Jon & Kate Gosselin Announce Divorce
Jon and Kate Gosselin, of the TLC reality show Jon & Kate Plus 8, publicly announced on Monday night’s hour-long special that they are divorcing after eight kids — five-year-old sextuplets and eight-year-old twin girls — and ten years of marriage. An onscreen graphic at the end of tonight’s show disclosed that legal proceedings to dissolve the Gosselins’ marriage have begun in a Pennsylvania court.
“Over the course of this weekend, Jon’s activities have left me no choice but to file legal procedures in order to protect myself and our children,” Kate said in a statement Monday night. “While there are reasons why it was appropriate and necessary for me to initiate this proceeding, I do not wish to discuss those reasons at this time, in the hope that all issues will be resolved amicably between Jon and myself. As always, my first priority remains our children.”
Jon released a statement of his own, in it says: “This afternoon, Kate filed for divorce. Our kids are still my number one priority. I love them and want to make sure they stay happy, healthy and safe. My job is being the best, most supportive and loving father that I can be to my kids, and not being married to Kate doesn’t change that.”
“This will be a difficult transition for all of us,” Jon’s statement continued, “but Kate and I will work out a schedule that enables our kids to have plenty of quality time with both of us at home in Pennsylvania. In terms of my marriage, it’s no secret that the past six months or so have been very difficult for Kate and me. We are no different than other couples and parents who are facing a crossroads in their marriage. I am of course deeply saddened that we are divorcing.”
Jon, who admitted that he “wasn’t always the greatest communicator,” added, “I’m excited and hurt at the same time because I have a new chapter in my life — I’m only 32 years old.”
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On June 23rd 2009, DEBORAH BROWN wrote:
OKAY GUYS DIDNT YOU GO BEFORE AND PROMISE HIM YOU WOULD LOVE NO ONE OTHER THAT EACH OTHER AND RAISE THOSE CHILDERNTOGAETHER? COME ON GO TO YOU PASTOR YOU ARE LETTING THIS SHOW AND MONET GO TO YOUR HEADS SSTOP THE SHOW AND SAVE YOUR MARRAGE I WILL MISS YOUR SHOW IVE WATCHED FRO THE BEGAINING PLEASE GIVE THE LOVE THAT NADE YOU WANT TO HAVE THOSE BABIES MAKE YOU UNDERSTAND YOU CAN NOT DO THIS GOD DONT LIKE UGLY KATE &JON BEST OF LUCK THINK OF YOUR KIDS INSTEAD OF YOUR SELVES
On June 23rd 2009, niasia wrote:
i loved the show and what it represented. Family unity. although i cannot fault jon for being excited because lets face it, from what we see on tv kate isnt as nice as it seems, i just hope their kids will be alright and everything is fair as far as custody. Jon deserves someone that will treat him as if they are on the same level. Kate belittles him often. i wish them good luck in what ever they may do.
On June 23rd 2009, Meghan wrote:
I actually feel bad for Kate right now. She is the one that actually seems upset about this. Jon is acting very immature. Saying that he is excited for a new chapter in his life? Give me a break! He needs to man up and realize that even if he is only 32 years old her has brought 8 children into this world. Those poor kids!
On June 23rd 2009, sadie wrote:
it saddens me that the two of them could not work out their issues. divorce is tragic whether the couple has one child or eight. my heart and prayers go out to jon, kate, cara, madelyn, Joel, collin, aaden, hannah, lean, and alexis. jon and kate are great parents. its just very unfortunate they could not be great together.
On June 23rd 2009, Briana D wrote:
I have watched this show since the beginning, i and i think it is a shame Jon and Kate couldn;t work this out. They always say they do what is best for the kids, and this is definately not a good decison on their part. Jon should have talked to Kate. And also Jon is being very immature. Right now it sounds like he is going to get re-married and he seems happy about the divorce. These poor kids! , if Jon and Kate really cared more about the children than themselves, they would find a way to work this out, even if it means closing the show and making their lives private again. What a shame …