The core of a marriage is the man and the woman; not the kids. Kate forgot that; now Jon has too,

These folks need Prayer and Marriage Counseling. The show has taken over their lives -- did they make the right choice to do a reality tv show? At the start it was a good choice to secure their large family's future. Should they have pulled the plug on the show and worked on their marriage? Absolutely.

Words escape me. These people are nuts. I have been a big fan of their show because the kids are just too cute. I can't watch anymore. If I do, I will be condoning this train wreck. Those poor, poor children. How low can you go, Jon & Kate?

The title card NEVER said the word divorce, it said legal proceedings. To my understanding that would mean that they are "legally" seperating as THEY announced. By having a legal seperation, it then will dictate who has the kids when, etc and allowing them to live seperately "openly" without the public and media speculating.

SKK: Thanks for the catch, Jane. Apparently, I averted my eyes too soon. Will update the post now.

I completely agree that we should 'avert our eyes.' Then, and only then, will TLC take the show off the air and let this family be. Separation and divorce are difficult, painful, damaging and private issues. These two adults could probably save their marriage with serious counseling. Even if they divorce, they need to heal and get on board with actually doing right by their family. Intelligent, respectful viewers would do well to find something else to watch. If the Gosselin's aren't wise enough to do this privately, then we should 'help' them get there. Those poor kids.

I couldn't agree with this more. I don't think anyone should watch the show anymore and maybe they'll get the hint.

Mom and dad need to have a strong, healthy bond in order for that type of family to work. I agree it was too much about the children and not enough about why they were there in the first place. Once that is lost, everything falls apart.

Ah, this blows my mind. I think this is a huge exploitation of children and it's all about money and what really boggles my mind is that in every episode they say "oh, it's all about the kids". No, it's all about cash. Then they say "oh, we never asked for this." I say oh yes you did. You chose to do the show, you exploited your childen, and chose the buck over a marriage. A little bit weird to me. It's like they want sympathy for having 8 kids. I feel sorry for them the most but all in all, hey you wanna play with fertility drugs, then thats what you get. I hope it was worth it to them and too bad those cute little ones have to suffer. (insert prodcut endorsement here).

I don't care how Kate has changes in appearance. Jon is a joke here. "I'm only 32 years old"...and going on 16. The wife is away so Jon must play? Just remember those 23 years old don't think your cute they are looking at your cash. What a fool you are. You expect your children to some day understand? Understand what, that you left them to go spread your seed? . You needed Kate all these years because it is perfectly clear you don’t think with what is on your neck You disgust me

First time on your website. Thank you for the detailed update so quickly. I missed the show and was wondering about the announcement so thanks for all the info!

i just don't get how they professed to be Christian and say they want what is best for their children and then think a divorce is the answer.

It is very sad! How are the children taken care of? Who is doing the job after the filming of their show?

I agree with everything said here; we all need to stop watching this show and allow them to work on their marriage. I pray for their marriage and that the "separation" would lead to reconciliation and not divorce. I have also loved this show and watching the kids grow, but I can't stand to damage them anymore and feed the monster of a show that they will inevitably grow up resenting. Kate is lying to the world and herself when she says this wasn't brought on by the show...it might not have been BROUGHT on, but it was definitely aided by it. Sad day for those children.

These "adults" need to remember that their number one obligation and responsibility is to their children, not their pocketbook. They need to do the only decent and honest thing and pull the plug on the show and allow their children to go through this tragic event in their lives, in private. Come on Jon aned Kate, show some integrity!

Now that Jon & Kate are divorcing, what can you do to help them? Check out: JonandKatePrayers.com

Did you even try, Jon and Kate? Perhaps, but I didn't hear anything about consulting with your pastor, marriage counseling, putting your marriage before everything else except God, opting out of the show when you needed time for each other to adress your problems, and so on. If I missed all that I apologize. I was a fan of the show - those absolutley adorable kids! - but stopped watching about 3 months ago - I couldn't stand their bickering.
I'm so sorry for all of them and am praying for them.

To the people who say they aren't getting a divorce, they are only seperating......Didn't you see the title card. It said something something to DISOLVE the ten year old marriage. If you don't know what the word disolve means in this context is means DIVORCE.

Okay, they already ordered a certain amount of episodes for this season, they can't quit in their contract.
And just because they are divorced does not mean they dont still have fans. i love them and always will.
and who are we to say the kids dont like being filmed, because if they didnt i dont think jon or kate would continued being filmed!
Give them a break, talk about something new insted of a family going though marrige problems its pathetic! There are million of families going through divorces and celebrities who have gone through divorces, and we dont concentrate on them. Let's move on with life please because im sick of everyone attacking then when they, you, i, my mom, NOBODY even know the facts except their family.

People love controversy - no matter if it is like a train wreck for everyone involved. The kids are really cute to watch, but now everyone is just watching to see the interaction between Jon & Kate. Sad

After watching the show tonight, I was stunned by the selfishness of both Jon and Kate. I will not be watching their show anymore as I feel that would only condone their ridiculous decision to continue the show. What they are doing as parents is unconscionable. If they truly loved and cared for their children, they should have also announced the end of the show.

I loved how they got their vows RENEWED so they will show their kids that they will ALWAYS be together.

I'm also a big fan of the show and it breaks my heart to watch these kids suffer. They are just kids and they need to be loved by both the MOM and the DAD. I really don't think, no matter how rough it gets that separation is a good thing. Go get counselling! Go talk to someone! Go maybe talk to each other!
Isn't communication the key in a good marriage.

They both said that they want what's best for their kids. The kids are first, so they say. Then why don't they try at least try to solve the problem by first talking this out with one another?

I think divorce is a mistake.

The title card- said June 22 2009 legal proceedings to dissolve the 10 yr marriage, unfortunately they are getting divorced.

SKK: Clearly, I should have rewound and checked. Thanks.

The whole show made me very sad, I don't think putting their kids in front of camera is a good idea anymore.... It might be a good drama to watch, and beneficial for the family. but without mommy and daddy together in the family, it's really a sad thing for the kids and a 10 year marriage. whatever you guys decided to do Jon and kate, I hope the best for you two and especially for the 8 kids.
TLC is suppose to be a Teach and Learning Channel. I learned a lot at the starting of the show, but I don't know what I am learning now by watching the show. I still think marriage is for life, a divorced family suffers both parents and kids. I don't think this kind of show can be a positive boost to our society, anyway, it's your life Jon and kate, do the right thing. : )

ummm...who ARE Jon & Kate? Somehow I've missed this whole show...and it sounds like that's a very good thing.

