Jon and Kate – having marriage problems?
This is one of those stories that I really hope isn’t true. I love that show! Imagine the child support on this one!
Jon and Kate Gosselin have become famous worldwide for showing off their big, happy family, which includes twin daughters and sextuplets, on TLC’s most popular show, Jon & Kate Plus 8. “We’re having a good time — a blast,” Jon has said.
He may be optimistic on camera, but behind the scenes, In Touch has learned that Jon and Kate’s marriage may be in serious trouble. Sources say Jon is spending increasing amounts of time in Huntingdon, Pa., near where his mom lives, three hours away from the home he shares with Kate and their eight children.
On February 6, Jon showed up to a Juniata College house party. “He walked in with two girls he met at Mimi’s bar,” senior Evan Heisman tells In Touch. “It was so cool.”
According to witnesses, Jon played beer pong with some girls on the volleyball team and then joined a group of students who headed to Memories bar for a nightcap. “We were talking and chilling,” reveals Heisman.
Jon returned to Memories the next evening. “He was obliterated,” says Pott. “Juniata girls were flirting with him and he was loving it and having a great time.”
“We might be getting a divorce,” Chloe Pott, a junior at Juniata College, heard Jon tell her friend at Memories bar on February 7.
March 5th, 2009 at 2:47 pm
I have only watched the show a few times because I can’t stomach the way she treats him. It would be no surprise to me if he left her.
March 5th, 2009 at 3:21 pm
I agree.
March 5th, 2009 at 4:03 pm
Has anyone seen any episodes of The Soup featuring clips from this show? HILARIOUS!
March 5th, 2009 at 4:57 pm
I wouldn’t blame him. She treats him like garbage. I can’t stand that show.
March 5th, 2009 at 6:15 pm
It doesn’t matter how your perseve her treating him. What matters is how he feels that she treats him and how he treats her!
Have you seen what she deals with? 8 children all day long? I mean come on- don’t you think you’d be a little on edge at the end of the day too? Because I’m pretty sure I would!
Get over yourselves! It’s a TV show, it’s not your life- it’s theirs… Let them live it!
March 5th, 2009 at 7:24 pm
I just started to watch the show a month ago… and just because they have like eight kids doesn’t mean he has to stick around, but the cash he would have to send her, well lets just say he will be living at home with his mother.
March 5th, 2009 at 8:07 pm
She does treat him like her bitch boy. She always degrades him and acts like he’s an idiot that needs to just do what ever she says. I wouldn’t blame him for leaving. The first time I saw this show I thought “how can he live the rest of his life like this”
March 6th, 2009 at 4:45 am
This is the ONLY time, I’ve ever read an article about someone cheating on their spouse and actually felt for the cheater. The way Kate treats him it should be called Kate + 9. She certainly doesn’t give the man any respect.
March 7th, 2009 at 11:11 am
Just watched some clips on TLC to view this show. I am amazed at the dedication of these parents. Kate was overbearing before they got married, but she was so pretty, I think Jon overlooked her bossiness. Kate is shockingly rude to Jon, and he is the best father I have ever seen! Most women would hope & pray to have a husband/father like Jon. Kate barks at Jon like he’s an idiot, I am shocked that sweet Jon has lasted this long.
March 9th, 2009 at 5:13 pm
I would hate to this family broken up by divorce.Kate needs to lighten up and see she has a really good life. Men tend to go elsewhere not just for physical realationships.
March 12th, 2009 at 11:52 am
IO can’t stand the way Kate treats Jon. I feel bad foe her that it’s cought on camera!
