State investigating Jon & Kate Plus 8
Lots of you who commented under my John and Kate Plus 2 watch Jon and Kate Plus 8 post the other day were worried about how all the marital strife being aired on the popular reality show is affecting the eight Gosselin kids.
Now, so is the state of Pennsylvania, where the family lives.
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor is looking into whether "Jon & Kate Plus 8," produced by Maryland-based TLC, complies with child labor laws. According to the Associated Press story, TLC is saying it complies with state laws and regulations when it films the show.
It will be interesting to see what this investigation turns up, if anything. But in the meantime, I can't help but wonder if it will add yet more stress to the lives of these kids.
(Associated Press photo by Carolyn Kaster)









Comments
I hope Kate learns. She needs to be more loving towards herself, her kids and her husband.
Jon and her need to love each other again. There is nothing wrong in working hard to make monie but when their egos start to take over, it will be a darn shame that the kids are dragged into their undisciplined behavior. They are doing it right to move into a big house for the sake of the kids. They need more space.
I hope everything will turn out fine for the kids and them!
Posted by: Maria Loi | May 29, 2009 2:10 PM
The state of PA should spend that time working on cases and children that REALLY need help! Ridiculous I tell you!
Posted by: BaltBabs | May 29, 2009 2:44 PM
Oh good Lord! You mean to tell me the state wasn't aware of this before Monday? They've only been doing the show since 2007!
Posted by: AAA | May 29, 2009 2:49 PM
WELL IT"S ABOUT TIME!! I just read a half hour ago that Kate begged TLC for at least two more seasons and they are insisting on marriage counseling or she won't even get one more season! I hope this is the truth! I'm not sure if anyone saw the episode where Kate Gosselin was with her family at the Hershey Medical Center where the children were born and she was interviewing in the O.R. and told Dr. Botti, "Come on in!" He said, "No, you can come out we will nned this O.R. for a patient soon." IT"S NOT ALL ABOUT KATE and finally the State is looking in to her bizarre behavior...is that why she's in North Carolina?
Posted by: A Caring Nurse | May 29, 2009 2:50 PM
I think it is so ridiculous how much scrutiny and judgment has been vomited onto the Gosselin family! Just because every now and again you see an edited 40 minute window into their life's does not mean you know what is actually going on. Never assume anything in life, it is dangerous to assume! Besides, those who live in glass houses should not cast stones. Until you have been in either Jon or Kates position don't presume to know what is best for their darling children.
Posted by: BreeAnne | May 29, 2009 2:54 PM
this is just another attempt of the liberal jewish left trying to bring down jon and kate from having their show on tlc.
Posted by: how it is | May 29, 2009 3:13 PM
Oh come on BreeAnne. TLC and Jon & Kate have flaunted this family for all the world to see. They pretty much said hey, look at us, look at us, watch us for two years. So now America is looking and watching this family self destruct and you think people shouldn't comment? Give me a break..... They brought this on themselves because of bad behavior.... period!!!!
Posted by: Cathy | May 29, 2009 3:19 PM
It looks like the "gravy train" might be coming to an end. Even Jon admitted that it's time to stop, so what is Kate afraid of? She has more than enough money, she has a 1.3 million dollar house, she has 8 healthy children, nannies, housekeepers, bodyguards, weekly spa treatments, vacations and book signings. If she wanted children more than anything in the world then why doesn't she start being a mom and put her celebrity on hold until Nanny 911 can do an evaluation.
Posted by: A Caring Nurse | May 29, 2009 3:21 PM
Has anybody ever thought that this whole thing is made up. Think about it, The ratings weren't all that great so husband and wife or the TV producers come up with an infidelity plot. They will definitely get another season and a ton more money. Nobody knew who they were until a month ago and now everybody knows and that is more money for everybody.
I love conspiracy theories!!
Posted by: jason z | May 29, 2009 3:29 PM
I think it's disgusting how everyone thinks they are entitled to such harsh opinions about this family. We are all just viewers of a TV show. Unfortunately, like all reality shows before it, the popularity of Jon&Kate eventually outgrew the "reality" and the show is now just weekly rumor control. This means, if you have a problem with the show as it is now (million dollar homes, paid vacations, etc.) you need to stop watching it. Your dissatisfaction with a TV show does not entitle you to endlessly criticize a woman you've never met! If it really is "all about the kids", wouldn't we all agree that a few seasons of reality TV are a lot less damaging than having the whole world gang up to insult your mom? Lay off!