I like SK's updates, which is why I've logged on and now learned some random people are apparently suffering marital problems and doing it in real TV time...um, that's too bad, but why am I supposed to be interested? Is this really a popular show?

I'm starting to think I live under a rock - I heard something about "Jon & Kate" and also, uh, Spidey? today -- are they truly important cultural icons, or just sad reality show "stars?"

SKK: Gina, more than 9 million people watched the season premiere. But that was only because of the time they spent in the tabloids earlier this year. It used to be a cute show; now it's just sad. Incidentally, thanks for reading!

The text at the bottom of the screen identified the holiday as "Mother's Day" not Easter.

SKK: Thanks, Jake. Must've been typing then. Ah, the hazards of live-blogging.

I am saddened by their announcement. I agree will those who refuse to watch the show in an effort to force TLC to take the show off the air. However, the best thing we can all do for Jon and Kate is pray for their marriage.

I AGREE! I hope that JON and Kate Read this!!! You guys are so selfish and you do not think about your children!! I will never watch your show again and i encourage all parents not to watch of BUY HER BOOK! What a JOKE! ALL FOR MONEY!! SICK! Very SAD!

Um... I think the world would be amazed if Kate just said 2 words.... sincerely... I'M Sorry!!! I think she feels like if she were to say that she would be saying everything was her fault...and everything may not be, but a lot of it (IMO) has to do with the attitude in which she treats her husband... the man she is suppose to love and care for! Sometimes those 2 words are the hardest to say but I think a huge lesson would be learned and taught if she were to humble herself and say it .... I'm Sorry!!! (not saying Jon is innocent, but I do believe a lot of this is Kate's Fault!
Poor Kids... I wonder if Kate knows how to love unconditionally!!! Kid's Need unconditional love too! (sad.. very sad)

What a sad state of affairs. No one wins with divorce and the children will suffer the most. What ever happened to trying to reconcile a marriage, working through the anger, and sorting out the differences. I see no point in ever watching this show again in the future. This show will be portrayed as reality disparity between the nuclear family. How disappointing and I truly wish this family the very best.

How sad that you choose to divorce instead of trying to work things out. Oh, how easy it is to get a divorce. The hard part is staying married and holing to your vows, remember those???? Now that we have helped you get college funds set up for those beautiful children you just in a snap decide to divorce without any trying on either part to get counseling, shame on both of you.I've been through hell and back and have stuck it out for 28 1/2 years, please rethink dirorce.

What ever happened to counseling before filing for divorce - their life has been an open book so I am assuming they never even went for counseling. If they are parents who care as much as they say about their children, wouldn't counseling be the next step before filing for divorce?? What about their marriage vows - "for better or for worse" - said not only once but twice when in Hawaii with their children as witnesses? I believe they will look back on this one day and say, "What did we do? What were we thinking? What did we do to our children?" I guarantee their children will be in therapy one day as their lives are now parallel to The Truman Show.

I made the choice to leave a marriage plagued by unhealthy fighting and arguing in front of our children. I stand by the choice and two years later see my children are happy, healthy and well adjusted. I don't believe this would have been the case had we stayed together. I stand behind the choices that Jon and Kate have made for the sake of their children. I don't believe the show should carry on. Was the purpose not to document the childrens lives? No child wants to look back with fondness their parents seperating and the possibility of divorce looming. The spotlight has shifted to the Jon and Kate saga, not the 8 little lives they intended to document. Marriages unfortunatley don't always work. It's a two way street I am sure both have made grave mistakes and think we should all look at ourselves before we throw stones at them. Leave them in peace for crying out loud!!!

Are you kidding me?

"Give them a break, talk about something new insted of a family going though marrige problems its pathetic!"

IT'S ON NATIONAL TELEVISION! Millions of people are already caught up in their lives because of how charming the concept had been. How in the world are people supposed to leave them alone? This is the worst display of dirty laundry I've ever seen? Airing it on their show? It's heartbreaking to watch those little faces running around clueless as to what they're being exposed to because of their parents. I'm shocked anyone would defend their actions. It's all about the money now. The only victims are those children.

You know I hate this for them. Tey are just like everyone else. Human. I see people them about the number of kids and being on camera and what's a horrible thing to do. Okay what about the other show TLC has... 18 and counting? What about all those kids. Now kids growing up in front of cameras... celbrity's have their kids growing up in the same way and no one is down on them. Give them a break. They are two people and 8 kids going threw a horrible thing. Could you image your life being played out on cameras? Not saying they didn't know what they were getting into. But I'm sure they didn't image it going to this point. I am just sad for the both of them. After reading this I know how they feel... that is my marriage in notes.

I agree with most of you. It is unacceptable that they did not go to Christian marriage counseling! Eight children are at stake! Kate let us down, strategically positioning her pink jacket so that her breasts would show. She still attacked Jon with every sentence out of her mouth. She is mentally ill - I'm sure her family (estranged all) knows this. So disappointed that they totally turned their back on their faith in this matter.

So very, very sad. I've long enjoyed watching this family, this couple, these kids. No, their marriage wasn't perfect, but then show me one that is. It just feels oddly abrupt, as though neither parent is willing to even try to salvage the family unit... but then no doubt we've not been shown all that's gone on in the Gosselin household.

You are right on. I naively have been watching, hoping they would show America how a marriage can be saved. That they would actually refer to those renewed vows in a way to rebuild a marriage. It is extremely sad for the children who I guarantee just want mom and dad together.
This guy is also right on.
http://feelingfuller.blogspot.com/2009/06/dont-blame-me-i-voted-for-jon-and-kate.html

How insane!! I guess when you go into a 1.3 mil house that you have a mortgage to pay and think it will go on forever. Well Kate grow up!! You are not the only parent here. You have berated him, put him down, treated him like a child while you have basked in the limelight!! Kate, you really need to look within yourself and find out why you are so hedonistic. Jon, I hope you have a happy life but don't forget your kids. They need you to be there!!

