New Season of “Jon & Kate Plus Eight” Starts Tonight on TLC

January 7th, 2008 by Wendy

Have you seen “Jon & Kate Plus Eight” yet? Wow – if you ever think your life is busy or hectic, check it out. You won’t believe that two people can actually run a household with eight kids running around.

Jon and Kate Gosselin have one set of twins and one set of sextuplets. That’s a herd of kids! “Jon & Kate Plus Eight” is a great peek into their lives – a caring and funny mom and dad with eight beautiful kids.

“Jon & Kate Plus Eight” airs Mondays at 9 PM on TLC.

Tonight at 9 PM – the Gosselins take a trip to the Pittsburgh Zoo. At 9:30 PM, the twins start first grade!

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87 Responses to “New Season of “Jon & Kate Plus Eight” Starts Tonight on TLC”

On January 28th 2008, lynn-marie wrote:

just wonted to say its great to see a house so full of love i love the show kiss all the kids for me i am a nanny of ten grandbabys and love them all to bits xxxx
On February 6th 2008, Marcia wrote:

Jon & Kate are bright, competant, great sense of humor about raising children, love their children - each and every one of them. How much are they paid for their t.v. show???
On February 10th 2008, cff wrote:

It must be very difficult for Kate…having to be so right all of the time. She speaks terribly to her husband…as if he is one of her children. She DOES have help…a TV crew is there most of the time…extra eyes & hands. And I am sure that the family is well compensated for their TV exposure…most families cannot afford a trip to Disney…etc..etc..etc.
The babies & twins are truely miracles.
On February 12th 2008, Diane wrote:

Why aren’t either sets of grandparents involved? Are they alive? Do they live in their area?
On February 12th 2008, Vicky wrote:

I love the show and just discovered it Sun nite & Mon nite. Can’t wait to see another episode. I am from central Pennsylvania, but don’t live there anymore. I would like to know where - what town they live in. Trying to figure out from the scenery. Yes I bet they do get paid alot - would love to know how much. They sure were lucky to get this program - and we are even luckier to get a bird’s eye view. Thanks to all of you.

It’s got to be somewhere around Harrisburg - Hershey area??
On February 12th 2008, jaharatunnur wrote:

Hi, i am Jaharatunnur and from Malaysia. I love the show very much. They gave me lots of inspirations. They show us how they struggle to raised the kids, and amazingly…they can managed it!
On February 18th 2008, Andrea M Mainieri wrote:

Love the show–the kids are so darn cute
Kate is extremely organized–I love it-just like a nurse
On February 18th 2008, marty wrote:

Where are the parents of Jon and Kate?
On February 18th 2008, jo ann trull wrote:

sometimes kate is so sarcastic to john. i know she is home all day but he works all day and then she expects him to help so much. he must be a jewel!! where are the biological grandparents/parents of john and kate? kate never mentions hers and john has mentioned his very little. i just love the show…the babies are so precious..i think john and kate are very lucky. would love to have some of her organic recipes.
On February 19th 2008, lisa wrote:

where is jon and kate’s parents? does anyone know the story about that . It seems strange they are never mentioned.
On February 19th 2008, Sonya wrote:

I was wondering where Jon and Kate’s parents are in all of this?
On February 20th 2008, becky wrote:

GREAT SHOW I LOVE IT MOST SHOWS HAVE SO MUCH VIOLENCE IN THEM IT IS NICE TO WATCH A SHOW WITH SO MUCH LOVE AS FAR AS PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT KATE IM SURE IF YOU LOOK REAL HARD YOU WILL REMEMBER A TIME WHEN YOU WERE WAY WORST GOD BLESS I HOPE THIS SHOW IS AROUND YEARS TO COME
On February 21st 2008, Jennifer Conley wrote:

I love Jon and Kate plus eight….I don’t miss a single episode…in fact…I often watch repeats time in time again…I know all the kids by their names and absolutely love them all with their own individual personalities….I think Jon and Kate are exceptional parents as well…they are patient, loving , smart, organized and creative parents….and though people can say what they want they have their times…goodness who wouldn’t!!! Thats what makes them normal….I envy them truly…My fiance and I just found out we aren’t able to have children so we don’t miss a chance to see the show cause it gives such smiles and laughter…I think Jon and Kate are super parents doing a super job….I would love to get a chance to spend a day with their family…I think that would be so neat…Keep up the good work..

