Jon and Kate Plus 8 Season Finale Hints at Marriage Problems? Airs March 23

March 17th, 2009 by Wendy

Tagged as: Jon and Kate Plus 8, Reality TV, TLC

Jon and Kate Plus 8 has been the topic of hot discussion on TV Crunch – from their new house to rumors of Jon Gosselin cheating on Kate , to gossip about the couple divorcing. And then last night’s teaser promo for the Jon & Kate Plus 8 season finale, airing March 23 on TLC – did it not seem to hint that there are marriage problems?

With an ominous teaser, “It’s all been leading up to this…” people are taking to forums and commenting on blogs about what’s in store on the Jon & Kate Plus 8 season finale. Will they announce a divorce? Are they heading to marriage counseling? Announcing the end of the show? Or is it just clever editing to get people to tune in to the finale – and nothing big will really happen?

According to the TVGuide summary, there are two Jon & Kate Plus 8 episodes airing for the season finale on March 23:

B-Ball & More: “The family takes a trip to see the Harlem Globetrotters.”

Family Outing: “The Gosselins visit Philadelphia’s Please Touch Museum, where the kids are encouraged to play with interactive exhibits.”

Not exactly a hint of “It’s all been leading up to this…”

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On March 17th 2009, Diane wrote:

I believe he is having fun he can’t really have a nite out with his buddy’s cuz Kate doesn’t let him have any!!! Kate is a handful and noone should tolerate the way she treats her husband if Jon gave it back to her how would she act? She probably wouldn’t put up with it. I hate to see her near the dogs I’m a huge animal lover and I see she doesn’t like animals and if it wasn’t for the show she would have gotten rid of them but again Jon steps in and has to take care of the family pet . What does Kate do besides give orders and diet and tan stuff she never use to do before but now TLC is paying them good money shes no different then Octomom the whole situation is no different!!!
On March 17th 2009, **Mom of 6** from RI wrote:

Last night’s show did seem to indicate that there may be marital promblems brewing. Maybe they are overwhelmed right now. The show is a Huge success, and before it became such…they were not exactly living the life they are now. And they are both goodlooking, so when they are out in public I am sure that guys and girls flirt like crazy.
Sad though if it is true… They are a nice family. Kate does boss her husband a little, but it is just her personality…I think she does it with love.
On March 17th 2009, n wood wrote:

I really hope the show is not ending!!! You family has become part of my family and you would be really missed!!!!
On March 17th 2009, Meredith Condon wrote:

I hope they dont this is my Favioret show. But last night when they were almost done talking in thier interview chair Jon said were home and “Back to Normal” and Kate said “Yeah Normal…”………….
On March 17th 2009, mommy wrote:

as much as i love watching their show, sometimes enough is enough! they have their feet planted in a beautiful home the have books being sold everyday! i honestly think it’s time to call it quits! now they are the targets of all these stupid tabloids and it’s going to cause trouble in their marriage…..i myself would not feel that publicity is healthy especially with 8 kids! all i can say is i wish them the best of luck and hopefully they find peace with all this!!!!!
On March 17th 2009, Roberta A. Hobbs wrote:

Kate controls the show, the purse strings, and now it looks like she is trying to control the TLC network. #1 How could she begrudge her brother and his family the opportunity to have a little piece of the pie? #2 If she really loved Jon she wouldn’t emasculate him in front of a million viewers. #3 She carries the checkbook around like she’s the only one who can write a check or make a decision how their money will be spent. I love watching Jon and the kids. He shows them true affection. Make the show Jon Plus 8 and kick Kate to the curb until she comes off her high horse and realize that to all things there is a season and when this season of her life ends she will be sorry she alienated the people who truly cared about her family.
On March 17th 2009, melanie wrote:

I believe that Jon & kate are just like everyone else but have everything put on the spot light because they do have a show. I love their show as my two children do too. I think there is a time that everyone goes through some raugh times but i think if they give it their all they will last. you can see the love the have for each other i just think they need to take time to make date night maybe once a week to take time out for each other. I also think that is always good for both of them to be able to go out with their friends and just relax but you also have to realize that they have 8 children. kate & jon if you read this i will keep you in my prayers and i think that you are doing an amazing job and just trying to reconnect and don’t give up.. Melanie
On March 17th 2009, Pam wrote:

It amazes me that this family whose main focus was raising their 8 children is now in the media so much. Kate is always off on some media tour and can’t have as much time to devote to just being a mom. I also notice that none of their support team is ever on the show anymore – Jodie, Beth, Jenny – What happened to all of them? The Gosselins still live in the same area of PA. Did they ruffle the feathers of all of friends/family or are they just not shown on camera anymore?
I have great respect for them and love them dearly, but think that Kate is under so much pressure with their fame that her bitchiness comes out so much more.

I hope they can work things out.
On March 17th 2009, fred wilson wrote:

i think kate is a bitch…and jon is a wimp…i say good for him and the naked girls…
On March 17th 2009, barbara hamman wrote:

i love jon and kate and i dont think it is any one bees wax if there are prombles or not ..let them darling people live ,kate has her hands full 24/7 jon has his hands full 7/24
…thoes kids are growing up and have a good mom and dad ;what every happpens is not for us to know or under stand ,this is whats wrong with the world today people in everyone else life trying to be nosie,,,just like octomom leave her alone too she is a big girl ,its none of our bees wax ,,if you all dont have any thing else to do then get in otherpeople lives .i got a sujestion for you GET A JOB .if you have one THEN GET TWO JOBS .you got way to much time on your hands i love you jon and kate and all 8 kids go with god s speed…barbara
On March 17th 2009, Jane wrote:

I’m sad that Kate is so tan… not that there’s anything wrong with tanning and trying to look beautiful, but its obviously become a large part of her life which is an indication that she’s allowed “Hollywood” or “fame” to affect her and her family… its natural, who wouldn’t be faced with those temptations…but its obviously taking its effect and toll… I hope they end the show for the sake of their marriage and family!
On March 17th 2009, vicki wrote:

This is all just a sham. Jon and Kate will never separate because then the show would no longer be successful and they would then have to get real jobs, instead of exploiting their kids on TV. This is just a teaser to get people talking and to get more viewers.
On March 17th 2009, Margaret Prator wrote:

I have stopped watching the program because of Kate’s ugly comments to her husband and her lack of warmth and love for the children. Now she is threatening to take the puppies away. Where is her Christianity and being a warm parent like Jon instead of a tyrant.
I like so many people think she needs to look at herself and realize how she is alenating everyone around her including her husband and children.
I do wonder why Jon is no longer working, work he could do at home while being the nurturing parent which he certainly is.
It is no wonder Maddie is such a selflish little brat. She sees the same behavior in her mother and is actingit out.
I agree with the blogger who suggests they be sure they have financial resources to get through the obvious demise they are heading for. They most assuredly need counseling.
Too many single parents look at this picture of a family and wonder why she can’t see that she most assuredly is not showing any kind of warmth or love just gimme gimme. She is the poster child for the controlling woman.

May we pray for them all especially the children. They are paying the price of a cold mother and a bewildered father.