Jon and Kate - you're in a rut now - continue the show - you got to be kidding - you are now living beyond your means without the show - so what's more important - your children or the money? This show snowballed on you guys with the new house, the vacations, the Orange County Chopper motorcyle, the John Deere Tractor, the property, the two new dogs, oh yes, and the "crooked houses."

Ann had it right in her comment. They keep saying that they are thinking of the kids, are here for the kids, etc. But kids need mom and dad to have a healthy marriage more than anything else. My folks divorced when I was five and it tore up my whole childhood. (and it was a very civil divorce, no lawyers or judges involved)
I will be writing to TLC to let them know that I'm done with their channel.

If Jon and Kate really wanted to put their children first then they would both make the changes necessary to keep their marriage together. Change is a hard... but love is a decision and committment to each other....because it is right.

The best gift you can ever give your children is a good marriage.

Been married 28 years and done a lot of changing to stay married!

SIMPLE: BAN THE SHOW - SAVE THE KIDS!

I think Kate treats Jon like a dog.
She never gives him a pleasant
word. She is so stuck on her
body and fancy hairdo. If she thinks
she can get back into the dating
scene, she may be surprised except
she does have a lot of money.

I feel sorry for her, and what
she thinks is ahead of her,
fame and dating exciting men.

How appropriate that the same show announcing their divorce was also focused on "crooked houses" - their one million dollar home was nice on the outside,but how "crooked" it was on the inside. I am starting to think Jon & Kate's way of thinking is very "crooked" also. Grow up both of you and take care of your family - start putting them first and get help - the marriage is probably salvageable if you would at least try - where is the Christianity you talk about? Come on, Kate, isn't your own father a minister? Maybe you need to talk to your own parents - they might enlighten you and, who knows, you just might need your family at a time like this. Both of you need to eat some humble pie and get off your high horses.

Face it. I don't watch the show but here is what I do know about it. They use their children to get THINGS. They used eachother to get THINGS. FACT.... they are two lazy people that do nothing but WANT and get it handed to them for doing WHAT? NOTHING and making babies. To lazy to get counsel and TRY to fix it. Thats hard work and neither of them want to WORK. Take the lazy and easy way out. Shame on them. IN THE END THEY WILL END UP WITH CHILDREN THAT RESENT THEM and BROKE OFF THEIR DUFFS!

I am sickened! SICKENED! These 2 fools pretend to care about these kids. Cancel this Show! I will NOT watch it because if their parents won't protect them, than I have to do my share and not watch. All they care about is the show! All they care about is the show! ALL THEY CARE ABOUT IS THE SHOW! TLC you should be ashamed. Kate makes me sick. It was still all about her and what would a show be like with just HER and the kids? It would be me, me, me. " I did the laundry this week, I had to clean up after Jon this week, I have to make healthy lunches and leave them for the kids because Jon won't do it when it is his days." this is such a joke.These 2 are pathetic. Well, you 2 have your show, you can continue to get your big money and all your freebies but you have become the joke of the century and I hope TLC is forced to cancel it because of poor ratings which I suspect will happen, sooner than you think. Then, those kids will have some peace. SICK PATHETIC.

Yep, TLC has lost another viewer here. Everyone involved in what has become the Jon & Kate circus should be ashamed. I really enjoyed the show when it first started because Iit was interesting and relateable. I even got my hair cut like Kate's because I thought it was so cute! Now it's clear the parents totally sold out and are exploiting their children. Sadly, they may actually think they've done all this "for the kids", but I think they will reap such devastating consequences. What are they teaching their kids about honoring your spouse, about integrity, about commitment between Mom and Dad? Remember what the earlier episodes said in the intro: "We're a family and we're in this together". I really don't mean to sound judgmental here because God will be their final judge, and I haven't walked in their shoes. But as for me, I will not watch this ridiculous show any longer, but I will commit to pray for them that they will wake up and realize that canceling the show and working on their family relationships is the very best thing they can do for their children.

im going through a divorce now and i couldnt imagine putting my kids through anymore then they are already going through. it amazes me how these 2 can be so selfish! its absolutly inconsiderate. im over a show that is going to hurt children.... they will regret this.

Man, these kids are going to have a lot to tell Oprah. Oy.

I've never watched the show - not a fan of "reality television," really, and it always seemed kind of...not right...to exploit your family like that. SOMEONE needs to show some integrity and pull the plug on this - and I'm betting it won't be the producers. This is ratings-winning material, folks!

It's sad how the focus and family-raising got lost, though. Very, very sad.

And it's actually rather gross how many copy-cat shows it's spawned, too. It kind of makes me embarassed to be an American when this is the kind of drivel people want to watch. But as long as there's an audience, there will be this kind of crap on TV.

Are there people out there who think it could also be selfish for parents to stay in a miserable and dysfunctional marriage for the sake of the children? I do think that that is possible, but we tend not to talk about the times when leaving actually allowed people to be healthier and more sane towards one another. It can hapen....

As a generally happy, married young!woman who grew up with her parents bickering and fighting on a daily basis, I am amazed that I ever came to the point of appreciating the struggle that it must have taken for my parents to stay together. And while I hated the fighting that went on, I now see that my parents gave me very different qualities that really balanced each other out. If only they had believed in therepy and prayer, things might have been very different for the health of their union.

I thought of all of this when Kate said that she was committed to doing it alone if she had to, I really felt so sad that she could be so misguided. I don't think any of us has what it takes to fully meet the needs of our children on our own. And, yet, I do appreciate that it could be the begining of healing for them both if they would be willing to get help so that they can be a team in the caring for their children even if they cannot be a team in marriage any longer. In the meantime, let's hope that they do as they say by focusing on those who have not asked to be in this situation. And let's hope that we don't attempt to judge them from our couches,

Life Lessons:
Kate: get over yourself - be more humble - less OCD - listen more to Jon - you don't have all the answers - don't cheat on Jon, really put your kids first, not money,fame, or possessions, honor your wedding vows made before God and pray for reconciliation, reunite with your family - they are your flesh and blood, forgive and forget - it is your Christian duty, and get counseling.
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Jon: stand up for yourself, but don't get too full of yourself, don't cheat on Kate, put your kids first, not money, fame or possessions, honor your wedding vows made before God and get counseling, be an example to your children - remember they watch everything you do.

