TLC's programming of JK+8 show was the worst show I ever see last night. Tons of commercials and excessive promos- feel like I see only between 5-10 minutes of the actual show. Had to dvr the show and watched it later that night.

Kate was clueless about a day plan when the nice bus showed up at her(should I say Jon and Kate's)? It was obviously staged. Her bodyguard was even present at the cake shop. Why was he needed to be there??? His face was masked out in the show.

Their marriage is already hitting the bottom and still dragging the unhappy children around in the front of cameras for another 40 more episodes. Good to hear that the PA Labor dept is looking into this situation.

No, I will not watch this show again!

I tried to watch but thought it was pretty bad Jon was not there for Kates birthday. I switched stations and watched i am a celebrity. I will not watch jon and kate anymore due to it suppose to be a family show, but now it is more about them wanting to make money. POOR CHILDREN

Last week's show was filmed in May. Now, we are into the "second" episode of the season and they are showing us Kate's birthday, which was in March. What the...? Do the producers (or Kate?) really think viewers are as dumb as Kate is? Also, we are shown Jon and kids on their acreage looking for deer and they are bundled in winter jackets and the trees are totally bare and lawns are brown. WHERE is the continuity of this show?

Also.. what's with pushing Maddy in the middle of the parents on the interview seat? Is this supposed to make them look like "real" family?

One last thing... Kate must really heed the tabloids and blogs,since she is "trying" to look like a real, laid back Mom. Sorry, kate, all the faking in the world won't make us believe you are a warm fuzzy person.

The 4th birthday last year, Kate was screaming the entire time during cupcake decorating. ONE CUPCAKE! How, then, did she survive six kids eating fondant and making a mess one year later.

Sorry, Kate.. FAKE!

I watched the train wreck, I mean last weeks episode. I think last nights episode was recorded months before last weeks. Kate mentions her birthday is in March, which was before all the drama started. I believe the kids birthday was Mother's day this year,which Kate spent at a day spa without the kids ---nice :(
I think TLC sees the money train leaving the station.

I am a fan. It was nice to see things more like they were in the past. I personally don't care for all the drama! I miss the kids!!!

I noticed something interesting while watching the kids birthday episode. After Kate gets out of the van and heads for the front door of their home, the camera pans and in the background you can see a completed play set. If you watched last night you know Jon put the playset together - interesting! I thought the episodes were shown in order.

Jon & Kate are sadly pathetic now. They would divorce quickly if not for the fact that they cannot support 8 children without the TLC show. They have purchased an expensive house and cars. They have come to expect the show to pay for clothes & vacations. They now have a "lifestyle" they are unwilling to give up but don't seem to really even like each other. My heart breaks for the children. They had no choice in this plan to earn income.

I think people begrudge the Gosselns for making the (what must have been) hard decision to put the family/kids into millions of homes this way. However, that being said, I think I would have done similar if I were in their shoes. Think about it - bankrupt with little help for all those kids - the sheer exhaustion and stress and the inability to pay for perhaps even basic needs. Rely on the government and help from "friends"? Or get what the need - perhaps even a little more - for the price of some privacy? And as for Kate, I'm not trying to play devil's advocate here but my gosh - you try to raise that many little kids at one time and try NOT to be a grouch sometimes! Its very hard to be loving and not "fake" when you're trying to manage chaos and make sure the kids are happy with simple things like fairness in their lives - such so important things to kids - maybe even more so, at their stage of development, than a pat on the back every so often.

I feel bad for this family, I started to watch the show when the kids were small and have not tuned in to this year-They have gone from a down to earth family to Beverly Hills brat(jon & Kate)-do you have to take the kids to the spa in SanDiego to spend time alone with them, go down the street to the mall and spend the day together - do you really need a trip to spend time together alone- cut me a break- this show has really gone to kate and jons heads-in todays economy when people are loosing their jobs and houses- TLC is parading them around-like they just hit the lottery- which i guess you can say they did with everyone doing everything for them- this show needs to get off the air and jon and kate need to get knocked down a peg or to and back to real life reality- then maybe then can work on their marriage. And for all you viewers who keep watching and critizing then shame on you.

