I had never heard of these folks/this show until recently. Ugh. The exploitation of the children and now the divorce is gross. What really bugs me is that there isn't a news site out there that doesn't mention these people at least once a day. You can't escape them even if you try!

Definitely time for the show to be cancelled. It can't honestly be called a family vaules show anymore. Why is Kate moving. Look out Maryland! My daughters and I are tuning out now.

Now Kate will have a condo, Jon will have a condo, and the kids will live on the set.

I've been watching the show since the beginning and I really don't believe that they are exploiting their kids...and anyone who thinks so doesn't have to watch. Why can't the show be called a family values show anymore? Because they are getting divorced? They still have 8 kids that are being raised. Just because people get divorced doesn't mean that their family (their kids still are family hello)is still not their top priority...Is it because they are loaded now? Kate still has to deal with the day in and day out stuff, so what if she has help now. The only reason I could see why the values of the show would be in question is because of her low down dirty husband Jon...it wasn't the show that was bad for the family it was Jon.

I think everyone is quick to judge Jon.Having bad publicity on him will help Kate win more in divorce court. She is smart enough to not get caught. She has a lot of freebies for herself b/c of the kids.How often does she see them. All this bull about "If we can do it with 8 kids anyone can." --that's crazy. Doing it alone doesn't include sitters and help 24 hrs. a day. How long do they spend with the kids? Only what we see on tv? Let them be parents of the kids alone-no help- for a year. No money exchanged, just be parents. There would be no more comments on how well they do things with 8 kids.

I think the whole thing is very sad. If you read Kate's book, it appeared that they were trying live in such a way that the kids would be raised with certain values. I know that divorce happens to the best of people, but it is not necessary to air all the dirty laundry so that children are affected negatively.

Sonia, the issue is not their divorcing. I know that this happens to lots of people, even worse, we have had issues in our own church even worse than this, which have torn our church in half. The church does have a disciplinary process for these things. I just think it was wrong of Jon and Kate and TLC to keep this all going when behind the scenes they were not living what they were portraying to their viewers. They should have been honest with everyone including themselves before it got this point. We would have had a lot more respect for them. No one is perfect far be it for me to throw any stones, but I would not want to keep on making money from something that I knew was clearly a lie. I wish Jon and Kate and kids the best. Now they have to try to manage this mess.

RE:Free the Gosselins comment...

I agree with you and I too reinforce that the show DOES NOT exploit the children.

This is a reality show and divorce is unfortunately a reality for many families.
So, why not continue the show and show us how the Gosselin family deals with it...which so far has been in a civilized manner.

Good luck to all the Gosselins!

kate has to life somewhere, when it is
jon,s time with the kids.why always picking at her,and giving him a free ride.
kate is most of the time with the kids,jon is busy with several lady`s,who believe that there the one.yeah right.
kate kudo`s for you,and if i as busy mom,had the money to pay proffesionel help instant a teen neighbor.for my kids
to help out,i want the proffesionel.

Of course Kate is headed to MD, to be closer to her beloved Mr. Gray. Funny how no one paid notice to the many months Kate and Mr . Neild were inseparable. Only her husband's philandering has come to light, nice spin Kate.

Why do you include Kate in the out of control scenario???She has not done ONE single thing wrong. NOT ONE. She is home taking care of her children, going grocery shopping, looking for modestly priced 2nd homes (which is necessary for her off weekends), she is working. JON is out of control. JON is fodder for the tabloids. JON is ruining his children's lives. JON is the dick. NOT NOT NOT Kate.

8 kids, your entire marriage complete with crash and burn ending, with all your bad behaviors before, during and after splashed all over the media? I don't really care who did what to who and how one was worse than the other. They're both going to have a tough time dealing with life after all this. The show and it's revenue will no doubt dry up and then what? They go back to work? What's that childcare bill going to look like? And do you honestly think that either one will likely find someone reputable to date with all their baggage? (and that nasty attention wanting wannabe he's dating and the married guy she's dating do not count as reputable.) Doubtful at best. I don't envy them one bit.