Love your family and show,
Jennifer=]
On February 23rd 2008, Amy2365 wrote:

Does anyone know where I can find the recipe for the sticky bun they had on the show.
On February 23rd 2008, pjd wrote:

Love the show. Love the children except one. At first I was astonished Kate would treat her husband like she was the queen and he a mere lacky. His weak responses, including making faces behind her back, while he toed the line made me feel sorry for him. No more. I think this is the funniest part of the show. Jon is and always will be (better be) a schlump. Kate doesn’t even let him finish a sentence! She grouches and whines all day every day. The best part was when they were at their friend’s house for pictures and she is sitting in the chair commanding John to get the kid’s clothes and showing off for the friends and camera. She is imperious and he as usual weakly protests. Later at their talks with the producer Kate did not allow him to again protest, she just shut him off, as usual. How awful and how funny! Only one of their children is such a brat.
Wish most of those kids were mine. I would have them help take responsiblity, i.e., take dirty clothes to hamper, take sheets and pillowcases off their own beds once a week, fold clothes, pick up own toys, set and clear off table for meals, etc. So they don’t do it perfectly, but it nice to have fun and sing songs while learning. However there would be no screaming, biting and hitting.
And, am beginning to suspect the reason Jon’s mom and Kate’s parents are not in the picture is that they will not be used. The only friends they have are those that are useful to Kate. Although the brother-in-law who helped turn the attic into the girls’ room was treated badly. He did not live up to her standards of free help! He tracked wall board dust! She investigated the transgression and narrowed it down to him.
This program is very entertaining, seven lovely kids, one schlump and two imperial majesties. Funniest program on TV.
On February 26th 2008, Chrissy wrote:

I live in Lancaster,Pa and was just wondering where Kate goes to get her hair done. My co-workers love your hair style. Thanks.
On February 28th 2008, Patti wrote:

Love the show, you guys are great parents to those adorable children. Kate needs to be organized with that many to take care of and Jon is a great father and husband. I would love to meet your family. I wish you would come and speak in Iowa. Patti
On March 3rd 2008, Michelle wrote:

The last episode of jon and kate plus 8 was dedicated in the loving memory of Hope. Who was Hope?
On March 4th 2008, laurie wrote:

who is hope the ski episode was in loving memory of
On March 5th 2008, Daphie Sellers wrote:

I left a comment that was well thought out recently but it is not reflected. I did attack or use improper language. Just wondering???
On March 5th 2008, Daphie Sellers wrote:

I did not attack or use improper language
On March 5th 2008, Wendy wrote:

Hi Daphie - I do moderate the comments here and have not deleted any that were on the Jon & Kate story. I’m wondering if it just got lost when you submitted it?

I only delete comments if there is obvious spamming involved — even when people use improper language, I edit the comments to add asterisks so it’s less offensive.

Apologies if your comment was lost for some reason. Sounds like you had something good to say, so I encourage you to try and submit another comment!
On March 9th 2008, Judi wrote:

At the end of the show it say’s “In Memory of Hope” who was Hope?
Where are the parents of Jon and Kate?
On March 17th 2008, Sue wrote:

Love the show. Really want the sticky buns recipe that Kate made at
Christmas.
Thanks,
Sue
On March 20th 2008, L@C3Y wrote:

hey i think its cool all the things that your family dose its pretty sweet that you have 8 kids i think that all the kids are so cute and i love your show i am always watching it and i think that it great that you spend alot of time with your kids. . . ino all the kids names too …. well i no every ones names … jon& kate i think you are 2 of the greatest parents i would have never thought of haveing that many kids but you 2 made me want to i think that you made it look so easy even though it probley is really hard you keep controol
On March 21st 2008, GD2008 wrote:

GREAT SHOW. YOU GUYS ARE DOING GREAT RAISING YOUR CHILDREN. TWO QUESTIONS EVERYONE WANTS TO KNOW. WHO IS HOPE? AND WHERE ARE THE GRANDPARENTS? YOU GUYS NEVER SPEAK ABOUT THE OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS. I UNDERSTAND THE SHOW IS ABOUT THE TEN OF YOU. BUT DO YOUR FAMILY HELP OUT WHEN THE TV CREW IS NOT AROUND? WE’RE JUST TV WATCHERS WHO WOULD LIKE TO KNOW?
On March 24th 2008, LINDA YEULENSKI wrote:

HI, I LOVE JONAND KATE PLUS EIGHT. I HAVE SEEN EVERY EPISODE AND PRAY THAT THEY STAY ON THE AIR. I HAVE EIGHT GRANDCHILDREN AND LOVE THEM VERY MUCH. I FEEL LIKE THE GOSSELIN FAMILY IS FAMILY ALSO. I WISH I COULD MEET THEM. MY DAUGHTERS WATCH THIS PROGRAM AND LOVE IT ALSO. I LOOK FORWARD TO MONDAY NIGHTS. KATE IS A WONDERFUL MOM AND JON IS A GREAT DAD. I WISH THEM WELL ALWAYS.
On March 26th 2008, Vanessa wrote:

Kate is such a controlling b****!!! I don’t feel bad for Jon though because he is a WUSS, he’s like a dog with it’s tail between it’s legs when it comes to Kate… She is a sick individual… she complains all the time about the kids so WHY DID SHE HAVE THEM????? Even when Kate & Jon are outside of the house without the kids she still bosses him around & belittles him! Also I think they are seriously OVER-EXPOSING their kids… Having their kids running around half-naked is just SICK! Another thing.. I wonder how much money they are making off of this show? They have a lot more than most people & only one of them are working.. they can afford head shots for the two older girls. It makes me wonder! I stop watching the show because it’s disgusting… Can’t believe they let this crap on tv!!!
On March 27th 2008, susie Q wrote:

love the kids on Jon and Kate plus eight
hate the parents- they don’t deserve all they have been blessed to receive- they are totally insincere
On April 7th 2008, Olive wrote:

Love the show, we need more Mothers and Fathers like Jon and Kate, maybe the world would be much better. God Bless keep up the good works, I love the show.
On April 8th 2008, Christine wrote:

Is Jon the biological father of these children? She said she got pregnant using IUI and it seems a little suspicious that none of the children have green or blue eyes…
On May 8th 2008, chris wrote:

Kate does speak rather crossly to Jon, and while they obviously need more structure than any of us could imagine, they should not be so passive aggressive in front of the kids with the snide comments about each other. Do love the show! Kate- speak a little nicer to your husband, Jon, tell Kate to keep it quiet till later
On May 11th 2008, Gail wrote:

Hey, Vanessa, any more complaints.? As a mother of twins, I have the greatest respect for the job Jon and Kate are doing while maintaining a sense of humor and a house full of love. Kids half naked?????? Are you serious? They are babies…..what could be cuter. You are the sick individual. I wonder, how many children have you raised?
On May 13th 2008, Joanne-Margaret wrote:

I think Jon & Kate are great and love all the little ones- the twin with attitude is exactly like my daughter ( just a drama queen -probably turn out to be a great lawyer ) I think they are all princesses and princes and I run little cute kidz contest and know that that would probably never happen for them to bring all 8 to a contest but I think they would all WIN -so I would like to arrange to send them all crowns & tiaras and winning trophies for them to feel extra special because they aure are!!
Please get in touch with me so I can do this for them! I have a special trophy for Dad & Mom too !!
On May 14th 2008, Penny wrote:

My Daughter watches this show and told me about it, now I’m hooked on it! Don’t know how they do it. Anyone have the ‘Sticky Buns’ recipe??
Please send it to me if you do. Thanks!
On May 14th 2008, Arianna wrote:

I love this show!! Jon and Kate are really good parents, and even though she is kinda bossy, the house is being run the way it should with 8 kids there. They both are doing a great job and because of them I have started tradition with my children as well. I was not raised with tradition, but i want my children to have them!!!
I too what that reciepe for the sticky buns please someone get it!!!

great show and keep up the great parenting!!
On May 16th 2008, Jessica wrote:

So, I think anyone with the nerve to start judging parents who wake up to eight children a day is rediculous. I have not a clue what raising eight children would be like and i’m thoroughly impressed with the discipline, love and respect that takes place in their household. I think Vanessa needs to realize that she isn’t perfect because not only is she taking time out of her day to respond to this blog, but also to criticize two people she hardly knows. I wonder if she knows that reality TV isn’t always reality… there is a lot more behind the scenes. Jon and Kate don’t have a job while the cameras are running, but all the time. I think she’d eat her words if she spent a day in their shoes. And, sure, Kate is a little bossy. But, nobody understands the dynamics of the Jon and Kate’s relationship the way they do. So, if they’re happy the way they are that’s all that matters. I think people could maybe spend a little less time worrying about other relationships and investing the energy into their own. They don’t hide anything on the show like people try to do in real life. They are honest people and i think they deserve more credit.
On May 19th 2008, Anna wrote:

I hope some one can give me the recipe for sticky buns. My sister that lives in Montana called me and said she loves the show and could I look on the inter net for the recipe for sticky buns from the show Jon an kate plus eight.
On May 20th 2008, Dana wrote:

I love the show! I am alot like Kate and people say the same things about me but what I have realized is someone in the relationship has to be the leader. Jon is alot like my husband. I am very organized and disciplined and take charge to get things done. He is like Jon, laid back and prefers someone else makes things happen. Our relationship is great and I believe it is because we are so different which is how Jon and Kate are. Two personalities alike would really be challenging. Raising that many children the same age takes organization just as a school classroom does. A teacher must be in control of her class or there would be utter chaois. A lesser woman would already be on antidepressants and in major depression. I think Kate’s strong will is what holds that family together so well. Keep up the good work. I don’t care how much they get paid because having strangers in your home and life all the time would deem high payment in my book!
On May 23rd 2008, gypsy wrote:

Jon and Kate’s parents are not involved in their lives. Jon’s father has passed. They did an episode about people who take care of the kids and in it they stated that parents are “part of their lives”
On May 27th 2008, Joanne Rybar wrote:

I was also interested in the Parents of Jon and Kate. It does say, Jon’s Dad has passed away.