Gosselin children: Love your father and mother, no matter what. Forgive them for they have done and don't ever have a television show exposing your children's lives to the whole nation.

You people are ridiculous. Everyone acts as though THEY know what Jon and Kate should do and what is best for their kids and their family. You don't know them! Just because we see them on TV doesn't mean anything. Back off, they wouldn't give a crap about your opinions anyway even if they could read them, why? Because again, you don't know them. So really, just shut up and focus on your own lives that certainly aren't perfect either.

All I can say is...I feel sorry for the children and it doesn't seem like they are putting them first. They need to stop the show and go through this privately. Poor parenting in my opinion.

Kate made a choice of fame (infamy) and fortune over her husband/marriage. It has nothing to do with "being the parents of multiples". It has to do with her greed and Jon finally putting a stop to her emasculation of him. He told her, and the viewing audience, that he didn't want to do the show any longer and she ignored him. She is in a sad predicament reached by her own hand.

Good for the people who think marriage is forever, but the fact is sometimes it's not and you are wrong in saying "divorce hurts the parents and children". My parents believed marriage was forever and for 12years I thought it was normal for two marriage people to have loads of tension and be angry with each other constantly. My parents never fought in front of us but me and my sibling knew they were fighting, we knew they didn't love each other as much as they loved us. We grew up thinking snide comments between married people were normal, and that the occasional fights and verbal abuse we caught when they thought we were no where near them were normal. So when I was engaged to be married I took everything I got, I thought it was normal, finally took my parents admitting it wasn't and that they were wrong to put us through that to save me from an abusive relationship...before it was too late. Some times the marriage is beyond repair even with counseling and yes they are followed almost 24/7 but you still don't know everything that is going on between them. Their marriage has been failing for years and if you couldn't see that from all the years they have been on the air you are either blind or ignoring it. You have no clue if they met with their pastor for counseling, do you really think the pastor would share what goes on behind closed doors? Their pastor would lose the trust of the community. Your right TLC is the learning channel, and you want to know what you are learning? That sometimes marriage isn't perfect and you can learn from the mistakes they have made. They have a contract, they can not get out of it without TLC allowing them to. If you want to be mad at anyone me mad at them for them pushing this to go on.

Don't let Kate off the hook. You can see she has a relationship with the body guard, the body guard is with her behind closed doors....do you know how long their relationship went on for? how long was Jon's going on for before he was caught? BOTH broke their vows and both are equally as guilty for their marriage failing.

Funny for Sarah to pretend to take some sort of moral high ground about J & K dragging the kids through a very public divorce when she "came back" to watch the show on which they announced it?

Oh, now she wants to give them some private time, after she's had her fill at the trough of their misery. Too little too late to play the "I'm above it all card." This whole blog post is pathetic.

SKK: I can't say I didn't feel a little weird about covering this show last night, but the fact is, there was news in this strange little reality-television world, and I felt bound to report it. I've written in a previous post about feeling hypocritical even writing about it at all anymore, but once it was announced that there was going to be an announcement (sounds like a press conference), I felt I had to know what was going on. I was hoping the news would be that they were taking a break from the show, but it wasn't, and I wrote my opinions about that.

I'm sry, but does anyone find what Jon said about how he is "hurt and excited" about the new chapter in his life a bit disturbing? What is he so excited for? His marriage just fell apart!!! I understand they want to do whats best for the kids, but that shouldn't be something to look forward too. I think he feels he is finally freeing himself from Kate, who lets face it was not every easy on him, but what he should of done all these years was stand up to her and not let her control him like he did. Now he finally is standing up to her and the ball is on his court and the kids will be the ones who suffer from that. I don't agree with how she treated him, to me he is only looking forward to the single life. They should of gone to marriage counseling, instead of fighting everyday in front of the kids. I think Jon is thinking of himself and to me its not time for that when you have 8 kids to worry about. She says he has anger at her and won't talk to her? What kind of a thing is that? Talk about doing what you can for your kids. That makes a lot of since. He's not happy with the show, we get it! But he sure doesn't have much of a problem spending the money on a new custom bike. I don't like Kate's attitude at all. In fact she better check that bossy attitude soon, cause if Jon doesn't come back to her, it won't be so easy to find another person who can handle a bossy women with 8 kids. But over all if I had to choose, I'm on Kate side on this one. I'm done watching this show. To me watching it would mean I support there decisions and I definitely don't!

Sad, the whole damn thing. I hope all of us americians begin to think about what we should spend our time and energy thinking about, maybe about the 3+ million people dying in darfur cause of geonicide, and men and women at war for our country dying,and How to solve our economic problems. These are real problems! At least jon had the guts to mention that after all. Look who cares about this family right now, many families go these type of things. I wish the best for the Gosselins and would like to encourage everyone to leave them alone.

I was never really a big fan of the show because it can never really be a "reality" show as they claim. Our lives are meant to be personal. Even celebs have some "personal" time. Thus, they can never truly have a "reality" show because we know a lot more goes on behind the scenes. I just feel sorry for the children because they have to see their parents argue and also, the whole nation watching them argue. I would be very embaressed if I had to go through that on TV. Since they are young they might not understand it, but once they get older, I think it will start to bother them.
TLC should really stop the show. Its not a healthy show at ALL!.

So, what is this show going to be now? The 8 + Jon or Kate... What a sad thing to put their children through.

The article is well written and I agree wholeheartedly. Since all the mature and important issues have been addressed I have a yearning to air the silly stupid things that bug me.

One being that Kate has always snobbily looked down on her own fans and this is mentioned more or less in several episodes. Then, when she finally figured out fans equals money then she makes a statement that "NOW" she has a different attitude about her fans! I find this sooo insulting! She apologizes to the cake boss for acting like a fan and makes a very insincere attempt to act friendly when signing books and the fans in line look at her with star struck eyes? Am I jealous, heck no. Do I like this method of talking, heck no. Is she going to continue to talk like this? Heck yea.

Second pet peeve, the reason she is so adamant about the kids staying clean is because she sells their outgrown clothes via consignment. Her kids happiness has not been put first many times for many reasons but for the sake of a few dollars for clothes that she got for free??¿ I'm thinking of the kids birthday where they drove for hours to a place where the kids decorated their cupcakes for their birthday and then didn't get to eat it because of the potential mess on their clothes. They took them home and then only got to have them if they finished their dinner. That's some weird priorities there. Those two things bugged me so much so thanks for letting me air those pet peeves.

