John got married too young, doesn't know what he wants, wants to spread his wings "maybe I'll get a job" Yes Kate was overbearing at times, but frankly she kept that ship afloat. I think both of them are doing the show so they can reap the financial benefits to support their family.  Bottom line is that it is very sad. We were all routing for them desipte everthing that was going and I still hope that maybe down the road they could make it, but it would require a lot of self reflection and change. I can't imagine being Kate with 8 kids thinking about starting over again. John is already out and about running around with younger woman (how, I don't understand) Wait unitil his kids see that. I feel truly sorry for the entire family and I think that Kate is getting far too much of the blame here. I cried watching last night's episode.  Also, leave religion and faith out of it....life happens regardless how much you believe in certain things.

Megan - couldn't agree more!!

kate never ever even thanked jon

It's really sad.

It's not fair how people talk pure shet about her. They hate her because she's a "control freak"? How ignorant.

She effing stays home with like eight kids everyday. What is she going to do? Sit around all day while her kids cause chaos? Nooooo.....she's not.

What surprises me is that the DUGGARS have EIGHTEEN KIDS UNDER what, 18 years old? and they have ten more kids then the Gosselins but their still living peacefully? But the Gosselins only have 8 and they've only been married a decade but they already have fam fam probs?

But then you don't really hear of the media folllowing th duggars around like that.

And I've never really seen mrs.duggar have a melt down...WTF.

Glenda's head hurts ):

very confused.

anyways their seperation was sad. those porr little kids are so cute they don't deserve that!

I think they could've gotten help for it

they needed these things:

1. fam and realtionship counseling

2.cheaters

thats about it

Looking back at each of Jon's and Kate's actions, their comments, and what was said during interviews for their show, it seems like Jon wanted the divorce, and Kate didn't. Jon said things along the lines of "I'm kind of excited because it's a new chapter in my life..." while Kate said things along the lines of "I'm not very fond of the idea..." (separation between herself and Jon). I know many people think Kate's greedy, but I feel like i've seen two sides to Kate. I've seen the greedy side of her, but i've also seen the emotional, torn apart, and deeply saddened side of her. I've also seen the multiple sides of Jon. I really don't know what to think of him. I do believe he's changed, and I'm not sure that it's for the best. He said he was proud of himself for finally standing up to Kate, but i think he's done a lot more than that. I really believe he needs to realize what he's done, and reflect upon himself. The same goes for Kate. Also, people really need to stop listening to the tabloids, think of the people behind the story, behind the pictures, and realize that they're human. They're just like us. We all make mistakes, have regrets, and i believe that this divorce will be a regret that Jon and Kate both have to hold on to. I really feel sorry for those two, and their children, for what they've all been through, and been put through. It must really be tough.

It is now completely obvious that Jon is not ready to be a father, and not ready to be married either. He talks and behaves like a teenager, and not a very bright one. It seems he is pretty happy about leaving his family, and intends to have some fun to make up for the years that he missed.  I kind of understand him, but have no respect for him at all.

As to Kate being controlling - she's been the only adult in this family all these years.

I have been watching this tv show from the beginning, and i think it was the right decission forthem to get a divorce.

People, Kate has not been the one at home with the kids; Jon has been.  She can pretend for tv that she does laundry, cooks, and cleans but in reality (when the camera is turned off), she has staff.  And she said that Jon has helpers too.  Don't forget the babysitter, and how it bothered her when the kids called her by the babysitter's name.  

As for the editing... I think all her nastiness to Jon is probably the best of how she treats them.  I don't think the show purposely wants to make her look like such a compulsive bossy freak; they are trying to make her look good!  Think about how nasty she could be when the filming stops.

Which is why I think they should continue doing the show... as long as the show is produced, the camera people, production people and producers can monitor her behaviour, there is a better chance that the kids will not be neglected or bullied by their mother.  Remember the time the sick child had to sleep in the laundry room to prevent him from throwing up elsewhere in the house?  If she'd do that with the camera rolling, god forbid what might befall the kids when it stops.

I thought Jon was trying to participate in the bd party.  He got the cake, shook candy out of the pinata, and hugged his daughter.  He seemed sad, and also seemed quite aware that Kate didn't enjoy having him at the party.  As for his interview, and how he acted.  He didn't want to sit there and have to admit that they were separating.  He was late arriving to film that.  It was very difficult for him to do, I'm sure.  When he said he was excited, I think he meant that he has finally quit letting Kate boss him around, and with the confidence to stand up to her, he is more excited about his life than when he was a passive doormat.  The comment about getting a job and moving struck me as a suggestion that he might move AND take the kids, leaving Kate to make a show in that mansion called Kate minus nine.  She will not need to worry about kids interupting her makeup or interview time with requests for a glass of water!