Cancel the show. We all have enough trauma in our own/extended family lives; no one wants to 'tune in' for more of the same. America was in love with the large, chaotic family that seemed to thrive. Now we get to watch the train wreck - we'll pass, thanks, we have train wrecks of our own.

kate needs to stay put until everything works out.

Jon and Kate probably should have held onto this verse it might have spared them some deep grief. I'm not saying I might not have been tempted, but maybe someone should have made Jon and shirt with this verse.

I Timothy 6:10

WHO CARES

God, don't we have enough trash in Maryland without another baby machine polluting the state? Its amazing how trash TV can make non-descript & mundane people become something worth watching on television for the viewing audience with nothing better to do than to be "mudane".

What are the chance of Congress passing a bill that requires TV can only be as good as the quality of Congress; oh, they did during the Bush Administration.

JB

Let us not forget that Kate was in Baltimore for an appearance with the children on "Ace of Cakes". The children decorated a cake for Kate's birthday (Mar 28).

Turns out Todd is the smartest one on the blog.

IM SEEING ALOT OF COMMENTS HOW KATE OS THIS AND HOW KATE OS THAT U GUYS DONT HAVE NOTHING BETTER ELSE TO DO THAN TO TALK BOUT CRAP ABOUT OTHER PPL HOW ABOUT THIS "GET A LIFE" OBVIOUSLY YOU ALL DONT HAVE ONE!

The one great thing about Michael Jackson dying...... We didn't have to hear about this crap for a while! Where's MJ's dr?? I think Jon & Kate need some pain meds! Pleeeeeeeaaaassseeee!!

how is this reality? Million dollar home, other homes, fancy trips,nannies,body guards.

I agree with Z. Put the show, the parents, and the kids out of their misery.

The program 'should' continue, so the children
will have 'something' that has become normal for them. I don't believe it
is exploitiing them.
I liked Jon as most did, and felt Kate was a bit overbearing. However, it
was intensified by being shown on t.v.
Jon's need for privacy is
playing out now. He wanted
privacy to play around!!
That's not happening and
I'm glad because his true
privacy needs are only being intensified. What goes around, sure came around fast for him!!..
at the expense of his children!! :( That's true
explotation, especially
since the money earned on
the t.v. show is being used
to give him a new lifestyle
as a playboy! Grrr!!
Kate as rumored not wanting
the children to be introduced to his now 2nd
new girlfriend, I feel is
justified!! These children
just lost him and now to them it will look like they
might feel they will have a new mother and think the only mother they know might be replaced.
I don't understand why this marriage could be salvaged, and Jon worked towards that goal with Kate and possibly made at least a more amicable seperation, if it came to
that.
The media should, but we
know they won't, just let this go so the children are
not exposed to their father's flings. Making money is all they are interested in stories, many
blown way out of proportion.
Kate and Jon were depicted as the perfect parents, which media does, and then
they are slammed and exposed to untruths.
Bless these beautiful children. Their world
should not be turned upside down at the expense
of news stories.
Perhaps after a while the
show should be slowed down and eventually phased out, but not right now.
Last thing...Kate has 'no'
place to go when John is with the children in the
Pa. home, so why is it such a shock she needs a place to live during that time? Funny how Jon's need was understood and her's is not??? give me a break folks?? it was inevitable. What if an
emergency should come along with one of the children and Jon has to
search for where she is?
It's a smart move for more
stability also.
Why are women critisized for doing the same thing a
man does STILL??

Oh, oh, me next!