The answer is rather contradictory at times saying, “The Parents are involved and NOT involved?”

Thank you
On May 30th 2008, Heather wrote:

I love the show , avid viewer , have roots in Pa and always will be a fanatic of the show ( to Jon & Kate directly lol)…you go girl keep that family in order and Jon , I cannot give enough kudos to keep your sanity…and humor all the same time- Awesome. You always have us rolling with your qwerkiness , its truly fun to watch your family. I take it as I relate to the chaos/stress/and down to earthness about it and thats what I like to watch… real tv:)
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To those who are negative & objectional , simply learn from it and move forward in life as you are - thats the best you can do for your marriage and children. Pardon the ignorances in life , as its just insecurities of others that have not learned respect for others. YOu have our blessings and support +!
God bless, Love from NE Ohio!
Heather Arkley & Family
XOXOXHUGSOXOXOX
On June 8th 2008, Cee Cee wrote:

This with out a doubt is so stupid. How long is TLOC going to track them?
Ok, Big deal at first, Now its just kids doing nothing. Mom Is a controling mother and wife. Hasn’t a job, or either does Dad.The are just Pimping their kids.
Their alot of parents who both work and have eight kids too care for.
Just Who pays for all new houses the twin mucial lesson, food paino, new vans,GAS Trips, Etc.
Maybe TLC can find another family that would be at least deserving or a little more greatful. Just heard Jon getting a hair trans plant. How Fun.
Cancel this show…
On June 9th 2008, Nelly wrote:

I love the show , I think kate is too harsh on Jon . It doesn’t make you look better.
On June 13th 2008, Melanie wrote:

I was just curious why the parents of Jon and Kate are not mentioned? I would love to see a episode about that.
Thanks!
On June 14th 2008, Heather in North Carolina wrote:

I love the show as well. However, I too feel some concern that the children, as they are now growing older may be beginning to feel like they are expected to “be on”, so to speak, when the camera crew is filming..and actually it is really no different than the demands of “child stars” which sets up many children for feeling great pressure to “perform” to please…and can cause very serious issues as they grow older. I would just hope that Jon and Kate are taking it into consideration, that perhaps they should take great pains to insure their children never feel as if they are responsible in ANY way for providing necessary income for their family.
Once again, however, I do enjoy the show. The children are precious…just precious. God Bless Them.

I also really have great respect for the tremendous undertaking it is for them to raise 8 children in today’s world financially, psychologically, spiritually, and emotionally….IT IS nearly an impossible feat for sure…and would have been without all the help they have had, in many ways. So, I think it is terribly wrong to begrudge or judge Jon and Kate for the help they have accepted in the financial or childcare arena.

May God Be with you Jon and Kate as you navigate this difficult but blessed road of raising your 8 beautiful miracles! We love you and pray for you…..
On June 15th 2008, katie wrote:

jon& kate getting on my nerves; kate is constantly screaming Helloooooooooooooo Jon acts like a wuss; the kids are cute but getting out of control yelling like their mom; and Mady is outragiously nutty; she needs medication and in therapy… she is out of control….and how come the family never sits down at dinner altogether and enjoy a meal ….and where are the grandparents; they would be the most important part of this family’s life…nothing like grandparents with grandchildren…..they are such a treasure better than gold………and in the life of this family something is wrong with this picture….
On June 25th 2008, Kara wrote:

I absolutely adore Jon&Kate plus 8. The parents are wonderful. I don’t understand why Kate is getting so many criticisms. She has to be bossy and controlling in order to keep the twins and sextuplets (all the age of 3) under control. People fail to understand that–probably b/c they’re probably one of those horrible parents who let their kids go out of control at the grocery store. The reason why kids are so great is because of the parents. It is very ignorant to say that you love the kids but dislike the parents b/c the kids are how they are thankfully to their parents. It is called taking a human development class in high school. Please criticize them when you’re raising twins and sextuplets–I’m sure most of you negative-criticizers will fail miserably. You really have no life to come online to criticize about parents who are much better people than you are. You sure are making yourself sound like a good person by criticizing a hard working woman. If you have something negative to say about Kate…please take a hike and get out of here. Please. And how can you even dare to talk badly about a 6-years old, Mady. That’s just verrry lowly of you. She’s only 6 for goodness sakes. Most kids are like Mady!!! You think kids are angels who cry when they’re hungry? Well, go to a kindergarten class. I’m sure you’ll think Mady is just another kid.

We need more parents like Kate and Jon. Most parents nowadays are lacking parental controls. I’m sick of parents who try to be best friends with their kids and let them loose.

