Does anyone watch Jon & Kate Plus 8?

[frocher]

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[chocolategoddes]

So, I haven't actually watched the show but I've seen clips on the Soup.
Damn, women like Kate are the reason I could never be with a woman.

But those kids are so adorable. For the sake of the children, I hope those cheating rumors aren't true.

 

[X4biddenxLustX]

I really don't know what to think about all of those rumors. Other than that it is really sad with 8 kids in the mix. At first, I just thought the rumors were untrue and people were just getting paid by the tabloids to come up with some "juicy" stuff to put in their magazines. But lately it's been getting crazy with all the different ones about how they have a contract to cheat, and how they are exploiting their kids and don't give a crap about them, etc. I just hope for the family's sake especially the kids, that all of this is untrue and just a bunch of lies made up by others.

But if this is some kind of publicity stunt, then just wow that's just low. To put your kids through that kind of hell from the public and media to get ratings? Don't know the exact numbers but I doubt the ratings are doing bad.

 

[blindpassion]

I doubt that most of the tabloid stories are true.

I mean, if you watch their show, you can see how dedicated they are to their kids... theres no faking that.

 

[CellyCell]

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Originally Posted by sweetie0716 I live pretty close to them. Jon is actually turning into an alcoholic, i believe. He is out at the 3rd and spruce cafe in reading every night during the week. I know this because my brother in laws best friend work there. Then on the weekends he goes to legends in reading. He actually showed up there with this girl I went to high school with. She is 23. hmm I dont know, but it seems off the camera he really isnt around much.

I find it interesting how what you said turns out to be true.


Personally, I think Jon is better off without Kate.
Her personality is just too much - the other shows with hundreds of kids, the mothers never acted so bitchy like how Kate is. My parents wouldn't even knock each other down in front of people let alone on TV - so embarrassing and disrespectful.

I remember watching that Jon + Kate Go Green episode and it made me so mad how she kept picking on the guy who hosted some environment show - I understand clowning around but she would say such rude things in a blunt manner and this poor guy would just giggle it off but he looked taken aback.

And I still can't stand her flock of seagulls haircut.

But I hope for the sake of the kids - the both remain an active part of their lives. I doubt Jon would disappear on them like that.

 

[alka1]

did anyone see the previews of the upcoming TLC interview? They both seem very..tense. Awkward almost. They talk about the fact that the have no privacy anymore. He also says that he can't be Jon anymore - he has to be Jon and Kate Plus 8.

Also, Kate's Brother-in-law came out and supposedly revealed the truth about Jon+Kate. He said they have a marriage contract that says Jon can have girlfriends on the side, he just has to show up to film the show.

They never really seemed like a happy couple to me. No spark or chemistry between them. It just looked like they put on the show for the camera but had some conflicts going on behind the scenes (but then what couple doesn't?) maybe it was the stress of having millions of people watching..? Plus, taking care of 8 kids isn't easy.

I hope for the sake of their kids that they are able to work out whatever problems they may have.

 

[Pizzicata]

I have watched this show regularly for season 3-4 and some eps from before that. My guy and I watch it together. We enjoy this kids. We have watched the affection evaporate from their marriage. We have watched the show turn into a weird infomercial (every episode is a trip or event or filled with product placement). We have watched Kate become more of a shrew. Someone gave me "her" (its rumored Beth Carson primarily wrote it) first book, Multiple Blessings, and its hard to criticize such a religious book w/o feeling like a jerk but it is kind of cloying to be honest. All about how times were tough, she prayed, and then money and help came her way. Thats lovely, but then why has she cut so many of the helpers and family out of their life, and the new helpers they get can't be mentioned, admitted to, or shown on screen? Its messed up that Jon is stepping out. Even if he is not technically having intercourse with that woman, something is not right. And it is no surprise. He doesn't want to do the show anymore. I understand they want to continue their lifestyle, but at what price? I don't want the Gosselin's to break up. In order not to I suspect that they need to put the show on hold. They could still do yearly specials, ppl would still eat it up. Many of us are tired of the show. Obvs will still be watching to see how they reconcile the drama. I don't really see why Kevin & Aunt Jodi would lie on this topic. I agree with them, the Gosselins need to focus on the marriage and the family and not the camera right now.