Posted by: Canada | May 29, 2009 3:34 PM
Oh come on Cathy. So your saying jump on them like a pack of wolf's? The point I was trying to convey is that there is not a 24 hour web cam set up in their house for us to tune it to at any given moment. You see an edited "reality" show once and while. Viewers have minuscule insight into this family's real life. For people to publicly leave disrespectful comments like they are experts on the Gosselin family is just tacky. So they are mot immune to trying times! Rather than turning on them it would be more PRODUCTIVE to lift this family up and act decent, civilized and NICELY...period!
Posted by: BreeAnne | May 29, 2009 4:07 PM
I think the problem is that Kate wanted to be a stay at home mom in the beginning. She had sixtuplets and that made her feel special. So she along with jon agree to do a reality show, they really did not know what they were getting into. How could they? As the show went on, it invaded every nook and cranny of their life. They are now married to the film crew and the public. It was not like this in the beginning. And fame has changed Kate, her main interest is no longer to be a stay at home mom and a wife. she wants to be a talk show host, her kids are now with the babysitter, Jon is gone, he visits and im sure Kate is resentful of him.
Watching the show now is no longer enjoyable. People want to see a good family interaction. Not cheating bitter angry seperated people. If they dont salvage what they have left, they will lose everything.
In the 1st show she admits she was hard on Jon for 11 or so years. She never said why. So she admits being mean to him even before the kids were born. I do not understand that. Sadly im liking the show less and less. Im also liking Kate less and less but I realise im only a viewer, I dont know her in person. But I really cant stand her sister in law. What a witch!!!
Posted by: Debbie | May 29, 2009 4:21 PM
@jason z is on to something, this all reads like a typical ratings ploy... what next, Paris Hilton to guest star on a very special J&K+8 ?
Stay tuned to find out how it ends !
Posted by: Dave T | May 29, 2009 4:23 PM
About time! Only took them 2 years! Do you suppose the Gosselins will ever get around to reimbursing the state for the cost of the births?
Oh! I forgot! "It was Society's fault that so many children were born."
Kate Gosselin is a horrible and narcissistic woman who should not be allowed withing 100 yards of her children. She mocks, denigrates, and belittles at every chance.
I hope PA wakes up and takes this as seriously as the people do.
Posted by: Free the Gosselin 8 | May 29, 2009 4:46 PM
I have never watched this show, and somehow doubt that I ever will after reading all the commentary.
Posted by: Dahlink | May 29, 2009 5:35 PM
i love jon @kate .her brother needs to stay off t.v. and that helps the kids?i have mulitiples,i live in a 2 million dollar house ,i have help.so what.the kids look great.kate loves those kids.and she looks great.her marriage is a mess because,of jon it happens everyday.so let her go to the spa i go to spa,let her go to hawaii i go 2 or 3 times a year.if she can get paid for her sweet children great.they look happy and loved. some of you are mean and hateful.if you want to be angry look how our politicians live put them on t, v. leave kate alone......
Posted by: Anonymous | May 29, 2009 7:34 PM
Get a grip ther are children being raped ,abused,andstarved. Knowbody cares about that. Kate loves her kids none of you are GOD so don't judge .How about we come to your houses and see how faithful your husbands are or how good your home life is around your kids
turn the channel if u feel that strongly and for goodness sake step away from the blog before you take time out your miserable life to bash someone you don't know. I said good day ....Lol
Posted by: z philly | May 29, 2009 9:47 PM
Its sad what is happening to the WHOLE family. Everyone is hurting I think people are forgeting that.
Posted by: lee | May 30, 2009 7:31 AM
I think it is very disturbing how even her own brother and his wife seem to be cashing on the fame of this family under the guise of being concerned for the children. maybe their not getting anything monetarily at this time but they are getting alot of air time attention lately.Real concern should be to keep their mouths shut publicly and offer support and concern privately one on one with Jon and Kate. What ever happened to being their for your family no matter what?
Posted by: elise carroll | May 30, 2009 1:42 PM
The show should have been called "Jon & Fake plus 8"
Posted by: susan seward | May 30, 2009 9:15 PM
Get off your soap box. What do the Jews have to do with Jon and Kate's marriage. Quite off topic.
Posted by: dNECI | June 1, 2009 10:16 AM