Keep up the great parenting work, Jon and Kate!!!
On June 26th 2008, Bonnie wrote:

I love this show! I think Jon & Kate are doing a wonderful job of raising those kids. They are all so adorable! Sure, Jon & Kate aren’t perfect - who is? They are “real ” parents raising 8 “real ” children with very little help from others. This is what Jon & Kate wanted for the show. They wanted to show the good, the bad and the ugly of raising two sets of multiples. They are doing an awesome job of raising 8 individuals. I know from experience that kids can have the same set of parents and have very different personalities. Mady is just “their free-spirited child”. Kate is very organized and can be a bit controlling, but with a family of 10 someone needs to be in control. She does let herself relax at times, like when she lets them have ice cream for dinner once per year or when all rules are off during Christmas. If she weren’t so organized and in control it would be much more chaotic. The important thing is Jon & Kate are there for their chikdren, showing them love and teaching them responsibility. More parenst should take note. I only have four children, but even I have learned things about parenting from Jon & Kate.
On June 26th 2008, Julie wrote:

Cee Cee….WOW you really need to get a dictionary!
On June 27th 2008, Pamela Batson wrote:

I reall want the Recipe for the Breakfast Buns that Kate made on the Show.Sincerely.PBatson@msn.com
On June 29th 2008, Tracy wrote:

Hi,
Can I also have the sticky buns recipe? My email is tlharriss@yahoo.com.
Thanks!
On June 30th 2008, kelly haus wrote:

Great show, God bless you !
On July 2nd 2008, LINDA M wrote:

May I have the sticky bun recipe?

I LOVE Jon & Kate plus 8. Such a loving, caring family!

Kate is surely fortunate to have Jon.
On July 4th 2008, Pamela A Batson wrote:

I would like the Sticky Bun Kate made on the Christmas Show
On July 5th 2008, Shanie wrote:

Do any of you (who are criticizing Kate) have children??? Good grief, quit pointing fingers at other people, it’s a waste of energy. Raising children is a tough job so if you don’t like the show, don’t watch it. People who are so quick to judge annoy the p*ss out of me!

I love Kate, Jon, and all their kids! I need that sticky bun recipe, please!! mytwocherubs@gmail.com.

Thank you!
On July 6th 2008, melissa wrote:

i love the show… the people making comments about kate are living in a fantasy world… every wife has attitude with there husbands.. throw 8 kids into the mix and a bunch of people with cameras.. if she was acting all sweat and saying yes jon thank you jon you would all be saying how fake she is and that no life is like that.. so grow up please
On July 10th 2008, Angela wrote:

if anyone received that recipe please please send it to me - anjohnson@email.com
On July 10th 2008, Pamela Batson wrote:

I would like to know if anyone has received the sticky bun recipe yet I would like for you to please post it for me or email it to me.Sincerely
On July 12th 2008, Melissa wrote:

Do Kate & Jon really have a home chef, a cleaning person, a personal assistant and a landscaper? Why don’t we see that in the show?
On July 14th 2008, missy elliot wrote:

I absolutely loooove this show! People who think Kate is controlling or John snaps at Kate don’t realize that that makes them actually very normal, considering they have 6 kids. I’m sure they still love eachother, and personally, I’m a big fan of the fact that they are not always saying “oh sweet shnukums i love you”, instead they are being real!!! LOOOVE YOU JON, KATE, AADEN, COLLIN, JOEL, ALEXIS, HANNAH, and LILY!!!!!!
On July 14th 2008, missy elliot wrote:

OHHH AND MADDIE AND KARA!!!!!!!!! I can’t believe I forgot you two adorable girls!!
On July 14th 2008, mel wrote:

KATE IS SO DEGRADING TO JON. COME ON KATE YOU HAVE PEOPLE COME FOLD YOUR LAUNDRY, ONE COMES PUTS IT AWAY, ONE IRONS, JON DOES EVERYTHING ELSE SEEMS LIKE ALL YOU DO IS BOSS AND COOK. I REMEMBER AT FIRST YOU WOULD NEVER HAVE LEFT YOUR KIDS WHEN THEY WERE SICK AND YOU DID FOR JONS HAIR TRANSPLANT. JODY DID IT WITH 12 BY HERSELF. IF YOU DIDNT HAVE THIS TV SHOW LETS SEE IF YOU COULD FEED THEM ORGANIC, I THINK NOT. I HOPE YOU WATCH YOURSELF ON TV AND SEE HOW YOU ACT. MADY ALREADY ACTS LIKE YOU SUCH A SHAME SHE IS SO YOUNG.
JONS A GOOD FATHER. GOD BLESS
On July 16th 2008, Kimberley wrote:

Hi! I live in Cleveland Heights,Ohio and I just have a few comments to make about the negetives. The saying goes If you don’t have anything nice to say don’t say anything at all! don’t watch the show if you can’t handle how they run their family. I love the show’s and tape them so I can watch them over when there’s nothing good on. From my family in Cleveland Heights,Ohio to the Gosselin family GOD Bless all of you.
And have anyone notice they are raising their kids in church?
On July 16th 2008, Linda wrote:

Jon and Kate, I admire both of you for the way you are rearing your kids with morals and spirituality. It has to be the toughest job in the world. Just from observing, I would only suggest that you try to lower the decibel level so that your kids won’t grow up and yell at their kids also. I have tried whispering to our 5 kids and they all get quiet so they can hear what’s going on. It might work well for you sometimes. Just a thought. God bless you and your sweet family.
On July 20th 2008, Hazel Gustafson wrote:

I love love love your show! I adore all your children very much. Please send me your receipts for Monkey Krunch and sticky buns. Please Please. Thank You and God Bless you all. Hazel Gustafson
On July 20th 2008, Hazel Gustafson wrote:

Jon and Kate I love your show so much. I have been following it since you guys have been on. Please send me your Monkey Krunch and sticky buns receipts. Thank you so much and God Bless you all. Hazel Gustafson
On July 21st 2008, Shannen wrote:

Omg Jon and Kate i love your show so much i have watched it since your first show ” surviving Sextublets and twins” i love Jon and Kate Plus Eight so much like its the best show in the world im 13 and i would die to meet u and please email if you would’nt mind meeting me i now you are busy but if you have time you can email me back i love your show when im married and ready to have kids i want my kids to look exatly like your Jon and Kate but im not Asian ( i think that how you spell it) so i would have to marry a Korean guy and i that would be amazing and to have my kids look like yours cause your kids that would be my 2nd dream come true cause the first dream i have is to meet Jon, Kate, Cara, Mady, Alexis, Hannah, Aaden, Collin, Leah and Joel. i always wanted to have 4 kids of my own and then adopt a Korean baby Girl when she is a little baby. Just to let you know you kids are the cutest kids in the world and im sure u get that alot but i love your show and you guys and your family. so if you want to meet me and make my #1 dream come true email me back. thanks Shannen
On July 21st 2008, Shannen wrote:

Jon and Kate i now i just left you a long email but the emails before mine some of them are mean so jon and kate just ignore those cause they much not watch that so that much or something cause u have twins girls that are 7 Cara and Mady, and Sextublets that are 3 i love your show
On July 25th 2008, lesley wrote:

Jon’s father passed away, he was full blooded Welsch. Welch. However you spell that. His mother is full blooded Korean, but she was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii.

His father has passed away, and his mother makes Korean food for them often, it’s just never caught on film. Jon has talked about it in an episode, but she is not out of their lives.

Kate’s parents, however, are not included in the children’s life. For whatever reasons, she never stated in any of the episodes. Trust me, I’ve seen them all
On July 28th 2008, captainbj wrote:

I too have watched all the John and Kate shows since the inception of the series from the special.

I know that they go to church every Sunday , so that’s very important, in my book.
As far as Kate’s caustic personality, I worry that as the kids grow, she will treat them as she does Jon. That would be about all they would need to have major emotional problems . I truly love the show, but the whole episode of Kate throwing the fit at the gum on Joel’s sock and Collin’s blankie chilled me to the bone. Telling him that she was just going to throw it away because she didn’t have time to get the gum out. I read somewhere that Jon and Jodie went over the kids’ clothes an such when he went to get them. Jodie told him about it. The person said that there were only 2 small bits of gum on them, but Kate acted like it was a huge amount.
And when Kate screams at Jon like she does, I would have left the store if I’d been him. It was totally uncalled for. She has temper tantrums that I think are seen in Mady and now some of the sextuplets. Collin is very controlling and a bully to the others. Somehow, when he’s done something mean, he just says the other person did it and the accused ends up having to apologise to him. How ironic!!
I do love the family as a whole, though. The sextuplets are adorable most of the time. I think that they are doing good, considering. I can’t imagine trying to keep 6 children playing with each other without some tempers flaring!!!
And then there’s the whole issue of Kate supposedly losing it when the producers wanted to pay Jodie as she was on the show alot, babysitting.
I read that Kate said that Jodie makes her look bad and she told her brother Kevin that it wasn’t about Jodie, it was all about her and Jon.
I know that you can’t believe all you hear, but it looks like you can’t believe all you see, either!!! Bev
On August 4th 2008, Elly Cudney wrote:

I love your show,and all the kids are beautiful.The little ones speak so well.I think Maddie needs a little more punisment when she is physical with the others.I can understand her being jealous and having a bit of a temper,but when she hits and kicks the others,it is sad.She is smart and I know she knows better,I just think she needs an outlet for her temper.I hope you are still on when they are all teens,then the fun begins!By the way are there other relatives,like Grandparents in thier lives?Do they just not want to be on T.V.?Keep up the good work.
On August 29th 2008, mother of three wrote:

I watch the show all the time. I am very fussy about keeping my house clean, neat and organized all the time. I love to make everything homemade. I am much like Kate. I never raise my voice to my husband, though. Our family of five enjoys special times spent together as do they, but things will change for them when their kids start working and going away to college, marrying, etc. There is something nostolgic about having a large family. It is important to spend alone time with each parent as they do. I am not close to my extended family either with my own reasons that I don’t choose to share. That is why I am so close to my husband and kids. I don’t see anything all that unusual about not seeing grandparents all the time. I think they are trying to do their best. I just hope they keep up with their itt and nursing so they can go back to it when the show is over. Maybe they could just have updates when it becomes boring. But I hope they can keep it real and entertaining. Love the show.
On September 2nd 2008, Bianca wrote:

I love this show! You can see that Jon and Kate love their children and isn’t that what is ultimately important. Nobody is perfect, we all trying to figure what is best for our children. Even if it means making mistakes along the way, that is what make us human. From what is show on TV, I think that Kate can help Jon little more and admit that she when is wrong. I know there is probably more that goes on when the cameras are off but it seems that Kate doesn’t appreciate the man she has. I wouldn’t mind being married to a man like Jon. I don’t think that Jon is a wuss like other emails say. I think that he already lives a hectic life and picks and chooses his battles. Kate has problems with control issues but you can see in recent episodes that she is working on her those issues. We all have different personality and if Jon is accepting of his wife issues that is between both of them. I look forward to seeing these beautiful children grow up and continue to see their loving parents blossom to the best parents and spouses that they can be. It’s easy to judge other as if we are all perfect ourselves but an easy rule to go by in life is threat others as we would like to be treated.
On September 16th 2008, Hannah wrote:

I love this show! And for those who are here to bitch about Jon and Kate - Get over yourselves! You try having 8 kids! Good for them, thank God TLC continues this show! I love seeing how the children are doing and enjoy watching the family dynamics. I understand that people say Kate has a bad attitude, but you spend your entire day, every day, 7 days a week with 8 children and a crew and tell me you wouldn’t be testy. If you somehow can honestly say that you would not be emotional, then you must be insane! Good for you Kate! At the end of the day I would be just a snappy and pissy! I love the show and enjoy seeing the “adventures” the family has! Thanks Jon and Kate Plus Eight!!!!
On September 20th 2008, Judy wrote:

I really noticed that throughout the hour Jon was really aware of your needs, you hugging him and then the comments to each other sitting in your love seat, there is real evidance that you are really trying to make a difference in each others lives.God Bless you and your family
On October 30th 2008, Joy wrote:

I like the show, but it sometimes bothers me how Kate corrects and belittles Jon so much. Often her corrections of Jon’s grammar is wrong- he is right! Jon often appears to be uncomfortable when he is being belittled.
Kate has no relationship with her parents. She claims to be a person of faith, but cannot find it in her heart to forgive and forget whatever transpired so that her children will have their grandparents in their lives. I just think that life is far too short to reject the very people who made you who you are, even if everything was not perfect. I wish Kate would realize that someday even her children will talk about their imperfect childhood, and may resent some things that happened. I hope they will not reject their parents because of it.
I would love to see a reunion show- one in which Kate reunites her children with their grandparents.
That might cause viewers to feel more of a sense of endearment toward Kate. I wonder if she ever misses her parents and siblings??? all the money in the world cannot replace those relationships.
On October 31st 2008, NICHOLE wrote:

Jon and Kate

DID YOU MOVE INTO A NEW HOUSE IF SO WHEN WILL IT AIR ON TV!
On November 1st 2008, ROSEMARY wrote:

I HAVE BEEN WATCHING THE SHOW FROM THE BEGINNING. LOVE MOST OF THE KIDS AND JON. KATE AND MADDIE ARE CUT FROM THE SAME MOLD. CAN’T STAND WATCHING EITHER OF THEM. DON’T UNDERSTAND WHY JON IS SUCH A WUSS!!!! AND WHY DO THEY LET THOSE KIDS SCREAM AND SCREAM AND HIT EACH OTHER WITH TOYS? IT’S A DISGRACE. THE KIDS SCREAM AND YELL WHEREVER THEY ARE - AT HOME - IN PUBLIC- IN DAY CARE. HAVE THEY NOT BEEN TAUGHT TO BEHAVE AND KEEP THEIR VOICES DOWN?

KATE HAS SO MANY INSECURITIES THAT SHE HAS TO CONSTANTLY CORRECT JON, HIS GRAMMER, ETC. THERE ARE TIME I WISH SHE WOULD JUST ‘SHUT UP’ AND LET HIM SPEAK.
IF SHE SAYS THE WORD ‘PURPOSEFULLY’ ONE MORE TIME, I’LL SCREAM. THE CORRECT WORK SHE IS TRYING TO SAY IS ‘PURPOSELY’
AND SHE KNOCKS JON’S GRAMMER?