March 12th, 2009 at 10:02 pm
O FOR GODS SAKES PEOPLE, IVE READ SO MANY COMMENTS ON JON AND KATE, LISTEN THIS IS THE REAL WORLD, IF THERE HAVING PROBLEMS, DUHHHHHHHH NO KIDDING, BUT DO REALY THINK THEY ARE GOING TO GET A DIVORCE, NO WAY CAUSE THE $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ IS PULLING THEM AWAY FROM THE ACTION OF REALITY. GUYS CMON YES YOU ADORABLE FANS OF JON AND KATE, NO ONE IS KNOCKING THEM ITS JUST REALITY, I USED TO WATCH THE SHOW WITH MY 9 YEAR OLD AND TO TELL YOU THE TRUTH, KATE HAS GOTTEN MUCH MORE BITCHY TOWARDS JON, ITS THERE IN BLACK AND WHITE, BUT HEY YOU LOYAL FANS PLEASE DONT INSULT OUR INTELLIGENCE BY SAYING THE ARE AWESOME WHOLESOME BUNCH, YES OF COURSE THE KIDS AND JON , BUT WHERE DOES SHE GET OFF HUMILIATING HIM, LIKE I SAID MY DAUGHTER FELT THE STRESS AND STOPPED WATCHING , SEE THROUGH THE EYES OF BABES.
March 13th, 2009 at 7:06 am
My 13 year old daughter watches the show religiously, I’ve had real reservations about allowing her to continue. I really don’t want her thinking that is how a marriage is. I want her to know that it’s not ok to speak to someone you love that way. Her father and I show her that, but it’s very stressful to watch the show. Kate is I feel very verbally abusive to Jon, and her children. I wish they would find a way to incorporate a family counselor into the show, and teach Kate some objectivety, it’s a very LONELY life being right all the time.
March 15th, 2009 at 12:20 pm
I am saddened by this show. They came on as being a “christian” family, but I agree, Kate is anything but a Christian acting woman – she needs to read Titus 2 in the Holy Bible. She has no respect for the man she is supposed to love and treats him like a 5 year old. He is the best Dad I’ve ever seen in that situation. I also hate that they have been dishonest with us the public. They have an organic chef and they are RICH, not poor. She did not need to berate her husband so ugly over not using a coupon on the day that he shopped for their family. Quit being such a controller and manipulater, Kate, and start respecting your husband as the leader of your home if you are truly a Christian! Don’t forget….your children have eyes and ears and they hear how you treat Jon and believe me they will emulate you!!!
March 15th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
She REALLY needs anxiety medicine!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I feel that it would do wonders for Kate and that we would see a different Kate. I don’t know how any Christian family could continue the way they do. It is dishonest & just down right sad. That is not how God intended for us to live happily ever after. And yes, I do believe there are happily ever afters…with pumps along the way…we are to stick together, pull together, and pray for each other. NOT beat the other down until he doesn’t have a soul or opinion. My 4yo used to love the show, but hubby and I have decided it is not good for her to watch any longer. Like many of you have stated, I just don’t like the way Kate talks as a Christian woman to her husband. Little ears don’t need to see or watch that inappropriate behavior and temper.
March 16th, 2009 at 7:22 am
I think Jon is so adorable and I do feel bad for him a lot of the time. Can you imagine if he actually does leave her? Oh my goodness… she’d go nuts!!! She’ll never find another man to put up with her + 8? No way! She needs to tighten up before she loses a fantastic husband and father.
March 16th, 2009 at 10:56 am
I think this show is awesome and while I think Kate can be a little snappy at times, I think she has every right to be. I think that their marriage is wonderful and I hope that they can work through this, especially for the sake of their family. If they’re really having troubles I think they should seek counseling of some sort before making any rash decisions. I feel bad for them while all of these rumors are going around. While I forgive Jon for his ‘activities’ I can understand why he’s doing it, although I hope that out of respect for his family that if they do part that he stays mature about it and doesn’t run off with some 18 year old college kid. You know? I just think there’s some ‘mid-life’ stress going on here and the tension of their TV show and their multiples is wearing on them. I hope they can pull through! I love those guys! Best of luck!
March 16th, 2009 at 4:55 pm
Come on guys weather you like the show or not and weather she treats him like crap or not you should never WANT someone to get divorced especially with that many kids.
Although i must say what he did was creepy.
March 16th, 2009 at 6:28 pm
I love the Gosselin’s!!! I try to avoid reading behind the scenes because its not my business. I love them so much this is the first time that I hope they work it out! They recently renewed their vows, so this is shocking and disappointing to hear.
