Remember how Jon Gosselin is a douchebag and started traveling the world with his young girlfriend who he may/may not have had an affair with and all those other girls coming out of the woodwork to say they’ve slept with Jon (gross) since he broke up with Kate? (Exhibits A, B, C and D). No? Well, TLC remembers. They remember it really well.
So well, in fact, that they’ve basically kicked him off his own show. A while ago Jon was all “yeah, I want off the show because I think I can pursue opportunities elsewhere”. Normally I would say that Jon really has NO opportunities elsewhere, but in a world where people like Heidi, Spencer and Paris Hilton still somehow have a semblance of a career maybe I’m overstating that assumption.
But that’s all besides the point, because TLC got wise to the fact that it’s a family-friendly channel and Jon and his particular brand of douchebaggery is not conducive to the image they want to project:
TLC has taken Jon Gosselin out of the ‘Jon & Kate Plus Eight’equation.
Battling falling ratings and the very public divorce between the Gosselins, TLC will relaunch the show on Nov. 2 as ‘Kate Plus Eight.’
According to the channel, the show will now focus on Kate Gosselin’s journey as a now-single mother of eight kids.
Jon Gosselin will continue to appear on the show, ‘but on a less regular basis,’the channel said. TLC’s ‘exclusive’relationship with Jon Gosselin continues, the cabler added.
Jon Gosselin’s decreased role comes following media reports that suggested his off-camera antics had violated the ‘morals clause’in his contract, and that the channel was looking to boot him off the show.
‘Given the recent changes in the family dynamics, it only makes sense for us to refresh and recalibrate the program to keep pace with the family,’said TLC topper Eileen O’Neill. ‘The family has evolved and we are attempting to evolve with it; we feel that Kate’s journey really resonates with our viewers. Additionally the network is in development on a Kate project for 2010.’
The show, originally about a young couple raising 5 year-old sextuplets and 8 year-old twins, was a ratings smash for TLC. Earlier this year, news of the Gosselins’ breakup made them tabloid stars, and briefly made the show an even bigger smash. But since then, the show has seen its viewership rapidly erode.
Separately, Kate Gosselin has taped a talk show pilot with TV chef Paula Deen, while Jon Gosselin is said to also be shopping other TV projects.
Oh, TLC, how I love you…. you make it sound like you’re doing this for creative reasons, but we all know you’re as grossed out by Jon as the rest of us. Word on the street is that Jon is also trying to shop around a show about divorced fathers, which might co-star Michael Lohan, the other nominee for Father of the Year. If, God forbid, anyone decides to take him up on that, I hope TLC will pull out the “exclusive” card and put the kibosh on it.
So be warned, kiddies, sometimes there is justice in the world and acting like a douche won’t always make you famous. Or, at the very least, it’ll result in your a** getting kicked. Oh, happy day!
Source: Variety
Jon has always been a little creep and I can't believe that Kate put up with him for as long as she did. Now he's dragging out the divorce for an additional 3 months while he figures out how to leech more money out of the family. Kate is going to have to work to support the kids AND pay alimony to Jon to support his lavish lifestyle. Could he be any more slimy?
Jon has always been a little creep and I can’t believe that Kate put up with him for as long as she did. Now he’s dragging out the divorce for an additional 3 months while he figures out how to leech more money out of the family. Kate is going to have to work to support the kids AND pay alimony to Jon to support his lavish lifestyle. Could he be any more slimy?
I agree with you in many regards. I'll say this: when you have a family with multiple children, and one parent that is driving the 'parent efficiency,' you are going to see that parent treating the other like an additional child. In the case of Jon and Kate you have extreme family dimensions, and – on Kate's behalf – a touch of narcissism to boot.
However, Jon's actions post-breakup speak volumes about the type of person he is. Try it from her perspective. She has always treated him like he was irresponsible and childish, without being really blatant about it. Now we see she was right. BUT, think about this… here's Kate, with 8 children to take care of – and an immature, childish, ego-maniacal twit for a husband. Would you be graceful in her shoes? I'd say they both had it rough.