I think the people who love them and pray for them are sweet and naive and I love them and wish they were my family. Unfortunately. I have a "Kate" in my family and I mean identical and it's scary.

Plus, at the end of the show, walking each kid back to and fro from the car with the umbrella. Why were they walking one kid at a time?....she even said, "eight trips".... why couldn't they walk two at a time and have 4 trips? It wasn't raining very hard. At least Mady and Cara could have walked together. It didn't look real or natural at all, like the motive was to make us remember when they worked together as a team. UGH! o.k. that's it. I guess I was just looking for confirmation that there is nothing left that is real but TLC feels we will still buy it. I'm done.

They aren't like everyone else. Some people fight for their marriage. Some people don't pimp their children on TV. Some people don't go through in-vitro fertilization and carry 8 babies to term. Some people don't get corporate sponsors to buy them a huge house in the suburbs. Some people don't let money cloud their minds and destroy their families.

The day that they saw how much the show was destroying them should have been the day they ended it.

If they think that their fans really place the continued success of this television program ahead of their real life problems, then they are more clueless than I originally thought.

I have watched the show for years and yes they both have changed but looked at Jon...He is now dressing like a college student and he pierced both his ears! He said last night that I am only 32 and he was excited for the next chapter in his life...grow up. You have 8 kids and you are having a mid life crisis at 32...you are going to wake up 1 day and realize that this was the biggest mistake of your life. Clubbing and going out is only fun and exciting for awhile and you are messing up your family so you can have a little fun. Not that Kate is without blame. She has been hard on him, but I bet she was hard on him from the time they started dating so it was not a surprise to him. He needs to grow up and she needs to chill out. They should have tried harder I think.

I have been praying for Jon and Kate. I believe they got caught up in the luxury of it all! They lost their focus but I also believe Kate was too controlling. Jon too passive. She stated: "Did I ever think this would happen" Is this what I had planned? They both said "MY KIDS"...No, no, no, they are "YOUR" kids, together! Do Not Do This To Them! True we have to prepare a way, but Kate is not in control. A marriage is a joint venture. Jon had to take a stand and have some say in the decisions that were being made and he needed to put a stop to her cutting verbal abuse on camera and off. They loved each other once but they grew apart. They can rekindle the flame, there is still a flicker, problem is this way is easier for them (even though more difficult). Prayer and a Christian Counselor is needed for both of them. They made a commitment 10 years ago. They were in love, find it again..work through the hurt, you can survive and be together as a family unit. Remember your promise, "For better or worse, richer or poorer. I believe you agreed on the show to help your family. Now, put your lives in order and get back on track. You have both been rewarded with the "perks" of the show. I would love to have free surgeries to make me look awesome but I don't have sextuplets! You have been blessed beyond measure. Grow up and focus on the family NOT YOURSELVES. You will be blessed when you work through the test, not give up on it!

I agree that counseling should have been a first step in trying to heal the marriage. The show focused on "the kids" and so did Jon and Kate. BUT where was the focus time for Jon and Kate to have private time desperately needed in a marriage, especially with 8 kids. As a product of divorce for myself and my son, I can honestly say it always leaves a hole in your heart. With Jon stating he is "excited" about moving on shows that he has NO interest in the woman that bore him 8 kids. He is selfish to the end.
Kate does not drink, smoke, do drugs or run around and has tried to her best ability to be a good mother (perhaps her fault is trying too hard).
You could definitely see that Kate is NOT happy about this but was really given NO choice by Jon. Almost forced into it trying to believe it will bring some "peace". What goes around comes around and I believe Jon will be in for a rough life.

I think almost everyone feels the same way - ENOUGH already. This is too painful to watch anymore.I don't know what has happened to these two people but they have sure NOT put their children first.
Raising kids - no matter how many - is tough.And speaking from experience, it takes YEARS for them to recover from divorce. And I know some who never have.
So TLC should cut its losses, sever the contract and let this family try to repair itself in privacy.

Jon... yes you have changed... into a rebellious teenager... the grass may be greener on the other side, but it still has to be mowed.

You people scare me.

Take it from someone who worked in a major court-house for 26 years, the term" dissolve the marriage "means they are seeking a divorce decree., not just a legal separation.,.

I think they would have gotten divorced regardless of doing the show or not. They may have even gotten divorced earlier since they would have been poorer and that additional stress may have pushed them over the edge sooner.

Marriage is made in heaven by God. And what He put together no man or woman can tear apart. So if they are christians like they say they are they would consider working more harder on their marriage.

I've seen some posts about legal separation not being divorce. In PA, legal separation is the precursor to divorce. You have to be legally separated for one year before the courts will grant you a divorce. So on 6/22/10, they will probably be officially divorced. No, I'm not a lawyer and, unfortunately, my sister went through this. Also, they may not have a choice about continuing the show because of their contract. I'm sure TLC put a breach of contract clause with a large penalty to protect themselves.

What makes J&K think that they can go on with thier lives. Does J really think another woman will accept him forever with 8 children or does he plan on being just a part time dad. And Kate, who would want a woman with 8 kids who are just growing up and need their mom 24/7. You both definately need marriage counseling and should get it before divorcing. Maybe after the children are older where they do not need so much attention and bonding from the parents then if you do not think you can make it, Go your separate ways. I think both are thinking of yourselves only and not the well being of the children. I will definately boycott the show.

I had no interest in watching the show or reading all of the comments. After seeing how many people put their two cents in, I now understand how many Baltimorons there are. Hopefully this national secret will not get out. If our enemies were to learn how many stupid people there are, we may be in big trouble. Perhaps, this show is a plant by Iran to determine how stupid we are. I'm quite confident "J and K" are not part of the Iranian Culture. The people there are too busy focusing on the future of their country. If we had all the Baltimorons focus one hour on the problems of their city, Baltimore would be a much better place to live.

SKK: Sorry to burst your bubble, but the comments are coming from all over the place, not just Baltimore.

