Jon&Kate plus 8

[alexandria674]

The two most recent episodes feature little of Kate. She is "on a business trip in LA agian" as said by one of the older twins. Mom leaves the house a lot more than one would think! Kate may very well be OCD, but that is no excuse for how she talks to her husband and children.

The thing with dealing with a person with OCD is that if something is out of place, they get bothered. I see she is very orderly to an extreme and it may be that when Jon does something out of order, Kate gets bothered because it is not in place.

 

[tami82]

How would Jon possibly pay child support for 8 kids, probably a rumor. Im sure he will have to keep his mouth shut and put up with Kate for another 13 years. I used to like the show, but really hate Kate lately. She treats Jon like crap. She needs to eat, maybe she wouldnt be so crabby.

 

[Tiger926]

I'm a special education teacher of at-risk kids, so I'd bet my professional credentials on the fact that she is OCD, as well as borderline personality issues. She could seriously use some meds - the entire environment of being on a reality TV show would very much put most people on edge, never mind someone who seems to struggle in the emotional area as much as Kate does. I only watched the show a few times, when it first came on, in order to better understand what people were talking about. There are some definite personality issues on her end, IMHO, and so add that to camera crews, interviews, etc., it makes for not a very good environment for those innocent babies. None of them asked to be born, much less sold on television.

Marriage is the hardest work there is, so not sure why people think it's ok to splash that, along with parenting, the other hardest job in the world, in every media outlet they can find?

Hopefully, Jon & Kate are able to step out from behind the cameras and give up the money and fame to seriously provide a stable environment (stable is not on TV) for themselves and their precious children.

Tiger

 

[sweetpeakaris]

If this is in fact true, I'm sure it's not a surprise to anyone that watches the show. Like others have said "wonder what took him so long?" Although a divorce is tramatic for all involved, the kids will have healthier lives with them apart and honestly away from Kate, she's a nut!

 

[PrincessBetsy]

I think they'll get divorced once the kids are out of the house...because Kate is a total monster to me (I lost my mom understanding of her when I saw her freak out when her 3 year olds got messy with ice cream at WDW in AUGUST!!!...come ON!)

I watched that episode. I couldn't believe how upset she got!

I hope that this rumor isn't true for the children's sake. I also think that they need to get rid of the cameras and try to continue on with their life.

 

[mom2meiko]

I have noticed an increasing distance between them and tension since Kate finished her book and started doing more publicity/travelling. I think she needs to stay home more probably before he gets too resentful.

i'm not intending to be confrontational or anything here but i'm hoping i read this differently than it was intended????

are you saying that she needs to stay home and not go on business trips because jon's ego can't handle it? how is that fair to kate? if it's jon's ego that's causing a problem then he needs to figure out how to deal with it. would the same be said if it were jon who was going away on business, etc? i remember when he used to work all day 5 days a week and nobody worried about how that was going to effect kate. how is this different?

 

[clc053103]

well I do hope the "show is cancelled" portion of the rumor is true! IT jumped the shark back when we watched endless footage of Jon's hair plugs, while the kids were home sick. I think the kids would benefit from the cameras being turned off. But I don't know if Jon and Kate are ready to end the "gravy train".

 

[AmyMama2AvaNtheo]

Yeah I think its time for the show to move on. I do watch it but only because I feel for the kids ...

I remember the episode where they moved into the new house and she yelled at Jon for not using a coupon. She kept saying *what is the rule, you give me the reciepts ALL receipts* I was like WOW

I hope the rumors arent true for the kids sake!

 

[ilandrazdsw]

i'm not intending to be confrontational or anything here but i'm hoping i read this differently than it was intended????

are you saying that she needs to stay home and not go on business trips because jon's ego can't handle it? how is that fair to kate? if it's jon's ego that's causing a problem then he needs to figure out how to deal with it. would the same be said if it were jon who was going away on business, etc? i remember when he used to work all day 5 days a week and nobody worried about how that was going to effect kate. how is this different?