Margaret Prator
On March 17th 2009, Lauri wrote:

The show was much better before they became such a media sensation. When they were just an average American family raising 8 children, it was fascinating to us. Now, however, they are taking trips all over the place, living in a huge mansion, and spending money like it’s going out of style. Also, when they had a support system…outside family and friends to help them out it was more interesting to watch, as well. It seems that Kate has alienated herself from everyone, and I hate to tell her, but the absence of those characters on the show has not helped it. It’s as though Kate wants the spotlight on her, and her only. Where is her family?? Where are thier friends??? She doesn’t seem to have any relationship at all with anyone in her family anymore, or with Jon’s for that matter, and she has no friends anymore either. If she and Jon are really splitting, she doesn’t have him anymore either. Sad, Sad, Kate. All alone with nobody….and she brought it all on herself.
On March 17th 2009, Rhonda wrote:

My personal comment….Don’t believe everything you read. On the other hand just from watching the show, I think, yes, she is a tad picky. Bottom line………….They both are wonderful parents!!!! No one can argue that. We all go through hard times, and sometimes we dont like the person we’re married to. Its called living life! I like the show. But why get a dog? I guess you have to be an animal lover. LOL.
God bless them.
On March 17th 2009, patty wrote:

i love the show and i will really missed, please do it again, in other season…..pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeee im a spanish person but i like everything on this show
On March 17th 2009, Candace wrote:

I watched last nights episode and thought it rather odd that 1. he has 8 children at home, but only took ONE all the way to Utah for skiing. (This seems to me that they may be splitting and the older girls would understand more, or may be noticing) 2. They were not as cozy on the couch as they usually are and this time when Jon spoke Kate was unusually silent and twiddling with her earring and hair 3. some shots were just of Jon and others just of Kate which would lead me to believe that they did some of the interview separately. This started as a family show and it is true that Kate is often hard on Jon, but if he left what would she do? Put 6 kids in daycare and go back to full time nursing, doesn’t he make all the money?
On March 17th 2009, Brianna wrote:

I don’t think that they are getting a divorce. They just renewed their vows… in Hawaii. I mean why would it all of a sudden go downhill? Kate is snappy, but it’s funny when they bicker. It doesn’t ever escalade into big arguements most of the time anyway. And I really don’t want the show to end, but it very possibly could. They could be tired of cameras around all the time and they have done the show for a while. I kinda think that they are making it seem like a big thing, but really nothing bad will happen… at least I hope.

P.S. I love Jon and Kate Plus 8. One of my fav. shows!
On March 17th 2009, Nicole Mikloiche wrote:

I’ve been watching Jon & Kate a lot and caught many of the old episodes. In the early years I see 2 parents that bicker but at the same time work together to accomplish the little things. As the show has progressed many companies have offered free trips, procedures, services to the family, making life easier for them. On top of that Jon’s new job allows him to be home more often. Now, it seems like Jon nor Kate work, other than to go on ‘business meetings’. They just bought the big house and got the 2 dogs. I know in my personal life — when life was simplier and ’smaller’ we were happier. The more we made, the more things we got, the more trips we took, etc — I saw my family and myself start to fall apart. It took more to keep up the standard of living and finally I broke down last year and needed a break from the family and all the things that went along with it. Right now we are back together, downsized a lot, and trying to live a more simplier existance. I wonder if all the ’stuff’ and ‘new house’ etc has contributed to different types of stress for Jon and Kate.
On March 17th 2009, nikki wrote:

I am inspired by Kate. I don’t think she is mean to Jon she is just a forward person, a leader and he follows nothing at all wrong with that they compliment each other well. I wish them well in their marriage and am happy for them for their success. I think Jon and Kate are great parents look they have 8 kids and they all mind perfect in my opinion that says alot about the parent. And we only see what TLC wants us to see so we can’t judge too much because we don’t know every little detail about them and the cameras aren’t always running. I mean who out there has never said a cross word to their husband…. Nikki
On March 17th 2009, Ashley wrote:

I certainly hope the show isn’t ending with marriage problems. It would be such ashame to see that once again the media (us) has torn another family apart. I think the show should end to let them continue as closely of a normal life as possible. Who are we to sit here and say what is right or wrong? Every marriage/couple has obstacles all the matters is that you work on them to find a solution and the children aren’t lost as the main focus of their lives.
On March 18th 2009, Linda wrote:

I agree w/ what allot of you are saying. Kate is squeezing the life out of the show, her family and her marriage. They need to dump all this and get down to the business of living a real life and Kate needs some serious counseling. Talk about OCD!! Those kids are not gonna remember they had a super clean house and always ate organic food! They will however remember their mother made their lives a living hell of unrealistic expectations and pushed their father out of the house.
Wake up Kate before it’s too late. Jon is a hotty. Trust me, I am an old lesbian and even I think he’s cute.
On March 18th 2009, Adriana wrote:

I love this show. The kids are so cute and we get a glimpse into the life of the not so typical family.
Listen, anyone who is offerred free things is going to jump at it, and TLC surely sets up things for them to do b/c watching them home every day, doing the same things can get boring. So dont hate people! Yeah there are families out there that are similar and are struggling, but J&K were offerred a chance to have a tv show and they leapt at it, as would probably everyone. It means more money for the family, more outings, and a better life for everyone, including J&K. Whether or not they fight too much, or be nice to each other too little- listen, life w/ 8 kids prob has them forget about each other for the time being. When you;re a parent kids become your 1st priority, marriage 2nd. Maybe it shouldnt like that but it is. J&K look and act like your typical married couple, only they have 8 kids. Maybe none of us should talk unless we have 8 kids. So she harps on her husband- big deal. When he gets annoyed enough, he gives it to her right back and she simmers down. She is a control freak bc she has to be- she has 8 hungry mouths to feed, hands that are always reaching out- organization seems to be the key to keeping her sane. Could she be nicer to Jon? Sure, but its a reality show. That is their reality- this is how they live their life. Do I see them divorcing? Not now thats for sure- the kdis are small and seem to be their primary focus, so I doubt it- its probably a TLC teaser. Also, Kate looks great! She shoudl totally tan (hope its fake) and diet/exercise- good for her. Too many mothers dont take time out for themselevs. Also to the person who commented on Jon going away w/ just 1 kid- if you’ve watched previous episodes you’d know that Cara was the only one really interested in skiing. So it was good he took her- you need to bond w/ kids on a 1 to 1 basis as well. Whew! I think I’ve said my piece. Did I mention that I love this show! Particularly b/c of the kids- so darn cute!
On March 18th 2009, bw878 wrote:

I think the glorification of supreme multiple births encourages others to attempt multiples. (ie octuplets). Are we saying this is ok? The dangers to both the mother and the children are immense. Kate and Jon were fortunate that their children did not have any major problems, most large multiples do either because of early birth or crowded environment in utero. They are exploiting their children to amass money in the hopes of not working. This is how they can afford a new house, dogs, outside help etc. Hopefully each child has a college fund.
On March 18th 2009, kaynins mama wrote:

i love the show. if u think it’s negative or making it seem that multis r what every1 should be doing….then turn the damn channel. nobody forces u 2 watch it. u chose 2 remember??? if kate’s such a bitch & jon is such a whipping post then turn the frickin channel & stop being so judgmental of others. all & all i think they r wonderful parents & people.having 8 children can sometimes bring out the worst n people. sometimes 1 or 2 child/children can …much less 8. you can totally tell they love each other & need each other too. not only to raise these 8 children but to be each others rock when they need it. i love the jon & kate & the 8 children. TLC have giving them a gift to be able to have nice things & great oppurtunities & 99% of the time the whole family travels to a show or interview,,,,not just kate. what the show more & gather more info before putting thoughts on here that aren’t exactly true. i love them all. i will bring my son & be their nanny any time. love u jon, kate,cara, mady, alexis,aaden, joel, collin, hannah, & leah. lots of love from Florida, Kelly & Kaynin xoxoxo
On March 18th 2009, diane wrote:

kate is now everything that she has been against. she should put family first. her kids are growing up with none, now that her sister-in-law has been pushed away. that’s really thinking of you kids!!!! ler them be a family and not your puppets. if i were jon, i’d do my own thing too. how about this…..kate leave and let the family be just that……a family. nice tan kate!
On March 18th 2009, michele wrote:

I think Kate is very mean and seems very uncaring at times towards other people. She has changed so much since the beginning of the show, very tan, new clothes lots of makeup which is fine but she seems so stuck up and the kids especially Maddie are very spoiled, like they are so used to the first star treatment all the time. I think shows like this give crazy people the idea that having all these kids will get them rich. it is not fair they made their bed now lie in it!!!!!!!!!!
On March 18th 2009, Theresa wrote:

As far as Kate “controlling the purse strings”, well guess I’m guilty of that as well. You see, my husband has absolutely no desire to balance the checkbooks, pay bills, or budgeting. We’ve been together over 20 years now, I don’t mind doing it, and am a little obsessed with making sure everything is paid prior to the due date. Did anyone stop to think that Jon doesn’t want to be saddled with that job? Everyone is so critical of Kate…does she come across as snapish or bossy at times, sure…but can you honestly say you NEVER snap at your spouse. Think about this realistically, their lives are on camera, there is also the editing factor. And let’s face it, as cute as Jon is…he’s still a man…lol. Jon reminds me a lot of my husband, very laid back, any more laid back and he’d be dead…lol. However he like most men don’t just jump in when needed, they wait to be asked to help or for instructions to follow. I know at times I get annoyed and snap at my husband, in my mind I’m thinking “HELLO…you see the toys on the floor, they aren’t going to pick themselves up, trash will not walk to the outside can…” I’ll be in the middle of making dinner and our daughter wants or needs something, and he totally doesn’t hear her because he’s on his laptop or watching tv and her voice didn’t register with him….My husband like Jon will do anything asked of him, but WHY do we have to ask? All of my girlfriends have the same issues with their husbands, just as I’m sure our husbands complain about their wives nagging at them all the time. It just so happens that Kate’s “nagging” happens on tv in front of everyone while we tend to nag behind closed doors. What would your marriage look like under a microscope? Furthermore, everyone needs to stop dogging on them for doing the show in the 1st place. If TLC offered you your own show, a vehicle to secure your family’s financial future, would you turn it down? Yeah, I think not. As responsible as Jon and Kate appear to be, I’m sure they are funding the kids college education as well as their own retirement.
On March 18th 2009, Oma wrote:

I can’t believe how Kate treats Jon when the camera is on can you imagine when it is off!! I believe Kate is driving Jon away and they both might be looking for JOBS. It sounds like Kate has driven both sides of the family away why not Jon!!!!
On March 18th 2009, Ashley Juenger wrote:

Well, I think that they are a normal couple. Every couple bickers back and forth…I think the fact people think she is bitchy and what not. I am sorry put yourself in her shoes and I bet you act the same way. As for saying she is like the octo mom I am sorry she is no where close. She does everything she does with love, and is very organized in ways the octo mom never could be. Things get hard with all those little ones. Until you know the way things are going on in her or Jon’s life don’t judge them on being a little snippy at each other. I don’t think anyone in this world has the right to judge anyone. No body is perfect and the amount of pressure they all have to go threw every day no one could ever understand. I like the way they act on TV. I don’t think they act like the perfect little family like “Little House on the Prairie” what family is, honestly. Everyone has there ups and downs. That’s what makes a family stronger…being there through the good times and the hard times. Its life….and when she playfully hits him he knows it is with love…heck I do it to my husband all the time. Pitch his nipples even sometimes in a joking way. I hope the best for these guys and I could totally understand if they decided to cut the show off now. If I had all these rumors and all this crap being thrown around about me I would stop the show too. It would be in the best interest of the kids because all these dumb people that started this crap will be doing is hurting the kids. I hope it all works out for everyone. If the show ends it will be greatly missed in this house. We love tuning in to see this wonderful loving family!!
On March 18th 2009, Vickie wrote:

I do find Kate a little overbearing in her action with Jon and the kids. Her need for neat and clean does ruin the fun, but has she has expressed several times it is beyond her control. News people have a way of taking things out of context and making them worse than what they are. Whatever problems Jon & Kate are having will be worked out one way of the other with the best interest of the kids. Maybe they just need a vacation away from the kids for a second honeymoon without any cameras around to rediscovery the love they have for each other.
I hope the show is not canceled. I watch it over and over again. It is a big intrusion into their lives, but whatever they decide to do with the the show I wish them the best.
On March 18th 2009, Melissa wrote:

Everyone has rough times, I hope that they both work through this hard time they are having. Kate does her best for her family, but she is very hateful at times to Jon, and she bosses him around to much. Jon I hope all the rumors are not true and you are not cheating on Kate. It takes hard work to get through this time in your life. If you two will not give up and keep the Faith it will get better.
You two stilllove each other, most people think they don’t love each other and they want out. it isn’t that you don’t love each other, you are both so angry and stressed you don’t like each other. Pray and don’t give up!!
Maybe it is time to work on your life without the cameras. Remember guys everyone is getting a divorce now a days that is the thing now, don’t give up I have been married twenty one years and have two boys Jeff and Matt, and I have a daughter, Hannah she is the youngest, ten years old. I will pray for your family, you are blessed even though I know it has to be hard don’t give up!!
On March 18th 2009, allison santero wrote:

I think Kate is a bitch. I can give her alittle sympathy because she has 8 kids, but not much because she chose to do the fertility again, knowing there was a possibility of multiples. Im not quite sure they are so different than Octo-mom. Kate shows no affection for Jon, her body language shows that she has absolutely no respect for him. I cannot blame him for wanting to get away and have some fun.
We all nag at our spouses, but she really does it in a very demeaning way, and it looks as if she treats him more like a slave than a partner.
If they get divorced, the show will prob be more successful! Jon and Kate taking turns with custody!!! HOW EXCITING…. Our world and our media are really screwed up
On March 18th 2009, Charlene Martin wrote:

I think the show is out of hand. The normal family of that size doesn’t go on trips every year. Telling viewers they get the trip for free doesn’t help. It is starting to look like a hollywood show with everyone looking like they just came from make-up. The children will not know what to do when this show ends. They have been in front of a camera since they remember. The parents should expect the reactions they get from people when they are in front of the public, your life is not your own anymore.
On March 18th 2009, Kandi wrote:

I don’t think kate means to be bossy all the time, but if you have one child or 8 somebody has to have control and be the bossy. Which they both do a very good job of, everytime I watch I wounder why can’t my boys listen to me like that. I don’t know of a single husband that doesn’t have a honey do list. I also think that there is a side to them they keep hiden from TV. Wouldn’t you? To the lady with the first comment, I don’t know if you have kids, but a pet is like another child.
On March 18th 2009, Tiffany wrote:

Like everything else in life, there are two stories. There is the story that we see on television, the few hours or the day during a week which is shown. Then there are the hours and days we never see. I agree with so many others – Kate is not the nicest to Jon. But, he doesn’t defend himself. If she doesn’t know she’s doing it, and doesn’t intend to hurt him – is she really doing anything wrong? I personally wouldn’t stand to be treated that way, but maybe it works for them? You never know unless you are there, and no one is there enough to know anything. I think they raise their children the best they can. Perfect? No. But still better than most! The only issue is Maddie. Someone brought it up already too – she is horrible. How bad is it when your child admits that she intentionally “accidentally” hurts other people. Wow. She has issues. The only real bad parenting they do is how they address her and the problems she has. Sad. Will they get a divorce? Who knows! Even if they are having problems they probably don’t know if they are getting a divorce. Are the rumors about Jon true? I could see the desire to do what they are suggesting by the way Kate treats him. But if he doesn’t address it with Kate, and then cheats, it’s his fault and not hers.
On March 18th 2009, kathy wrote:

i hope their troubles are real and that that makes them decide to get a normal life, earn their own money, and get the heck off TV!! kate needs counseling bad. she is a mean and controlling person. jon is such a wimp and needs to grow one. if they care at all about those kids, they will get the cameras out of their lives. all they care about is the money the KIDS earn. i suppose they think they’ll get the kids into commericals or movies and the like to support the rest of their lives. i truly can’t stand them.
On March 18th 2009, sam wrote:

I love J&K plus 8….i dont have any kids but me and my b/f tune in and have watched every episode. I think they compliment each other. Kate is assertive and Jon is very laid back. Yeah shes very neat and organized but you almost have to be with 8 kids. Its almost like a daycare and i’ve worked at a daycare. If there was no organization it wouldnt work. I’ve also been married and know how relationships are…they are not always perfect. We dont know the stresses in thier lives nor should we and i agree that who are we to judge? I hope the best for all of them! Thier kids are so cute and you can tell they love them. I wish them the best of luck!
On March 18th 2009, Shannon wrote:

I’m not surprised at all by any of the rumors, that have come out! I’ve said from the beginning that Kate treats Jon like a dog, and not a human being! She is so demeaning to him, his parenting, and don’t get me started on the epi where he had his hair done! She is so mean to the kids, and her attempts at affection come off fake! She’s a diva, she needs to change her ways, or she’s going to end up alone!
On March 18th 2009, Ally wrote:

I used to watch this show but it has become to stressful! After a day at work, I just want to relax. I don’t want to listen to a woman constantly griping and criticizing everything that everyone does. Also, her behavior towards her extended family does not reflect the christian values she claims to hold dear. It appears she’s sold out for the almighty dollar. Typical. Lastly, Jon needs to quit being such a wimp.
On March 18th 2009, LS wrote:

I am a MOM of 6 boys, No multiples and I gave birth to all, My youngest is now 22. 8 people family … 6 kids was unusual in my day. It was lots of work with the hardest times being with the kids in their teens. A perfect house and perfect kids do not exist with out some kind of loss. Now we have a beautiful river front home and a 2nd home farm. We also have 7 dogs, 12 cats, 4 horses( I have had the horses for 24 years….. it all still requires all of the organization that made me a MOM to a large family. Kate does need to get her head on, bossy can be what we large family MOMs are but she is rude at times. Mess comes with kids… and dogs… she should not have dogs! By the way, my husband and I have a Medical interiors installation business. I was a nurse at one time also. I am very happy that non of her children are special needs…she seems to need PERFECT. Our youngest is autistic and it has taken years to help him get independant. He has a job and his own Condo now. My prayers are with this family as these children get older.
On March 18th 2009, Brit wrote:

Everyone Parents Differently.
People that hate on Kate for the way she parents is not appropriate. I would love to know if any of you have 8 kids and 2 puppies. Maybe you feel like their family shouldn’t have got the dogs but the Kate wasn’t thinking of herself she was thinking of the kids. Doesn’t every child want a dog. They have a big enough house for them now too. You have to remember aswell that their lives are flimed. They have no say what goes on the show. If your lives were being filmed, with two nine year olds and six 5 year olds (however old they are) im sure that things you said or how you handle a situation ever time wouldn’t be perfect. Instead of focusing on the negative and think about how much God has blessed this familys life. Do you remember the house they were living in when TLC first came to their home. imagine them living there now!! God has blessed there family. Nobody is perfect, Kate is a living human being. Even Christians make mistakes!!
On March 18th 2009, Tammy Craig wrote:

j&k plus eight has made having multiple’s so tempting to some. In recent weeks the media has slammed the octo mom calling her greedy, selfish, money hungry & looking for hand outs. Watch this show a time or two and you will see just how beneficial it can be. These people have had there hand out to accept much more than they should have been willing to. . Hopefully the house was not donated to them. Ton’s of other things have been. ling what else has been given to them. After watching the show a few times I notice how Kate when talking about something they were wanting or needing would give out specific details on whatever it was. It appeared that she was wanting someone to donate whatever it was to them. The Ellen Show gave all the kids new bicycles, no telling what they received from Oprah. Instead of giving so much to this family the companies need to donate to charity so people who are REALLY in need can have something nice and new occassionally. Kate claims to be a Christian but she doesnt appear to TRULY TRULY have a good heart. i will never forget the episode where she was standing at the kitchen window in her big new beautiful homw and she waved her arms out and said, “It’s mine, ALL mine as far as I can see!” She seemed so proud and smug. If TLC wants people to like her they need not show that side of her or her show will soon go down the tubes.
I think it’s time they get real jobs and support there family like the rest of us have to. This show has gone to her head.
On March 18th 2009, Maggie wrote:

I really like this show and Kate does seem mean to Jon but he can speak up and I am sure he does. I hope he is not messing around because it would be very hard on the children. As far as their house goes they have worked for it as far as I am concerned having people in your house all the time would really bother me and the children seem to be used to it. I would hate it if the rumor was true about her brother and their family not seeing the Gosslings any more any one who watches the children deserves some $$$$$.
Hope things work out the Jon and Kate.
On March 18th 2009, Joan wrote:

I am a mother of 7. Two stepsons who became mine when I married their father when they were 5 and 3 and then we had 2 more a miscarriage 1 more then the twins. Number 5, 6, and 7 came in just 13 months. We live in a small town which is not the same as national TV but everyone thinks they know everyone elses busness just like with the Gosselins. We survived the raising of our kids and the rumors and rough times and will celebrate our 33 anniversary in April. I would truly miss the kids if the show went off and as for Jon and Kate. I think Kate has mellowed a bit and truly needed to do so. She is more loving now than in the early episodes but Jon is just as agrivating at times because he snaps so hateful too at times. We are watching these people live on TV. They are not actors they are living their lives in front of us. I am happy for their success and wish them the best. I would love to see more affectionate interaction by both Jon and Kate but not everyone is made the same and we all express ourselves differently. Their story is about their lives raising their kids. I lost my temper and didn’t always agree with my husband but I didn’t raise my kids in front of everyone just in front of the small town, everybody thinks they have a right to judge, people of my small town Texas critics. There were times when if everyone believed them and all they said (rumors and opinions) I would want to disapear for a while and tried to once which made the rumors worse. Be yourselves and raise your babies the best you know how. I would love to continue watching them but they need to do what is best for their family.
On March 19th 2009, Stephanie wrote:

I really dont think they are gonna separate because it is tough to raise 8 kids and they both are doing a great job of it and yeah some marriages arent always happy but i think they will work it out and will not separate. i love this show and they always seem like nothing is wrong and honestly i dont think anything is. I also think the tabloidesss need to get their stinkin butts out of their lives, yeah they might have a tv show but the only ones that should know about personal stuff like that is them and if they wanna tell us then that is their dession so butt out ……….I KNOW THEY ARE NOT GETTING A DIVORCE…….p.s. i really love the show and hope to see the kids grow up

Good luck:
Jon
Kate
Alexis
Leah
Hannah
Collin
Aaden
Joel
Maddy
Cara

i knoe u guys will be fine u just gotta learn to ignore the tabloide and all those other people
On March 19th 2009, Lu wrote:

I don’t care for Kate, I think she belittles her husband every chance she gets. As a nurse you know 1st hand how difficult is to care of so many infants at one time. Having children is a personal choice but peddling them on tv for fame & fortune is another. There are thousands of families with 2 or more sets of multiples but they don’t sell themselves to the highest bidder for a money. If it’s about money then thery should have thought about before they injected multiple eggs. Heck, i’d love to have more than 2 kid, but I don’t because I can’t afford to stay home with them and I want to be able to send them to college without worrying too much. Another point is never have more kids than you can carry in the event of an emergency. In Ohio a couple of years ago a young mother had 4 children under the age of 5 and there was a fire in her home. Sadly she was only able to save the baby and the 16mo old. That knowledge will be etched in my mind forever.
On March 19th 2009, Sherry wrote:

As a mother of four I get it! However, There is a limit to her obsessive ways, and she steps WAAAY over the lines. She is a control FREAK! I understand that she they are on a strict budget, WHO isn’t these days? I understand she needs order and control in the household. WHO doesn’t when you have that many children? I understand that you need cleanliness? Again, when you have children, its a must! I get her anxiety and OCD, Its not that uncommon, I have it myself. But her desire to control the checkbook and run the household with an iron grip is just that —-control. Its insane! I pay the bills, and handle the checkbook, but if I talked down to my husband and belittled him the way Kate did her husband 1) he’d would never stand for that. 2) that would show him no respect. 3) What would I be showing my children? 4) Thats not not being equal partners in a 50/50 marriage!