Count me out too!
Was it not just last season that they renewed their vows in Hawaii?
These people make me sick--they try to tell everyone it is not about money-but how much they love their kids-ARE WE STUPID KATE?
Just do God - your kids-and us a favor--GET OUT OF SIGHT!!!! GO INTO HIDING!

well i watch there show all the time and it is so sad they brought the kids into this world and they always said that its there life. you know those kids need there mom and dad together and to work things out. cause its not fair for the kids im from minnesota and when i saw the show monday it was sad.they need counciling and to do this for there children all 8 of them divorce is very hard on kids i know i have been there and at there age to.so think of the children. please do this for the kids

maybe jon & kate can go on dr.phillp show to help save there marriage, since they like being on t.v anything to save the marriage..

They lost me with that episode where Kate went with Maddy to yet another spa. My interest wasn't even strong enough to watch the show last night, but I did sit down with Google first thing this morning. Call me a Baltimoron if you wish. I wouldn't stop to witness a train wreck, but clearly I'd be a rubber-necker.

My prayer is for the children. I hope that Jon and Kate can be real enough with themselves to examine their motives everyday when they think about what they do 'for the kids'.
I think the biggest issue is that these two people have personalities that were going to be evident whether they had 6 children or 2. He's passive, she's domineering. They may have ended up with problems anyway. They should have had counseling during this entire time the show was on the air.

I think people need to remember this is a TV Show we are talking about here. We only see what they want us to see...no one know what goes on in their lives before and after the cameras are off. We also have no idea what the "history" between Jon and Kate is like, what their relationship was like before the show. I do think divorce is the wrong answer in their situation wothout at least making an honest attempt to save the marriage (again assuming they have not already done that, but who knows). Knowing from personal experience...a marriage is not always easy, you may go through many ups and downs...times where you feel like giving up...but if you do give up...who knows what you might be missing out on in the future.

I feel if you were to take the cameras out of the children’s lives now it would be worse on them. They have grown special bonds with the cameras and with the family behind the cameras. I think it's enough that the parents are now going to seem like part-time parents. The only things in the children’s big lives that aren't going to change are the cameras and the family behind the cameras. I feel that the little ones are going to need something familiar in there lives to take the distraction away from Jon & Kate’s Drama. I’m just hoping that TLC can get back to the show being about the 8 children and their adventures.

Kate,
I really feel for you. You have married an immature, self-serving child. I was a single parent of ONE child for many years, the father finally grew up and I married him after many years of working two and three jobs to make ends meet.
You don't deserve this honey. You have been strong, because you have had to be. Get rid of Jon and get a real man in your life who can cope with responsibilty. You can do it, I know you can! It will be much better for the children in the long term. I am so sick of him saying he cares about the kids when he is openly having an affair.....and shame on her. If he does it to Kate, he WILL do it to you!
God Bless you Kate.
Kathy

I started to watch last night but turned it off when Jon was whining in the motercycle shop how it was so wonderful to be there because he can finally do something fun because he was stuck in a house six women. What about his sons? You decided to have 8 kids, deal with it. The show used to be fun to watch when it first started. Then they got corrupted buy the money. I hope the kids get some of it. the parents feel that it is theirs, and they are " working ". News flash, walking around and having people film your children for hours on end is not a career. Thery both need a kick in the butt, and they need to grow up. I think Maddy is more mature than they are. I think that little girl is just sick of the whole thing.

I stopped watching a while ago. Kate comes off as a harpy. Didn't they just renew their vows? Or was that just an apportunity to get a new dress & boost the ratings?

I have watched "Jon and Kate Plus 8" for a long time, and I was always impressed in the beginning how they had scripture messages put up around in the kitchen, and seemed so loving and devoted to each other and their precious children. Apparently somewhere along the way to success in Reality TV, Jon and Kate forgot to let God be in control of their lives and their home. Does the couple have a personal relationship with God? Do they have a church family that can offer support? We have not heard either of them mention marriage counseling, or personal counseling to find out what the issues are, that have driven them apart. Have they not let God have any say in this very intimate issue of their life? Marriage takes a lot of work, giving 100 percent from each spouse, not just 50 percent. I know that with the children and with the Reality Show, they had very little time to devote to the marriage issues. They are such a beautiful family. I cannot understand how they could let anything even money interfer with loving each other, and raising their children to be happy, healthy and successful in life. The love of money and the greed that goes along with it, can cause such disfunction, and tear a family apart. I think Jon is being very selfish. How can he be excited for his future without his family? Does Jon not have enough self respect, and respect for his wife to do the hard work of healing his marriage and falling in love with Kate again? Kate is so beautiful, and you can tell she loves her children, but somewhere along the way she became a "TV Personality" first, and forgot to work on her marriage. The couple should have said "NO" to the Reality Show when they recognized that their family and marriage was in jeopardy. I am so saddened by their probable divorce. What is so sad, is that they actually renewed their wedding vows last year in Hawaii. I am glad the network is taking a break from the shows production, maybe this couple can heal and resolve their issues and become a stable and sound family unit again. I find it interesting that Jon and Kate do not realize that they can have regular jobs like the rest of the world, and still be able to support their family. Having lots of money does not always make for a happy ending. You can be raised in a home with parents that cannot provide everything that you want, but can provide a loving and stable environment that instills morals and values in children that will stay with them for a lifetime. Jon and Kate are both educated and smart people. Did they really need a Reality TV Show to be able to support their children and provide them with a house? Personally I think it is tragic that Jon and Kate could let anything come between them. I will be praying for Jon and Kate as well as their beautiful children.

I agree with Dr. P A Stewart and B.L. Foster and probably many more.... those of us who have been there from the beginning watching and geniunely care what happens to this family should stop watching. Because TV is all about RATINGS and they are getting those during this whole terrible situation. So many couples have been right where Jon & Kate are right now and I pray that those who really care about them and not what's in it for themselves will stick by them and help them sort this ugly mess out. I'm certain that those children would gladly give up all the luxury lifestyle for their daddy and mommy to be together again. I just hope that Jon & Kate both put their "feelings" aside and try to work it out. Feelings are fleeting and now is when Committment needs to come into play. To throw away 10 yrs is a shame. No matter who is at fault (which I'm sure they both could share the blame if completely honest) who of us haven't made our share of mistakes. It is ultimately their choice whether they will try to make it work or just give up. That's what's wrong with marriages today. No one wants to stick it out for the long haul. Not to mention the added ingredient in all this that helped it get to this point. The media (fame and greed are a sure bet for disaster in the making) Let's give them the privacy they need and deserve, whether they want it or not. I hope they get back to the basics like when they first began this journey. They had friends and family who were there for them, they need those same friends and family to look to now more than ever. We don't know them, who are we to judge them. I pray that they get on their knees and seek the ultimate authority of wisdom. We wish them the best.