March 17th, 2009 at 12:07 am
This is hilarious.
Joy, you seem to know a whole lot about Christianity. Sounds like you’re trying to be one too. Too bad you missed the whole part about judging others… so ironic.
Everyone is pretending to know these people a little more than they actually do. We really don’t know what actually goes on, we only see what the producers know gets attention. Obviously they’re doing their job well. If what you see offends you, don’t watch it, but don’t presume to know these people and judge them based on this show. It only reveals how ignorant you are.
March 17th, 2009 at 8:35 am
Jon and Kate neither one work anymore. He is home with the kids as much as she is. More lately, as Kate is the one doing most of the public speaking and meetings. Not only does he deal with the same 8 kids as Kate, but he deals with Kate’s constant barrage of insults, demands, and rudeness to him.
I’m not saying he is a saint but who wouldn’t want some female attention that is actually nice for a change.
March 17th, 2009 at 5:03 pm
I cannot believe it. they can not get a divorce! I mean, they DO fight, and Kate DOES sort of treat him not that nice, but they had eight kids together and they have been through so much! They even said that on their show! Also, they renewed their wedding vows in Hawaii, and why would they do that, and then decide to divorce? Why would Jon go to a bar, meet some girls, go to a college party, and bring them along when he has a wife and 8 kids at home? I think it’s nonsense, but also, it could be true. I feel sick to my stomach and I really do NOT want to believe this! This is my FAVORITE show ever and it would ruin it if they divorced. does anyone agree?
March 17th, 2009 at 6:49 pm
I think that they should get a divorce and Jon should get the kids. Kate likes running around promoting her book and giving talks on how she is a supermom. She could PAY JON ALIMONY and CHILD SUPPORT. The recommitment ceremony was only a ploy to get a free two-week vacation in Hawaii.
Kate is selfish and egotistical. Jon is a big kid. Neither one of them are responsible.
March 17th, 2009 at 6:52 pm
Hum….
It’s television. Even it’s a reality show, they have a script for it. So the big wedding in Hawaii make a fanstatic finale, no?
I agree, that’s it their life and choices. So it’s should stay “private”. Managing 8 kids isn’t so extraordinary, nowadays, with all the fertilities drugs avalaible. Doctor offer reduction for a good reason. But most of these parents live normal life and we never hear of it.
Communication is a major problems between them. It’s very sad that in tv. Two person tearing appart and between them, kids. No matter the number of kids, the condition, it’s sad for anyone, who goes throught that.
Kate tend to verbally violent with her kids, sometimes. I hate to admit. This week, when the kids got gums from aunt’s Jodi. She act and talk correctly to Jodi. While she was treathening the little boy of throwing at the garbages, his teddy. Cara came to speak for him. It was awfull. My boy put gum on his favorite teddy and i clean it up. Unfortunatly, it’s not the only time, i saw her acting like that.
I wish things will settle for the best. But the divorce doesn’t surprise me. I saw it coming since a long time. They look like 2 strangers on the interview couch…
March 17th, 2009 at 7:38 pm
I would love to know if anyone stating that Jon is the perfect person and Kate is so obnoxious had ever raised 8 children. I have. Men get to be the good guy. Moms have to do the hard things. If you notice, Kate is the one administering punishment. Jon wants to gripe about her methods when he doesn’t have the guts. Give me a break. He constantly states he has to pick Kate’s clothes out for her because she has no taste. Maybe other things are more important than fashion. Sounds like Jon needs to be a man. I wouldn’t want one like him.
March 17th, 2009 at 8:14 pm
I only watch the show for the kids, except for mady, she is a brat, but the way kate treats jon is not good…
March 17th, 2009 at 9:20 pm
There are prescriptions for people like Kate. I suggest she seek medical attention and counseling.