I am not the poster you commented to, but I would like to add a devil's advocate pov to J or K being away.
Of coures this is all speculation because we only see what TLC wants us to see and how they want us to see it AND I doubt J&K are going to really put it out there on their website (I haven't checked)...but it could be an issue of Kate being out of the home. Originally Kate left her nursing career to be a SAHM while Jon worked, but this has all changed. It appears that Jon no longer works other than caring for the children. Kate, on the other hand, seems to have found a new career of author and "professional mommy" hitting the lecture circuit. Thus the dynamics have changed...the role of SAHM has benn replaced by the SAHD and the SAMD doesn't seem to like his role. Kate, however, seems to like being able to work and get away every once in awhile (or however often it is). Again it is how I preceive it from what I have seen on TLC. Jon may resent Kate for "changing the rules" that they had originally agreed to or just that she is the one who gets to travel (have alone time, be away fromthe kids).
One thing that I have noticed about Kate as the children have gotten older...she doesn't seem to like mommyhood. On top of OCD (which I believe she has admitted herself) she appears to like babies (was she a NICU nurse?), but not so much kids. Maybe I am off base,but that is what I have picked up.
I hope for the kids' sakes that all this is just rumor. BUT behind every rumor there is a reason it was started. Wether this has come out due to the stories of Jon partying or the body language between them they really need to take a long hard look at how being in the spotlight is effecting them and the children. And some counseling could probably help to put things in focus.

 

[eyeheartgoofy]

I hope it is just a rumor. I'm no longer a fan of Jon & Kate, but I really do hate to see any marriage end ... it is just sad for everyone involved b/c nobody enters a marriage hoping for it to end in divorce, KWIM? And those kids? I think they totally need Jon around the house to balance out the Kateness.

I think a lot of tabloid stories have kernals of truth. I'm sure a lot do not, but does anyone remember the whole Brad and Jen are getting a divorce b/c Brad is in love with his co-star fiasco? All the publicists DENIED any problems ...

 

[WeLoveLilo05]

I'm a special education teacher of at-risk kids, so I'd bet my professional credentials on the fact that she is OCD, as well as borderline personality issues. She could seriously use some meds - the entire environment of being on a reality TV show would very much put most people on edge, never mind someone who seems to struggle in the emotional area as much as Kate does. I only watched the show a few times, when it first came on, in order to better understand what people were talking about. There are some definite personality issues on her end, IMHO, and so add that to camera crews, interviews, etc., it makes for not a very good environment for those innocent babies. None of them asked to be born, much less sold on television.

Marriage is the hardest work there is, so not sure why people think it's ok to splash that, along with parenting, the other hardest job in the world, in every media outlet they can find?

Hopefully, Jon & Kate are able to step out from behind the cameras and give up the money and fame to seriously provide a stable environment (stable is not on TV) for themselves and their precious children.

Tiger

I agree, they need to step out of the spot light for their family and get it together. I used to love the show, but really am no longer a fan. They have exploited their children to get what they have. Poor Maddie (the child everyone calls a "brat") is acting out in order to get some attention, even if it is negative attention she is still getting some sort of feedback from mom or dad.

 

[MickeyMomOfThree]

I don't watch anymore, it's like a trainwreck to me. But I would feel sad for those kids if Jon and Kate divorced ( I already feel sad for them, but worse I guess would be a better word.) I also believe the cameras should be shut off and give the marriage a better chance. After almost 16 years of marriage one thing I have learned is the better I treat my DH the better he treats me and the happier we all are. Thankfully I learned this early on. I really wish Kate would learn this for the sake of those kids. I personally would not be surprised if this was true, how much of Kate would you put up with?

 

[disneymomofmyca]

I have recently become a fan of the show and you can really see the difference in their relationship from the earlier shows to the newer ones. Alot more faces and eye rolls coming from Jon. My DD6 can't believe all the fighting they do and comments on it quite often. But on the other hand...divorce would be devestating for those children. Also, how would one parent handle it alone. They would really still have to work together on a daily basis for the care of those precious kids. Hmmmmm...I hope it isn't true and I know we shouldn't believe rumors but... these rumors about the celebs usually turn out to be quite true in the end.

 

[ilandrazdsw]

Jon Gosselin is setting the record straight, releasing a statement that reads

“It is certainly hurtful for people to spread rumors and lies about us. It certainly makes me reluctant to live my life like the average person would. This has made it very clear that the simplest innocent gesture -— such as taking a picture with a fan, can be taken out of context. As you can see on the show, I am not perfect, but I am a part of a loving family and couple.”