Marshella's Comment: "Think about it - bankrupt with little help for all those kids (BANKRUPT? WHY WOULD THEY HAVE TO CLAIM BANKRUPTCY IF THEY HAD CONTINUED TO WORK LIKE ALL OTHER FAMILIES?) - the sheer exhaustion and stress(YES, ALL OF US PARENTS OF MULTIPLES AND LOTS OF KIDS KNOW THIS ALL TOO WELL) and the inability to pay for perhaps even basic needs.(THE BASIC NEEDS OF THE GOSSELINS WERE PAID FOR FROM DAY ONE-DON'T FORGET KATE WAS ON THE 'FREEBIE' HUNT FOR MONTHS BEFORE SHE DELIVERED THE BABIES) Rely on the government (YUP, KATE MANAGED TO GET FREE GOVERNMENT HELP FOR UP TO 2 YEARS) and help from "friends"?(YES, MANY 'FRIENDS', FAMILY AND TOTAL STRANGERS KINDLY, AND SELFLESSLY VOLUNTEERED THEIR TIME AND RESOURCES TO THE GOSSELINS FOR MANY MONTHS) Or get what the need - perhaps even a little more - for the price of some privacy? And as for Kate, I'm not trying to play devil's advocate here but my gosh - you try to raise that many little kids at one time and try NOT to be a grouch sometimes! (i'VE DONE IT, AND NEITHER MY CHILDREN NOR HUSBAND EVER RECALL MY BEHAVIOUR CLOSE TO KATE'S-PLUS LOOK AT MICHELLE DUGGAR FOR HEAVENS SAKE) Its very hard to be loving and not "fake" when you're trying to manage chaos and make sure the kids are happy with simple things like fairness in their lives (KATE EXILED HER FAMILY FROM HAVING ANYTHING TO DO WITH HER KIDS)- such so important things to kids - maybe even more so, at their stage of development, than a pat on the back every so often. (KATE IS GETTING HER 'PAT ON THE BACK' IN THE FORM OF $$$$$,FREEBIES, NANNIES, BODYGUARDS ETC!

I totally agree with Marshella. As a single mother for almost five years of three kids (ages 8, 6, and 5), it is so stressful to worry about bills, woking, and finding time for all of their needs. I don't know a single parent that doesn't lose their cool and "bark" at others. I think they are a beautiful family, and I only hope that they can work through their differences. As we all know, marriage is hard. Parenting is hard. Marriage plus parenting 8 kids is beyond hard. The majority of us will never know what it is truely like. So, people, keep your harsh judgements to yourself. Jon and Kate do love those kids.

After last weeks show, I purposely went into my DVR and removed the automatic recording of Jon and Kate I had set because I didn't want it to somehow be used as evidence of another household viewing the show. I've been a huge fan until now. I divorced 24 years ago and had two small children... The show on 5/25/09 only left me very sad for those children. Kate is being selfish, Jon is desperate for normalcy. I can't bring myself to be a part in the destruction of all of these people. They need to stop the show and figure out how to take care of those babies like normal people do. My Aunt and Uncle had 10 children... they both had jobs - they made it through raising them all and were still in love when the nest was empty. Kate especially, STOP letting greed destroy your lives! If you really love your children STOP!

I think the show worked when we thought they were happily married, or moderately happy as any normal couple is. After watching last night I do not think they will continue to attract the audience when they are doing things separately. It comes off too fake and given it had been getting increasingly fake at the end of last season, the only real bright spot was the sparring between Jon and Kate. This show has seen its day and I do think it just about over. Last evening was totally boring and unless I see some drama noted online I won't be tuning in to see a set-up birthday party to advertise TLC's show that follows. One does not have to sit through the plethora of commercials for the baloney on last night. Totally boring. Perhaps once babies get to a certain age it gets boring anyway. Also, Jon's condenscending statement of "sometimes we'll see them together and other times we will not" basically tells us that perhaps we shouldn't wait for when we can or cannot see them together. Perhaps we don't even have to tune in. For those of us who weren't fans till we heard of the "scandal" it was real boring to watch cake decorating which was a commercial for Cake Boss at 10 P.M. Jon and Kate should take the money and run.

