Jon & Kate - Will you continue to watch this show?

[Heidict]

I have seen a few episodes here and there but I couldn't take Kate's overbearing, bossy and demeaning ways. Nor could I take John not having a back bone.

They sold their kids out. Once they got a taste of the money there was no turning back even if it meant the distruction of their marriage. Maybe they wouldn't have been able to get the big fancy house, take the great vacations, get the nice clothes etc, but they would have had more of a stable home life and those kids would have had a better opportunity to have a normal and happy life.

I can't imagine trying to be a kid and having to sit still because they were getting ready to shot a scene or because they were doing an interview (remember the recently released tape of Kate refusing one of the daughters water?). They are kids they just want to play and have fun not worry about shooting schedules.

They are both responsible for this. Team Kate can blame his cheating, of which their is no evidence or admission, even though Kate is also alleged to have cheated. Team John can blame her for being a B. I have feeling though, that if they had never done this show they wouldn't be in the mess they are in now.

Hope they make enough money on this show for the years of therapy that these poor kids are going to need. Can you imagine in another 10 years or so? They are going to see these shows and see what their parents did. Disgusting.

 

[Laura]

I agree with your assessment!!

I will watch the show as long as it's on!

Folks keep harping on the fact that "the big announcement" was divorce, it was NOT!

The announcement was their separation. Supposedly, Kate filed for divorce yesterday, AFTER the show had been filmed, hence the "inserted" divorce notice near the end of the show.
If what I read is true, Jon's behavior this past weekend was the straw that broke the camels back!

No matter what happens with/in this family, they are human beings with feelings and souls. The viewing public may not agree with what is/has happened but that IS reality television!

Announcing a separation, announcing a divorce, same difference; we didn't know either until yesterday... The attitude is like "Tune in next week to find out who's moving out!" Disgusting.

I have no idea what Jon did this past weekend. Regardless, the timing of the filing is very telling. The show is the most important thing.

 

[Laura]

Double post

 

[blissventure]

Hope they make enough on this show for the years of therapy that these poor kids are going to need. Can you imagine in another 10 years or so? They are going to see these shows and see what their parents did. Disgusting.

It is disgusting. I blame them both, equally.
As I've said before, I'm on the kid's side. I wish TLC could say the same.

 

[DreaGirl]

I did not watch last night and I will not watch any new shows.

 

[wall*e2008]

I watched a few of the early episodes and thought what a ***** and stopped watching. I hope that TLC voids their contract and they two of them have to pay their own way in life rather than exploit the kids.

 

[DVCLiz]

I'll also say that I don't think the show had anything to do with the end of their marriage. We saw some filmed examples of the way they interacted in stressful times but I don't think that was in any way responsible for the end of their marriage. I've seen that kind of interaction before - both personally and with other couple friends - and it's always a sign of a much deeper rift.

A passive agressive spouse who checks out of the responsibility and longs to go back to a simpler carefree time in life and a partner who is increasingly frustrated at that behavior and scared of its ramifications is a pretty common dynamic - not that I know anything about that personally!!

If both partners won't acknowledge the problem amd commit to working together on a solution, there's a predictable outcome - and the Gosselins have reached that pretty much like every other couple dealing with the same issues.

Again, if you don't like being harped at by your spouse take a mature approach to it and stop acting like it gives you free rein to cheat.

 

[Darsa]

*snort* I'll never watch reality shows, and of all that I've seen advertised this one certainly seems to scrape the bottom of the barrel

"Reality" How in the world can they call this crap reality??? That's the thing I don't understand, how they can say it's a reality show when they're all (including this one) completely and totally FAAAKE. I'm pretty sure most of the moms of ONE or TWO kids that I know haven't had a tummy tuck, live in a glamorous house, and go off on a yacht tanning with Hayden Pennetiere... (yeah, unfortunately I have to wade hip-deep through this stuff to get through to the real news) and on and on...

I'm sorry if I have offended anyone, truly; this is merely my opinion on these things and by no means am I trying to change anyone's mind or opinions. These are just my thoughts on the subject.

 

[labdogs42]

So, what did Jon do last weekend?

I think at $75,000 a show, they should have saved up quite a nice little nest egg for those kids and should be able to stop doing the show if they are willing to live less extravagant lives. Time will tell if they can handle that concept.

Was the house paid for by the show or do they have to cover that mortgage? Just curious about that.

I heard that the "cheating" of both parties took place during the agreed upon separation, so truly no cheating has occurred. That's neither here nor there to me, but I wanted to put it out there. I just wish J&K would get some therapy to help them with their issues and help them learn to parent these kids, together or apart.

I haven't been watching the show as much lately. I thought the show "jumped the shark" when they got the puppies last season. Maybe if they had quit sooner, they could have kept their family together. I'm sad for all of them.

 

[cnj]

Yes!!!

