While news had spread earlier today that TLC stars Jon and Kate Gosselin filed for divorce, the estranged couple made their separation official on tonight's episode of Jon & Kate Plus Eight. After 10 years of marriage, the two will raise their children separately (Kate will live in their Pennsylvania home, while Jon has reportedly been house hunting in New York City). While neither party said the word "divorce" during the episode, the show cutaway to the news that the marriage of Jon and Kate Gosselin had been "dissolved" as of today. As for how the split might have an impact on her children, Kate said, "I know it's going to be hard for them and it's not what I wanted for them," but added, "We'll find happiness in this somewhere." Jon agreed that the split was necessary for the sake of the children, noting, "It's not good for us to be arguing in front of the kids." The show is slated for 40 episodes this season and, according to Jon and Kate, it will continue for the duration of the season, but with both parents doing activities separately.
Jun 23
2009
02:12 AM ET
Jon and Kate Gosselin officially announce separation on their show
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I’ve never seen this show, but I wonder what Dr. Laura Schlessinger would say to two people who divorce after having 8 children.
Divorce is sad, but on the bright side, I guess the Octamom missed her chance to get a reality show about a single mom of 8. Do we really need two of them?
Can’t TLC just take this off the air.
I feel bad for the kids. its a shame that their parents got blinded by the fame.
Don’t we have enough “reality” and not enough art? We’ve all become both voyeurs And exhibitionists- I refuse to partake.
This is really sad… It’s even sadder that they are doing it for the kids. Studies show that divorce is much worse for kids than arguing parents.
Wishing them the best in this sad time….
sad thing, hope for the best for all
Too bad. This should be taken off the air. We dont need to see this. It is a private thing and too many emotionsare involved. Let Jon and Kate go their separate ways if that is what they desire. It should not be entertainment for others. Its a family show so the network should keep it that way.
They both need to put on their “Big Girl Panties” and deal with it! They had all these children, so they need to suck it up and raise them!
Blake, from personal experience I can tell you that I wish my parents had gotten divorced a lot sooner.
There is no real distinction between reality and art. We live in thought and thought alone.
Isn’t this realty show overload? Is this really what the viewing public wants and needs? I’ve never seen the show but I know so much about it because of the news coverage. Why is this even news? It’s such a waste.
Shameful. Take this off the air immediately. Celebrity has turned them into miserable human beings
Take this off the air immediately. Celebrity has gone to their head and turned them into miserable human beings. Let them get real jobs.
Loved their show for years, but watched as Kate repeatedly put Jon down on everything. She yelled & screamed at him in stores & rolled her eyes when he said anything. She thinks she is smarter than he is, but he is very smart on a lot of things!
I WONDER HOW MUCH JON WILL PAY FOR CHILD SUPPORT…HMM?