SKK: Cake Boss is actually a different show than Ace of Cakes.

Actually, they didn't buy the house, the production company did. And yes, they can get a divorce and still do the show. In fact, Jon has signed an agreement with Kate, that no matter what happens between them he will still continue to do this season. The contract even says that he or she can cheat with whomever they want. Making $10 million, I think they certainly can afford a divorce.

Why are you shocked Jon wasn't there for Kate's birthday? He was barely there for the 5-year-old's birthday. He obviously does not love this woman anymore.

Just because it is a reality show, doesn't mean we see the shows in the right order. There is still editing involved.

I refuse to watch this show, I have no respect for Kate, making money off her kids. She suddenly acts as if she is better than the average person. Kate needs to get off her high horse and realize, average people made her famous (along with the kids) and average people can and will take her down.

Kate and Jon have struck it rich only because they had children. I can't imagine making a living exploting my children. I refuse to watch this show as I have no respect for Kate or Jon. Also, with all the money they are making, why doesn't the state make them pay back all the money spent when they were on welfare. Why should the people of PA not get reimbursed????

I used to love this show. BUT, I am now done. There is a huge difference between wants and needs and Kate doesn't get that. My sister in law has 8 kids (no multiplies) which to me, is probably harder. They live in a very small house and their kids wear hand me downs. But, the love between the parents and the children is wonderful. They'll grow up to be a great part of society.

I enjoy the show. They are a nice family and their problems are none of my business. I watch with my grandchildren and we pick up hints on fun activities and meals. We all enjoyed Jon snowboarding and thought he look like an eagle. Kate and the children did quite well at the cake shop I thought. I would have thrown a fit to see all the sugar going down my grands throats.

Will never watch this show again. Just watched the first five minutes and done with it.

Seasons 1, 2 and 3 I enjoyed, but started seeing Kate change in season 4, but WHAM what a change now. So after the so called train wreck and understanding that Jon just wants to be normal, Kate doesn't. I won't watch this show again. I realize I am just one viewer, but one by one by one... Even Octomom has a showing coming out, but it will only cover special events in the lives of 14 kids. Kate should follow suit.

I am sorry, but nothing about the show is real anymore. What 8 year old is going to ask to go to San Diego to be with mom alone? Kate is gone from the little ones so much now and she choses to take this far away trip with Mady? Do Jon and Kate even know what the needs of children are. You know things like parents raising them together, family in their life, bedtime stories, home cooked meals, and etc. All these people that Kate claimed loved them so much, and that they in return loved are now out of their lifes. Sad way to meet the needs of their children. This is teaching them love is conditional, and now even mom and dad can't stand to be together. This show is not at all about raising 8 Little Faces, it is about " Mine all mine" as Kate said in one show. Jon is not innocent in this either. He likes his toys, and playing a little too much. So often when he is in charge of the kids he is playing more than spending time with them. He has his four wheeler, his sking, his snowboarding, his golfing, and treking through the woods. Yes just the everyday things parents of 8 do or can afford to do. Enough!!!

I USE TO LOVE THIS SHOW,NOT ANYMORE.TOOOOOOO MUCH DRAMA,WHO CARES? PEOPLE SAY THERE NOT GOING TO WATCH THE SHOW BUT I DON'T BELIEVE IT.WE SHOULD BE WRITING THE PRODUCERS,THEY NEED TO LET JON-KATE ALONE,JON-KATE NEED TO FOCUS ON THERE KIDS.DON'T PEOPLE HAVE MORE TO WORRY ABOUT THEN JON-KATE?

I do agree Kate' comments about acting "like a fan" was rude and even hurtful to those of us whom have watched and help make HER show popular!

