It looks like Jon and Kate Gosselin decided not to wait until their "big announcement" was made on their show, 'Jon and Kate Plus 8' tonight. A few minutes before 5 pm, divorce papers were filed in Bucks County Courthouse in Doylestown, Pennsylvania.
Am I getting too jaded to think that the only surprising thing about this is that they didn't wait until tomorrow to avoid spoiling tonight's episode?
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7610 points
This doesn't make sense. Why file before the big divorce announcement?
I don't really watch their show but have seen them a lot in the news in the past few months... as a mother myself, i feel really angry at these people (even though it's none of my business and i don't have a right to) that they chose reality TV over their EIGHT innocent children. Kate keeps saying that divorce rate triples with multiples... well it's tripled squared on a reality show as we've seen with so many others. why didn't they decide to first forgo the show and TRY to work it out in private and if that didn't work, THEN go the divorce route? My heart goes out to those children.
5395 points
My thoughts EXACTLY !!!! So Sad for those poor kids....
3030 points
I wholeheartedly agree. It's so puzzling why they didn't seem to go through marriage counseling or go off the air for a while. These two people, although they clearly dislike each other, have EIGHT children to care for. Divorce honestly shouldn't have even been an option!
14395 points
Will Kate continue on her own, famewh*re that she is? Or will they finally go away forever? I only feel bad for the kids who have been financially supporting their parents all their little lives. Without them, there'd be nothing, no big house, no lavish gifts... The Gosselins would have had to work, like other people who have to support a family.
They are both at fault but as usual, men always get a pass when a couple divorces. If he cheats on her for example, he says "I didn't get what I was looking for at home" or "She doesn't want a child with me", etc... To me, they are both to blame. Everybody talks about how Kate loves celeb life because of her hairstyle, plastic surgery, book tour, etc... What about Jon with a 2-door sport car, looking for a luxury apartment in Manhattan of all places, going to bars with other women and shopping with them, etc... So they are both wrong in my book. I can't judge them on how they handled their situation because as a mother, I believe that parents love their children first and foremost and I am hoping divorcing is better than bickering, fighting, talking trash to each other, etc... About the money thing, I don't think Kate is the only greedy either because obviously Jon takes advantage of it too. He is now wearing expensive shirts, looking at a place at the Trump Towers, ... If he didn't care about the money and his "celeb" status or fame, why didn't he just look at an apartment where he lives now? Why in NYC? So they are both money hungry, the difference is Kate shows it and Jon hides it better.
7930 points
ITA. I also don't see where they said Kate filed for the divorce. Everything they say about this woman is true but Jon is just as worse. At least, she had enough decency not to parade her lover around town for all the world to see. Did you see her partying it up in clubs with young men? NO. Did you see footage of her leaving her lover's house? No. That was all him. Didn't he once stop to think about his children? The twins are definitely old enough to fully understand what is going on and so are their friends. But, nobody likes to mention anything about what an ass he is. And, what about the fact he is moving so far away from his kids? If that in itself don't prove what a douch he is, I don't know what will. Don't even get me started on the stud he has in his ear. Seriously, WTF? Either way, I am one of the ones who watched this show when it first came on and am said to see the downfall of this once beautiful family.
I think Kate did it to beat Jon filing first and TLC wont be happy she did not wait till tomorrow morning to do it. But this is Kate and she is vindictive and cuntroling.
TRUE THAT!
29835 points
cuntroling ... lol!
Part of me is surprised because I thought for sure the announcement was going to be that they are separating and will go to marriage counseling. I feel TERRIBLE for the kids. Can you imagine the first 7 or so years of your life documented forever for the world to see??
I live in Bucks County (not far from Doylestown) and I know that the Gosselins live in Reading which is Berks County not Bucks. Maybe its a typo. I don't know why they would go out of their way to file here, unless they thought it could go under the radar.
everyone knew they were divorcing anyway. who cares
8420 points
I'm also surprised they didn't wait until tomorrow to file. I wasn't going to watch anyway. I figured it would be on youtube later. I think they have been split for quite awhile and decided because of the show and money to keep the charade going. Then John got careless and it was found out. Now that it is in the open they can finally divorce. Maybe they will rename the show.
15120 points
Just very sad. :(
8980 points
SHOCKER! ;) Bring back the sitcoms....no more reality...bring back the sitcoms!
