Does anyone watch Jon & Kate Plus 8?

[sweatpea559]

I totally agree about how Kate treats Jon. It's really sad to watch, but I can also see why she would want to continue. Maybe take a break... I would, but when you have 8 kids a normal job just won't cut it. Before the show they were getting sooo much help financially from so many people. At least they found a way to be independent. And yes, they make a ton of money. We all know that, but think about college. An undergrad education can easily cost upwards of $200,000 for each child. If they go to grad school we're looking at around $500,000. Supposing half of them continue onto grad school and half of them don't, that's around 2.8 million dollars. Once you include the house into the mix, you're nearing 5 million dollars. Sure it would only take around 100 episodes or so for them to make that... how many episodes are in a season? I'm sure they've hit 100, but that would only make them break even. I wonder how much it costs to feed 10 mouths, and 2 dogs, clothe 8 kids, and pay the electric bill for that place. I honestly don't blame her for wanting to continue. People are making her out to be so greedy. Yes, I'm sure she is thinking about retirement... she'd be an absolute idiot not to. Sure she may be a crazy, demeaning control freak, but I think she does genuinely have her children's best interest at heart.

 

[xxManBeaterxx]

Gosh... I saw parts of the premiere on youtube and this segment just broke my heart... when collin said thank you mommy for my birfdayy pawtyyyy! she ignored it and he said it TWICE, and she didn't acknowledge him until the mother next to her said aww how precious! then she started acting like MISS. MOTHER OF THE YEAR and hugging him.


YouTube - Jon & Kate Plus 8 Season 5 Part 6

 

[emmalay]

TMZ is reporting that they are being investigated for violating child labour laws.

"Jon and Kate" Under Investigation | TMZ.com

 

[spacegirl2007]

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Originally Posted by emmalay TMZ is reporting that they are being investigated for violating child labour laws. "Jon and Kate" Under Investigation | TMZ.com

i hope that is true.
its my biggest problem with the show (and others like it).

 

[hawaii02]

She is very controlling. And yet the cover People says her "lonely new life". What about the kids?? I care about them more.

 

[MACATTAK]

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Gosh... I saw parts of the premiere on youtube and this segment just broke my heart... when collin said thank you mommy for my birfdayy pawtyyyy! she ignored it and he said it TWICE, and she didn't acknowledge him until the mother next to her said aww how precious! then she started acting like MISS. MOTHER OF THE YEAR and hugging him.

I totally noticed this too. It seemed the whole show she was trying too hard. Oh and how many times must we mention the "paparazzi." She probably called them up herself.

This lady irks me to no end. I watched the premiere, but I'm done with this show.

 

[revinn]

Yeah, she's very abrupt and condescending to Jon..but I'd still feel bad for her if the cheating rumours pan out to be true. If he doesn't like the way she treats him, he should keep it in his pants and ask for a divorce before going out to find a new girl. I can't stand that people are saying, "well, no wonder he'd cheat." Bull. If he has any sort of honour or respect for his wife and family, then he should be straight up about it. If a guy cheated on me, and blamed my actions for it? I'd laugh in his face and show him the door. You need to tell your significant other your problems for them to be able to work on them.

I don't think he cheated, honestly, but I do think he was out partying too much and making irresponsible decisions. I have never been a Kate fan, but I don't think it's fair to say that she's been playing up her emotions for ratings.. When a marriage is dissolving, it's a terrible experience, and I'm sure she feels helpless and guilty, and maybe thinks that she drove him away. Not to mention that it must be humiliating to have it all paraded around on national television. Yes, they signed up for the show, but that doesn't mean that it's easy for them to have to go through this with the world watching. Let's have a little empathy for the couple, shall we?

 

[TISH1124]

All couples that break up do not feel helpless and guilty by any means.....Unfortunately they are not the first "celebrity" couple to break up or have marital problems....I feel bad for all marriages that break up even to non celebrities, but it's life and it happens...But maybe they need to feel a little empathy towards each other...really not my place to feel good or bad just to be honest...I feel for the kids and all kids of a broken home...But I really don't care that much....just because it's Jon & Kate

If it's humiliating...I am sure there is a STOP button that can be pushed

 

[cupcake_x]

^I agree, Tish.

I used to love the show but I could never stand the parents. I hate it when people try and earn a living off their children. I prefer Table for 12, they seem more real.

They really need to stop the show- it's getting out of hand and those poor kids are gonna grow up with so many problems.

 

[MiCHiE]

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Originally Posted by MACATTAK I totally noticed this too. It seemed the whole show she was trying too hard. Oh and how many times must we mention the "paparazzi." She probably called them up herself. This lady irks me to no end. I watched the premiere, but I'm done with this show.

I didn't understand her whole "paparazzi" rant. As another article stated, "What's the difference between the cameras already in your kids' faces and the paps?" The fact that she gets a check from one.

It's also BS, her stating that the kids don't have to be taped if they don't want to be. What happens when taping revolves around one of their trips, the kids all playing together, lunch, or just regular ol' day-to-day activitie? Does taping not happen or does the not-want-to-be-filmed kid have to sit it out?

 

[cupcake_x]

^Didn't they record when the kids were learning to potty train? Who the hell wants to be recorded when they're in bathroom!

 

[NernersHuman]

Has anyone else noticed that People magazine seems very firmly on Kate's side while Us magazine seems very firmly on Jon's? They should have both magazines testify at the divorce trial.

 

[TISH1124]

^ I don't read either one...But I'm sure it's whomever they can get the most and best story out of is who they back up..It's all about magazine sales...they personally could give a fart about either I'm sure

 

[MissCrystal]

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Originally Posted by cupcake_x ^Didn't they record when the kids were learning to potty train? Who the hell wants to be recorded when they're in bathroom!

kate also took pictures of the kids when they were on the potty i remember that episode




i haven't been following all this jon and kate drama thats been in the media but i know by watching jon and kate she is constantly yelling at jon and so controlling i mean the poor guy is trying his best i feel so bad for the kids

and im sure jon wanted to get a divorce while all this was happening but imagine how difficult it would be for him and getting a divorce from kate on top of that

 

[cupcake_x]

I feel sorry for Kate.. She obviously has some screws loose. =/

 

[L1LMAMAJ]

i love the kids (not the twins tho, wait i like one of them, the nicer one) but the parents never smile. they are always stressed n pissed. hello. you are on a tv show at least act like you are enjoying life. haha.

 

[cupcake_x]

The family of the mistress confirmed, but Jon and Kate haven't, at least not that I know of. The family seems a little dodgy though :O.O:

News - EXCLUSIVE: Jon & Kate Dad's Three-Month Affair Confirmed | Usmagazine.com

Perez Hilton: Jon Minus Kate Plus Eight: Jon Gosselin's Affair Confirmed!

Jon Gosselin’s Affair With Deanna Hummel Confirmed? | Deanna Hummel, Jon & Kate Plus 8, Jon Gosselin, Kate Gosselin : Just Jared

 

[Shimmer]

Really, WHO CARES about these people? Really? Don't we all have enough drama in our lives, enough negativity, stress, turmoil, enough demands on our own time than to watch this crap? :/

 

[cupcake_x]

^Agreed... But as much as I hate hearing about those two, it's so addictive for me

 

[Shimmer]

I just figure I've got four kids of my own, a HUGE family, a job, a husband, bills, a house to maintain, three dogs, and a life to live...I don't want to feed on anyone else's problems, regardless of how they present them.