The episode was filmed in March....she said her birthday was March 28th.....there were no leaves on the trees...but yet on last weeks show, it was May? Lame.

okay...i watched this show from day one. remember? back when they were young parents with nothing but a mess of kids? and then...kate started barking or whining...and jon just sat and absorbed not even veiled criticisms or just let them run off his back..my hubby would catch kate correcting him and shout at the tv for jon to "get a spine" and tell her to back off.

now kate is into the "martyr" role..poor me having to do this all by myself ....poor me. and BOTH jon AND kate spending $$$ on luxury trips when the rest of the country is counting pennies. And she has the NERVE to complain about "all those awful papperrazzi"!

If I were the producers/TLC, I would drop this show NOW...just pull out...and let jon and kate get their own touch of "reality" ...raising 8 kids on one salary of someone who works part time. then let's see how many "poor me...i must have a trip to de-stress spa days" kate gets or "I felt the need to ski in a western state" time for jon. holey cow! I LIVED in a ski state and have never learned to ski because it is just too expensive an activity for the average family. i am a female with ooodles of stress and have never ever been to a spa. do what i do kate...drink a cup of tea while soaking in your bathtub!

and let's not forget to play with our hair....or shop for new clothes. let alone hire "helpers" for the children (not to be confused with heaven-for-bid "nannies-which we will never have" - {like nannies are bad but helpers are good in kate's mind?????}

I don't know why everyone has to be so judgemental. I was a single mother of 3 and stressed out about bills, food, clothes for the kids and yes I yelled at my kids. Kate is human like all of us so quit bashing her for being normal. Do you want it to be fake and look like Father Knows Best, or the Cleaver family? Not me, I want to see it as it is. Everyone blames everything on Kate but I don't Jon seems like a self centered jerk. And don't tell me he didn't realize that his actions would be taken wrong. And with people treating Kate like they do, yes she needs a body guard. SO WAKE UP PEOPLE and leave Kate alone. The kids don't seem mistreated to me. They have nice clothes and food to eat and a roof over their head. What is wrong with Kate taking a trip with just one of the twins? Jon took the other one sking so what is the difference? I hope they don't take the show off the air.

Someone above posted..

"I enjoy the show. They are a nice family and their problems are none of my business. I watch with my grandchildren and we pick up hints on fun activities and meals."...

Oh yeah, great activites... Utah skiing, spa days in CA, cake making in MD, swimming in NC.. and the list goes on and on....

If you call these "activities", then God Bless you , you must be rolling in money.

What meal tips have you gotten from that show? How to put a yogurt cup and granola and grapes on a paper plate?

I have also watched the show from day one and hate how it has become such a sham. But, for someone to tell me NOT to watch it if I don't like it is ridiculous. I watch it now just to see how fake 2 people can be while trying to appear "normal".

Dumb people usually assume others are dumber than they are. Jon & Kate never were the brightest bulbs, but now they are appearing really foolish and ignorant.

Take the show off the air;. Give the kids back their lives. That is what the show is about isn't it.

I think the episode with the kid's birthday party was rushed out because it was the newest show and it tied into the season premiere where they had J&K together to respond to some current questions. We'd wondered how they could possibly have a production schedule that tight on a normal basis, with just a week or two between the filming and airing - so I believe they made a play for ratings using the tabloid attention to generate a bigger audience by having a NEW interview.

My guess is that they then resumed the regular schedule, which would have started with the show that was aired last night.
I've found it really sad to see J&K come apart at the seams and hope maybe they can pull it back together. I think their biggest mistake was having Jon quit his job. Too much time together and not enough for someone of his age to do to feel a sense of self worth and accomplishment.

I enjoyed seeing the kids at Charm City Bakery - and I think TLC did the best they could with a rather grim and unhappy situation. The sextuplets are cute and that's about the only reason I'll keep watching, as it all seems even more contrived and strained - I think both J&K are utterly miserable.

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I agree with the woman in the article about questionning the fertility treatments Kate claims were necessary. She continually "claims" she HAD, note I write HAD (as these are Kate's questionable choice of words) PCO. As a sufferer of this condition I will state once you HAVE this syndrome that is it...you have it. There is really no cure! So I am disgusted when she glosses over this syndrome as if no one is the wiser. I can also add that while I suffer many symptoms of this illness (and some are very unpleasant) I have 3....count them 3 lovely children ALL born without fertility drugs!!! So I am not alleging anything but with comments that she KNEW the risks and was "taping" herself early on in that pregnacy well you do the speculation. I just believe that whatever she expected well she definately hit the jack pot. But Karma is a funny, funny thing.....