I think Jon is probably acting out after Kate trapped him by foregoing with getting pregnant again (unprotected sex after hospitalization for ‘overhypered ovaries”) which he didn’t want any more children. I wonder how she tricked him into giving another donation or perhaps they already had some in stock and she went on her own? Either way I really think they have scammed everyone from the beginning…who could forget her shopping a videotape of her family and telling family & friends of them being poor because of the babies. Well looky, they got, what, 4 properties, 24-hour security detail, 24-hour help, 4 vehicles, a bus with personal driver, extreme sport vehicles, personal stylists, free renovations, free applications (three times, at each house), free clothing, corporation donations, her wish list made into episodes, Hollywood treatment at certain events, turning the pregnancy story into a book to make money (multiple ble$$ing$), so on. Is what you people say represents a SUPERMOM? A supermom living off corporation donations? Letting the ‘p-people’ take pictures of the children at home or away? I don’t think so. Someone is saying she tips off the paps so that was why we see pictures of them at ordinary appointments (with Kate all dressed up and children in matching clothes, of course). They can’t even be decent of their children’s needs to cover up that fence around their house to protect the children. The children have no privacy at all, anymore. Every movement is followed and captured on camera, whether it be the paps or TLC. I think it’s disgusting, repulsive and is beyond what any of us could relate to them.

Why is all the blame put on Jon? No one really knows this families situation so stop judging. Kate is at just as much fault as Jon. Lets be real people Kate treated and talked to Jon like he was the ninth child, would any of you like that? Thats why the show should be cancelled, the world is too much involved in this one families life and should be living and worrying about their own. Its a recession and all people can think about is Jon and Kate. Two adults making the best decision for THEM AND THEIR CHILDREN. EVERYONE JUST GET OVER IT!!!!

Exactly how do you know that the kids are suffering? Did they tell you that when you spoke to them while you were in their home?

Can you blame Jon? She treated him like crap. She's a nut and they are both screwing around. All of a sudden Jon is Mr.GQ. I don't think so.

That Jon, he's a real player, isn't he? Z

Well, this is life, the good and the bad. We all deal with whatever comes our way, they were and are no exception: self made misery or bliss. The show was about values and now it is also about the lack of values and that outcome. One outcome of a variety of possibilities. Time to let the Gosselins figure out their futures yet again. The kids were cute, that was one reason to watch. In the future, a happy-ever-after ending to all this would be optimal. Maybe we will see them on a "20 years later" report in the tabloids or on some update segment. Oh well, guess I need to sign off, go cut my grass while my 14 yr old son and my beloved husband go target shooting, then I will prepare for my 8th night shift in a row as an RN. So how about reality???

Hi Carolyn, Yes, I agree -- eight nightshifts in a row -- that's reality for most of us, many of whom are working two and three jobs on the side to make endfs meet. Not kate and Jon, though, they talk about hwo tough life is in the mini-mansions and condos. Did I mention the French Riviera? Z

Try watching PBS, it's the only news venue that will not pander to all of this trite gossip.

Good for the kids. They got Jon out now Kate. They will be fine on their own.

It's NOT THE SHOW that the kids need, because it's their only stability, IT'S THE PEOPLE who were doing the taping of the show. I think TLC should pull the plug on the show and those who worked on it should continue to hang out with the kids.
I really couldn't watch it anyway. It's too awkward and painful. I wont even buy their books or DVDs.

I cant believe I just wasted 15 minutes reading all these posts. Does no one mind their own business anymore? Let the family figure it out on their own. It all works out in the end if you keep your mind in the right place. TLC wont cancel because of these posts, tabloids and water cooler chit chat. Thats what sells. Kate having melt downs is what everyone wants to see. They love the nagging and "poor" (pathetic) Jon being the yes man he is cant use his brain or his mouth? Come on people, if you want it cancelled stop blogging, watching the show and buying the rag mags.

I dont think the kids are "suffering". Filming isnt 24hr a day 7 days a week. They do have a life outside of the show. Kate is taking advantage of the perks right now and who can blame her. I am sure she is aware it wont be there forever so collecting all she can to pay for 8 kids (education alone will be a nightmare) is smart on her part.

Jon....not worth speaking about. Eughhhhhh says enough. Isn't this reporter number 3? Way to work it Jon. What class. Maybe he thinks his kids are deaf and blind. It's going to be a little hard to explain when Cara and Mady start asking the questions.

Someone also posted something about advertisers not wanting to be affiliated with such a show now. Doesnt that just provide an opportunity to expand the advertising choices?? Just think condoms, birth control, Advil, Bacardi or beer(by the sounds of the blogs everyone could use a drink), the posibilites are endless!!!!