To those of you who say to leave God out of it - that is impossible because He is the only way families survive today.  It broke my heart to watch this family fall apart.  It does not matter who you say is at fault, because reality is that both people are 100% responsible for the relationship - Dr. Phil has always said it is not a 50-50 deal; it has to be both people in 100%.  My prayer is that Jon and Kate can both grow up and fix the mess they have made of their family.  These precious children deserve better than what their parents have given them, and I am not talking about material luxuries.  I have never met their eight children, but my heart breaks for their future.  Instead of judging them, pray for this transition to be smooth and as painless as possible for the kids.  Pray that they have people around them, the children, who will help bring some joy into their lives despite their circumstances.  My husband and I, just as many couples, have hit a rough patch, but ultimately, you must realize the commitment you made, the promises you said you would keep, and that love is not a feeling, it is a choice, and your children are your primary responsibility, and you have to put yourself aside and focus on what is important.  Somewhere Jon and Kate let their relationship die, and once that goes, it is too easy to let everything you promised fly out the window.  Don't judge them, it is easy to fall into that pattern - we just need to pray for this family of ten - their lives can be whole again - God can restore anything, no matter how broken.

Jon obviously felt controlled because he lined up to be treated like a child like the rest of the other 8 children he behaved like. Unfortunately, Kate was the only adult. I feel so sorry for her now alone to now raise 8 alone without any partner and no husband to even try to grow up and get counseling with. Jon says he would do anything for his kids - but isn't making any attempts to fight for his marriage and instead is excited to move on to part two of what is ahead with his new girlfriends while Kate continues raising the kids. She is doing a good job with them and they will remember her for that. We all will. Keep up the chin Kate. You have a great outlook, a great brain, a great bod, and you will do very well!

I Have the show since it started.

Don't put Kate down till you have walked in her shoes!!!

I think Kate has OCD.Which is not a bad thing for her or the family.

She want's the house CLEAN for her kids,she feeds them very healthy.

I don't think I ever saw them eating fast food!!!!

Jon always acted like one of the kids(making faces behind Kate's back).It took two to tango and he should stepped up to the plate and been a dad.....N0T A FRIEND TO HIS KIDS. And as for the bimbo school teacher.... child support for 8 kids????

All I got to say is Jon, go and Find yourself a JOB!!! Your going to need a good one...

teachers don't make that much money.....

And on top of that she may be younger than Kate..... BUT as you used in your interview last night....Kate is a drop dead gorgeous compared to your little teacher.. Just remember Jon what goes around comes around.. I just hope you wake up-stand up and be a daddy. In 15-20 years she will bolt out of there....looking for another younger man....You will be too old looking for her...

They have a name for this (THE 7 YEAR ITCH)

All I have to say to you Kate is hang in there,you are a good mother.

Even if  you spank your child or not, that is NO ONES business!!!!!

Our pastor spanked his kids and so did I. They are just fine MOTHERS AND DADS now with good paying jobs and  are  great  parents....

Karma will get you in the end and it will be too late!!!!

And this whole new girlfriend business with Jon. C'mon, he's fat and ugly, why does he suddenly think he's twenty again and God's gift to the female race?!?! Yes, Kate has her problems, but she's very attractive, and Jon will NEVER be able to snag a woman who is even remotely in her league.

"......so, how's that workin' for ya"-----where's Dr. Phil when you need him most?

Do any of you remember when the show started out Kate kept scriptures on the cabinets to help her grounded? Where are they now? Get rid of God, lose your connection with your family, your husband, your brother etc, and then your soul.

The scriptures tell wives to honor their husbands and husbands to honor their wives.

I love the show and the children are adorable, Jon knew Kate was controlling before he married her, Why is so many down on Kate when she is acting like the mature adult and thinking about her children. Jon on the other hand is what chasing his lost youth , with all these younger women, Please earrings , baseball cap turned backwards , he may gripe about the show but he sure didnt turn down the bike he got from  American chopper. I believe he gets perks if he didnt like the shows and camaras why accept the gifts and benefits, the chopper didnt benefit the children. But it sure did him. I see Kate as being the bread winner for these children and if its writing books or shows on tlc  its keeping a roof over there heads and food and clothes. None of us is perfect and none of us really know how we would react if we were put in their shoes and hindsight is always a 100%. I wonder why so little is said about Jons attitude of  re capturing what ever it is he thinks he lost , A real man would man up to his responsibilities and as a person said earlier about God missing in their lives Well the man is the head of the home and he has never wanted to act like it from what I have seen in the shows I think he likes her making all the decisions, that way he isnt at fault but can gripe if things didnt go the way he thought they should. Of course we dont know how long all this has been going on but marriage counciling and a lot praying asking Gods guidance  should of been their firs tstep when these problems showed up not filing for divorce. that is to easy way out. Kate to me looked like she was in pain but she is trying to be strong for their children, Jon on the other hand looked like oh well its time for me to move on and see what lies head in life for me, actually relieved I would say, You never solve any problems in marriage by running away from them and most definately not by commiting adultry. Now if Kate was doing the same thing wouldnt the press have a field day and call her all kinds of names but for some reason Jon is being treated as the victim when hes the one causing all the pain because he doesnt want to man up  and be the husband and father he should be Shame Shame on you Jon! Your family  is in my prayers that Gods will be done in this divorce

