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Kittyab
Member
07-15-2005
| Sunday, December 13, 2009 - 7:15 pm
No I said if he violates the court order he could go to jail. Its called contempt of court.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Sunday, December 13, 2009 - 9:42 pm
So far seems to be keeping his mouth shut. Reportedly he was with the kids in PA the day of the hearing.
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Kathyb
Member
05-17-2006
| Sunday, December 13, 2009 - 10:35 pm
I don't really think Kate is a shrew. Trying to run a home with 8 children, and a passive/aggressive 'teenager' for a partner, can be nerve-wracking.
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Angelicfairies2
Member
07-19-2004
| Monday, December 14, 2009 - 7:34 am
I agree with the whole contempt of court stuff however for his sake he better not to anything stupid because those are 8 kids that do NOT need to know/hear/see their dad in Jail. Those kids are going through more then anything right now that is the last thing they should have to go through. TLC won't agree to anything anyway for him so he mine as well find other means to support the kids. If Kate is going to be an "entertainer" then I think Jon should be allowed to be one as well. Even though the two of them should dissapear and figure out their differences in private and take care of those kids!
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Monday, December 14, 2009 - 8:29 am
I don't think TLC has ever had a problem with Jon being in the entertainment field...but he needs to wait until his contract with TLC has expired (and isn't that in February or something?)...he needs to honor the commitment that he agreed to in the first place before he moves on to greener (and more lurid) pastures. I'm telling you, this is standard procedure for a major corporation and one of their employees...it could easily be the CFO of GM talking to Ford...the same thing would happen. Breach of contract and exclusivity clauses is taken very seriously. Jon acted like a child and they are punishing him. And again, he is either being poorly advised by his overpaid and high profile attorneys or he isn't listening to them.
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Monday, December 14, 2009 - 8:49 am
When the old contract expires I'm wondering if Kate will sign on for a new show with the kids. I know Charlie Sheen tried to stop his ex from having their children on her reality show. He lost and she was allowed to proceed with the show, kids and all. The president has been set.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Monday, December 14, 2009 - 8:55 am
i am getting quite tickled that some believe there is a giant conspiracy to prevent jon from earning a living. this is a contract issue plain and simple. BOTH jon and kate must follow the terms of their contract with TLC or they are in violation. If Kate was pursuing ventures in violation, she would be in the same predicament jon.
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Kittyab
Member
07-15-2005
| Monday, December 14, 2009 - 10:29 am
If Jon hadnt cancelled the show he could still be earning money as a "entertainer". He chose this path, he has to finish it. I guess he can go back into IT.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Monday, December 14, 2009 - 12:26 pm
If Jon hadn't cancelled the show, the kids would not be back on their path (possibly) to a more normal life. Bravo Jon, for at least that move!!
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Kittyab
Member
07-15-2005
| Monday, December 14, 2009 - 12:44 pm
Julie, him being on TV talking about his kids, showing photos of his kids, being seend with lots of young women is a normal life? My point is he can not complain about not being able to earn money as a entertainer when he wouldnt do as his contract dictated. In February he will be free to do as he likes. Should be interesting.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Monday, December 14, 2009 - 12:52 pm
I am talking about the kids being on that show. (Them being on TV every day or every week.) I am not saying every choice he made/makes is a good one. (Obviously not!) But pulling the plug on that show, imo, is a very good choice.
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Happymom
Member
01-20-2003
| Monday, December 14, 2009 - 1:00 pm
Kitty, I think he is not really free to talk if his contract is up in Feb. The judge ordered no media until his hearing in April.
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Kathyb
Member
05-17-2006
| Monday, December 14, 2009 - 1:31 pm
I don't believe for a minute that Jon pulled the plug on the show for the benefit of the kids. He could have done that a long time ago. It was a power play and it failed big time. No show + no kids = no money for Jon. Kate's got a new gig so the kids will be ok.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Monday, December 14, 2009 - 3:17 pm
I agree.. the timing was too exquisitely obvious.. they announced that the show would be called Kate + 8 and that Jon would have a less active role but would still be paid and then suddenly he had his "epiphany". Pfft to the "reality" of his epiphany.
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Kittyab
Member
07-15-2005
| Monday, December 14, 2009 - 7:56 pm
Happy, after Feb he can get on shows or gigs. I think that he cant speak in the public about TLC or the show.
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 8:57 am
At that time he can say anything he wants, but he'd better guard his mouth and not be libelous or they can get him again.
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Kittyab
Member
07-15-2005
| Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 9:37 am
I didnt understand why he pulled the stunts he did, in Feb he could refused to renew the contract and do whatever he wanted. His current actions made no sense.
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 10:53 am
Kitty, I think he did it because he could, no other reason.
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 10:55 am
Again, I think he was reacting like a rebellious young boy and he is now having to pay the consequences for his actions.
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 11:34 am
Stomping your foot is all well and good as long as you don't stomp the other foot's toe.
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Kittyab
Member
07-15-2005
| Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 12:41 pm
Lets hope the kids get Kate's common sense...
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Happymom
Member
01-20-2003
| Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 3:42 pm
Fox news saying Jon is broke and can't pay legal bills. If his lawyers want to be paid, they will have to sue him. "Reps for the Hellers deny any problems with Gosselin." link
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Kittyab
Member
07-15-2005
| Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 3:59 pm
Jon should stayed on the gravey train till Feb...
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 4:14 pm
He should have heeded the story of the goose that laid the golden egg. You kill the goose and it's bye-bye eggs.
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Hukdonreality
Member
09-29-2003
| Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 5:33 pm
Sort of looks like Jon won't be able to pay much of any support for those children, huh? He loved them so much that he wanted them off the TV, now it's going to be all up to Kate to take care of them. Good thing she was in charge of the money or it would have been all gone I'll bet.
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