I’m so sick of writing about the Gosselins (yes, even despite the fact that it got us a mention on CNN). So why am I writing about the latest development? Well, it’s a slow news day and I’m really, really bored. Also, because I love being right. And if you also labelled Jon Gosselin as a petty, immature fame-wh*re then you were right too. Good for us!
So Jon Gosselin basically got his walking papers from TLC, who told him they were cutting him out of the show (save a few appearances) and focusing on Kate. Naturally, what does the man-child do? Well, he throws a tantrum. But unlike children, adults get to use fun things called “lawyers” to get all pissy on their behalf.
Jon’s lawyer has sent TLC a letter immediately demanding that they cease filming the children (because they’re HIS children, you see, and not just money-making machines) or filming on his propery. God, it’s so good that he’s finally trying to take an interest in his kids’ welfare and not put them in the public spotlight. Although, considering how many seasons of the show have aired, I’d call too late.
According to Radar:
After TLC removed his name from the title of the reality show, Jon & Kate Plus 8 Tuesday, the 32-year-old reality TV dad, via his attorney Mark J. Heller, sent the cable network a pair of letters stating all filming and production crews are heretofore banned from his family’s Wernersville, Pennsylvania home.
“Effective immediately, no production crews are to enter Jon’s family home for any reason. In the event that anyone enters the marital property, Jon Gosselin will notify the local authorities to effectuate police action against any trespassers,” his lawyer Mark J. Heller wrote to TLC.
Jon states that both he and Kate both own the property where the show is being shot, that he has join custody of the kids and that he is able to make decisions about their welfare. The story was first reported by The Insider.
The letters from Jon’s attorney to TLC were dated Tuesday, the same day the network announced it was minimizing his role on the show and changing the name to Kate Plus 8.
Jon now says he believes it is not in the best interest of the children’s welfare to continue with production of the show.
Oh please. PLEASE. Give me a break. Despite the fact that I don’t agree with the kids being filmed and put in the spotlight, exactly what will you do to provide for your family, Jon? Because, from what I hear, you don’t have a job. Perhaps you’ll be designing a clothing line for kids as we’ve heard you might do? You know, one that your kids could model, which would certainly be less exploitative than a TV show.
TLC fired back:
“We are aware of Jon Gosselin’s recent statements, and remain deeply disappointed at his continued erratic behavior. He and the family were shooting as recently as last Friday, without incident, and his latest comments are grossly inaccurate, without merit and are clearly opportunistic.
“Despite Jon Gosselin’s repeated self destructive and unprofessional actions, he remains under an exclusive contract with TLC. Direct filming of the children has been currently suspended, pending further conversations between both parents.”
So here’s what I think is going to happen: TLC (and probably Kate) will band together, get their own lawyers and get Kate declared the primary guardian over the children. Like when Kate went to court to gain control over the family’s finances because Jon was spending money like it was going out of style.
Seriously, these poor kids have some pretty messed up parents (yes, both of them). And while Kate is probably a diva-like harpy, Jon still takes the cake for being the most immature, petty jerk that I’ve read about in a long, long time. Well, right behind Kanye West.
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"If I can't exploit my children and make millions off them…no one can!"
– Jon Gosselin
“If I can’t exploit my children and make millions off them…no one can!”
– Jon Gosselin
As much as I think Kayne has douchey qualities, I prefer to be inundated with his tantrums. My dislike of Jon Gosselin is universal. Most vile human atm.
As much as I think Kayne has douchey qualities, I prefer to be inundated with his tantrums. My dislike of Jon Gosselin is universal. Most vile human atm.
And again with the "We hate Jon" garbage. Really? Have you forgotten how petty Kate has been for years?
Jon does, in fact, have every right to shut down production on property he owns. Obviously, he's looking out for his own interests, as he should. Who else WILL? Kate gets to take the money, the show, yet he has to put up with them in his house? Good God, no!
Again, I'm not suggesting that he's a saint, but considering that KATE is the one who started this with her own actions and attitude, SHE should be taken off the show just as much as he should.
And again with the “We hate Jon” garbage. Really? Have you forgotten how petty Kate has been for years?