 

[SnowWhite607]

I just read that TLC halted production so its really a non-issue at this point.

 

[SpaceMtnFan]

After last night's No-brainer of an Episode I am not sure if I will continue to watch the show. I feel bad for the Kids

 

[AlleyKat]

I just read that TLC halted production

The show will resume August 3rd.

 

[Handbag Lady]

We've already stopped watching.


We (my husband and I) enjoyed the show and liked the kids starting from the first special. We both thought Jon needed to stand up a bit and that Kate is harpy-ish (within some reason), but the kids were a total joy to watch and we liked it.

We chose to stop watching this season and have not yet seen any new episodes due to the last episode of the previous season. The previews of that final episode said there was some shocking news or announcement and we watched and saw that they were going downhill. The announcement was that they weren't sure WHAT was going to happen with the show. We didn't wish to contribute to their downfall so we stopped.

While watching TV last night, one of the promos came on saying there was a huge announcement coming on JK+8. Husband used his iPod and pulled up the story of their divorcing.

I wish they would just stop the show. Those poor kids. We'd gladly take Leah!

 

[DVCLiz]

I think I saw a report yesterday that there would be a "wrap up" episode of sorts next week and then a hiatus before the "new" new season premiere later in the summer.

I don't think the "production halt" is a result of the divorce - I think it was planned to happen exactly as it has been aired.

I also think it's incredibily naive to say they could manage if they just lived a less extravagant lifestyle. People who think like that haven't priced 8 college educations or 8 new wardrobes for kids every year for the next twelve years. Then again, I'm also firmly in the camp of "work so you can provide better things - including a paid for college education - for your kids" instead of "live in poverty and shop at the thrift store so you can stay home", so that's a personal bias.

 

[Pea-n-Me]

You know, those kids weren't created with a magic wand. They were purposely and deliberately created (as are all children). They knew EXACTLY what they were doing and therefore decided they were prepared for it. If having 8 kids is such a bad thing, don't have them. Period.

I'd like to comment on this. I promise - no snark, though it's tempting.

lfontaine, I don't know how old you are or what your marital or parenting status is, but to say something like this is pretty darn judgemental.

Do you really think going into it they were expecting to have six babies at once?

At the beginning of the show, Kate says they wanted "another baby" (I cannot quote the exact phrase she uses, but it's clear they wanted one.)

I hope that you never have to walk in her (or my) shoes down the infertility path. It's easy to say what you would or wouldn't do, or to Monday morning quarterback, but unless you've been through it yourself, you really can't say for sure how you'd feel or what you'd do.

I'm not a huge fan of the show or anyone on it, but I think you need to cut them some slack here unless you've been there.

According to Wikipedia:

The Gosselins' desire to start a family was met with infertility. Kate underwent medical testing and was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome. The couple turned to fertility treatments and immediately began intrauterine insemination.[4] In February 2000, Kate became pregnant with twins, born six minutes apart.[5]

They began thinking of having another child and, according to Kate, a biracial infant of a teenage girl became available to adopt while Kate was an obstetrics nurse. They decided not to adopt the baby, but instead returned to fertility treatment.[5] In October 2003, Kate became pregnant again. Five weeks later, (after being hospitalized for over-stimulated ovaries) at the initial ultrasound, the doctor announced that there were six sacs with seven yolks (embryos). According to Kate, this was emotional news for them. The doctor suggested selective reduction, but the couple was strongly against it.[5]

As a matter of fact, that's what initially got me interested in the show in the first place. I was channel surfing one night and caught the episode where they were bringing the brood to WDW. Being parents of twins ourselves, I called DH and said, "Hey, you've got to come see this! Imagine having six more??" We were fortunate to be blessed with just two. But we never lost sight of the fact that this could have been something that happened to us as well.

 

[KiKi Mouse]

That depends on what the direction of the show will be. If the kids will be the focus of the show then I will watch. If Jon and Kate and the drama that involves them is the focus then I am done.

The season so far this year has been all about the drama leading up to them filing for divorce. I am not interested in that. I am also not interested in the shows where they have "guest appearances' by Emeril etc.
I think the show got off track a long time ago. It's not about raising sextuplets anymore.
The tabloids are going to be all over them and report on their dates etc. How can they then put on their t.v. face and do a reality show.
I haven't watched last night's episode yet and just saw a tiny bit. I wanted to cry as I felt so bad for the kids. It's up to the parents now to do what is right for those kids before they are all in rehab in fifteen years.

 

[Fintastic]

I've never watched the show before and I'm not starting now.

 

[novajeanjellybean]

No. I stopped watching a long time ago. Not because I think they are horrible people, but because I watched for the kids and now it's not about that. It's about the parents and their personal business.

 

[mousey]

I'm done watching. This trainwreck should of ended years ago. Jon & Kate have no talent. They were nobody's who became somebody's because of being on television. Lets hope they fade into the sunset.