Love ya Jon, But man up! Seriously!!!!! Kate, Your a great mom, but allow for equality in the marriage!
On March 19th 2009, Gabi wrote:

I’ll admit Kate does and says things that make audiences cringe, but can any of us say that we would always look perfect on tv if our lives were being filmed? Can you honestly say you never say an unkind word to your husband? Do you never stress out in your daily lives? I bet you do and you don’t have 8 children, do you? So she doesn’t sleep with the dogs in her bed, she’s not beating them and she’s doing an unselfish thing by having them in her home for the delight of her children and husband. At least she does let them in the house even though she’s a neat freak. I know I couldn’t tolerate pet hair in my home, let alone all the other things animals track in from the outdoors.
Also we’re not seeing them 24/7. I’m sure Jon and Kate have plenty of loving moments off the cameras. We see them doing outings with their 8 children which can get stressful and frustrating. Not everyone can keep their cool all of the time. So Kate’s controlling, organized and clean. The latter two are such a bad thing and more people could use those qualities.
So next time you bash Kate think about how you would look on tv for an extended period of time. Oh and yes she does look good. She had let herself go after the babies were born and now that they’re a little older she can have some Kate time and she looks gorgeous, thus Jon cheating now would make little sense as far as his wife’s appearance goes. When you wife nags you about kids and trash do you go out and sleep with some skank?
On March 19th 2009, Donna E wrote:

Just a few observations:

Kate has a clear personality stye, one which I am sure that she had before she ever met Jon–assertive, very Type A, who can get controlling and a bit insensitive when stressed, even aggressive in her tone when she feels that things are out of control. Sometimes it works for her–and for them–and other times it doesn’t serve them well. Kate’s ideal world is complex but extremely orderly–she is very “left-brain” and process-oriented, and feels most comfortable in this context. She is genuinely affectionate and it does show, but I don’t think it comes across AS MUCH with her on camera because she i clearly the parent/spouse who has heightened concerns and sense of responsibility to how the family presents “in public”. The kids learn much of their structural developmen (being polite, tidy in their appearance, development of individual habits to enable them to be increasingly functional and independent, etc.) from Kate’s influence, though also from Jon.

Jon is the more passive of the two and is most comfortable in a “right-brain” creative and less structured context. While he is much less comfortable with confrontation, he is capable of pushing back. While Kate may appear to be a domineering partner, I suspect that part of the balance that works for the couple is that their individual strengths and personality styles are more complementary than problematic, especially considering how young they are. Having Kate to take on more direct, potentially confrontational problems takes some of the pressure off of Jon to handle those sorts of things, even if sometimes it frustrates him when they butt heads as a couple. I see Jon as someone who gets emotionally flooded more easily, and sometimes he stonewalls, and sometimes he just steps back beause it doesn’t feel important enough to fight about.

From Jon, the kids get free-spirited exploration of themselves and their world around them. He is very creative, right-brained, and fun-loving, and the kids learn more about finding their passion from him, as well as being a calming influence.

When you look at the children’s personalities across the board, I think they demonstrate a great deal about how well they are being raised by these two parents. Yes, I can see parallels between Cara’s dramatics and her mom, and her twin’s laid-back and quiet style with their dad. It’s all good to me, and I’d challenge most folks to do a better job of being a family and raising them under the watchful eyes of the cameras. If they learn to get what they need from one another and feel satisfied, fulfilled, and healthy, it really doesn’t matter what any of the rest of us think about their marriage, other than whether we want to continue to watch their families grow up. I, for one, am gratified to see the kids growing up and changing, and so far, at least, I see no real deleterious effects from the intrusion of the camera crew. I do miss some of the helpers, but the kids are older now, more independent, and I expect that they need less help than before. Having said that, I look forward to seeing more of the Gosselins connecting with family and hope they don’t get too isolated now that they have move. I’m sure they feel the same way.

As to house and gifts, and so forth, the giving and getting seem to have been win-win propositions fo the donors and donees thus far. As long as the kids don’t get ridiculously spoiled by it (It’s on Jon and Kate to enforce those boundaries), I see no harm. Having said that, I am the main bread-winner in my family and recently joined the throngs of the recently laid-off Americans, and if anyone wants to do a reality show about a laid-off middle-aged professional trying to survive the crisis, definitely send them my way!
On March 19th 2009, Gabi wrote:

I’ll admit Kate does and says things that make audiences cringe, but can any of us say that we would always look perfect on tv if our lives were being filmed? Can you honestly say you never say an unkind word to your husband? Do you never stress out in your daily lives? I bet you do and you don’t have 8 children, do you? So she doesn’t sleep with the dogs in her bed, she’s not beating them and she’s doing an unselfish thing by having them in her home for the delight of her children and husband. At least she does let them in the house even though she’s a neat freak. I know I couldn’t tolerate pet hair in my home, let alone all the other things animals track in from the outdoors.
Also we’re not seeing them 24/7. I’m sure Jon and Kate have plenty of loving moments off the cameras. We see them doing outings with their 8 children which can get stressful and frustrating. Not everyone can keep their cool all of the time. So Kate’s controlling, organized and clean. The latter two aren’t such a bad thing and more people could use those qualities.
So next time you bash Kate think about how you would look on tv for an extended period of time. Oh and yes she does look good. She had let herself go after the babies were born and now that they’re a little older she can have some Kate time and she looks gorgeous, thus Jon cheating now would make little sense as far as his wife’s appearance goes. When you wife nags you about kids and trash do you go out and sleep with some skank?
On March 19th 2009, Joyce wrote:

I think this TV show has ruined this whole family. If you watch the earlier shows you would see a loving mother and father with both of their extended families included in their lives and helping them with the children. It now seems like they have been dismissed from their duties as helpers. I have noticed that Kate has been spending more time with making herself look attractive and less time with her children. The way she talks to her kids and husband is not in a loving way but a demanding way. I feel sorry for Jon but wish he would get a backbone and put her in her place. I would not allow anyone to speak to me in the tone of voice she uses. That is disrespectful of another human.

Her older daughter Maddie is turning out to be just like her. They give into her fits and tantrums and it is just making her mean and hateful. I’m sure it hurts her in making friends at school. If you watch Alexis you will see another Maddie coming out in her. The other ones are precious and have a lot of Jon’s personality. Thank goodness for that. I guess 6 out of 8 having the personality of Jon is the best thing that has happened to this family.

I don’t believe Jon has done anything wrong. He might have had a picture taken with some fans but he is a respectful family man and I don’t see him as anything else. Kate: This is a wake up call so you might want to get someone to help you get back on track and start being a mother and wife instead of chasing fame and fortune. Just remember that it was not just you that made this family. Don’t forget that Jon is 50% part of it.

Good luck to you and you family and I only hope that you both get a grip on what is happening to your family. Your heading for a train wreck and you need to put it to a screaching halt.
On March 19th 2009, candy wrote:

Reality tv has not been kind to most marriages and subsequently many families. I hope that all of this is just nonsense. This family has so much going for it…parents who have a strategy and determination to raise their children with love and guidance.

