TMZ Is reporting that Jon and Kate from the reality TV show John and Kate plus 8 have officially filed for divorce. what will happen to the kids?
[note]Jon and Kate Gosselin just filed papers for divorce, this according to People.com.
According to the report, the papers were filed moments ago at the Bucks County Courtroom in Pennsylvania.
The two have been married for ten years. They have 8 kids together — hence the title of that show.
There are reports claiming Jon is planning on moving to New York to live. Sources say he is considering moving into Trump Place.[/note]
I think that the show did this to there marriage and that they got to caught up in fame to spend time with their kids and that this has also been hard on the kids because the may not be able to have a real personality and that they may have to have a fake personality for the cameras which are always on them. ( this may not be acurate so don’t get all worked up).
It’s sad their marriage has come to this. I’m a divorced dad, so I know the pain they are enduring. Jon and Kate have no idea what divorced parenting is like. They’ll have a ton of single parent, coparenting, and multi-home issues to deal with, not the least of which is how to spend birthdays (8!) and holidays together: http://dadshouseblog.com/2009/05/28/jon-and-kate-divorce-future/
Hey Angie
I agree with your comments on Jon & Kate. I just feel sorry for the kids. They seem to love there daddy so much! I think Kate handled herself well last. The pain I saw in her face was painful to watch. I think they need to turn to communication if they haven’t done so yet. If Jon doesn’t like to talk he needs to. like I said earlier the media ia a b—h and I don’t think they care who they hurt as long as they get there story.
[quote comment="67627"]I’ve watched the show since the beginning and was schocked how Kate spoke to Jon. I just couldn’t believe how somone could speak to somebody like that. After time I began to accept Kate’s behavior and her controlling ways. To me Jon was a fun loving guy (damn the rules) who loves the kids. If Kate didn’t have rules the house would be in an upsoar.
The show last night was so sad. To see a marriage crumble and the pain Kate is going through along with Jon broke my heart. All I can do is pray for them and hope that they can become friends again for the sake of the kids. You know its hard if you watched from the beginning to see a couple with hope, plans and yeas in love to fall so far apart. All I can do is wish them the best and hope they can work some of the stuff out and that the media would kinda leave them alone.[/quote]
The show last night was very sad! We’ve watched from the very beginning, too, and it’s just so hard to see this family on the verge of crumbling. Actually, on camera anyway, they are doing a good job of showing good face for the kids.
I didn’t really like how Jon came across last night on the show, but I do realize that people handle things differently. I do think he should have thought first before saying how excited he was to start this new chapter in his life. I also know that sometimes we all speak without thinking.
Again, I say that Kate is doing a great job, on camera at least, of being quite mature about the whole thing. They are both loving their children and I think that is the most important thing.
I still do like Kate and admire her as a mom. I would have long ago lost my mind having twins and sextuplets. I have neither the patience or organizational skills to handle that sort of thing. ’tis the reason God gave me single births, I believe! :)
What I hate about all this is the stupid freaking paparazzi. Blech.
I’ve watched the show since the beginning and was schocked how Kate spoke to Jon. I just couldn’t believe how somone could speak to somebody like that. After time I began to accept Kate’s behavior and her controlling ways. To me Jon was a fun loving guy (damn the rules) who loves the kids. If Kate didn’t have rules the house would be in an upsoar.
The show last night was so sad. To see a marriage crumble and the pain Kate is going through along with Jon broke my heart. All I can do is pray for them and hope that they can become friends again for the sake of the kids. You know its hard if you watched from the beginning to see a couple with hope, plans and yeas in love to fall so far apart. All I can do is wish them the best and hope they can work some of the stuff out and that the media would kinda leave them alone.
[quote comment="67500"]Jon’s a big boy. He could have easily voiced his displeasure with anything Kate said or did a million times.
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Yes, you are totally right. As Dr. Phil says, you teach people how to treat you. (Not that Dr. Phil is my hero, but that particular catch-phrase is one I happen to agree with.) Jon should have made it known from the start that he would not put up with the verbal insults. HOWEVER, that does not excuse her behavior towards him. I think she is way too “perfect” for anyone’s good. She needs to relax the rules and let the kids be kids. Forcing Jon to conform to her ideas of perfection by berating him if he didn’t put the right stool in the right place is unforgivable. Whether he “let” her do it or not. If someone is hitting someone else, we would never accept an excuse of “well, he let me.. he didn’t ask me to stop”. That doesn’t make it ok. She has shown major disrespect to him by letting him let her get away with that. In my opinion, anyway. Yes, he did things to contribute to the downfall of their marriage. I’m not saying he didn’t. But putting another person down constantly is one of my huge pet peeves. It’s so utterly disrespectful.
Ok, I’m off the soapbox!! :wink:
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The child support will be hell :shocked:
Brianna and I have been big fans since the beginning. It’s been fun watching the family do things as the kids grow. I have never seen Kate in such a bad light as some others have seen her. What I saw was a real marriage. They weren’t trying to be perfect for the cameras. Jon’s a big boy. He could have easily voiced his displeasure with anything Kate said or did a million times. I don’t think there is any excuse for his stepping out on Kate, if he did. I don’t in any way pretend to know the ins an outs of their marriage. Only they know what has happened.
Anyway, I like the show and I like Kate. As I watch the episode tonight, I see Jon acting like a whiny pouty brat and Kate is being very articulate and mature about things. I am quite impressed with her.
In the end, no matter whose fault it is, I hope they can work out a parenting relationship that works for all of them!!
I love Jon & Kate Plus Eight. How ever the manner that Kate treats Jon on screen It is amazing that they lasted this long. The kids shouldn’t suffer because their mom is a pill. I hope Jon finds a woman that will treat him like a man and Kate finds a man that will put a muzzle on her yet let her shine as a strong independent woman. :devil:
Not surprised about this . I am surprised, though, that Jon put up with Kate’s verbal abuse and face slapping all those years. There has not been one show without Kate humiliating Jon. Even the latest episodes. And he says nothing.
Of course the rumors fly, about who cheated on who. Who knows if any of this is true.
I do think that Jon, especially, is a better Dad when he’s by himself. He seems to be 100% hands on, lets them get dirty, spill stuff, walk in the rain without raingear, have FUN. THAT IS HEALTHY…regardless of divorce. Kate will always be Kate. I feel more sorry for the kids as she will for sure get more handy helpers to nanny the kids.
Divorce is not good. But neither are two unhealthy, unhappy parents. Especially ones who bicker and put down the other, most always in front of the kids.
I do feel bad, though, because I have never missed an episode and always looked forward to Monday nights when the new episodes would air.
Aww..bummer. Brianna is sooooo sad. She LOVES Jon & Kate. She met Kate and got her autograph back in the spring. I hate to see this happen to anyone. It’s too bad for the kids, but perhaps it will be the best for everyone. Kids living with unhappy parents sometimes fare far worse than having happy divorced parents.