My Personal Observation From The Outside: I can see that Kate can be overbearing ,bossy,controlling. Jon is lazy,immature,irresponsible. If Kate wasn't like she is it would be hard to run a ship of 10 people so those traits are good just need tamed. Jon being laid back helps bring a calmness to Kate's perfectionist issues. The things that drive them crazy about each other actually compliment each other. It seems to me that Kate would like to try to reconcile but is very angry,hurt,confused. I see no emotion on Jon's face or in his eyes . Not even for the children. Once in a while I see anger but that's it. Its like he wants a life outside of Kate and the other 8 . He wants Jon and then Jon and 8. I am praying for you Gosselin Family. I know personally from my marriage that with God all things are possible.

Kate said that their divorce/separation had nothing to do with the show. I disagree with that. Jon said that he let her rule the roost and then finally stood up for himself. I think it is pretty clear that Jon saw how Kate belittles and berates him. Finally, it was evident to him that she emasculates him at every chance she gets. I'm sure that he wasn't completely aware of that before seeing it on the show.

To drag your children through a divorce is hard enough. The Gosselin children are already going to need years of therapy to make up for what their parents put them through pre-divorce. But now, to drag them through what is most likely going to be an ugly divorce battle, all while on public television for the world to see?

Some things are better kept private. I wish Jon and Kate could really start thinking about their chilren instead of the money they are recieving. Then maybe they would call the show off and actually work on their family. Even if they did decide divorce was the only option, at least they would have tried. At least they wouldn't be putting their children through a very public divorce battle for all to see. Those kids really need someone to look after and protect them. Jon and Kate can say they are doing what is best for the kids all they want. If that was the case, they would get off the television and really focus on the children.

I think I know what Jon is excited about. It's one thing to be single but another to be single and a millionaire. It's plain to see how the money has affected the parents but I can see a big change in the children too. Mady and Cara often look like they have the weight of the world on their shoulders and the little children are living the life of rich people and are doing things/playing with things that the average child could not. In some ways this could have a negative effect later in life. If you look close at the pictures, the children do not look happy. We have to remember that there is a lot of acting. For instance, Kate saying that Mady said to her "how about San Diego? and she replies "sold!".... no 7 year old child is going to say San Diego or know about San Diego as a resort spot. Also, her birthday cake surprise had a lot of bad acting in it but she did mention that she hates surprises... why? because you cannot have complete control in that situation. Just some further ramblings from a Seattlemoron .... ahhh, the internet.

SKK: I love Seattle! Thanks for reading and taking the time to comment.

It's time for this show to end. I didn't hear one thing on their "announcement" show that made me think otherwise. Then to say that the show will go on is a travesty. There is no show left - it has now become just another casualty.

Jon is sickening.Grow up!! He isn't even trying to make things work. Kate said she tried talking to him but he clams up. He already has his mind made up and is not thinking with the right head!! If Kate had not had her strong personality, this family would not have lasted a day!!

I know how shocking about their divorce, but quite honestly, we don't know them? Yes, they have a reality show, but realitiy shows can be edited and one sided.

If reality shows are now news, then there is something really wrong with all of our reality!

I have just learned that TLC is putting Jon & Kate on hiatus. This changes everything IMHO. Prior to this announcement we did not really know if the divorce rumors were part of the hype, we didn't know if they were going to do the divorce on TV, we didn't know if everything was a sham. Now that we do know, through the announcement last night and through the recently released TLC news, that what we are dealing with here is a very sad situation where it does seem to me that Jon has ruined all for his wife. Despite Kate being the "shrill" one, it seems it is Jon who now has enough money to really not give a darn about keeping his marriage together or his children with a father and that it is Kate who has tried to work to keep the show going and continue to earn a living for herself and her family. Earning a living is different for everybody. Some earn little money while working hard; Kate was earning big money. However, that doesn't mean she wasn't working hard. Truly I dismiss all those who are "worried" about the children. Those kids were brought up on TV. They know nothing different. What they will suffer is going to be now, when the TV cameras and staff they are used to leave and when the two parents they know are separated. If Jon wanted to hurt Kate, and it does seem he did, he most certainly found a way to do it and to also shirk his responsibilities as a parent. You are not a parent if you are looking for a one bedroom apartment in Manhattan so you can, at age 32, live the youth you willingly gave up years ago. When his kids google him in years to come as he suggested, they will only be able to come to one conclusion--he caused most of the misery they will be experiencing. He talks about getting a job? Really? As what? He doesn't even have a degree. After all the money he has earned is he going to take an entry level position somewhere? I don't think so. This was a bad marriage--an ambitious woman married to a slacker she needed in order to maintain the show intact so she could have money enough to get through life as the parent of 8 children. This couple were given a gift with TLC and with Jon's help, the gift is now over. People should really stop blaming Kate for this. It does seem she is the one who would have preferred there not be a divorce. He has pushed her to this finality. It was a marriage with one adult in the mix and 9 children.

What has happened to Kate"s parents? What about the brother and sister-in-law. Who does Kate get along with?

Beside Prays for Jon and Kate and the Children This is the time that both sides of each Family should be putting their differnces aside and bringing these two people together. Yes Blood is thicker than water but when the time family is needed, it would be NOW.
All I kept on hearing is that both were thinking of the Children. Actaully neither of them are thinking of the children but only themselves. Not once did I hear Jon or Kate refer to Counciling. People would actually be surprised how well councilling actually works. If each of them were worried about the children, this should have been the first thing out of their mouths.
I hope both families can pull together rather than being pulled apart to get these two people together. Marriage councilling does work and I wish the best for the whole family.

Did you ever notice that a high percentage of the people who have strong feelings about Jon and Kate + 8 don't write in paragraphs? Not just here. Go look at Charm City Moms and Z on TV.

I wonder why that is?