29700 points
I could not agree more! I cling to my Monday nights with HIMYM, Big Bang, Two & Half Men, and Rules of Engagement. They are practically the only sitcoms on anymore.
19825 points
Here Here !!! Best suggestion I have read all year online. We rent series shows now and watch them at our convenience. Currently its Entourage. What a great show that is but we have gone thru The Office, Arrested Development, Trailer Park Boys ! There is really so much great programming out there these days but its on stations like HBO, Showcase, A&E ( MadMen ) instead of the regular cable stations. Just last week I said the last sitcom that I would watch faithfully was Friends. Since that went off the air I dont turn on the tv much at all anymore since its all reality tv which really is crap in a box.
13725 points
I just feel bad for their family.
12475 points
I pass Doylestown on my way home from work.. and traffic was worse than it normally is... maybe some papparazzi followed her...
but, i have to agree with the above poster, why would'nt she file in her own county? Doylestown is a few hours away from their home.
29700 points
Maybe if they would've shut the cameras off and tried to live a normal life for a while, they could've reconnected. :( I feel bad for those kids. Especially if he's going to move off to NYC. That's not fair to them. Ugh.
I think it broke early because he wants out and he wants out fast. She'll work it for the cameras, but he's done playing the game. Which is kinda dumb, because what else is he going to do?
1245 points
This is sad. Divorce is never easy... especially when kids are involved let alone 5 million viewers. I feel very sad for them.
Sometimes divorce is a better solution than fighting, arguing, bickering, screaming to each other in front of the kids, being resentful, pretending that everything is okay, hating each other. For people who say "Stick it out for the kids", sometimes it just doesn't work like that. Kids know what's going on between their parents, they sense the hate and resentment and they rather see mom and dad happy separately than miserable together.
I've done research on this in classes and such and actually that isn't right. Only 25% of children are better off when parents divorce because they can't get along (e.g. fighting, arguing, bickering, no friendship between parents, etc . . .). 75% of children are hurt more from a divorce than parents not getting along (if this is a non-abusive environment - abuse is an entirely different situation). Stick it out for the kids.
Awww they were perfect for each other.
1655 points
I wonder what they are telling the children tonight. They should have gotten off the gravy train.
I wonder if they will still try to work the trip to Korea in.
1915 points
Divorce isn't always sad. The fighting the parents do can cause more trauma then the divorce.
Do you honestly think the fighting will end because they are getting a divorce? More than likely it will escalate.
1273470 points
YUP! Especially when they are sharing the same house, bed, kitchen, etc. It will get even worse when Jon wants to bring a ho home to sunbathe in their front yard in front of the kids. Worse still when he starts to have over-nighters. Set up nice in theory but another matter in practice.
1350 points
Finally! They put real life *before* their silly show!losethatgirl blog
1273470 points
FYI - They are still doing the show.
What two douche-bags!!!
8117 points
I thought they were separating. This says divorce.....
780 points
I'm not hating, I just wish you waited to put this post up until after the showtime. I was on your site during commercial break of the show when I saw this post and yeah... wasn't very happy. Just goes to show you that not everyone knew that the divorce papers were filed... ~Jessy~
This news was posted before the episode even aired, Vera is not at fault. Jon & Kate filed for divorce at 5 pm today.
1273470 points
FYI - Kate filed "to protect her children from Jon's recent actions". I am guessing because Jon was going to purchase a Trump Tower apartment and the photo of him smoking a joint. He hates earning the money but sure likes to spend it.
FYI...Jon was smoking a cigarette.
1273470 points
It didn't look like a cigarette. Surely, he can afford to buy a pack of cigarettes and doesn't have to roll his own. And, you don't hold a cigarette like that. NOT buying it!
I'll bet you like Kate so much because you sound just like her. Two peas in a pod.
1273470 points
WOW - that's a stretch. Just calling it like it is. Why do you anonymous geniuses always need to get personal with people you know nothing about?
2470 points
I feel bad for the kids. Especially after the vow renewal fiasco. They made this big deal about showing the kids how much mommy & daddy loved each other and then divorced. That has to confuse the kids, and they might have trust issues down the line.
I just hope for the sake of the kids they keep it civil.
15120 points
Are they still going to do the show????
19790 points
yup. that's what shocks me the most. clearly doing the show has had a negative effect on their family, yet they're going to continue doing it after they divorce. i think they should definitely take a break and reevaluate things
1273470 points
They signed a contract and I'm sure TLC wouldn't let their cash cow go easily.