I think that both of them really need to just stop the show. I mean yeah it's great drama and the kids are cute and all, but they have pleanty of money to take care of them now and I highly doubt that the eight kids really need this part of their lives documented for the whole country to see and for them to look back on. Parents who don't get along is painful enough, but parents who are having "affairs" written on magazines is even worse. I don't think you can just blame one person though. Kate and Jon are both very much at fault and I personally can not blame just one of them because what you see on tv and magazine is not the whole story. I think that this is really going to come back to bite the kids when they grow up and is not good for their mental health.

heartbreaking indeed. but when you leave 750 words on how YOU think they should raise their kids maybe YOU are the one who needs to get a life. what happened obviously sucks but seriously why would you write an essay about it? no one cares what you think anyway. leave it alone. mistakes were made. lets not get caught up in other people's lives. you should all be worrying about your own.

This is not right! Kate is extremely overbearing and treats jon as i he is an object. Stop ot the kids plaese! you dont need to continue!

We don't know what is truly going on in their family. Sometimes things look one way but are actually another. Because we all know there are three sides to a story: his side, her side, and the truth. Both parents in my opinion are to blame. The kids are the only innocent people in this situation. The several seasons I watched, Kate has verbally and emotional abused Jon as well as become more and more superficial. However, Jon never stood up for himself and when he did it was not in a mature manner. Cheating is not a way to express hurt. By their actions on the show, neither one of them put the kids first. Wrong is wrong and they are both wrong. I truly feel sorry for the kids and I don't think that Jon and Kate really realize how their actions and the show will affect these kids emotionally, their behaviors, and furture relationships. I have mutiples and yes it is hard on the marriage and family as a whole, however, staying focus in what brought you all together and not allowing other influences in your life helps limit drama. If I was in that circumstance, which I really don't know all the issues, I would have used some of the money that I was receiving for counseling for my marriage and family. just my thoughts...

Kate has always been the dominant personality - the smart one willing to do whatever necessary to take care of the family.  Jon should not suddenly be surprised, he's been ok with the success she created for all of them - not to mention the nice paychecks.  Bottom line:  He is a passive, whiny wimp.   I could care less if he's happy.  Deal with it.  You CHOSE to have a large family.  You CHOSE to marry a headstrong woman.  You CHOSE to leave a career to pursue the opportunities this show gave you.  Life is not only about the good times but how you handle the difficult days as well.  Running away without even attempting therapy or help to salvage a future for your kids is the typical weak response I would expect from a weak man like Jon.  If I had to look at his pouting, brooding, miserable face one more time...I just wanted to b*tch slap him.  We get it - you were unhappy...bye bye Kate & 8 children...instant solution.  But I have a feeling the real unhappy times are only beginning for immature Jon...

can you people stop judging other people. listen to metallica "holier than thou"

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oh my goodness.......this is so sad. and thinking that in the begining of the year jon and kate redid their vowls to tell their kids that they love each other and will always be together...but look at what has happened. i feel really bad for the kids, they must be having a hard time.  :(

jon and kate plus 8 used to be my favorite show.:(

TO RORELLE : You just judged all of us!! Your free to listen to the song.  Everyone is entitled to make an informed opinion of what they see, because there is plenty of footage to view. Anyone who puts themselves in the public eye loses a measure of some freedoms,within reason. If they had held themselves up to higher standards of behavior, there would be nothing to say on the subject. Nobody is claiming to be perfect,least of all J&K. But they've earned some of the criticism they're getting. Nobody wants an unhappy ending, by any means

What I'd like to know is if Kate's affairs were also "for the children?" Why does Jon get slammed for an unadmitted unproven affair, but not Kate ? I'd say there's more evidence of Kat's affair than Jon's

.........Kate needs to learn to build her husband up, let him know he's important and appreciated, give his opinions equal weight with her own...seriously it's not all about her. I think Jon had it right when he said he had just let her run right over him and now when he starts to stand up to her and want equality she won't have it. He does need to learn to stand up for himself in a calm and firm manner and not let all the years of Kate abuse make him bitter.