March 17th, 2009 at 10:09 pm
I just found out about the aunt Jodi deal. I had no idea that Kate was not about family after all,boy was I sucked in by the show and too think I bought her book. I kept wondering why we never saw her brother or her sister-in-law. Now I know, its because TLC offered aunt Jodi money to stay around and Kate went off the deep in about that,WOW,saying no one was getting paid but her family. I always thought she talked nasty to Jon and treated him badly, but I always over looked it, because I like to watch the children grow up and see them change.I think once this show is gone,Kate will be forgotten about, then what’s her plan.
March 18th, 2009 at 10:50 am
I think Kate is horrible and Matty is just as bad. If I was a guy I’d leave her. She treats him like he has no brain. Like her way is the only way things can be done or get done.
March 18th, 2009 at 11:29 am
i am not surprised…she is condesending and treats him like another child…good for him..get out while you can…………..
March 19th, 2009 at 5:32 am
I have watched from the show from the beginning and I have to agree Kate has not always been nice to Jon,and sometimes I got the idea that she was too harsh. I have five children and worked a full time job and never had daycare or child care, I worked nights as a nurse. It is stressful,no doubt but I have never treated my husband like she treats him.
Now that said, I do believe they need counseling. She needs to see that how she treats him is embarrassing and belittling to her husband. He needs respect,something I rarely ever see Kate give to Jon.He needs to be able to have fun on his days off from work, instead of constantly being busy with some chore she has planned out for him.
He loves doing things with his boys and she should allow that time for him to bond with his sons,not demanding that he save her from having to be with her children all week,that she is the one that needs a break.
He should also be allowed his time on the weekends to play golf or hang out with the boys. And they need to spend less time on television and more time on their marriage,children are demanding on your time but we always had our date night and I believe it helped us stay together for twenty-five years.
I do wish the the best but I do understand that Jon has dealt with all this responsibility for years,working a job,helping with the children,being Kate\’s whipping boy,it is time for him to have a break.
Good luck Jon!!!
March 19th, 2009 at 11:54 am
This makes me so sad. Nobody has mentioned the effect it will have on the kids.
March 19th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
Absolutely the children are important,but if Jon and Kate don’t make each other important and their issues then the marriage will be over and the children will suffer.
I think Jon was given a lot of responsibility for his young age,I believe he is younger than Kate,correct me if I am wrong,at least he looks a lot younger.He works,takes care of the children,and when is the last time you saw Jon take a trip without his family? Never is the correct answer.
Kate screams at him constantly on the show,and she is probably on her best behavior,I assume she is a lot worse off camera.
I grew up in a family where the father and mother should have never stayed together for the kids and if I recall correctly my father was a lot like Kate:demanding,condescending,loud and quiet rude. My mother was like Jon,quiet,reserved and not wanting any conflict. It was the marriage made in H**.
Let them do what is best for them and the children,if divorce is the right thing for their children then let it be….it might be for the best and Jon might get to play with his children again.
March 19th, 2009 at 3:26 pm
Damn people lay off! I know the bitch is bossy but look at her life, don’t you think you would be a little stressed! You can tell she loves her family! And if he loves her than who cares? I think it’s so stupid that you people think its ok for this man to cheat just because his wife is bossy what about the 8 children?! Im not a lil bitch and I dont take any shit from a man! You people act like your PERFECT! GETT REAL!
March 19th, 2009 at 4:36 pm
What is the old saying? She has made her bed now she has to lie in it. Nobody told her to have six children,people weren’t made to have liters of kids. They are capitalizing on their children,both of them but it was Kate’s idea. Now we have Octomom who now has what? Fifteen? Good role model there TLC for glamorizing Kate and her liter of children. What will be next? Please, don’t anybody answer that question,it would make me nauseous.
March 22nd, 2009 at 1:14 am
I for one hope its not true for the kids sake. Yes, I think she is a difficult woman sometimes and I suspect she would be like that with 2 or eight kids, so I dont think the number of kids is so much the issue as how her personality is. That aside, running around with college kids is NOT the way to solve those issues. I think for both their sakes they need to get out from under the glare of all this publicity and fame crap; get rid of the show and focus on their needs as a couple and family.