I'll agree that post breakup, Jon has been rather childish, but then again, he's put up with her for how long? He's got to make up for SOME of her crap here.
There IS no excuse for his actions, but in the same respect, there IS no excuse for HER actions either. They're each as guilty as the other one.
I've never liked either of them, to be honest with you. I think that is why people are so fascinated by this. You sense for years that things are not as they seem to be, then the artifice slips away and … ick. It's even worse than we thought. That's what happens when you move from the trailer-park to park avenue.
I agree with you in many regards. I’ll say this: when you have a family with multiple children, and one parent that is driving the ‘parent efficiency,’ you are going to see that parent treating the other like an additional child. In the case of Jon and Kate you have extreme family dimensions, and – on Kate’s behalf – a touch of narcissism to boot.
However, Jon’s actions post-breakup speak volumes about the type of person he is. Try it from her perspective. She has always treated him like he was irresponsible and childish, without being really blatant about it. Now we see she was right. BUT, think about this… here’s Kate, with 8 children to take care of – and an immature, childish, ego-maniacal twit for a husband. Would you be graceful in her shoes? I’d say they both had it rough.
I’ll agree that post breakup, Jon has been rather childish, but then again, he’s put up with her for how long? He’s got to make up for SOME of her crap here.
There IS no excuse for his actions, but in the same respect, there IS no excuse for HER actions either. They’re each as guilty as the other one.
I’ve never liked either of them, to be honest with you. I think that is why people are so fascinated by this. You sense for years that things are not as they seem to be, then the artifice slips away and … ick. It’s even worse than we thought. That’s what happens when you move from the trailer-park to park avenue.
It was tough watching Kate push Jon around. No one wants to see that. We all assumed he was just this nice guy trying to get through the day and it was fun to point at her and joke about how overbearing she was. However, when a man with a house full of young children is an idler he needs to be pushed. Things have to get done and they have to be done fairly well to keep it all running smoothly. The one good thing that Jon has done through his self-destructive behavior has been to show the world why Kate HAD to take on the role as field marshal in that family. Jon is a loafer who resented having to take on the role of an adult and so he acted like a child which required or allowed (whichever you prefer) to be increasingly controlling as the family grew. Kate would likely have not been controlling and annoyed at Jon to the nth degree if he'd been reliable and taken the reigns and his share of the responsibilities. Surely she would have been relieved to have a man to show up on a regular basis and take charge.
I predict that Jon is going to have to embrace the stink he has been showering in lately if he wants to stay in the entertainment industry. He'll earn his paycheck being the adult industry hero for the over 30 men who need validation that although they too are lazy, irresponsible, unattractive, pudgy and slow-witted all the hottest babes really DO want to hook up with them. Hey it might be the dark side but its a living – that's what he'll have to tell himself anyway.
I love this comment and I agree. I think that Kate obviously did push him around, but maybe she knew the way he really was long before the rest of us did. Maybe he is "free" from her now, but there's a difference between enjoying his post-marriage freedom and living it up the way he has. She may very well be a diva and a b*tch, but at least she's taking care of the kids while he gets photographed with questionable people and partying in Vegas.
There are a lot of really great men who would love to see if they'd be a good match for Kate. Intelligent men can figure out how to handle and treat a strong woman to bring out the best in her – and I'm sure Kate will eventually be looking for a good man. Kate's earning potential sweetens the deal by miles and I could see her settling back down with a single dad. Even more kids in the house – yikes!
It will be a sad day for Jon when he is on the outside watching another man involved in the lives of his children – particularly if that man successfully brings harmony into the home.
Sad.
