VOTE: Jon and Kate to Divorce?

May 27, 2009 | Television
Could Jon and Kate get a divorce?

The season 5 premiere of "Jon and Kate Plus 8" attracted almost 10 million viewers -- and Kate Gosselin confessed that she and Jon may be headed for divorce.

"I am thinking this possibly could be our last family picture together," she says of a photo taken at the sextuplets' fifth birthday party. "I don't know... parents of multiples have triple the divorce rate, and I was thinking we were gonna beat that. I don't know if I can say that anymore. Very swiftly, we turned into two different people, and that's just hard. I've tried for six months to figure out what the problem is, or remedy the problem. It's so complicated."

Jon and Kate didn't appear on camera together until 45 minutes into the show. Kate filmed the majority of her testimonial scenes alone.

Jon tells a similar story, "I think it was good for them [the kids] to see their mom and dad together in one place, even though it's been tough right now. Like I said, we will come together for our kids regardless of our relationship. We have to make a plan and settle jointly what we're going to do. There are good times and bad times and nothing is perfect."

Jon was accused of an affair with a younger woman, while Kate has been rumored to be seeing her bodyguard. Kate says, "I have a lot of anger. Because this is not where we're supposed to be. This is not what I envisioned for us. Not what I envisioned for him. He's made some very poor decisions, and we all have to live with them."

In a statement to "Extra" on Tuesday, the Gosselins said, "As many couples do, we are navigating a very difficult time. Our current situation brings us together around the children and some times sets us apart. We keep our faith that we will make the right decisions for our family."

"Extra" wants to know: Are the Gosselins headed for divorce?

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TEAM JON !!!!!!!!!!!
KATE’S A BITC*!!!!!

JANE DOE
August 21, 2009

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Vuakorzd
June 22, 2009

Listen here. I don’t quite understand why you are trying to make Kate out to look like a bad person on your show. Sure, Kate has her moments where she doesn’t seem perfectly stable, but, my god, she’s constantly looking after eight small children! You would, if you were actually a caring parent, probably be JUST like her. And the crap that you showed of her “attacking” Emeril… She smacked him only twice with a little (probably rubber or plastic) cooking utensil out of FUN. She was just playing around. And Emeril LOVES the family, including Kate. Jon and Kate are simply going through a rough patch in their lives together and trying their VERY hardest for their kids, their kids that they ARE NOT exploiting. They just happen to be a TV family because they have so many beautiful children. They deserve positive support from everyone… Not constant negative critique..

Brittani
June 10, 2009

I cannot watch this show anymore. It is too sad. I was just new to watching it at the end of last season. I am a mom of 9 kids, all single births. There is no need to be like Kate is. There is no reason or excuse acceptable for the manner in which she treats Jon He is not perfect but none of us are. They both need counseling individ. and on their marriage, if they want to save it. TLC, shame on you for keeping this show on the air! I am choosing not to watch.Hope others join me so they cancel the show and these people realize what is important before they lose it all…

Deanne
June 8, 2009

Some of you have commented on how you perceive Jon to be “immature” and to “grow some gonads”. Wow…Be careful of what you say, you know? None of us commenting—whether it be negative, positive or whatever—know these people. I have nine (9) kids with a fabulous husband, father to all nine. We have had really, REALLY rough times, when we considered parting ways, but after counseling and realizing that a decision of that caliber was not for us. Selfishness helps pave the way to divorce. When you care more about making your spouse happy, you become happier naturally and your kids are happier and more likely to have better relationships because they didn’t come from parents who were quitters.
I am not saying that divorce in some circumstances is not a blessing for all, but it shouldn’t be rushed into lightly without professional advisment. The kids will pay the biggest price and the adults will go on with their lives, not realizing how they shaped their kids’ future relationships.
J&K, go to counseling. Cancel your show. Get back to being husband & wife, lovers, and parents.
TLC, shame on you for allowing this show/trainwreck of a family/tragedy go on!

Deanne
June 8, 2009

I think this whole situation is sad, I have been a huge fan of the show but after watching the premiere on Memorial Day it was just too much to stomach. My heart breaks for the kids who seem to really be more dependent on their father Jon for genuine affection. I think Kate’s bossiness and controlling could drive anyone over the edge, but she seems to be basking in her new found fame, despite the cost to her family. Kate really needs to take a step back and decide what she values more, money and fame vs her family and marriage. One good thing all the money will come in handy when they have to send all 8 kids to therapy. Typical example of money and fame being the root of evil! God Bless them!