March 22nd, 2009 at 3:16 am
I might actually feel bad for Kate if she wasnt so domineering and controlling. She treats Jon like an idiot simply because his slightly more laid back way of parenting clashes with her rigidness in that regard. Do I condone cheating? No. Do I think Jon cheated on her? No. Once again, the media in all its glory has grasped onto the negative where previously only a positive existed and has blown it up until it has grown legs of its own.I think this family needs to be normal again and that means saying goodbye to the show and heali8ng for the sake of the kids well being, before its too late.
March 22nd, 2009 at 7:12 am
I feel really sorry for Jon. He is treated like one of the dogs. And I want to know what happened to all of her friends and family that use to help on the show. Was Kate so rude to them too that they all said, see you later. I think it is a crying shame that those kids are basically growing up with no grandparents or aunts or uncles because of Kate’s bad behavior to every one she meets. I know it would be hard raising that many kids, but still come on show your husband a little respect. You have to show someone respect to get respect.
March 23rd, 2009 at 12:23 pm
Being a parent of 2 children I am stressed to the hilt, and sometimes the only bit of control I have comes from yelling and sarcasim so can feel where Kate is comming from. I would say that there problems are not comming from within but the media and late nite shows poking fun at the way she talks to John. It always worked before! Thats there personalities shes anial and hes laid back, it seemes to work for them, I think their doin a great job and hey if I had eight kids I’d go postal, don’t sh*t on her for being human, in the infamous words “let he who has not sinned cast the first stone” I won’t be throwing any rocks. Oh yah I love John too and think hes doin a great job, but if its true, WTF is he doin at the clubs tanked with eight kids at home?
March 23rd, 2009 at 5:42 pm
I think they should let the Octomom take over raising the kids…
March 23rd, 2009 at 8:18 pm
She treats him like something nasty that she stepped on. I hope he divorces her and files for full custody of the children. She is the one earning the money and she can pay him child support and alimony. It is his turn for a little fun. She is always traveling first class and hardly spends any time with the kids except when she is filming. This is a marriage formed by a demon witch.
March 25th, 2009 at 6:22 am
Well, I guess she would have to go back to being a nurse if she lost her day job,which would absolutely suck because we all know how germaphobic she is and believe me nursing is all about the germs…VRE,MRSA,E-coli,C-diff,staph,strep.etc etc….I bet she hated her job!I bet she would do anything to avoid going back into that thankless profession. She would hate the hours,the pay and most of all she would hate that she would have to give rather than take,that would absolutely suck.
March 27th, 2009 at 2:40 pm
I heard that they are just stopping the show
March 28th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
Th is no surprise that Jon is totally sick of Katezilla. I have never seen wife with class, treat her husband and children like she does. I have watched the show a few times and can see that Kate has major head issues. She is not only OCD, but she is hateful and mean. The kids are going to really suffer under her thumb….it’s kinda sad, but I really have to say that Jon needs a life and he has a horrid one with Katezilla.
Hope he gets rid of her and finds someone that treats him with the respect he deserves.
March 28th, 2009 at 10:28 pm
I have to agree with most here. Kate is an angry, spiteful, nasty human being. She has alienated all of her family, Jon\\\’s family and any friends she once had, all because she now thinks she is better than all of them due to the money she has accumulated off the exploitation of her kids. I think she set out to have multiples to make money off of. I really do believe that Kate is now alienating Jon with her constant belittling. Sounds like he got away from her for a few days and went wild with people that were human and fun,instead of mean, pompous and nutso.
2 thumbs up to Jon and his partying a couple of times, it sure beats having to endure Kate every single night.
If he were smart, he would file for divorce, get custody cause he is the stable one and make ugly Kate pay him child support and alimony.
April 7th, 2009 at 2:17 am
wow, you people are judgmental! Since none of you are raising 6 toddlers, im sure you have never gotten annoyed with your spouses, or said something to your spouse that could be construed as mean or belittling.
This is TV people, Of course they are going to edit it and show every single spat over a period of an episode… its what will bring in viewers and have people like you all talking about the show.
Think about it.