Jon does, in fact, have every right to shut down production on property he owns. Obviously, he’s looking out for his own interests, as he should. Who else WILL? Kate gets to take the money, the show, yet he has to put up with them in his house? Good God, no!
Again, I’m not suggesting that he’s a saint, but considering that KATE is the one who started this with her own actions and attitude, SHE should be taken off the show just as much as he should.
Kate is a domineering stage mother, but Jon is using his kids as leverage so he can do a show with Michael Lohan and Kevin Federline. Kate truly is the lesser of two evils.
Kate is a domineering stage mother, but Jon is using his kids as leverage so he can do a show with Michael Lohan and Kevin Federline. Kate truly is the lesser of two evils.
Jon ..Get a JOB …You have eight kids to support and it is pretty hard to support them in nightclubs…No wonder Kate got rid of this crybaby..and his little temper tantrums…He is just jealous that nobody wants to look at that ugly face of his….So you do not want the kids to work well get off your duff and get a job and start paying your child support….Loser!!!
Jon ..Get a JOB …You have eight kids to support and it is pretty hard to support them in nightclubs…No wonder Kate got rid of this crybaby..and his little temper tantrums…He is just jealous that nobody wants to look at that ugly face of his….So you do not want the kids to work well get off your duff and get a job and start paying your child support….Loser!!!
Now don't you feel silly? Apparently Jon contacted TLC BEFORE TLC removed his name off the show and when they found out he was going to do Larry King Live, they tried to pre-empt his announcement by removing his name. They should be embarrassed. TLC had the Gosselins sign a contract without any legal representation, they didn't pay the children anything, they made $186 billion off the Gosselins and paid them a measly $22,000 per episode. They didn't get permits for the children to work. They are a greedy corporation who is trying to control this family.
Now don’t you feel silly? Apparently Jon contacted TLC BEFORE TLC removed his name off the show and when they found out he was going to do Larry King Live, they tried to pre-empt his announcement by removing his name. They should be embarrassed. TLC had the Gosselins sign a contract without any legal representation, they didn’t pay the children anything, they made $186 billion off the Gosselins and paid them a measly $22,000 per episode. They didn’t get permits for the children to work. They are a greedy corporation who is trying to control this family.
Jon should now be neutered and made to get a job. My God, compared to him Kate is a saint! Jon is like a little boy in the candy shop. He thinks it is all about him. I would much rather see Kate and the kids than JOn. What a loser.
Jon should now be neutered and made to get a job. My God, compared to him Kate is a saint! Jon is like a little boy in the candy shop. He thinks it is all about him. I would much rather see Kate and the kids than JOn. What a loser.
This has to be the lawyer's idea – Jon doesn't have the mental acumen to come up with this on his own. His claim that TLC wasn't paying the kids is well-timed, isn't it? What, 4 years later, and after they have the big house? Right, Jon, it's all about the children, isn't it? First, Kate has to go to court to stop him from blowing through their income and now, probably because she still has control of it, (think lawyer here) he wants to stop any money coming in at all to punish her. This is NOT about his children. This is about HIM. Pay attention kiddies, this is what we call standard F.O.P. – F-Over Procedure. He doesn't impress me as being someone who can command $22,500 in weekly earnings anywhere else. Just how does he expect to continue to maintain his children in the style to which they have become accustomed? He's off running around and Kate is raising 8 children alone. Neither is going to be able to match the previous income. So it's better for his EIGHT children to live in poverty? Yeah, that's certainly far-sighted. In what universe does anyone consider this guy to be a good parent? He wants to shut down the show so he can emotionally and legally torture Kate without the public scrutiny. What a duplicitous, self-serving, puerile, manipulative jerk.
This has to be the lawyer’s idea – Jon doesn’t have the mental acumen to come up with this on his own. His claim that TLC wasn’t paying the kids is well-timed, isn’t it? What, 4 years later, and after they have the big house? Right, Jon, it’s all about the children, isn’t it? First, Kate has to go to court to stop him from blowing through their income and now, probably because she still has control of it, (think lawyer here) he wants to stop any money coming in at all to punish her. This is NOT about his children. This is about HIM. Pay attention kiddies, this is what we call standard F.O.P. – F-Over Procedure. He doesn’t impress me as being someone who can command $22,500 in weekly earnings anywhere else. Just how does he expect to continue to maintain his children in the style to which they have become accustomed? He’s off running around and Kate is raising 8 children alone. Neither is going to be able to match the previous income. So it’s better for his EIGHT children to live in poverty? Yeah, that’s certainly far-sighted. In what universe does anyone consider this guy to be a good parent? He wants to shut down the show so he can emotionally and legally torture Kate without the public scrutiny. What a duplicitous, self-serving, puerile, manipulative jerk.
