Famous father Jon Gosselin has attempted to sway the public in his favor, by claiming his eight children are being exploited by the reality show that made his family famous.
The 32-year-old swiped at former partner Kate on Larry King Live, saying the rolling of cameras around his children is not healthy. Jon, who was recently fired by TLC from the show Jon and Kate, Plus 8, is reportedly outraged by the alleged exploitation his children face on television.
Followers of the Gosselin drama were quick to point out that Jon, who formerly starred on the show, was willing to let his children be filmed prior to his departure from the production.
‘Children on reality television’ has been the subject of a great American debate, with celebrities like Denise Richards facing public backlash for featuring their kids on TV.
In an interview with Vanity Fair, Kate Gosselin revealed her eight children were 'upset' by the idea of ending the show, however child psychologists toy with the idea that the children simply face withdrawals.
Dr. Ean Passadin believes, "The children associate nice cars, holidays and celebrity luxuries with the filming of the show because thus far, TLC has provided them with everything. Any child would be unhappy that luxuries of this kind may come to an end. Whether or not the children are saddened by the idea of cameras invading their personal lives or not is a completely different story. I’m positive it’s a superficial sadness and not necessarily emotional health."
Recent internet trends have seen an increase in searches for Jon Gosselin with negative tags, with reports claiming he is fast becoming America's most hated father. Internet blogger Perez Hilton holds a particular distaste for the father, who recently struck up a friendship with another controversial dad, Michael Lohan.
The pairs very public divorce has played out in the media for several weeks.
Though a recent poll deduced Americans as ‘sick’ of the Gosselin coverage, millions still tune in to watch the divorce unravel.
What is your take on the Gosselin drama? Share your thoughts below.
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i think both of them are pathetic... enough of the gosselins
maybe he wised up since he stopped getting filmed and now knows its unhealthy for his children!
how bout, no?
what to think about these parents. It seems they both are interested in the fame and keep using their children to back up everything they say. Jons immature, Kate wants to be a celebrity... vicious cycle
I just feel Jon wanted out before this all took place, but they talked him into staying just to shut Kate up. But ,he does realize how wrong it is for his kids. Something Kate refuses to see or hear of, she will say and do anything to justify why she should continue exploiting her children. It's because she wants to be famous and rich. She has a nursing degree, and she can go back to nursing. Oh my god, I forgot, she won't have all the extras, such as free trips and clothes , and salon trips. How dare I.
I don't think that being on the show was terribly harmful to them until their father started acting like a moron, thus bringing much too much negative attention to this family. Prior to last spring, we rarely saw paparazzi photos or tabloid articles about the Gosselins at all.
Now I believe that the kids will/are being harmed by all the negativity in the media and hate blogs - they can't help but see that stuff on the internet. I find it ironic that the people who relentlessly post on the Kate hate blogs (especially GWOP) pretend that they are discussing the Gosselins in order to help the kids, yet they will ultimately cause irreversible harm to these kids as they get older and tap into the internet.
Bashing the Gosselins has turned into a bizarre hobby for some people. What does that say about us as a society? IMO children need to be kept off of reality programs mainly because of the behavior of those who watch, judge and criticize.
Marla, Jon only wanted out of the show when he was caught with those college girls, and suddenly he didn't like the negative attention he was getting from that incident. Up until then, he was fine doing the show. He only does what's best for him.
The show is harmful to the children because they have to be subjected to the notoriety that now faces these two parents. And for the record, neither Jon or Kate is innocent in all this. Kate kicked Jon out of the marriage last October and what man isn't going to go looking for love outside the marriage if you are told by your spouse that they no longer want to be with you. He's not a saint. No one is. They have both aired their dirty laundry to the world. They are both idiots. The media needs to start ignoring them and maybe their kids will have a chance. Another thing, kids don't need material things. They need love and attention.