April 9th, 2009 at 9:53 am
I have watched almost every episode of jon and kate and although I like to watch it I also feel that Kates treatment of jon sometimes is harsh After all its not like he just sits on his butt and doesn\\\\\\\’t do anything He is basically at her beck and call So what if he doesnt do everything perfectly
Come on Kate Chill out let kids be kids and appreciate your husband I\\\\\\\’m afraid if you don\\\\\\\’t you\\\\\\\’re going to lose alot of viewers and that would be a shame
May 13th, 2009 at 4:47 pm
JON NEEDS TO GO TO WORK LIKE OTHER FATHERS. THEY BOTH HAVE BEGAN LIVING OFF THE PROCEEDS OF THIS SHOW WHICH SHOULD BE GOING INTO A TRUST FOR THE CHILDRENS EDUCATIONS AND FUTURE NEEDS. THERE IS TO MUCH CREATED DRAMA HERE, NOT NORMAL FOR FAMILIES LIVING IN THE REAL WORLD, WORK, DO SOMETHING BESIDES TRAVEL AND ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE KIDS AND YOURSELVES, I AM SICK TODEATH OF THIS SHOW, I LIKE LITTLE PEOPLE BIG WORLD, THEY WORK. DUGGERS WORK, TABLE FOR 12 WORK, ALL OTHERS WORK AND ARE TEACHING THE CHILDREN TO WORK, JON AND KATE ARE FREE-LOADERS ON THE VIEWERS AND THE CHILDREN.
May 13th, 2009 at 5:06 pm
Kate is very rude and doesn’t deserve a man like Jon. The way she treats him on camera is awful and degrading to him. Not only that, these poor dogs are treated just as bad as Jon. The way she shoves them outside with her feet. Someone needs to kick her up the backside. All she cares about is the money. Jon should find someone else and get rid of the witch.
May 14th, 2009 at 8:00 am
I thought the kids were so cute and watched the show without fail; then realizing it was all about the perks for Jon & Kate, and seeing her nastiness when things didn’t go her way,I couldn’t watch anymore. They are being showered with gifts to make them “beautiful”, hair, teeth, surgery, clothes. I’m a grandmother with a beautiful family who work for all they have and have learned to appreciate the real world. Jon, Kate and Mady need counselling.
May 19th, 2009 at 10:26 pm
dont always trust the what u here u have no facts, some pic that could be change
by any joe blow with a computer come on. Its just there turn to get sh!t on by the world because people have noting better to do with there time!! If u hate them so much dont watch dont read about then get on with ur one life!!!!!!!
May 25th, 2009 at 2:06 pm
I just want to say that nobody should judge Jon and Kate, but they do put themselves out there as they are on TV for everyone to see. So with people seeing that they have a big family to raise and our doing their best.
First of all we dont know what happened, we werent there. Secondly, yes that is there business, but they put themselves out for people to judge when they are on TV.
I feel for them and their children and I honestly dont know where they find the time for each other with all those kids, let alone someone else.
I do feel that people give up to easy in relationships and think about themselves more than their partners and want alot of things in life and the family suffers.
So Jon and Kate tell the public the truth, so we dont have to wonder as you put yourselves on TV, for all to see.
People wont talk if they have the truth.
Then save yourselves and your kids and your marriage and get it together.
Your kids didnt ask for this and they deserve better than all that they have infront of them, now due to both of your choices in life.
May 26th, 2009 at 9:59 am
Wow! People who live in glass houses should expect to be in the public eye 24/7. I don\\\’t think that Kate is any worse than Jon – they both have their faults. What bothers me the most is that both of them have gained monumentally – she had a tummy tuck and he got hair plugs – how did they help the children? and as far as not getting as much help as in the past – their have never been grandparents in the picture, they never lived close to them. And now they live in this $1million+ home, it is far away from the family and friends that used to be there to help them. Perhaps it is time they take their earnings and get on with raising thweir children in the \\"not public\\" eye, let them learn what real life is about without TLC.
May 26th, 2009 at 1:19 pm
my name is hillary farrell i live in newfoundland i am 11 I love that show it is the best ever!!!! i hate any one how dont like that show!!!!!!!!
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