This is a no brainer. Kate, buy another house for you and the children to work from. Perhaps in Europe…… If Jon truly finds his tv show offensive then perhaps he should give all of the money back and not take anymore. From what I have read this seems to be all about power and control. She is doing just fine without him and he doesn't like it so he is using the the classic blocking tool in any divorce, the children. He has pretty much been disconnected from his shining star and is doing a public pout. Get a job buddie, you have cut your kids off from the college funds.
This is a no brainer. Kate, buy another house for you and the children to work from. Perhaps in Europe…… If Jon truly finds his tv show offensive then perhaps he should give all of the money back and not take anymore. From what I have read this seems to be all about power and control. She is doing just fine without him and he doesn’t like it so he is using the the classic blocking tool in any divorce, the children. He has pretty much been disconnected from his shining star and is doing a public pout. Get a job buddie, you have cut your kids off from the college funds.
Here's my list of show ideas for the 2010 season of "Kate Plus"
Kate buys a new house: Kate buys a big fixer upper which will accommodate her big family. TLC brings in a very real manly man to oversee the renovation. Some sweet someone with charisma, someone with drive, someone with personality, someone with a great biceps!
There will have to be regular get-togethers for updates, innocent flirtations and lighthearted laughs. The entire season will be about the gradual developments in the renovation of the house as well as Kate's spirits. Think of the possibilities!
Here’s my list of show ideas for the 2010 season of “Kate Plus”
Kate buys a new house: Kate buys a big fixer upper which will accommodate her big family. TLC brings in a very real manly man to oversee the renovation. Some sweet someone with charisma, someone with drive, someone with personality, someone with a great biceps!
There will have to be regular get-togethers for updates, innocent flirtations and lighthearted laughs. The entire season will be about the gradual developments in the renovation of the house as well as Kate’s spirits. Think of the possibilities!
Sunrose, I totally agree with you. Well said. Sara, I like your thinking, but if Kate was to buy another house, it would have to be out of the marital assets to which Jon still has a claim. TLC, on the other hand, can build, furnish, and equip a house just like the Gosselin home and allow Kate and the kids to live there for as long as needed (until divorce is finalized and custody is settled upon). Jon, of course would have NO ACCESS to the property without prior permission and would certainly have no say-so over use of the property. Jon is SUCH a dumb azz! His lawyer is seeing dollar signs everywhere he looks. If he strings this case out just right, he'll never have to work a day in his life ever again! Jon is too stupid to realize just how badly he is being used. He thought Kate abused and disrespected him. Wait until this lawyer gets done f–king him over. At least Kate protected his dumb azz. Hailey doesn't know enough to protect herself, let alone a dumb assed man. "A man that findeth a wife findeth a good thing." Jon found his good thing, but then he threw it away because he was too stupid and ignorant to realize what he had. He let ignorant, immature, testosterone-driven neanderthals tell him how bad Kate was treating him and that he shouldn't have to put up with her mouth! He chose to act out by having affairs, in and out of the "marital home." Now he is claiming that this show, which he happily benefited from until he was dumped by it, is detrimental to his children's well-being. Well, I ain't buying it. Take that garbage about being so concerned now for the best interests of the kids somewhere else and peddle it Jon. You were just fine with your kids being part of the show until you got canned. You should be just fine with them being part of it now.
