As I reported yesterday, the Gosselins have filed for divorce. If you missed it, here are all the clips that you’d probably want to see where they discuss how it all went wrong (start at the 7:00 mark on the first clip). Jon cops to being too passive in the marriage and you can tell that he’s totally already picked out the inevitable two-seater convertible. Kate looks like she’s definitely trying to appear sad and I suspect has already picked out her out-for-blood attorney.
Needless to say, Kate’s brother Kevin Kreider and wife Jodi raced to RadarOnline.com to share their opinion of the episode and to urge viewers to stop watching. “We’re just so heartbroken and sad about the announcement they made… an announcement that could be so life-shattering for a young child. It was used to gain ratings without any regard for my nieces and nephews.” You can watch the entire interview — where they discuss the announcement that could be so life-shattering for their nieces and nephews — here.
Now, TLC has announced its decision to halt production on Jon & Kate Plus 8 until August. Due to the couple’s “marital turmoil” there is not enough film footage to put together new episodes. Though the ratings have been steadily spiraling downward, they have 34 more episodes to tape to fulfill their obligation for the season.
The good news is that they now have two months to do all sorts of separate and filmed activities with their brood so that there will be new episodes ready by the end of summer. I’m thinking “The Kids Help Daddy Pick Out Furniture” and “The Kids Tell Mommy All About Daddy’s New Friend” would be great topics for new episodes.
You know, I was about the age of Mady and Cara when my parents divorced. I was very confused and torn between being loyal to them. I can’t even imagine what it must be like to have all this splashed over tabloids and aired for money that goes in mommy and daddy’s bank accounts. I could give a rat’s ass about that dumb fucking show or those two poor excuses for parents, but damn do I feel for those little kids.
God, what lousy fucking parents. And people.
I don’t watch the show but it looks amazingly boring. I like those dirty bare feet though, just like Marlon Brando.
Jodie is fucking ridiculous. Better two happily divorced parents than miserable married ones. Life-shattering? Please. I bet the kids will be way happier.
“Better two happily divorced parents than miserable married ones.”
Exactly.
And I am tired of the crap that the brother and his wife are doing too. Shut up already. We get it. You feel as if you got the shaft. But them running their mouths is no better than the parents.
It is making me wonder if Kate had the right idea by cutting them off.
But seriously there needs to be a little down time for these kids this summer.
This includes all the media camped out in front of the house… that seems to be on the payroll for US magazine. Go home. Stop feeding the madness.
Jodie can fuck off – she is the biggest piece of crap in this whole mess.
I disagree. If you look the old episode when Kate insisted that Jon get free hair transplants in California to satisfy not his, but her vanity, and left Jodi with all of their kids, many of whom were very sick at the time, it’s clear that Jodi was devoted to the family.
She was left with 12 children so that Jon could get unnecessary (but free, remember) cosmetic surgery to satisfy his emotionally abusive wife.
Jodi appeared to be much more patient and kind to the Gosselin kids than their own parents were.
Oh lord, the drama! “I’m tired of smiling on the outside when I’m crying on the inside” And the Oscar goes to….
That was the SINGLE line that made me snort loudly and roll my eyes until they hurt.
I’ve watched this show since day one, and have truly enjoyed watching the children grow and develop their personalities (save Cara and Mady…ugh), but it’s time to put an end to the freak show at the carnival. Just. End. It.
He wants to be a cool, single 30 year old so bad… Umm you look like a fucking fish, dumbass. You’re not gonna get laid by hot chicks just cause you’re divorced… you still have 8 kids.
I think it is hilarious, Julie’s blog, Jodi and Kevin and their ridiculous Radar Online videos and breaking news as they rationalize their behavior as child advocacy *cough*, all of it just helps make higher ratings, more money for the Gosselin family, helps a TV network. It’s like Perez Hilton and Carrie Prejean helping out Trump Production and his Miss USA Pageant. You add controversy in the mix, those thinking they will bring some one down, only increases their fame and fortune. REVERSE PSYCHOLOGY people, going on Radar Online and Blogs saying BOYCOTT THE SHOW, DON’T WATCH, yet Julie and Jodi and Kevin are right there in front of their TV watching, critiquing, so they can make money. Jealous toxic family, no wonder they removed the kids from Jodi, she’s a piece of work who negelects her own kid because she cannot handle rejection and is obsessed with J&K’s lifestyle, success, etc. JODI and KEVIN…go raise your own children, you are robbing them of minutes they will never get back in their child hood!!!!!!!! Doh! Stupid insanity is so fun to watch! KEEP IT UP, J&K and TLC should send Jodi and Kevin and this noodle Julie a FTD THANK YOU BOUQUET.
“Better two happily divorced parents than miserable married ones.”
This can be true — one of the best days of my life was when my father moved out, even though I loved him, because then we could live in peace.
They are halting production and doing what appears to be the best thing for their family. Let’s ease up.
Unfortunately, they’re not halting production, just putting a hiatus on airing episodes.
They’re going to spend all summer filming so that they’ll have footage worth airing by the end of summer.
So does any one else who watched the show remember Kate telling the kids in their vow-renewal ceremony show that “this means that mommy and daddy will be together forever.” ??? I remember hearing that and thinking that is the worst thing to tell your kids, there is no way you can guarantee you will be together forever.
And now…
I think they should quit the show and do their marriage instead.
The kids have been such a HUGE focus that it would seem that they quit trying a long time ago.
There are other alternatives to fighting all the time or divorce.
It’s called counseling, making it work, maturing, owning your crap and changing yourself. Marriage is awesome but only if you work at it and are committed to the VOWS you made and to one another.
Some of you in the above comments make divorce seem like the only option of things are not working….as if it is fighting all the time or divorce.
Also, I wonder what will happen if they remarry and this whole house sharing thing tears them away from their new spouses and families?
all of this drivel makes me wonder…
Is there anyone out there who can still believe that legalizing gay marriage could possibly do more harm to the “institution of marriage” than the Gosselins could?!?
with an ass like hers’ i wouldn’t be caught dead in a bikini, the fake boobs don’t help either
jon is a loser.yes kate is a bitch,he knew that when they got married the first time. all of a sudden some whore gives jon attention and he thinks hes mister cool dude.please.no chic wants you for your penis which i am sure is itty bitty.they only want your money fool.i hate you jon