 

[Pizzicata]

The season premiere struck me as profoundly sad

 

[TISH1124]

What happened.....I started to watch it...but watched dateline instead

 

[User35]

yeah it was sad..I was hoping jon and kate were staying strong and all the rumors were fake...but no they are in deep.

During the whole season premier it appears jon isnt even living at home. Kate plans and hosts a birthday party for the sextuplets, jon just shows up hes nice with the kids but puts no effort into putting on a mommy and daddy are happy act..but honestly they havent done that in a long time. They do a lot of individual interviews on the couch.Kate more than Jon. Kate seems hurt, Jon seems pissed off and completly done with the relationship. I think things are pretty bleek for them.

Poor kiddos.

 

[blindpassion]

Such a depressing season premier

 

[TISH1124]

Tell me it is not true...I was watching one of those shows that follow Nancy Grace...and they were saying Jon and kate have a contract and it states he can have girlfriend...wtf is that about if so..headline news or something

 

[MiCHiE]

I thought something was wrong last season when he kept saying he was at his mom's house "helping her out". I remember telling someone that it didn't appear that he lived with them and they were fronting like he was. I didn't watch, but nothing has surprised me so far. I just think if they were serious, they would not just be sitting on a couch in front of a camera talking about it.

 

[blindpassion]

I HIGHLY doubt that... from the pain in her eyes and her voice last night, I highly doubt she would at all be okay with that.

I think thats just crazy rumors.

I totally felt her pain though because she was talking about how she cant figure out the problem and so fast they turned into two different people, and it reminded me of my own situation, and I totally felt that pain in her.

 

[TISH1124]

Also, my question is ....Why would the Brother & SIL be providing the tabloids with all this information about the personal lives of their own siblings..going on these shows just blabbing...seems so weird ...that they are telling all their business....or is it all for publicity....Just seems like there is something not right here...

Jon & Kate's Secret Marriage Contract? at The Insider

I agree Alexa...but the rumors are coming from their on family...who you guys say, have no reason to lie

We have to admit...this is TV...and ratings and $$ can make hella actors

 

[MiCHiE]

I guess, in their eyes, they have nothing else to lose. They've already been put out of their lives and probably don't see the kids anymore since Kate refused to let TLC compensate them. Also, I don't understand the whole "I don't know what went wrong" cry.....You sold your soul to be on TV. Your wholesome show has turned into "Watch Us Get Free Stuff". It's not even about them dealing with raising multiples anymore because they've gotten to the point where they're rich and want for nothing. In the process, the spotlight has gotten too hot for Jon, who's suffering from Peter Pan Syndrome and he wants out of this.

 

[TISH1124]

^^ Agreed.....people have to see what these shows have done to past marriages...families etc....Sometimes all the money in the world is not worth the risk...Everyone needs some privacy and freedom away from the spotlight

 

[MiCHiE]

I really think that on top of having 8 small kids (the tups were babies when all this filming started), they never knew each other as parents. Bringing forth a family for a couple is a major change. Adding cameras and such to the mix is a recipe for disaster. This show is their blessing and curse.

 

[blindpassion]

I dont know, Jon was making a point on the show and hes like "hey, if I paid you 20,000 dollars, who knows what you might say - you'd say anything"

I think referring to the issue of his family.

 

[TISH1124]

I know I think that is why ..twins were having such a acting out stage in the beginning...they were just sick of the cameras and just wanted to be normal kids with a normal life like it was before the 6 babies came along.

Well I am sure their is truth in most of it...Maybe not all...But I'm sure when it is all said and done...it will probably be close to accurate...it normally is

Brad swore he wasn't sleeping with Angelina too...hummm...yep we all believe that