I have to admit that it saddens me when Kate snipes at Jon during interview segments, but it happens with many couples. She has many good qualities that people don’t expound upon. I can’t believe that in a household that busy he still doesn’t cook at all! She premakes food for him to heat when she is gone – even weeks worth for her own surgical recovery. Wow.

I enjoy the series, especially when then drop in an older episode. The kids are so darn cute and the parents seem like such a team.

I hope that they have been making hay while the sun has been shining. Banking money for college and such for the kids. Buying a long-term house – check. By now, they should be at a point where they don’t need much more help than any other family – if the money situation is in order.

If things get too ugly – I hope they shut down the cameras and go on to live their life without all of us watching and critiquing.

The best to them all.
On March 19th 2009, Lee Hester wrote:

It is just a come-on for ratings. Following the “chewing” Kate gives Joh regarding the $50 coupon he failed to use, one couldn’t blame him for having a night out! No way is Kate going to give up the “freebies” she seeks. While it is true she is older, she should treat him like a husband and stop being such a nag. She has plenty of faults, improper use of grammar yet still trying to correct him, yelling at him like a dog, and constant “butting in” when he speaks.
IT IS TIME FOR A NEW FAMILY TO REPLACE KATE AND MADEY!!! Cara and the little ones are truly adorable.
On March 19th 2009, annonymous wrote:

what if the shoe were on the other foot. would yall be so understanding if kate were going out and getting drunk with young guys like jon supposedly is with these college girls? its always about giving a guy the benefit of the doubt but girls are allowed to go out with friends too. so while everyone says kate needs to allow him to do things without the family so should she. she obviously picks better social outings then in a bar. so he is still wrong with or without being at a bar.
On March 19th 2009, C. Reeves wrote:

I think Kate is full of herself! I come from a big family of 20 kids and I never heard my Mom speak like that. My parents raised us in a time where there were no nannies, no tv shows to bring in income, no dishwashers, no money… We are all college or university graduates. I myself am a teacher and take care and nurture 26 7 year olds. She must really have respect for the teachers in her children’s life….not!!! She is a controlling, nauseating whiner who believes she is perfect and the only one that can do it. Jon, congrats if you ever get rid of her….And make sure she doesn;’t turn all the children like her….she already succeeded with the older girls. Does she not see or hear herself?
On March 19th 2009, gaill wrote:

I would not blame Jon for leaving. Kate
treats him so mean and is always yelling
at him. She thinks she is the star of the
show when infact it is the kids. Why doesn’t
she bath the kids? Jon does more that Kate
does and Kate is always complaining. As for Jon, we think he is great and anyone
who puts up with the likes of Kates deserves a medal. She is obnoxious at best and she will be the one to make the
shoe end, not Jon. She has the attitude of
a boa and the voice of a rat. Hang in there
Jon, we are all pulling for you.
On March 19th 2009, mary wrote:

Nurses are always bossy,but it’s one thing to boss your kids around and another thing to treat your husband like a child and boss him around as well.She was raised in a strict household with a father who is a minister,maybe she is taking all her childhood frustration out on her husband.
I’m wondering if the teaser that was shown at the end of the last show isn’t about them considering getting rid of the dogs…..not ending their marriage.
On March 19th 2009, gaill wrote:

Use comment from top.
On March 19th 2009, Heather Morris wrote:

I am pretty sure they are about as stressed as they can be. Only one or two children can be that way. I hope for them that they can look pay the yelling and ordering around enough to know that Kate is only trying to create a structured enviorment to raise these children in. When Jon comes home he needs to know that he is doing a wonderful job but, he has to blend in and keep things the way she has been doing them all day. It would not take long to lose control of all 8. Kate I think you are an amazing woman doing an amozing job. I am thankful that you are willing to do what you do for your children. You both are truly blessed and God sees what you are doing. Good luck!
On March 19th 2009, frankie wrote:

Stay tuned to Jon & Kate Seperate!!!!!!!
On March 19th 2009, frankie wrote:

As I said Stay tuned to Jon & Kate Seperate March 23, 2009
On March 19th 2009, jenna wrote:

When someone has eight kids they deserve the right to be strict and opinoinated. As for Jon hes a great dad maybe its just what we as veiwers see on the show but sometimes he does tend to not help as much when kate is trying to get things going.
On March 19th 2009, mel wrote:

I THINK SAYING ANYTHING ABOUT REPLACING MADDEY IS TERRIBLE! YOU SHOULD BE ASHAME… GOD BLESS THERE FAMILY AND NOBODY IS PERFECT…Re Maddey is because someone said it in the blog..
On March 20th 2009, meagan wrote:

I think people really need to stop saying bad things about kate…HELLO….this is a “reality” show, they pick and choose what they want to show, alot of times changing the context.
Kate and Jon are both great parents, and have 8 beautiful kids and as for people saying kate dosent love her children or husband, why dont you try having 6 four year olds and 2 eight year olds…then lets talk stress, and lets not forget noone would be watching the show if some kind of drama was not present!!!
On March 20th 2009, LeaAnn wrote:

I think the show has become ridiculous. Kate has become more horrible than ever before. Ever since she lost all her baby weight and got that tan she’s turned into a real bitch. I can’t even enjoy watching the show anymore because it makes my skin crawl at the way she treats Jon, and even the kids and pets! I hope he divorces her.
On March 20th 2009, Tammy wrote:

My feeling is that people aren’t perfect. Every single marriage gets tested in one way or another. Can you imagine adding in the stress of 1 income and 8 children?! If in deed their marriage has been shaken, I’m praying that they are able to hold on to their faith as well as one another and hold on tight!..
On March 20th 2009, Letitia Wilson wrote:

I really enjoy the show but I feel lately that it is getting to be more about the money. I love the kids I think Cara doesn’t get enough attention and Mady too much and definitly is the spoilt one of the family. Kate needs to treat Jon better and not be such a control freak. I feel the show is going in the direction of being mostly about Kate and Mady’s needs.
On March 20th 2009, Juli wrote:

i’m confused as to why so many people think that kate doesn’t do anything or spend anytime with her kids?? its a tv show and they don’t air all the footage that they shoot so how do you know that she doesn’t give her kids a bath or whatever else? she is clearly a good mother and if she is a little bossy to her husband and he puts up with it then its his business. i think they compliement each other well even if they do bicker and they clearly love each other and their children. whether they decide to continue with the show or not is their business and i’m sure they have a lot more to care about then some mean and opinionated people on a website are commenting about them.
On March 20th 2009, Mommy of 5 wrote:

You know they are in the spotlight every day.. People have gotten sooo rockstarish with them just as any reality show person. They are normal, everyday people just like you and I and put their pants on one leg at a time. They started the show because of all the questions.. how do you do it? Well this is how they do it and if you disagree, with the way they talk to one another or do things with their kids, then by all means please turn the channel. I think they love each other and their kids and pets! Not growing up with pets and then having one, not to mention being a neat freak as Kate has said many times on the show, is TOUGH! Pets are like kids! Some people can have them and some cannot.. I do believe she is trying her best to get used to them, it’s not a maternal thing as children are.
On March 20th 2009, lika wrote:

Just to let you know…Jon and Kate did not buy their house, TLC did. Jon does not work, nor does Kate. I have 9 children under the age of 8, and both my husband and I work because we believe that our children should see that working is a valuable , meaningful contribution that you make to the world, and that things are not given to you just because there is something “special” about you. Our oldest child, who is 7, is in the 9th grade…that is how intelligent he is. But we socialize him with 7 year olds because he is a 7 year old. I say that because that is our special, just as the Gosselin’s “special” are their 8 kids. We have been offered many things for him, but we would never accept them, because he must earn them, as all of us must.