Ummm, most average people don't have TLC following them around everyday and aren't TV personalities. Also, I don't think that the average man/husband/father who is 30+ is drinking at college parties or putting himself in these types of situations. Maybe he should try average, may find out it isn't so bad and even good for his marriage/family.

 

[princessmom29]

I am not the poster you commented to, but I would like to add a devil's advocate pov to J or K being away.
Of coures this is all speculation because we only see what TLC wants us to see and how they want us to see it AND I doubt J&K are going to really put it out there on their website (I haven't checked)...but it could be an issue of Kate being out of the home. Originally Kate left her nursing career to be a SAHM while Jon worked, but this has all changed. It appears that Jon no longer works other than caring for the children. Kate, on the other hand, seems to have found a new career of author and "professional mommy" hitting the lecture circuit. Thus the dynamics have changed...the role of SAHM has benn replaced by the SAHD and the SAMD doesn't seem to like his role. Kate, however, seems to like being able to work and get away every once in awhile (or however often it is). Again it is how I preceive it from what I have seen on TLC. Jon may resent Kate for "changing the rules" that they had originally agreed to or just that she is the one who gets to travel (have alone time, be away fromthe kids).
One thing that I have noticed about Kate as the children have gotten older...she doesn't seem to like mommyhood. On top of OCD (which I believe she has admitted herself) she appears to like babies (was she a NICU nurse?), but not so much kids. Maybe I am off base,but that is what I have picked up.
I hope for the kids' sakes that all this is just rumor. BUT behind every rumor there is a reason it was started. Wether this has come out due to the stories of Jon partying or the body language between them they really need to take a long hard look at how being in the spotlight is effecting them and the children. And some counseling could probably help to put things in focus.

From what I am seeing in the show Jon is working from home AND caring for the kids whil Kate travels. I don't see him as resentful, just resigned to his lot in life which seems to me to be to play second fiddle to his demanding, OCD, must be the center of attention at all times, I am always right wife.

 

[MickeyMomOfThree]

I just saw that family with 2 sets of twims and sextuplets are starting as a series following the last episode of this seasons's J&K8. I suspect this will be the replacement family, oh boy, here we go again...

 

[madge]

I heard on the radio this morning that the show is being cancelled because he's filed for divorce. He said she treats him just like one of the kids. No personality issues with that woman.

I don't know if it's come to that, just yet. In the past couple of weeks, there have been a number of articles published about Jon & Kate, and their marriage. Some of the publications have been a little more credible than others, but this article confirms the story in Star Magazine:
http://www.altoonamirror.com/page/content.detail/id/516781.html

There are also articles in People & Us Weekly this week, more or less confirming a bump in the road, but that they're not divorcing.

 

[ilandrazdsw]

From what I am seeing in the show Jon is working from home AND caring for the kids whil Kate travels. I don't see him as resentful, just resigned to his lot in life which seems to me to be to play second fiddle to his demanding, OCD, must be the center of attention at all times, I am always right wife.

I could be wrong about Jon being the SAHD. I thought I remembered reading somewhere that he was no longer working (traditional career) and was focused on raising the kids and making appearances. Just cause someone resignes themselves to their lot in life doesn't mean they are necessarily happy about it. And even if he has made peace with it I am sure being belitteled on television doesn't do too much for his ego.

Anyone else wonder if they actually watch themselves in the edited episodes? I know Kate has said in the past that they get to see aspects of life that they miss, but what about the final TLC product?

 

[MickeyMomOfThree]

I heard her say in an episode that sometimes they watched Little People because it was teh lead in to their show. Also she once said she had caught an old episode and saw how small the kids were so it appears that they do watch the show. You'd think if it was editing she would be horrified...

 

[alexandria674]

Jon Gosselin is setting the record straight, releasing a statement that reads

“It is certainly hurtful for people to spread rumors and lies about us. It certainly makes me reluctant to live my life like the average person would. This has made it very clear that the simplest innocent gesture -— such as taking a picture with a fan, can be taken out of context. As you can see on the show, I am not perfect, but I am a part of a loving family and couple.”

Ummm, most average people don't have TLC following them around everyday and aren't TV personalities. Also, I don't think that the average man/husband/father who is 30+ is drinking at college parties or putting himself in these types of situations. Maybe he should try average, may find out it isn't so bad and even good for his marriage/family.

Good point!