I can't believe I am seeing commercials now for "Jon & Kate Plus 8 - The First Ten Years"...leave it alone TLC...drop it - it is overkill! I won't be watching this show or any more in August!

The way I understood the plans the children will be the only ones who live at the house full time. Both parents will have an apartment and will take turns taking care of the children at the house. Perhaps two weeks on and two weeks off?

I was watching Jon and Kate; separate lives on channel E and it showed some information I thought interesting. When the babies were first born their church helped them a lot. I believe this is also the same church her parents went to. They remodeled their kitchen and Kate drove the workers nuts and was very picky and very non appreciative. I believe the problem was there way before the show started and the problem was that Kate had an attitude that society should pay for everything. It turns out that she had been given a large sum of money by a rich relative but her response to Aunt Jodi was "why should we have to use our own money to take care of the children?" and her attitude led to a falling out with her parents. They were constantly given donations and if it wasn't good enough quality, it went to the yearly garage sale.

My only complaint is that neither have been honest about just how un-needy they really were and took money from church people who had a fraction of their income. Recently, Kate stayed in a resort where the cost was ten thousand dollars a week. This is all fine but in reality they don't have a clue as to what giving back means and the last time they accepted a "love offering" they were already millionaires.

Some of the comments I have been reading crack me up. For those of you who are worried as to what will happen when the cameras go away or who will get what job .... think of it like winning the lottery... they will never have to work again. I'm still reading people who are worried about the childrens college education, lol. They have A LOT of money and they are set up for the rest of their lives. If only they could give some money back to those poor people who they tricked into giving at the love offerings, I swear I would have respect for them again.

Ok I am only 16 and I have watched Jon and Kate plus 8 since the very 1st show. I loved it because they were such a close family. They would do anything for their kids. Everyone who is complaining about the show needs to shut up. Im mean how do you expect them to support 8 children. They could never of been able to buy a house, clothes, and food for 10 people with Jon's salary. I do agree they should stop filming for the time being. My parents split twice while I was young and it is a very hard thing to go through. I also think everyone needs to stop giving Kate such a hard time. The children are so well behaved. She has done her job and it shows. I do not believe that Kate or Jon would ever do anything to hurt their children. Jon just needs to grow up. He needs to stop whining and talk to Kate. Its more like Kate plus 9 children.

I like Jon. He's like my favorite one of them. And I hate Kate. I mean seriously! She yells at them ALL of LITTLE THINGS!!!! She needs to chill! And the babies are super cute

what the heck will be going to do with 8 kids? really sad for them

People need to stop Scapegoating Kate or Jon. It's both of their faults that they have gotten to this point. I am sick of half of you ragging on Jon because he didn't try or whines too much while Kate is obviously verbally abusive.. I bet if Jon was the one verbally abusing you guys would still get on his case.. because you know.. It's all about the double standard.

It has been said that Jon didnt want to do the show anymore.. And Kate pressed on to do it.. Writing books.. making more money..

They would have spent that time off the television to help fix their marriage.. But none of you were willing to see that.. You only see that Jon won't do anything anymore.. Because he tried and Kate told him her priority..

J&K+8 are rapidly becoming,,, OLD NEWS !

On the last article I saw on the web, Kate was strolling around in her driveway in a Bikini (no pool in site)! So, perhaps Kate herself is beginning to see her little family's 15 minutes of fame is all over, and she is experiencing some kind of Michael Jackson blow-out herself or something! Who knows, but that behavior is certainly strange to say the least !

J&K both need to go out and get "REAL JOBS" to take care of their kids. And believe me, any woman that gets Jon will: AUTOMATICALLY QUALIFY FOR WELFARE AND FOOD STAMPS ! That guy is just plain lazy, that is why he took Kate's big mouth for so long. So, being a House-Dad seemed to work just fine with no effort on Jon's part, until he began to have "too much time" on his hands! However, it is like I said, they both need to get jobs then they would not have time for free-vacations and lazy bikini lounging days while you, me and everybody else in the TRUE WORLD, has to work for what we get, especially family vacations !

i love kate.[: jon shouldnt have cheated on her. im jon and kate plus 8's number one fan.

none of you guys have 8 kids. so stop saying tht there not doing the best for there kids. cause maybe they are and you dont no that. all of you are reallly rude so stop

I gave up watching this show a year or more ago because I felt then they were exploiting the kids and by watching it, I was only hurting those children.

After reading all the behind the scenes gossip and realizing that they now basically depended entirely on the show for their income, I could see where that was going. When I saw them start showing up on the tabloids, I knew it was a stunt to drum up better ratings. They definitely had problems, no doubt, but I don't doubt that this is also a carefully orchestrated plot to make sure their cash cow doesn't dry up.

It's so sad, and I feel so for those kids, I wonder now if they have any chance of growing up to be normal functioning adults.

Cancel show, sell everything, get real jobs, get therapy for you and kids, move to tiny town, and let your kids live what is left of their childhood as normal as possible.
Divorce if you want to--no one cares, but quit exploiting those kids and the same for all reality shows with children in them. This is not reality television in any way shape or form.
Maybe with the other happenings in the media this week these people will realize the cash cow has ended. The viewers of America are sick of them exploiting their children.
I do have more than eight children and I know a person can make a decent living for them without making your children work for you while you enjoy a glamorous lifestyle and put their safety at risk. Shame on everyone involved with this family for allowing this to continue for years.

i think its REALLY stupid for jon and kate to get a divorce!!!! Do they not think of how they are hurting their children by getting a divorce. They still love eachother you can tell but by doing the show their marrage AND their lives have fallen apart and they know it. I like the show jon and kate plus 8 alot but i think they should stop the show and work on fixing their marrage. like go to marrage counsaling or something but NOT get a divorce thats just a stupid, mean, selfish thing to do to their kids. in one show jon and kate got remarried to tell their kids they were gonna be together forever. they are BIG liers the kids are gonna think of there parents as liers for the rest of their lives!!!!! seriously they need to NOT get a divorce!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hello..
I have read your blog and after reading this blows my mind. I think this is a huge exploitation of children and it's all about money and what really boggles my mind is that in every episode they say "oh, it's all about the kids". No, it's all about cash. I think Kate and jon also forgot that The core of a marriage is the man and the woman; not the kids.