Sunrose, I totally agree with you. Well said. Sara, I like your thinking, but if Kate was to buy another house, it would have to be out of the marital assets to which Jon still has a claim. TLC, on the other hand, can build, furnish, and equip a house just like the Gosselin home and allow Kate and the kids to live there for as long as needed (until divorce is finalized and custody is settled upon). Jon, of course would have NO ACCESS to the property without prior permission and would certainly have no say-so over use of the property. Jon is SUCH a dumb azz! His lawyer is seeing dollar signs everywhere he looks. If he strings this case out just right, he’ll never have to work a day in his life ever again! Jon is too stupid to realize just how badly he is being used. He thought Kate abused and disrespected him. Wait until this lawyer gets done f–king him over. At least Kate protected his dumb azz. Hailey doesn’t know enough to protect herself, let alone a dumb assed man. “A man that findeth a wife findeth a good thing.” Jon found his good thing, but then he threw it away because he was too stupid and ignorant to realize what he had. He let ignorant, immature, testosterone-driven neanderthals tell him how bad Kate was treating him and that he shouldn’t have to put up with her mouth! He chose to act out by having affairs, in and out of the “marital home.” Now he is claiming that this show, which he happily benefited from until he was dumped by it, is detrimental to his children’s well-being. Well, I ain’t buying it. Take that garbage about being so concerned now for the best interests of the kids somewhere else and peddle it Jon. You were just fine with your kids being part of the show until you got canned. You should be just fine with them being part of it now.
I've been reading all of your suggestions that maybe Kate buy another house or TLC get them one and that's a valid point. But having practiced family law for about a year, I can tell you that Jon still has a claim over the children and he may not give her permission for THEM to be filmed.
If Kate were to be given primary custody she could make all decisions for the children. She could also go to court and get a judge to declare that TLC doesn't need Jon's permission to film, if they find it is the best interest of the children. It's not so much the house that they're fighting about now as it is whether they can film the kids.
I’ve been reading all of your suggestions that maybe Kate buy another house or TLC get them one and that’s a valid point. But having practiced family law for about a year, I can tell you that Jon still has a claim over the children and he may not give her permission for THEM to be filmed.
If Kate were to be given primary custody she could make all decisions for the children. She could also go to court and get a judge to declare that TLC doesn’t need Jon’s permission to film, if they find it is the best interest of the children. It’s not so much the house that they’re fighting about now as it is whether they can film the kids.
Hey Liz! I LIKE IT! Too bad it's SO inappropriate! LOL Kate would prolly like it, too, but she really has to watch herself during these divorce proceedings. John's affairs have been highly publicized during the past year. If Kate was to have ONE little fling, it would be all over with for her. We still live under a double standard to which both men AND women subscribe. Mens' affairs are frowned upon, but understood and even tolerated. When a woman has an affair, it is the death penalty for her! It doesn't even matter if she did it just one time. She becomes a slut in the eyes of many. He becomes just a hounddog! Women still want him. Men admire him for his prowess.
It's funny, but in the Canadian legal system it really doesn't matter much whether one of the parties cheated. Adultery is used as a REASON for divorce, but won't necessarily affect the division of assets or spousal support. Not sure if it's the same in the United States.
In the U.S., it is a state by state matter. In many states, marital property is divided equally. Most states allow no-fault divorces. Spousal support may or may not be awarded, depending on who the biggest breadwinner was and what the circumstances of the other spouse are. I am not a lawyer, though, so I do not know all the details.
Hi Meritabread –
Oh if I produced the show I wouldn't have her have a fling … I'd just have the guy there once in a while doing his job as construction manager. That he might be attractive and there might be a friendly tension between the two, well that's for the viewers to decide – but it would be innocent and clear that nothing inappropriate was going on before, during or after the filming. He's a good guy. You could tweak it to the point where people wanted Kate to form a relationship with the guy. In between shots of the renovation I'd have Kate becoming expansive and forging a new path for herself by trying out new experiences, seeing what makes her happy and bonding with/guiding the children.
Actually, you know I think I read somewhere that the divorce is set to be finalized sometime in 2009.
Hey Liz! I LIKE IT! Too bad it’s SO inappropriate! LOL Kate would prolly like it, too, but she really has to watch herself during these divorce proceedings. John’s affairs have been highly publicized during the past year. If Kate was to have ONE little fling, it would be all over with for her. We still live under a double standard to which both men AND women subscribe. Mens’ affairs are frowned upon, but understood and even tolerated. When a woman has an affair, it is the death penalty for her! It doesn’t even matter if she did it just one time. She becomes a slut in the eyes of many. He becomes just a hounddog! Women still want him. Men admire him for his prowess.