KATE HAS A LOT OF GROWING UP TO DO ALONG WITH HER CHILDREN, AND SHE’S BETTER START DOING SO BEFORE HE WALKS OUT ON THEM ALL AND FINDS SOMEONE WHO APPRECIATES HIM AND HIS KINDNESS.
On November 2nd 2008, Philly Fan wrote:

Kate’s father has a Masters Degree in Education. Hes a Teacher, a Minister, owns a large Campground, was in local govt . They love all their grandchildren but Kate has hurt them deeply when the tups were born.

Kate’s Dads church where he is a Minister had gotten tons of donations and volunteers for the tups and Kate was rude, nasty and demanded ONLY NEW MATCHING items. She rejected unmatched cribs and clothing. She wanted 6 matching cribs etc. When she demanded Love Offerings/Cash. Kate’s parents would not give into her wacky demands and so she cut them out of her and family’s lives.
Its been discussed with the locals in Elizabethtown PA where they live by people who donated clothes and then found out they were given away to a consignment shop. And YEAH they were miffed about this.

The one person who did have insight to the real workings of what was really going on in the home and on the show and who used to be on Jon & Kate Plus 8 was Jon and Kate’s sister-in-law Jodi Gossling the wife of Kate’s brother. Jodi has been featured in many episodes of Jon and Kate Plus 8.

Jodi used to help out Kate and baby sat a lot for the tups, she has now been booted from the Tups lives for speaking up for the children and confronting Kate Gossling on a few issues about the show.

Looks to be a bad pattern here with Kate which if She doesn’t gets what she wants ..she cuts you out of her life. Sadly in all of this its the children who pay the ultimate price.
You can read of whats going on here.
http://truthbreedshatred.blogspot.com/
As this blogs written by Aunt Jodi’s sister.
On November 3rd 2008, kristi wrote:

Their kids are so adorable, i love them. I have seen every episode there is in seasons 1, 2, and 3. I hope they never stop filming so i can watch these kids grow up. And you can’t tell me you don’t melt when little Leah talks in her cute baby voice or when Joel says “i’m daddy’s son
On November 11th 2008, TC wrote:

I am hooked on the show also….I agree with most that Kate’s does act like the “Queen Bee” and does treat John like the hired help. Remember when they showed the old home movies when John and Kate were dating and just married…Kate worshiped the ground John walked on….NO MORE! At the Luau in Hawaii, I don’t think John sat down once…he was waiting on everyone, including Kate, who just sat there. The kids should help more and Kate needs to stop correcting John so much…it’s demeaning. I can bearly stand to watch the bratty kid (Maddy) she is definitely the “Black Sheep”. I think Kate is right to leave her at home when she misbehaves, so she doesn’t ruin it for everyone….she is so demanding and I think Counseling would be a good idea…
On November 15th 2008, moo'smom wrote:

I have watched the show from the begining. Has anybody eles noticed how the show has changed? I loved seeing the family at home playing ,eating,and getting ready for an outing. now there are no more friends or family members on the show. All I see now is very expensive vacations, a new nanny and a lot of product placements. Maby they should take the show over to the Travel Channel. I sure hope they get back to sharing more of thier home life with us again….
On November 20th 2008, Chrissie wrote:

I miss the old show too. I am the mother of four children; surviving quads born at 26 weeks days who are now 14 and a three year old, and I could relate to so much of what used to be on the air. (Although I only had three at a time and not six to chase after….) I still watch the show and hope that their family turmoil will end soon. The children need a supportive family network. They are missing out on so much- cousins, aunts/uncles, grandparents…It is sad. It would have been wonderful for their family to have been in attendance at their vow renewable. It seemed like something was missing the entire episode. I wonder if they felt it too?
On November 21st 2008, Chrissie wrote:

Sorry, It was supposed to say “26 weeks, 5days gestation”
On November 27th 2008, Single and happy wrote:

I use to like the show and use to watch the marathons but after moo’s mom says the older ones where way better… Too much for me… Kate started to bother me a bit but the volume of kids can get you that nuts. I will not ever see the show again and has made me really not want kids at all. I’m proud to be childless. No one ever should push anyone’s values onto any one but society does a pretty good job for women to have them. Not me. I love being single and taking off to where ever I want. No responsibilities and no one to answer to. Love it! For those who are having the next generations good for you. I love kids but not to have.

All the best to all the Mommies who love it!
Single and happy
On December 4th 2008, Leslie Henderson wrote:

Hi Jon and Kate,
I love watching your show.Your children are beautiful. Kate, do you think you will go back to work as a nurse after the sextuplets go to school? I too stayed home while my children were small, but I went back to work after they went off to school because I felt lonely and cut off from the world.
Have a blessed christmas and new year!
Leslie