2990 points
so. sad.
I think Jon is a scum bag. Kate has her fair share of issues too-dont get me wrong. Like some other people had mentioned- Jon has paraded his 23 yr old girlfriend around town(who looks really nasty BTW), gone to bars, pierced both his ears,bought a car and motorcycle, looking for an apt. in trump towers (c'mon you are no male version of Paris Hilton!)etc. I f you watch him in interviews he is not very good at even defending actions, feelings etc. I am not saying he should lay it all out on national tv but make a good argument for your case for cryin' out loud. Although this was coming-I think he ultimately made "the" decision. He is full of s#$t and seems like kind of a "dud." He is going through a midlife crisis. Simply put.
Kate has her issues too. She is controlling, she can be very negative, she does like the money. I feel like she got labelled early on and things snowballed from there. She knows the best way to do things because it is fast and efficient. I would be the same way if I had 8 kids! Lets face it-she prepared the meals, laid out outfits, did all the motherly duties (early on anyway) She knows how to get it done right the first time. I sympathize with her bc I think she got a labelled and god forbid if the woman wants to get her hair and nails done.(the tummy tuck was offered and what woman wouldnt go for that opp.) We all are doing the same thing-why are we making a big deal about her doing it?
I feel sad for their children. they really seem like well adjusted and well mannered kids. I hope that the can still do things as a family and not live COMPLETELy seperate lives. it is really sad-so many little people feelings involved.
I feel sorry for all those involved, but was not happy with Kate's sister in law trying to make Kate out to be the bad one, the wife is always at fault, we are the bitches. Jon knew what he was getting into with Kate, when they had the twins, she is being faulted for being organized (controlling), etc. But that still is no excuse for Jon's infidelity or asperations of such. I for one would not want to get involved with a man with 8 children. Why not try counseling, but if Jon won't communicate, it would have been a waste of time. The kids will suffer, but as one writer said it is better sometimes to divorce than stay together and fight. But if I was Kate, I wouldn't have given up so fast, but maybe she didn't. I know where she is coming from, and I am tired of everyone blaming her. (Kate my heart goes out to you). Keep up the faith. You are in my prayers.
905 points
I actually don't have a TV, so I have obviously never seen the show and don't know anything about these 2 other than what I see on blogs and such, but it is not a favorable impression of either of them.
I agree that sometimes a divorce is better in the long run than two people staying together, being miserable, and saying and doing hurtful things to each other. I often wish my parents would have split up sooner and spared me all those miserable years.
That being said, it is never easy when your family breaks up, especially since those kids are young enough they might not understand much except that Daddy is gone. It will be hard enough without the whole world watching.
I sincerely hope the show will end so they can all deal with this privately, and I hope they try to at least be civil to each other and that it doesn't get nasty and sordid.
Kate had it coming to her, she was very controlling and rude to Jon... but they are both at fault. They both have serious issues to resolve.. and we'd all be stupid to pretend like we know exactly what's going on in their lives. We really don't know.. what we see is what the media CHOOSES to show us. And i think that is what ultimately got to them, Jon in particular. Having your life sort of written out for you can't be fun, it's only human to want to break out from that and do what you want to do and make your own decisions. True, Kate was very controlling, and i think the show exaggerated her tendencies a bit just for entertainment. Jon hated being portrayed as the victim, the poor husband who waited on his wife hand and foot. He needed to show the world he was strong and didn't have to put up with it if he didn't want to. His way of showing that probably wasn't the smartest choice he ever made, but he did what he thought was best for him. But a part of me also feels for Kate, no matter how mean i thought she was to him, i think she truly did love him. She pushed him away, and it's really sad to see how Jon stopped caring all together. Such a sad story.. I only hope they can handle this whole thing peacefully and keep their beautiful kids happy throughout it all.
Well, if one person is weak and a pushover, someone has to take control of the chaos. I really don't see Jon saying "No" to anybody, not even his kids so Kate had to step in. But as always, when a marriage goes wrong, whatever the man does, it's always the woman who is accused of "driving him away". Men are never held responsible. They always get a pass. Judging someone cause they had plastic surgery that was offered btw, a woman trying to dress better, why not, she is making more money and can afford to take care of herself. But of course it was seen the wrong way. Man, I would love to get some work done too if I had the means and I don't think that would impact the way I love and care for my child. Yet Jon started to wear expensive clothes, pierced his 2 ears, go to bars with other women, plans to move to a place in Manhattan, ... but all of that is okay cause he is a man. Give me a break. They both broke their marriage. For those who say Kate is the money hungry one, well, seems like Jon doesn't like the money but surely loves spending it.