She acts as if she does it all while Jon gets the kids up and dressed and bathed and fed....while the cook and the nannies and the aides do much of the work behind the scenes. Makes me laugh so hard when Kate pretends she cooks...and even harder when some naive people buy her bologna ( organic of course)

Most of all, they have enough money to last their life time...do a show once a year for viewers to catch up and let your kids live a normal life, and most of all work hard so then can have parents who love each other more than their image or their money.

My guess...this year will be them working to get together so we'll all watch, next year will be them back together so we'll all watch.....publicity is what it's all about

Why does it have to be someone's fault?  Lot's of couples divorce for lots of different reasons.  So Jon is immature and passive-aggressive.  So Kate is controlling and enjoys the spotlight.  Does that make them monsters?  Or just typical human beings?  How would your marriage hold up to the pressures of eight kids and a million paparazzi?  Let anyone who has never had relationship problems before throw the first stone.

Kate was extremely controlling before the show , Paparazzi and money. So that was already a bad character trait she is not entitled to abuse, regardless of whether you have cameras in your face or not. Jon is passive aggressive and he should have stood up like a man,  so it would not negatively affect his children and marriage. When their young ,you can cut both of them some slack, but when your approaching 30, its time to grow up. Monster is a harsh name, but when you create the consequences that will forever scare your family,and that were completely preventable, you earn that title. Parents are supposed to be the lovers ,providers, protectors. Now they have created a mindset in the children's world that will make them think no where is safe,because even their own parents could not provide that. Dont ever underestimate the effects of divorce. Children are smart,resilient, yes, but it changes them forever, and they better be prepared for the worst fallout, especially from Mady !!

And for all those idiots out there bashing aunt Jodi and Uncle Kevin. They are absolutely right in coming forward with some enlightenment. A relative should only be loyal when it comes to healthy dynamics. The minute it becomes a serious problem,somebody needs to step up w/ a back bone and objective view!!!  Theres no reasoning with the crazy person, IE: Unreasonable control, unyielding. This is where the whole thing about how Jon and  Kate say "Im doin it for the kids ", is B.S. Because when youre completely unyielding to anybody,much less your husband or brother, you deserve the results you get. Obviously those contrived trips to church were useless,in re: to the sermons on PRIDE!!! Thats the reason why we have so many people in this world who are willing to support a family member no matter what crime they did,even  if they committed murder...despicable!!!  Just because their your blood people ,why would you want to be loyal to that!!? They are obviously the only ones speaking out for the well being of the children and exposing the lies.  Where were the people ,producers, counselors...etc. to say ok enough is enough. When they saw constant fighting and very uncomfortable moments, where were the therapists, program consultants that handle these very problems? The results prove that nobody wanted to stand up and face Kate, or   appeal to Jons reasonable side? Many other shows have counselors on hand to regulate out of control moments and issues for the benefit to all, including the potential future shows. This was a train wreck every episode.

So many people are saying ,"its just normal family behavior". Yeah unfortunately your right, but its certainly not "healthy normal". Many parents do behave this way, but its not ok, when its dysfunctional. Even Kate said she would continue to do the show alone. All you cameramen,producers better run because your next and it will be worse now cause she aint gettin any to relieve stress,if u know what i mean! I dont think shes cheating, but if she is, shame on her and Jon. Theyve scared their kids for life!!

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i think jon should have left a long time ago Kate only wants the money now. And when she was on her book tour their was a rumor witch said she and her body guard steamed up in the bed room about 6 to 7 times. And jon went out with anthor reasonh. If they both had not been so selfish and i feel bad for the kids. Whats going to happen to them who gets them what weeks they probably did not think of that when the filled for divorce.

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Kate makes me more and more sick to my stomach the more I watch the show.  She and Jon can't even do a couch interview without her belittling him, interrupting him, correcting him and telling him to quit scratching!  I am glad he left her!  Kate is the cause of their broken marriage.  I don't exactly agree with some of the decisions Jon has made lately - like getting egaged to a pothead (real good decision for someone who has 8 children???), but I dont blame him for not wanting to go back with that Kate wench!  And please with all Kates complaints about having to run the household.  They have relatives & friends who help out,  a part time cook, babysitters, nannies, etc.   And Jon does a lot around that house as well as plays with the kids all the time while Kate just bitches about this or that.  Kate has taken advantage of the fortune she has received from this show.  She says Jon can't buy anything without a coupon, yet, do you think she had coupons when she paid for her personal trainer, goes to the tanning bed, getting her hair done, facelift, etc????  Don't think so!  I watch the show because I like drama - but I think they should cancel it so Kate can can get off her high horse and start acting like a normal mom in a normal family situation - which doesn't consist of all the extras plus $75,000 per episode.  I hope she set money aside for those kids - since that is her sole purpose of her participating in all the seasons - SO SHE SAYS!

i think that it is jon's foult because he was cheating on her and that is not right

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