The 8 Gosselin children know nothing BUT being in the spotlight. They did NOT choose this life, their 'parents' chose it for them. Now the children are 'upset'. Of course, they are. What has been considered abnormal for most American familys has become the norm for the Gosselin's. Jon & Kate are NOT putting their children first, no matter how many times they say it. That phrase is beginning to sound like a 'canned answer'. Shame on Jon and Kate. Until they take responsibility for their own lives without TLC in the middle of everything, their lives will always be in this turmoil. To really put these children first, get "real' 9 to 5 jobs, go to church, practice your faith, pay your own way in the world without the almighty dollar being your God! I keep you in my prayers always.
Morley I disagree
first of all we do not know the exact timeline of the relationship coming to an end. Both parties have a different end date. I think Jon has shown himself to be incredibly selfish & immature.
What do you think the cost of childcare would be versus Kate going back to work as a nurse?? I highly doubt that it would leave enough money for them to live comfortably.
I do not believe that Jon halted filming of the show because he felt it was bad for the kids epecially since he entered into a deal with insider or entertainment tonight to film the birthday party thus showing it's all about money for him.
Speaking of money need I say any more about the $180,000 incident & lying about it them coming clean when he had no choice. Ugh he makes my skin crawl.
I think that the TLC show was a godsend to the Gosselins - they would probably have been bankrupt from trying to feed and clothe 8 children and divorced from the stress of it all. I find it interesting that people are so critical of this show - what about the Duggar family - they have double the number "working" and being "exposed" to living with a camera in thier day to day lives...and they may expand, yet again. Why aren't they in this dialogue? That is what I think of the whole - it is "bad" for the children.
As for Jon Gosselin - he is an idiot, I just saw him seeking advice from rabbi schmuly and dr oz....he is doing anything and everything to remain on television and to have his picture taken - he is a moron and i feel sorry for this kids that they have an idiot for a father - poor decisions made by him will be par for the course...
A true watcher of the show would have seen that Jon never had fun doing these shows and it was Kate that soaked up the limelight..playing drama queen. Just like she bullied him in front of the cameras, I think she bullied him into doing the show whether he liked it or not. Now that he is out, he wants to put his foot down for the childrens sake...finally. Jon is looking for someone to care for him, and Kate wasn't it. She became a woman loving the celebrity lifestyle at any cost. The poor kids are paying for it. I say John should keep up the fight and keep the kids off TV. You can already see how bratty the older two are becoming. Let them all live a normal life, otherwise Kate is going to have TV crews following them the rest of their lives. Let her do her dumb talk show and leave the kids out of it. Jon may have poor judgement when it comes to his girlfriends and actions, but he woke up and wants to protect his kids. Good for him.
First, I know that it appeared Kate was mean to Jon, but we only saw an edited version of events. Second, many American wives act just like her whether we admit it or not. Ask any man married longterm what his secret is and he will say "I just say Yes Mam". I think there are undeniable facts. They are too open with the media. Yes, they arew still legally married and Jon's has been seen a lot in the media with a variety of women & admittedly with Haley. He was videoed taped with the twins after saying he wants his kids off TV. He did not tell them to leave the girls alone. He did talk badly about his wife on TV saying he despises her. I have yet heard her speak about him this way. She states what she believes he has done & takes legal action. So far the court have supported her. TLC seeks legal action. Jon has a lot of evidence against him in this manner. He has often changed his stories. There are many families on TV, The Roloffs, the Duggars, etc. Just watch the Super Nanny.
I find it interesting that people are so obsessed with this family! Even negative attention brings the show more viewers which in turn means more money. Turn off your television and spend time with your own families and forget about un-reality shows like this one.
Jasmine, I agree with you 100%. The negative publicity surrounding this family was created by Jon and his incredibly unseemly behavior. Until he was caught with his pants down with Deanna and hanging out on college campuses and local bars with multiple young women, he never expressed any desire to leave the show. Once he was exposed for the philanderer he is, THEN he decided he didnt want to be known as "Jon and Kate+*" but as Jon. He admitted he wasnt having a midlife crisis, that this is who he really is. Personally, I am sure that Kate wishes she wasnt associated with that bum and his self destructive goals either. Unfortunately, she will have to deal with him for the rest of their lives since he is the father.