It’s funny, but in the Canadian legal system it really doesn’t matter much whether one of the parties cheated. Adultery is used as a REASON for divorce, but won’t necessarily affect the division of assets or spousal support. Not sure if it’s the same in the United States.
In the U.S., it is a state by state matter. In many states, marital property is divided equally. Most states allow no-fault divorces. Spousal support may or may not be awarded, depending on who the biggest breadwinner was and what the circumstances of the other spouse are. I am not a lawyer, though, so I do not know all the details.
Hi Meritabread –
Oh if I produced the show I wouldn’t have her have a fling … I’d just have the guy there once in a while doing his job as construction manager. That he might be attractive and there might be a friendly tension between the two, well that’s for the viewers to decide – but it would be innocent and clear that nothing inappropriate was going on before, during or after the filming. He’s a good guy. You could tweak it to the point where people wanted Kate to form a relationship with the guy. In between shots of the renovation I’d have Kate becoming expansive and forging a new path for herself by trying out new experiences, seeing what makes her happy and bonding with/guiding the children.
Actually, you know I think I read somewhere that the divorce is set to be finalized sometime in 2009.
Clarissa, that is why I said ". . .and custody is settled upon." I realize that if Kate has primary custody of the kids, she can then make decisions for them, as per the custody agreement.
Sorry! Must have missed that part. My apologies!
Clarissa, that is why I said “. . .and custody is settled upon.” I realize that if Kate has primary custody of the kids, she can then make decisions for them, as per the custody agreement.
Sorry! Must have missed that part. My apologies!
Meritabread, thanks for your remark. I did know that buying another house would make it community property to be split, so didn't mention it. One other problem there is, if Kate and the kids were still earning, then Jon would no doubt try to get alimony (might not succed, though, since he worked past the time of divorce filing – Clarissa? Thoughts?) It's pretty clear who was actually 'exploiting' the children, especially given that Kate had to go to court to get control of the income and prevent Jon from spending it all. Kate is smart not to go into what really went on behind the scenes causing her to act the way she did, but this pattern we've all seen unfold is one I've seen before, sadly. Hopefully, courts will realize she's the only parent who has truly stepped up for the kids. She does need to get full custody; what Jon just did proves he will try to dominate every decision regarding the children. If losing $22,500/week is his idea of 'better for the children', then his very real problem (heretofore unnamed) is going to affect his children's childhoods badly as he continually tries to spite any of Kate's parenting decisions. Courts pretty much don't get his until years go by and kids act out – even then, because of prevailing attitudes and the predominant gender running courts, they ignor the truth. If previous history indicates future behavior, his wild spending, infidelity IN FRONT of cameras, and this recent temper tantrum have already given most of us a pretty clear picture of who he really is. That 'hang-dog, she's picking on me' act he pulled was apparent to me after seeing just one coulage episode. TLC can step in and help Kate get good representation and preserve the children's and her interests.
Meritabread, thanks for your remark. I did know that buying another house would make it community property to be split, so didn’t mention it. One other problem there is, if Kate and the kids were still earning, then Jon would no doubt try to get alimony (might not succed, though, since he worked past the time of divorce filing – Clarissa? Thoughts?) It’s pretty clear who was actually ‘exploiting’ the children, especially given that Kate had to go to court to get control of the income and prevent Jon from spending it all. Kate is smart not to go into what really went on behind the scenes causing her to act the way she did, but this pattern we’ve all seen unfold is one I’ve seen before, sadly. Hopefully, courts will realize she’s the only parent who has truly stepped up for the kids. She does need to get full custody; what Jon just did proves he will try to dominate every decision regarding the children. If losing $22,500/week is his idea of ‘better for the children’, then his very real problem (heretofore unnamed) is going to affect his children’s childhoods badly as he continually tries to spite any of Kate’s parenting decisions. Courts pretty much don’t get his until years go by and kids act out – even then, because of prevailing attitudes and the predominant gender running courts, they ignor the truth. If previous history indicates future behavior, his wild spending, infidelity IN FRONT of cameras, and this recent temper tantrum have already given most of us a pretty clear picture of who he really is. That ‘hang-dog, she’s picking on me’ act he pulled was apparent to me after seeing just one coulage episode. TLC can step in and help Kate get good representation and preserve the children’s and her interests.