“We’ve been dealing with this for a long time,” says Kate Gosselin in the latest clip from next Monday’s one-hour Jon & Kate Plus 8. By “this” we can assume she means the cracks in their marriage. The scene is a bit of mini-heartbreak, as it centers around the installation of some “crooked houses” — basically outdoor play-houses for the kids — and Jon and Kate’s disagreement over where they should be erected. That ordinary-sounding problem, though, is a key to the fundamental gap that’s opened up between the two:
“People think I’ve changed,” says Jon here. “I have changed.” Kate counters (in a separate interview) with, “We’ve been dealing a long time with this.” The implication in the editing is that Jon’s change in attitude (and actions?) have led to the problems.
UPDATE: Evidently things are changing for Jon rather quickly. People.com is reporting that Mr. Gosselin has been apartment-looking in Manhattan… in Trump Place on the Upper West Side.
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All that needs to be known is that Kate is a raging f*cking c*nt and is the sole reason for their problems. She screws the bodyguard, and now everything is Jon’s fault. F*ck you, Kate.
I’m surprised to be hearing people keep bashing Kate. While I’ve never been her biggest fan, the marriage problems really seem to revolve around him trying to ‘find’ himself – going out to the bars, the man-car and his motorcycle, taking vacations away from the family – particularly with other women, even if not romantically involved. Kate really hasn’t changed – she’s still a controlling mom (and why shouldn’t she be, since she has 8 kids). It’s great to hear him admitting that he’s changed, and that is at the foundation of their recently troubled marriage. I hope they can figure out what’s best for them and their children.
Soooo sad.. but I have to say, he’s definitely fallen out of love with the person she has become. He needs to move on. Poor kids!!!
Little Bitter, Kate?
To heather: How can you say Kate’s not changed? I used to like her much more before she got extremely “famous”, because she was REAL. She would wear sweats around the house, she disciplined the kids, she got tired like every Mom. Now, it’s such a beauty pageant parade for her–always looking over the top, still ignoring Jon’s qualities, and most importantly, she’s so fake on the show. Kate acts so sickeningly syrupy sweet, it’s obvious this woman has completely changed. I bet she’s hell to live with on the other 4 days they don’t film.
Can you imagine growing up like that?? “Mommy’s so nice whenever the cameras are on, but then she’s mean.” Awful. I can see why Jon’s not attracted to that.
Kate hasn’t really changed???? What planet are you from? For all we know, Kate was probably the one doing the cheating first and Jon is simply repaying the favor.
Good lord – I can’t believe all of the attention paid to this family. So what? People fall out of love and divorce all the time – what makes these 2 so special that they would be immune? My guess is this is all for publicity – let’s face it, the higher the ratings the better – right?
Ken. I know you’re better than this. And you know you’re better than this, too. You must have at least some power to reverse the PEOPLE/US WEEKLY creep that’s been infecting EW for the last year or so.
Sooooo sad , i hope they can keep it together.
People can be so cold and cruel in their comments. geez. these 2 are suffering and now the children will suffer..jon never grew up and money/fame allowed him all kinds of attention from women…that he wasn’t getting from kate…if you rewatch the shows he is just as bad as she is just not so verbably probably due to the editing of the show. it will be kate plus 8…he is not a father to
look up to is he? both could work on improving and be better spouses. jon has earrings?? geez.
I am so hoping that the big announcement is that they are taking a break from the show to work on family issues. I’m probably dreaming but if you make the decision to have that many children, you should suck it up and find a way to be happy together. Am I the only one who thinks this? I mean, walking away from each other is like walking away from the kids. They both need some maturity.
i hope that’s not the “special announcement”.
http://watchcelebrity.com/john_kate.html
If these two twits split up and the show is cancelled, EW and US Weekly and every other tabloid will probably fold. Yay!
Ken,
Can you possibly get Letterman to make an off color or even offensive joke about either or both Jon and Kate. This non-story has not got enough attention on this site or even a main and actual news site. If this is not saturating our web media, airwaves and print media I will consider this an absolute failure on everyone’s part. Let’s get this done people. While were at it, can we see what Sarah Pallin thinks. What’s the president think? Can we somehow bring in political ideologies to the discussion? Wow, the possibilities are endless.
Does John now have his ears pierced?
Jon, I hope you are happy with “the person you are.” You could have gotten their without ripping your home apart. Personally, the person I see you as is extremely selfish and immature. And trust me, I am no fan of Kate’s.
Kate is a bi$%#. Watch the show just once and you’ll see it is all he fault
Very sad.