It takes two, to make a marriage work..Kate has a BIG mouth and is too bossy...Jon was too much of a " yes dear ", man...They are doing a good job raising the children, good disipline, good manners, little jobs, etc.. ...But, they need to stop worrying about themselves and take the responsability of raising their kids....Later have your flings.....They, evidently, never even tried counseling.... children's feelings first!!!

Janice and Z have good points I think the advertising products might have to be rearranged, from pampers and cheerios to Advil and beer. The values of this TLC family have now run the gamut.

Spay and neuter your pets.
And John and Kate.

leave kate gosselin alone dont you think she is going through enough you people must not care at all about kids the gosselin kids are hurting because they dont have there dad at home and all ya'll can do is talk bad about there mom she is doing a great job raising 8 kids while jon is out playing with life and peoples feelings dont you think the kids here what people are saying all i can say is keep up the good work kate i am proud of you keep your kids together they need each other from someone who cares

Sonia, you are so right. Well said, me and many others will not be watching this show anymore. I was hoping they was moving due to no more tv show but guess not. Guess Kate wants a new place to go to when Jon is there and she wants to be by the body guard. Funny, wonder if the rumors are true of her and the body guard? Either way, she is way to over the top for me and my family and friends to ever want to see the show again. I do worry about the kids but oh well, what can we do. She pretty much caused this on her own. I do believe Jon would have stayed with her if she would have put an end to being on tv but she wanted the money and the lifestyle over Jon and needs the kids for that also. I for one will never watch anything she is on, read a book she writes etc., I do plan on seeing if she does right and gives up the material things/tv show etc., to keep her family. together. I just can not stand to look at that woman any more. She is a disgrace to mom's in general.

Sonia, you are so right. Well said, me and many others will not be watching this show anymore. I was hoping they was moving due to no more tv show but guess not. Guess Kate wants a new place to go to when Jon is there and she wants to be by the body guard. Funny, wonder if the rumors are true of her and the body guard? Either way, she is way to over the top for me and my family and friends to ever want to see the show again. I do worry about the kids but oh well, what can we do. She pretty much caused this on her own. I do believe Jon would have stayed with her if she would have put an end to being on tv but she wanted the money and the lifestyle over Jon and needs the kids for that also. I for one will never watch anything she is on, read a book she writes etc., I do plan on seeing if she does right and gives up the material things/tv show etc., to keep her family. together. I just can not stand to look at that woman any more. She is a disgrace to mom's in general.

Has EVERYONE forgotten? Kate's sister-in-law-revealed that KATE told John she wanted an open relationship. She apparently told John that she didn't care what he did as long as he continued the show! The total disrespect Kate showed for John on so many occassions broke my heart. On one episode when they were remodeling their kitchen, she asked him on camera, and in front of the cabinet builders, "What planet are you on?" Kate has been evil, mean-spirited, nasty, dis-respectful, and down right hateful to the father of her children. Is there any real surprise he wants to run? Is there any real surprise he longs for love and acceptance? Please, 10 years of Kate would have forced most men to behave far worse. Jon will always remain a good man in my mind, and in the mind of his children. Have you ever heard his children refer to him as "mean"? I believe their are two different epidodes where at least one of the childeren refers to their mother as mean!

First of all, I do watch the show. For all the people who don't like Kate change the channel. Jon knew her when he married what she was like... He's 32 oh well...he shouldn't have married young. It takes 2 to have children. I watch the show and Kate is Kate and I am 100% in favor. If they get the perks of free stuff and you don't like it again change the channel...

And who paid for a new kitchen in a house that is what..a year old/ Who lives like this? I don't. Somebody replace my kitchen too!

My sympathies lie only with the children. Otherwise, who gives a crap? Move on to something worth discussing.

I think whomever don't want to watch anymore "turn the channel" and stop complaining!

Jon & Kate are two very selfish and self centered people who are lacking in character. After tasting the fruit you offered them, they are going to ruin the lives of 8 innocent children to satisfy their own ego's. TLC YOU created this train wreck and I will never again watch anything that you promote. I hope decent people everywhere will put you out of business. You are much worse than any local newspaper rag.