1273470 points
Many valid points. Jon went outside his marriage. Jon broke his vows. He is having a midlife crisis. Kate is doing what she's always done, caring for her family and trying to provide for her family. Jon is extremely immature and self-centered. Kate had no choice but to step up and take control. Last night Jon wanted the crooked houses in the woods far from the house and out of sight. Kate had to put her foot down and say no. It was not safe for kids to be alone in the woods playing. This is just another example of his lack of common sense parenting. This isn't controlling; it is common sense to keep the kids safe. Jon wants to be single and 20 again and it looks like now he'll get it. He certainly does spend the money he doesn't want to earn which is why she had to protect herself by filing the divorce. I don't see her spending like he does. Kate has to be the grown-up here.
LOL!!!!!
So sad. I really believe that once the tabloids start on this train there is no stopping it.
Maybe they thought they were in the clear by filing a few minutes before 5pm. I imagine the court house closes at 5 pm. Where I live it is 4:30 so maybe they thought the news wouldn't break until tomorrow anyway, after the show. Although we see a lot we do not see everything that goes on behind closed doors but it seems they didn't try counseling or anything and that it is straight to divorce not "separation" as they put it on the show. That stinks, for the kids because it seems they didn't give it much of a try. I'm sure this was a long time coming as we could always see how bad the tension was though. I wish them the best and hope that they can work out some communication for their children's sake. Their announcement should have been that they are ending the show for their children's sake, but no. I watch too but it seems like the kids are going to be affected the most by the show.
1273470 points
It is hard to go to counseling when Jon won't talk to her as she said tonight. He was nonchalant because he doesn't care. He doesn't care how he is hurting Kate and 8 children. He is behaving like a rebellious teenager. He has no clue about the long term ramifications of his behavior. I believe Kate did think it was a separation when she tapped tonight's show but after his Trump Tower shopping spree and photo of him smoking a joint. She knew she couldn't stop his wild ways alone and needed some financial protection before he blew all the family's money. I don't blame her. He behaves like he can have his cake and eat it too. So now the Court will freeze the assets until they can be divided. She was very smart to file.
132135 points
The show tonight was sooo sad. As much as I have loved the show in the past, it's just so sad and depressing now. Kate's eyes were just filled with so much saddness. Jon was really just non-chalant about it all. I still love seeing their kids though because they are sooo cute. I hope everything works out to the best that it can in this situation.
15080 points
Wow. What a circus.
3475 points
During tonight's interview, Jon said he was 'excited" to start anew, because he's only 32....what a jerk! All while sporting flashy diamond earrings.....ugh! kate at least showed some emotion, geez. I am bummed they are still doing the show. I wish they'd just stop and figure out what to do with the shambles***annie***
1273470 points
JERK...YUP! I hope Kate finds to find a real grown up man!
3100 points
This is sad, I actually felt sorry for Kate last night. Yes, she was a b**** to him and treated him like a child, but he put up with it. He's coming off as the most selfish one. Saying he's excited for this new chapter and he states he has to do what's best for him and then seems to throw the kids in there too as an afterthought.
128110 points
I could care less about either of these two idiots. My heart goes out to the children. They are the one's that suffer the most.
3940 points
I think this is very sad, both for Jon and Kate and their children. I've been through a divorce and I can't imagine doing it in front of millions of people. I pray for the kids and that they can have somewhat of a normal life.
22800 points
These two get everything they deserve. They should have put their kids first instead of that stupid show.---em's
It just makes me so sad. And angry too. I think they should have tried harder to make it work. Counseling, quitting the show, etc. But Jon seemed really done.
950 points
Sad... Sad for the kids and Sad for the sanctity of marriage!
I think it's sad that they did a reality show to showcase their children. It's just selfish of the parents, to begin with. And it's extremely sad that divorce is just "acceptable" these days. I don't watch the show, but this crap is everywhere about this family. Those poor kids... I feel bad for them... screw the parents, they dug their own hole - the kids are just innocent bystanders.
They are assholes. Plain and simple. Now will you people PLEASE stop watching these low lives on t.v.
24995 points
So not a surprise, but it is still a sad thing. I imagine this divorce will be full of all sorts of drama.
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