Listen, these two know who they married. Kate knew she married a teenage boy, and Jon knew he married a ball breaker. For them to be married this long and have THAT many kids just to toss their hands up and say FU to their marriage is irresponsible and cruel, in my opinion. They didn’t turn into a shrew and playboy just because they’re on tv. They were like this from the start, but TLC fooled everyone into believing they were just good Christians with a bunch of babies. TLC is to blame for this disaster, not J&K. I will never watch another “reality show” again after this.
Very sad.
Listen, these two know who they married. Kate knew she married a teenage boy, and Jon knew he married a ball breaker. For them to be married this long and have THAT many kids just to toss their hands up and say FU to their marriage is irresponsible and cruel, in my opinion. They didn’t turn into a shrew and playboy just because they’re on tv. They were like this from the start, but TLC fooled everyone into believing they were just good Christians with a bunch of babies. TLC is to blame for this disaster, not J&K. I will never watch another “reality show” again after this.
My 1st thought was they will annouce a separation or a divorce. But with TLC’s past stunts to gain more viewers I also gave a thought to maybe they are annoucing that this is the final season or perhaps they will stop living apart and go to marriage counseling and that would be a part of the show. Also thought that maybe they would shut down J&K+8 and start a new show just about Jon & Kate dealing with marriage issues. I guess we will see Monday!
FROM THE OFFICIAL* TLC PRESS RELEASE ABOUT MONDAY’S EPISODE OF ‘JON AND KATE PLUS 8′:
As one of America’s most-loved families braces for a life-altering change, TLC (formerly ‘The Learning Channel’) is taking the groundbreaking step of being the first network to showcase the real-life experiences of a couple dissolving their marriage. As Jon and Kate go their separate ways, TLC cameras will capture all the important moments: from division of property, to assigning custodial rights.
“Sadly, divorce is something that 1 in 3 married couples will experience” said an unnamed TLC executive. “Many of our viewers have gone through it themselves and we feel it’s important to show that divorce can be handled respectfully and with dignity.”
He paused, chuckling to himself, a meaty hand resting on his fair-trade bamboo desktop.
“Just kidding!” he cried. “We presold the ad inventory for 35 more episodes. It’s a recession, people! We have shareholders to consider! Can I get you a Juicy Juice?”
I don’t know–I think maybe Jon has “changed” in the sense that he’s no longer willing to put up with the way Kate treats him. There is no real evidence that he had an affair, but I could certainly understand his putting some emotional distance (to be followed by physical distance) between himself and a wife who treats him like her ninth, most disobedient, child.
They never should have done a reality show in the first place. Can ANY marriage survive one?
What gets me about this is that less than a year before all this stupidness started, they renewed their wedding vows. Doesn’t it seem odd that Kate is saying they’ve been dealing with this for a long time? Why renew your wedding vows if it has been going to pot for so long?
I still dont even know who John and Kate are, if its a tv show or if they are gay adovocates or something. All I know is this is taking up space on my news web site. So would all you losers leave the planet so this brainless crap is no longer slowing down the productivity of humans?
Jon, I wouldn’t be proud of how you have changed. You need to remember that you are a Father of 8 kids and not a college dude with no responsibilities. Your first responsibility should be to your family (kids and wife). Kate, when you say move forward what does that really mean? You both need to take a break from the show and “WORK” on your marriage. Every marriage has rough times, so yours are exploited, work through them like every other couple does, don’t quit. That isn’t what marriage is about. Not just the good but also the bad times. YOu both need to put your kids first and try to work things out. Fame isn’t what it is thought to be….
As a mother of 4, including twins, I will attest to the fact that in order to get anything done, or to get anywhere with multiple children, you have to be in control. Yes, Kate is a sometimes overboard in the control dept., but Jon always acting like the indifferent teenager is not helping matters at all. He really is being just as selfish and immature as she is being controlling.
Jon’s now the person he knows he is. O-kay. Good for Jon. … What does that mean? Sad, sad, sad situation. Way past time for the show to be done.
Jon – you need to grow up!! Now you’ve pierced your ears? OMG – you are 32 years old and trying to act like a young adult just out of high school. You give us the boohoo because you had children at the age of 24 – well wake up – I know boys who had kids at 18 who are much more mature than you are. You need to grow up for the sake of your kids and stop acting like THEY have ruined your life – the only person responsible for your lousy life is YOURSELF – your the one who has created all this crap going on around your family!! GROW UP sissy boy before it is too late.
I can’t help but think that TLC only released this clip / orchestrated this interview to try to recapture the ratings and play up the marital strife. It’s pretty disgusting.