The thing that people who are new to the show, or who have not followed the show for many episodes miss is that Kate is just not a nice person. It would be great if she was but not all moms are mother of the year. Even moms who are blessed with eight kids can be not nice. And it is sad to say that she just is not nice. She would rather have comfortable order in her life than let her kids have some freedom to explore with their senses. She is focused on money and not grounded in values that are more stable for a family. Look at Michelle Duggar. Instead of money her family is based on religion...and you can not miss this theme throughout her show. Kate is focused on money and with her manicures, perfect hair, large house and staff and wonderful 'adventures' with the kids...you won't miss her monetary focus. I have six small kids and my nails have not been done in years and my hair gets cut twice a year. I wear the same clothes over and over - and I would have it no other way. However, if at some point we were blessed with a large sum of money, I truly believe that all on-lookers would see a family grounded in faith and love for each other and not a family focused on material wealth and items.

i thought that when kate said that she was acting like a fan was to show people that she is a fan too...
like others r of her...
and they showed the 5th birthday because there were all the stories going around and they needed to talk about it
and now their back on march and it goes in order from there

i hope that they dont take kate plus 8 of the air
and i agree with Johnnye Malone, jon is acting like a self centered jerk
he went to hang out with friends... it just happen to fall on kates b-day? [deleted]?
anywho, he acts like everything is wahtever, if he was raising the kids those kids would be wild by now

her birthday was march 28!! TLC must not do the episodes in chronological order. I wish they would just stop faking it and ruining their life over fame. The show would be better if they stayed to their true self. That is what we fell in love with in the first place. I can see how all the attention has spoiled them. It must feel nice to be a mom who has 8 children who gets praised for managing them, who looks great, and who gets to accomplish these things like a tv show and two books. Most of all, they can provide for their kids and have them set for life when in the beginning the didn't think this was possible. They just need to get back to whats important-marriage, kids, community. If they can get that back, the rest will follow.

My hubby and I have watched this show from the very beginning...and will continue to watch it. I hate how things have turned out but not surprised...unlike what everyone else seems to think....my hubby and I dont blame just Kate...yes she is controlling and harsh sometimes...We have 4 children and have a clear understanding that someone has to be that way sometimes. Organization is a must. I am also OCD...and my hubby is very patient with me and helps me with it. I cannot imagine doubling our brood and not being like Kate. We feel like she has to be...because someone has to be a parent. Jon has always seemed self-absorbed and immature. It is obvious that he has emotionally detatched himself from Kate and the children. He needs to grow up, be a man and help save this family...but I doubt he will. I hope Kate continues to care for her kids as she sees fit...maybe "Kate plus 8 minus Jon" would be a bigger hit. As far as all the criticism about exploiting the kids, yada, yada...who knows until you walk in those shoes. Not many of us have...but I can tell you, we would do whatever we could to secure our childrens futures. On TV or not...those kids will be damaged by the divorce more than any camera in their faces. I hope when they grow up they understand and respect thier mom for doing what she thought was best...agree or not. We will be praying for them all!

We stopped watching the show when we couldn't afford cable anymore. My daughter is a couple months younger than the 6. She really enjoyed the shows. My husband started getting irritated by the show prob 2 seasons ago, due to all the 'freebies'. My daughter thought every family should just get up and have those fun trips. Well how "REAL" is it when most normal, hard working families don't get free handouts every day. Great experiences for the family, YES! But the show is fake now, and at the kids expense. Why can't parents realize when enough is enough, and move on. It really is sad.

The fan comment was one of the things that stuck out for me too, but this is the first time reading about it. I think all her fans are beginning to question whether they should still watch the show and Kate could not have had worse timing for slighting fans in this episode.