Kate has only herself to blame. She has taught the children that material things are more important than people. Shame on Kate and TLC!
If Kate has to move to NY for her new talk show, I'll take those
crooked houses off her hands. I knew a few kids that would love them.
I am personally tired of all the bad press Kate is getting. Is she a perfect mom? No, who is? Does she make all the right decisions? No, who does? When under stress does she act out? Yes, who doesn't? Kate is 34 years old and has 8 children. She is a working mom (thank goodness because Jon doesn't work) who travels just like many other mom's, employs babysitters, nannys, just like many other mom's, get's her hair and nails done, just like many other mom's. Yet, she is critized for all of that. If it wasn't for Kate that family would be living on welfare because Jon certainly has proven that he is not employable and her job as an R.N. wouldn't pay the bills. Because of TLC Kate is free to spend even MORE time with the kids then many working mom's do. Jon is irresponsible - period. He chose to marry Kate and to have children at a young age. It's time for him to step up to the life he created for himself and to be accountable instead of blaming Kate for all his problems.
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH TLC get this crap off the air. NO MORE GOSSELINS on the air. Neither Kate plus 8 or Jon and Kate plus eight.
The rolling of the cameras was certainly not UNhealthy while he was being compensated enough to actually quit his job (whatever that was)!
I am so tired of people saying, "Is Kate a perfect mom? NO"and then going on to defend her. Kate always used that same tactic. It was like if she would say she was not perfect it would excuse her bad behavior. Kate has disorders. Does she have aspergers? She sure flips over nothing. "Get out of my space!!" How many times have we heard that one when it was just little kids in the kitchen wanting to be by their mom?? Geez!!
Kate says the kids are angry???? SO WHAT? My daughter gets angry when I make her go to bed, or not allow candy before suppertime!! The reality is, The kids know NOTHING other then a camera in their face. Kate hasn't been a mom since the sextuplets were born..she has been a media junkie. I totally agree with Jon. Divorce is hard enough without it being immortalized on television.
I like Kate.Theres nothing wronge with wanting the best for your kids.People should stop putting her down.Jons a loser for cheating on her.Kates working writing books;Looking after kids is a full time job.A family of eight children would cost alot.
I hope Jon straightens is act up and gets custody of those beautiful children.They are much better off with him then Kate. She is the wanting to continue exposing those kids for money! By the way he is just as much as intitled to "Kate and Jons: money as she is. After all this money was made during the marriage and is both of theirs! I would also like to see proof of what money has been put away for the kids future?I have a hard time believing there is a bunch of money put away for them if any. I would also like to see if or when the money was put into the kids accounts! Since when is she the better parent? Jon is the one that stayed home for two years (she asked hin to quit his job for this)while she toured the country promoting her book! She does't speak with her own parents or brother, so what makes her a the better parent? People seem to have forgotten that he bought their first house and did provide for the family. They may have not have been rich but they were better off.
There are many people from big families myself included. My parents were not rich but all my ten brothers and sisters grew up fine like myself! We shared bedrooms and always had enough food for everyone including the friend that popped in. So those people that say Kate and Jon could not do it without the show are crazy! With all the kids in school,both parents could go back to work and share the duties.People all over the world raise their kids that way today. she is just worried about her spa and shopping spree. Those kids are the only ones paying a price from the show. Jon don't give up ! Get your act together move into the old house and go back to work so that you can continuing fighting for a normal life for your kids. Let Kate do her show by her self..It won't last long...
If these 2 parents really had their childrens' best interests at heart, they would have gone into counselling when they started having serious problems which appears to have been shortly after their big vow renewal extravaganza in Hawaii. Talk about sending confusing messages to their kids. I'll bet that if you were to ask the kids what is most important to them, they would take keeping their family together ahead of all the material things. I grew up in a family of 6 kids and my best friend was one of 7. We didn't have expensive holidays or lots of fancy toys but we had everything we needed and our parents put those who wanted it through college. I am ashamed of both theparents for giving their kids wrong values.
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