One of the things I resent about J&K is that they chose to have multiple implants when they knew that they could not afford more than one more child and knew that the risk of 8 implants would likely result in multiple births. And then to go around the country begging for help because they couldn’t afford these children…well, you should have thought about it before you implanted.

I never wish divorce for any parents, but the best thing that parents can do is love each other in front of their children, and set examples of how to be productive adults. I don’t see either of the Gosselins doing that.
On March 21st 2009, Patti Sutphen wrote:

I love Jon & Kate and all of the kids! I do not love, however, how Kate treats Jon. She does not show any respect for her husband. I do not understand why Jon takes her verbal abuse. It will become a wedge between them if it hasn’t already. Kate needs to realize how blessed she is to have a wonderful husband ,beautiful children and a fabulous life; because it can all be gone tomorrow. I think she needs some professional help—anger management?
On March 21st 2009, jaycie wrote:

Hopefully its not ture. Maybe their arguments are just about little things like spending too much money. Not big things that will cause them to have a divorce. I doubt they will break up because they always say to their children that they will always be a family together and they will stay together forever. So I hope these are all rumors and they are not true!
On March 21st 2009, Michelle wrote:

Jon and Kate are great parents. They have their issues just like everyone else. It makes me sad to see so many negative comments about Jon & Kate and the show. How does anyone have the right to judge when you are not in their shoes? It’s not right. Everyone judging and critisizing needs to get a life! Big time!
On March 23rd 2009, Jackie wrote:

Ok, enough already! No one, I repeat, NO ONE, has the right to critique another’s marriage! How can a viewer sit from their sofa at home and KNOW exactly what goes on in a household between a husband and wife? It’s ludicrous to assume that because you watch their show you know what is going on in their private life. How dare anyone judge on which of them “carries the checkbook” or decide that because “he’s treated like a child” he has the right to cheat? Let’s remember we’re talking about a family who lives with unimaginable stress…Give them a break and let them work through problems without all the constant speculations and judgments! If nothing else, THINK OF THOSE CHILDREN who love BOTH parents! If you don’t aprove of them or enjoy their show, don’t watch them, how difficult is that? I hope all of you will remember we’re all human and maybe, just maybe do something constructive…say a prayer for them? Even if nothing is going on, all this stupid publicity has got to hurt terribly. Imagine what the kids are going through. You people casting judgment should be ashamed of yourselves.
On March 23rd 2009, Mollye Furnell wrote:

I love this wonderful family. Jon is very much like the Hawaii’s way of life. I would really miss this show if it went off the TV. To Jon & Kate — be nicer to each other!! Mollye
On March 23rd 2009, Jackie wrote:

Just one more thing…to the woman “Margaret Prator” who called little Maddie a selfish brat…where is YOUR Christianity? What a horrible comment to make about a child! Maddie IS a strong willed child, but she’s still sweet. Are you so ignorant to think that their show, filming a half hour a week gives you THAT clear of a picture??? In my mind there is but One who will judge, and that, dear lady, is not you.
On March 23rd 2009, sam wrote:

i hope the finale isn’t what TLC is hinting at in the commercial. and if it ISN’T true, shame on TLC for playing into the nasty rumors.
On March 23rd 2009, trickytrip wrote:

Live and live, your 7 yr old is in 9th grade. Doogie Jr.? TLC bought them the house, for real? Oh my, let’s see how the average family likes having their day to day dirty laundry spead across the airwaves. HBO couldn’t give me a house to do that, although…. Every moment candid, that’s why I chose not to become a celebrity. I do know a thing or 2 about dogs, and it is a good thing they have German Shepards, just please be resonsible pet owners and get the treated for the doggy sicknesses that can be deadly, either vaccinate or holisticicate. And also spay and neuter.
On March 23rd 2009, Ashley wrote:

I’m sorry as a diehard fan of this show, and someone who has seen every episode, and with the exception of the newest ones, at least 3 times, I would like to point out that in one of the QandA shows Kate does plainly mention that at least two embryos split into non-identical twins making four babies, and because she does have polycystic ovarian syndrome, it may have not been a bad thing to have multiple inplants. Basically, Kate is not like octomom. Kate’s attitude has become continually worse since the show began, and that does need to be worked out, but there really isn’t any way for us to make an accurate judgement on these people for the simple fact of the matter is we watch them 1/2 hour to an hour a week. Thats not enough time to know the true extent of whats going on in their household. I know I can be uptight and high strung and talk to my husband like Kate talks to Jon when something needs to be done, he knows it needs to be done, and he’s still sitting on his hands. However, this is not 24/7 and our relationship is otherwise healthy and compassionate. Kate has bared the brunt of the stress in my opinion since the 6 were born, and Jon probly doesn’t do things the way she is used to doing them, and so him being there is an adjustment to both of them I’m sure. In response to the woman above bragging about her parenting skills and her children, research has proven that children, especially young ones, that have the nurture and guidance of both parents fair better then ones whose parents work outside of the home and where another person outside the immediate nuclear family is relied on to care for them!! Are you going to start in on the Duggars next? They rent out commercial property and thats it. They don’t have official jobs but their television show and promoting it, so are they lazy and moochers? I don’t think so. And Little People Big World? Those children are so stressed and the mom to because all dad is about is work work work. Jon and Kate aren’t perfect, and Kate could work on not making Jon another child but her parthner, and Jon can work on stepping up to the plate a little more. Teamwork! But there isnt a reason to judge people you only see through your TV screen.
On March 23rd 2009, Bonnie wrote:

I hope the show is ending, even though I love it. I think it is time for them to have some normal-ness. At least some privacy.
On March 23rd 2009, twiffles wrote:

To be honest, I can’t really blame Kate. If you had to deal with 8 kids 3/4ths of the time, wouldn’t you be at your wits end too?
On March 23rd 2009, optimist wrote:

I feel that this show is not fit to be watched by children. It depicts an overbearing mother berating and beating on her husband. She is seen ridiculing him for breathing too loud and telling him to “stop breathing.”

She corrects his grammar and demeans him. Children are influenced and J/K are poor influences. Jon is weak and lets her walk all over him.

Tonight she gushed about how she loved her life and work. Now what is that? She got her big mansion and she thinks of it as HERS. She looked out the kitchen window and said, “THIS IS ALL MINE FOR AS FAR AS I CAN SEE.” When she opened the front door at the beginning of a show, she said, “WELCOME TO MY HOUSE.” Where is the our in this equation. Aren’t her husband and children included?

Kate spends more and more time on the road speaking and promoting her books while Jon is left at home with EIGHT kids.

Jon spoke at Penn State recently and told the crowd that they had gone through FIFTEEN nannies. Kate must be worse than we think to work for. Jon also said that he was feeling a little out of place with Kate away so much, etc. She is really using him as her nanny and not her husband.

I think the best thing that could happen is that they divorce and that Jon file for custody of the children.. Then Kate can continue traveling, spouting all her mom advice, promote her books and PAY JON ALIMONY AND CHILD SUPPORT..

As it is now, they are reported to be separated since early February. Jon returns to the house only for filming and when he does return home it is to the apartment above the garage.

I think their marriage is a sham. They did the recommittment ceremony in Hawaii because it was a chance for a NICE FREE VACATION.

You only have to look at them on the couch to see the chill that is between them. On the last show, Kate looked haggard and her ugly insides are popping to the outside.

This show should be terminated. It encourages other deranged, greedy, unbalanced women like Octomom to strive for an unhealthy multiple birth to get all the freebies, trips, houses and cars.