It must have been very stressful having just come back from a book tour and dealing with rumors to have a *surprise* trip set up by the *crew*. I have read that the mystery woman was seen with Jon on that Utah trip on her birthday. She must have had an idea of what was going on and it came across on the camera. I think the tabloid scandal had not come out yet when this was filmed.

I have been a "fan", but I would like to see this come to an end for the benefit of the family.

I've quit watching, didn't see this week's episode. In fact, I won't tune in on anything TLC after this. I feel taking the focus away from the children and onto Kate's high heels troubling. How is it tanning sessions, salon trips and phony p-people "all about the kids?" Bad timing TLC. Those of us who bought into this staged reality show are working, struggling with high gas prices and increasing utility bills. I'm afraid as a tired mom I do resent this much extravagance at the end of the day. And to use these children to further other TLC programming now? tsk tsk

I agree with most of the posting, in that I really liked the show in the beginning. I admired and respected Jon & Kate for being dedicated parents. Now I just see an overly bleached, super tanned, always manucured and highly accessorized in diamonds Kate. She is no longer the "organic", "environmentally" spokes person. In the beginning Jon and Kate were driving a modest van now their everyday car is a Lexus, custom Motorcycles sitting in the circular driveway of their multi-million dollar home. It's clear both Jon and Kate have lost interest in their children and and what their priority now is. It's rare to see the children's faces light up any more. I hope they do take the show off the air for the sake of the children. Kate and Jon should take some lessons from the family with 18 + children. Their children shop at the local thrift stores and are grateful, well behaved and loving towards their parents. You also don't see that wife throwing her husband under the bus as Kate did in the first show this seaon "Jon made some bad decisions, now we all have to pay for it". What ever Kate!

I think Jon and Kate have gotton caught up with the fame and the money that goes with it . At this point they need to end the show and get back to whats really important . Those beautiful kids and the love that at one time they had for each other has to be their number one priority now . Alot of us have taken them into our hearts and care about their family . It will break our hearts to see their marriage end as they have such a beautiful family that is so worth fighting to save . They can make a nice living off books and re-runs , end it now !

It is sad that the birth of six babies has turned into such a mess. I remember Kate saying on one of the earlier episodes that her mother had chosen not to be involved in their lives at this time. Did she know something we didn't know? That remark always made me wonder about their relationship with all the kids. It is going to be hard to capture the "family" atomsphere now. I don't think we should be viewing the demise of this family. I would hope that someone would look out after the kids and not put them on display now that all the dirty laundry is starting to be hung out to dry. Think of the kids!!! The parents are finished...

My question is that on an older episode I remember Kate saying that they did not live the kind of lifestyle that would allow them to get up and go at a moments notice for Cara and Maddie to do the modeling/acting. So why the heck is it alright for the PARENTS to be doing this ALL the time?

The show was cute at first,now it has gotten out of hand. The free trips and all they get when the average person is struggling now is almost ridiculous and talk about publicity, the average person can't get near the Duff and the bakery, his web site says don't even ask. His website says there isn't room. So instead of working with youth in the city who might benefit from his knowledge they take in Kate and her 8 for pure publicity for both shows.

SKK: I have to say, though, that it seemed like Duff and Co. were used to handling groups of children. They seemed to have it down to a science. Just saying ...

I think that TLC should pull the plug on this show (farce) and let Jon & Kate get back to reality. Shopping on a budget...no freebies. No skiing trips,tanning sessions, spa days, etc. Let them live like the rest of us...then you would have a show people might like to watch. Enough of this fairy tale.

It seems that Kate's family arranged for help thru their church and she was given 6 mismatched cribs. She was infuriated and wouldn't speak to her Dad and I suppose the Mother sided with him. I can't get around mother that would keep her children away from their grandparents. There is no purer love than that of Grandparents. I am sure those kids could use it about now. They need to pull the show for the sake of those kids. Whenever she says that she is all about the kids, it is so glaringly just the opposite that I can't believe she says it. Jon too, I used to be a fan of his but his stupid actions lately are only going to embarrass the kids when they are old enough to look back at these shows. Give these kids a chance and let this fiasco go.