Lucy
June 7, 2009

Honestly no one has a right to say anything about Kate.When all of you have 8 kids,with her husband who is a child himself,then you would be able to realize that her wanting a career is great,and obviously Jon agreed to it,so he has no excuse for his behavior or resentment.

Anonymous
June 7, 2009

Kate needs counseling and needs to learn to treat her husband like an equal instead of treating him like the dirt beneath her feet. From what little I’ve seen of the show (I haven’t been able to watch more than just a few minutes once in a while before I become disgusted with Kate’s bossiness and putting Jon down), unless Kate allows Jon to be a man again and praises his strong points and builds him up, I see no hope for Jon staying in the marriage. You cannot continue to belittle and criticize your spouse (on national TV no less) time and time again without aleinating him. He probably didn’t stay at any outside jobs long because I suspect Kate complained and complained about needing help at home.

The children are old enough now that they don’t need intensive care. The older two children can help with things like clearing the table after meals and putting dishes in the dishwasher. They can help fold clothes and help do some light cleaning. There are probably some light and easy chores that the sextuplets can do as well.

Kate may need an anger management course or even psychological help if some of the symptoms others have noticed are true.

It may be a good idea to quit doing the public television program, have Jon find a steady job, and maybe even Kate find a job and hire a nanny or maybe grandparents could help.

Cher


moondust
June 7, 2009

i am in the middle of a divorse myself. i stayed for you years for my kids. then i realize if i am not happy my kids was not happy. my divorse is all most final and i am happy and so are my kids. if you both can stay together and be happy then do it. if not get a divorse.

Anonymous
June 6, 2009

Jealous much Donna?

Susan
June 4, 2009

To all you crazed Kate haters, it is beyond me why everyone is always so down on Kate. You complain because she’s lost weight and is taking care of herself. If your husband was cheating on you with a 23 year old, you’d be losing weight and trying to look good too!!! You complain because she’s away from home-yet John doesn’t work-actually he can’t keep a job—he’s been fired from every job he has had. You complain because she nags at him—yet I don’t know a woman who doesn’t. What if everyone could see into your living room and hear every word you say to your spouse. I guarantee your life wouldn’t hold up under such scrutiny either. Finally, it is beyond me how decent human beings can condone Jon’s behavior, he is a lazy, good for nothing cheater, who never did anything to help with the kids that he didn’t have to be nagged into doing. He had the nerve to have the 23 year old at his home around his children while his wife was off being the breadwinner of the family. Real good man alright!!! Come on people, are you really siding with a cheater? Is there any justification for cheating on your spouse and bringing the mistress around your kids when your wife is out of town. I think Jon is a low-life and Kate and the kids all deserve better. Oh yeah, and the mid-life crisis sports car he drove to the birthday party……as he was complaining about having to return to the house to get things Kate forgot. I think Jon started to believe all the crap on these web sites and if anyone is to blame for the disintegration of their family—its people like you.

Susan
June 4, 2009

Jon and Kate trust in God to bring you two through this.Don’t let the Media get to you.You can make it.I have been married 44 years had a lot of up’s and Downs.God loves you, I am praying for your family take care hang in there

Sharon McHenry
June 4, 2009

Listen it is better for the kids how can kids be happy when they see and feel the parents mad and sad all the time but both parties need to be there for the kids all the time and Jon needs to let the new women know that the kids come fristand use the right head to think

Lorna
June 3, 2009

I think Kate needs some serious therapy for her severe case of OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder). It is a real, devestating chemical imbalance. If she were treated for this I believe she would loosen up a bit on some of the strictness she has with everyone, kids, husband, crew etc. I don’t have 8 kids and I am NOT going to judge. No one knows what goes on behind closed doors. But ever since the series started, my OCD daughter and I would say, damn, she needs some help with that. I love both Jon and Kate and I think there is a chance for them with some counseling.

Lynne
June 1, 2009

Jon appears quite immature & needs to find some gonads. Kate is an overbearing shrew w/ an air of entitlement, Jon needed to put his foot down. If the children, particulartly Mady don’t grow up w/o psych problems it’ll be a miracle. She already has early symptoms of borderline personality disorder which Kate should be able to relate to.