It was tough watching Kate push Jon around. No one wants to see that. We all assumed he was just this nice guy trying to get through the day and it was fun to point at her and joke about how overbearing she was. However, when a man with a house full of young children is an idler he needs to be pushed. Things have to get done and they have to be done fairly well to keep it all running smoothly. The one good thing that Jon has done through his self-destructive behavior has been to show the world why Kate HAD to take on the role as field marshal in that family. Jon is a loafer who resented having to take on the role of an adult and so he acted like a child which required or allowed (whichever you prefer) to be increasingly controlling as the family grew. Kate would likely have not been controlling and annoyed at Jon to the nth degree if he’d been reliable and taken the reigns and his share of the responsibilities. Surely she would have been relieved to have a man to show up on a regular basis and take charge.
I predict that Jon is going to have to embrace the stink he has been showering in lately if he wants to stay in the entertainment industry. He’ll earn his paycheck being the adult industry hero for the over 30 men who need validation that although they too are lazy, irresponsible, unattractive, pudgy and slow-witted all the hottest babes really DO want to hook up with them. Hey it might be the dark side but its a living – that’s what he’ll have to tell himself anyway.
I love this comment and I agree. I think that Kate obviously did push him around, but maybe she knew the way he really was long before the rest of us did. Maybe he is “free” from her now, but there’s a difference between enjoying his post-marriage freedom and living it up the way he has. She may very well be a diva and a b*tch, but at least she’s taking care of the kids while he gets photographed with questionable people and partying in Vegas.
There are a lot of really great men who would love to see if they’d be a good match for Kate. Intelligent men can figure out how to handle and treat a strong woman to bring out the best in her – and I’m sure Kate will eventually be looking for a good man. Kate’s earning potential sweetens the deal by miles and I could see her settling back down with a single dad. Even more kids in the house – yikes!
It will be a sad day for Jon when he is on the outside watching another man involved in the lives of his children – particularly if that man successfully brings harmony into the home.
Sad.
Alison, I agree w/ you "creepy" … Jon was always on the slimey side. Glad to see TLC going w/Kate. She's got the children's best interest at heart. Plus, she's a great human being. Kudos to Kate & TLC. I hope Kate gets to "live" in the PA home w/ the kids.
Alison, I agree w/ you “creepy” … Jon was always on the slimey side. Glad to see TLC going w/Kate. She’s got the children’s best interest at heart. Plus, she’s a great human being. Kudos to Kate & TLC. I hope Kate gets to “live” in the PA home w/ the kids.
Jon needs to get a job and support his 8 kids and quit living off of their money and he better enjoy his girlfriends while he can because when the money is gone they will be too…I think he is a scumbag and he can forget about another tv show..Nobody wants to see him anyway. He is just about the most childish thing I have ever seen…It is embarrassing that he thinks he is such a ladies man…Give me a break…The kids are better off without him….so is Kate..Maybe she can find herself a real man for a change…..
Jon needs to get a job and support his 8 kids and quit living off of their money and he better enjoy his girlfriends while he can because when the money is gone they will be too…I think he is a scumbag and he can forget about another tv show..Nobody wants to see him anyway. He is just about the most childish thing I have ever seen…It is embarrassing that he thinks he is such a ladies man…Give me a break…The kids are better off without him….so is Kate..Maybe she can find herself a real man for a change…..
Kate needs to go away … far … far … away. I am so over her fake pity party. She has no friends or family, which speaks volumes.
Stop picking on Jon, Kate. The poor guy put up with your nasty attitude long enough. Let the guy enjoy life now that he is away from your controlling freak show. Get over it! He is allowed to date. You can't control him anymore. By him dating or partying does not make him a creep. He was just released from "prison". He is going to need to blow off some pent up steam. Leave him alone and get on with your miserable life.
Kate needs to go away … far … far … away. I am so over her fake pity party. She has no friends or family, which speaks volumes.
Stop picking on Jon, Kate. The poor guy put up with your nasty attitude long enough. Let the guy enjoy life now that he is away from your controlling freak show. Get over it! He is allowed to date. You can’t control him anymore. By him dating or partying does not make him a creep. He was just released from “prison”. He is going to need to blow off some pent up steam. Leave him alone and get on with your miserable life.