THE BEST SHOW EVER,THE PARENTS ARE COOL& STRONG AND THE KIDS ARE GREAT,GREATER THAN ALOT OF KIDS WHO COME FROM PARENTS WHO ARE ALWAYS THERE,WHO WOULD NOT WANT A BREAK FROM THERE KIDS OCOME ON YOU JEALOUS SMALL MINDED HATERS

To C. Squires, jealous much???? I totally agree with Marchella as well, all you Kate haters, leave her alone. She loves her kids and that is very evident. She is doing the best she can to support her family. If anyone is to blame for the disintegration of their family, its you supposed decent people writing on these web sites condoning Jon's cheating behavior, since Kate is such a shrew. Eventually, he grew to believe you. Kate looks like an angel in comparison to you crazed Kate haters.

WHY DON'T PEOPLE REALIZE THAT KATE IS NOT A NICE PERSON AND ALL SHE CARES ABOUT IS THE MONEY. JON IS NOT A NICE PERSON EITHER, ALL HE CARES ABOUT IS THE WOMEN HE CAN RUN AROUND AND DRINK WITH. THE KIDS ARE THE ONES THAT ARE SUFFERING. i HAVE 3 BOYS AT HOME AND THEY ARE CONSTANTLY GIVING HUGS AND KISSES AND WE TELL EACH OTHER ALL THE TIME THAT WE LOVE THEM. DO YOU HEAR THAT ON THEIR SHOW? ALL KATE WANTS IS THE FAME, THE TRIPS, THE MONEY. SHE IS A NURSE GO TO WORK. JON IS AN IT SPECIALIST GO TO WORK. LIVE LIKE THE REST OF THE AMERICANS.

I feel so sad for this whole family. Both John amd Kate are not evil or bad people. Things in life get away from us all. I also watch Little people big world which is the same idea. I hope that everyone one understands that if our lives were put under the microscope, every family would have issues and problems just as this family. Lets remember these 8 kids when we decide to read and write things about thier parents. What would you do? How might you deal with these private issues if it were you in that place? Would you be able to make sure the world see's you as perfect even when you are not? Walk a few hundred miles in another mans shoes before you pass judgement.

Ya know - I am getting mighty sick of all the negativity surrounding John and Kate's PERSONAL life. Isnt it enough that they welcome America into their home, potentially being the cause of their marital problems? I understand why they both did it, and even why they continue to do it! They werent rich when their first episode aired, so it is understandable why Kate is trying to cushion their future - I dont imagine we will be watching the sextuplets in amazement when their teenagers, why not create that nest egg now?? 8 kids going to college - id want security as well. ANY celebrity is put threw scrutiny, unneccessarily. We should take a look at ourselves, does judging people make us feel better? LEAVE THEM ALONE. The kids are happy, healthy and thriving wonderfully. They interact with the camera men HAPPILY! And why was the body guard there? Let me see, why WAS the body guard there - possibly because millions of CRAZY people with NO life sit around throwing misguided unknowing half truths, causing Kate to be fearful for her FAMILY. Gimme a break!

I liked the Charm City Cakes episode, who doesn't like cake!! I wish they would have shown a little more about how the cakes there are made. We have already watched the kids decorate cookies, cakes in Hawaii. So it was kind of like a rerun. Jon should have shown us more about the challenges of CP in his giving back ski trip to Utah. Sherry T.

in my opinion i love the show. but honestly kate is CRAZY! she dont let her kids get one dirty spot on them beacuse she will go crazy.if your going to take them out to a field trip where they can play with paint and markers then dont have them wear nice expensive clothes.kids will be kids.either way you dont pay for the clothes TLC does.we viewers are paying for all your s***.and well john is just straight up nasty and ugly how can he honestly get another girlfriend?

I love Jon and Kate Plus 8. Everyone needs to stop bashing this family and just mind your own business! It isn't Kate that is ruining the kids' lives, it's you people that keep writing about the family! THE TABLOIDS!

I would love to go on a luxury ski vacation to Utah ill pop 8 kids out for a reality tv show also