Anonymous
May 29, 2009

I feel sorry for both Jon and the kids. Kate is over bearing, bossy, and rude. There have been many times that I have just wished Jon would slap her when she was berating him in front of the cameras. The episode where she was yelling at him for spending 50 bux on a faucet really got under my skin.This woman doesn’t deserve the great husband and wonderful children she has. If Jon did cheat on her, I don’t blame him. When she turned on the water works on season five premiere I found myself feeling disgust toward her. I was thinking you stupid idiot, you’re the reason he cheated if it is true because of the way you treated him for years. I know if I were a man, I could live with her 5 minutes much less 10 years. UGHH!I think they need to divorce, share custody of the kids, and move on with their lives. I doubt very seriously Kate will find another man to boss like she has Jon and I hope Jon finds another woman who will treat him the way a man should be treated.

Tennesse Gal
May 28, 2009

She goes to Church on Sundays and as a Christian she should forgive and forget and they should get on with their lives.

Phoebe
May 28, 2009

From what I have seen of the show, I’m rather flabbergasted at the level of rudeness, inconsideration, disrepect and overall emasculating behavior this woman shows towards her husband and life partner, and this is coming from a strong, vocal female who has zero problem asserting herself and her opinions in her own realtionship over here. I find it shocking and distasteful the way that she speaks to him; I’m not sure if she’s trying to teach a toddler… or train a dog…. Regardless of gender, I don’t think most people intentionally signs up for that when choosing someone to walk through life with, and I dare say under other circumstances I would encourage distance or a split. .Considering they have children, it would be best that they seek counseling and support to aid them in the decision of what is best for the kids. Clearly they haven’t been able to figure it out as a duo, so help is definitely in order . Simply staying together for the sake of the children is ridicuous, children can be just as harmed emotionally and psychologically in a toxic, hate filled marriage as they are in a split parent scenario. Interestingly enough, in Europe, I see divorced parents maintain healthy relationships all the time, based on maturity, compromise, and quite offten, the mutual agreement amongst all to even live close to each other, often next door or in the same neighborhood(new step-parents included) to provide ease of transition for the children. I would also like to point out that for much of the religious viewing audience, there could be the rallying call for them to stay together as it is believed that God is for “restoration”, but since we (until now) haven’t seen any particularly Christian moments from discourse between this couple, I would say we can debunk that and simply throw it out the window. Of all the passages in the Bible (both old and new testaments) where people are advised to use their tonues and words lovingly, without malice, to lift each other up, Mrs. Gosselin unfortunatey gets what the younger generation refers to as a big, fat, FAIL. Before collectively she is called on to do the Christian thing, she (and Jon) could probably use a re-visitation to what the covenent of marriage means according to their true faith pririciples, otherwise the idea is simply hogwash and everyone can just forget about it as an option as it would be inauthentic.

Just my two cents. Best of luck to them for whatever road they choose.

Bella24
May 28, 2009

I think that people over look this because they are on tv but this is normal these things happen to regular couples all the time and people should stop bad talking about them and let them figure it out. Its not right to critize what you dont know. I love this show, Ive seen it since they were born and I love it. Kate has been tough but Jon is a man he could have been tough back but he chose not to. I think it would be smart for them to work things out for their kids. Jon should come completely clean if he did do anything so that its fair and if he loves Kate and his children he will be 100% honest!!

V
May 28, 2009

I stopped watching the show because I was unable to tolerate the expensive trips, house, gifts etc, exploitation and aggression of the Gosslins I have 7 children and have never been offered an all expense paid trip for us to go to Disney Land. A lot of people are blaming TLC for the problems, but TLC would not be involved with Jon or Kate if Jon and Kate had not agreed to have their private lives exposed to the world. I also cringed and was disgusted at Kate’s disposition and attitude. I felt so sad for Jon. Kate is bossy, rude,and overbearing on EVERYONE around her…not just Jon.(Just look at everyone’s expression when Kate is around) I don’t think she has any true friends because of her aggression and bossiness. I do think they should stay married, but with stipulations…Kate get extensive counseling and anger/aggression therapy and that the cameras leave and they live life as others…privately without exploiting their children for money. Instead of T.V., the Gosslins should get Facebook and if anyone is interested, they can go there.

Donna
May 28, 2009
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