As Dr. Phil says, “CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE BORN WITH A JOB!” That is what Jon and Kate’s kids do, THEY SUPPORT THEIR PARENTS. You can see the bloom is off the rose wherein the twins are seen less and less. After all the six are the CASH COWS.
On March 23rd 2009, Candybunch_ wrote:

Well… I mean it’s actually no ones business to go and make comments about THEIR relationship …. I mean yes that’s a huge part of there life and their kids but i mean that’s what the media does>>> the Media is so bad today it’s not even funny.. but i mean that’s your opinion about how you think of the situation but when it all comes out at the end they are a really great family!! Yes im sure Kate has her times but i mean don’t we ALL… I mean some time we all have to wake up and smell the coffee it’s not like she is suppose to be the perfect wife right ?? No ones perfect give them a break…. Yes, i would be sad if they only have two more seasons out because
On March 23rd 2009, Candybunch_ wrote:

everyone’s giving their input no caring what thy say and i mean we all have to take 2 steps forward some time so …. let them live their live private sometimes…. they have kids let them do whatever they please… Yes it’s true that comment about DIVORCE is just a teaser i mean they shouldn’t do that because that may be another reason why they might end the show!!!!
Candy Bunch_
On March 23rd 2009, Candybunch_ wrote:

but i love the show i wish them the best i read 2 of their book and watched basically ALL their shows so i love their show but have to move forward sometimes…
Candy Bunch_
On March 24th 2009, linda wrote:

I think it is time for the show to end. The show has changed and is basically about what Kate has gained by having 8 children and then putting them on TV. It is not realistic. Jon has no role no more, and Kate loves all the attention. No wonder octomom thinks things will be fine in her situation. Look at what she sees on the show. At least the Duggars support their family, they don’tlive a hollywood life style, and they at least show others about having christian morals. What I have learned about Jon and Kate over the last year is that their children deserve eveything. Kate says over and over that “our kids deserve this”. What? They need food, clothes, love, and attention. I see more harm from what the show than good. Live in the real world and take responsibility for your children, not financial gain.
On March 24th 2009, nini wrote:

Kate is an over-bearing crab. I would not call her a good mother. She is not! It seems that all this hag cares about is the way her spray tan looks and her skinny jeans and unflattering woody wood pecker stick up hair. It is not her house. It is the childrens! it is the childrens money! They had better of put it in a trust fund for them. I also guarantee that there will be rebelion when these children get older. When they are adults I would not be suprised if they do not see Kate, but continue to Love their Dad Jon. This woman has made it immpossible for these children to not have to have therapy. last night when the kids were going to play in the water and she naturally gave a threat about getting wet. When Alexis got wet on her sleeve she absolutly freaked out. These poor children are becaoming germaphobic freaks as their crab of a mother is.
On March 24th 2009, Shannon wrote:

I just want Kate to know that I don’t think anyone will watch an episode of her and how her fasions have changed! Get over yourself already woman!
On March 24th 2009, Jackie wrote:

Amazing… People actually think because we see these people a half an hour a week that they KNOW ALL. I just sit here shaking my head that someone like “optimist” can actually have their whole life figured out. They should divorce, he should get custody…wow. Kate uses her husband as a NANNY? Let me tell you something…the first time my husband ever said he was “babysitting” for his own children was the last. Parents don’t “nanny”, they don’t “babysit”…that is simply ludicrous. And there is no one who is knowledgable enough of Jon and Kate’s relationship to comment intelligently on it. Do you people REALLY think that all the media hype is 100% accurate? Do you have any idea how often I’ve welcomed someone into “my” home? It’s a figure of speech people…but because you have some sort of Hate-a-thon going on with Kate, you’ll pick it apart, take it literal. Again…just shakes my head at the ignorance.
On March 24th 2009, Lauri wrote:

I have been a loyal watcher for years, I love all of the children and Jon and Kate, they have put their life under a microscope and many narrow mined people are jealous of their success. They have multiple times stated that they have done the show to give their children a future. Sure they have gained financially, but I bet that they have set up a secure future for all of their children. If there is anyone out there who has not said a sharp thing to their spouse I would love to meet them. Of course, as others have said this is a reality show and we see only thirty minutes so how can some of you throw them under the bus. I only hope that it is a teaser as I would love the show to continue for years.
On March 26th 2009, kelly wrote:

Oh yeah Lauri, we’re all just SO jealous, we all want to be bitches like Kate….
Wake up!! The woman is evil and mean. She lacks simple human kindness. And THAT is what is pissing most of the people off. Do you not get it???
On March 28th 2009, MV wrote:

Kate’s changing attitude from better to worst makes me not wanting to watch the show. I just feel bad and feel sorry for the family because due to popularity they are losing the meaning of real family. Jon and Kate’s family are falling apart. Kate became a b*tch as the show became more popular. I wish she watch their show episode from the beginning to now in that way she’ll realize how bad of a person she changed.
On March 31st 2009, Susan D. wrote:

Jon and Kate are probably doing the best that they can in the here and now. I see that they care very much about their children and I think, their marriage. Life is stressful at times – they’ll figure things out.
On April 8th 2009, Mandy wrote:

My children and I watch the show and we Love it!!I love kate and john and think that they are both genually good parents that are trying to take care of eight kids without loosing their sanity and they do a pretty good job,oh and the fact that they have the whole world watching,do you expect them to be perfect and for her to not be a lil bossy he needs it!WhaT if someone put a camera in your house for a day or a week how would you act?And I know myself if I was in T.V. and in magazines I to would be tanning and getting my hair done.So put yourself in their shoes and Im sure it would be pretty much the same and as for the dogs I am animal lover and if I was the only one taking care of them and mY eight kids I would get rid of them two.
On May 5th 2009, DJ wrote:

Kate drives me bonkers!!! Bossy woman!!! She needs a night out with the girls, btw, where are her friends anyway?

Speaking of friends…you would think she would of let some family in to help her when the children were babies…where was her family? What’s up with that?

I am NOT a huge fan of the show….because of her. I do like her hubby, and Cara, Alexis, Hannah and Leah……

They are the reason I watch. I do not like any of the boys at all…..my perrogative….simply think they either are stupid or put on a good show.

Aaden, I believe must be slow and Joel must be slightly autistic….he always seems to be staring off into outer space, come to think of it, all three of the boys seem “out of it” when it comes to what’s going on around them, they seem so stupid looking all the time….yep, that’s the look on their faces alright.

Mady needs desperate counseling….she seems to have never accepted the fact that her and Cara were not the only children anymore and in almost every episode she is having a hissy fit about something and I have seen an episode where she is at the top of the stairs kicking her younger sister, not once but several times and nobody stopped her….including the camera people….what a shame she gets away with things like that.

Serious child rearing problems in that household and mama needs help also.

Hope they all get the help they need. If I can see these problems simply by observing them on camera, so can others…..I guess, for the sake of the show……it is easier for them to dismiss this stuff rather than take a good look at them and do something to help solve these children’s problems.

God Bless them all.
On May 6th 2009, lu lu wrote:

wow, you ppl are blind, it’s jon with the temper, and he’s the tyrant and uncaring for Kate.
On May 10th 2009, Sandy wrote:

I watch this show religiously =] i love jon and kate as well as the kids. i think this whole scandle is dumb. people should let them live there lives. Remember we’re all just viewers, meaning were on the outside looking in. everyone has problems, no ones perfect so come off you high horse and remember we’re all HUMAN!!!!
On May 24th 2009, Kay wrote:

I think I’m in the minority in my opinion – but – I think Kate is a very devoted mother and works her *ss off to keep things organized while providing good experiences for her kids at the same time. With EIGHT kids – it IS like a daycare. There HAS to be more structure – or it is utter chaos. So – I don’t agree with the others who label her as controlling….someone has to be the leader and it seems like Kate’s always the one having to do it.