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Cricket
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08-05-2002

Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 4:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cricket a private message Print Post    
They took Jon's name off the show? Is he okay with this? So it begins. It's been real, Jon. Wow!

I may be dead wrong, but I feel Kate will try to control Jon seeing the children and it will come off as Jon doesn't love his children. She will make it hard (as punishment for him having girlfriends) to the point he will eventually quit trying and only see the kids once in awhile. The only thing I feel would prevent this is that Kate needs him as a free babysitter.

Cricket
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08-05-2002

Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 4:42 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cricket a private message Print Post    
Regarding the article above, ummm..sounds like the security guard should be wearing the sweatshirt Jon has on in that pic. Wow..he really thinks she's all that..or at least she has him believing it, it seems.

I don't get why she was even at this skating event. Jill Zarin skated? Sounds like possibly reality stars vs. ice skating pros? She didn't skate, so why was she there? If even a smidgen of that article is true, it's the very reason Kate needs to get a real job. She needs go get back down to Earth. She's just not a likable woman (for me) and acting like this doesn't help. The ice skater is most likely ten times more of a celebrity than Kate; yet she wouldn't ride with the mother.

Marameko
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07-15-2002

Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 5:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Marameko a private message Print Post    
Happy...............I don't think so ! He needs $$$$$$

Cricket
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08-05-2002

Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 5:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cricket a private message Print Post    
This might explain why both Jill and Kate were there. It seems they were both filming for their shows. Also, it seems that the previous article wasn't exaggerating.

Kate At Stars, Stripes and Skating Event

I'm thinking Kate might not be invited back next year. I don't see where they are going to air this show on television and I guess we'll only see Kate and Jill's bits on their respective shows.

Naja
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06-28-2003

Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 5:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Naja a private message Print Post    
Has anybody watched the actual show lately? I finally caught up on the last 3 new episodes and they are painfully boring and so contrived (I mean even more than before). Jon and Kate together at least brought some reality into it when they would get snippy with each other. I don't see how it could last much longer if the quality of the show remains the same as it is now.

Twiggyish
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08-14-2000

Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 5:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twiggyish a private message Print Post    
I think Jon wants a more free life away from cameras and away from kids. He has a girlfriend now and it's possible she doesn't like the negative attention. kate has said she didn't like the new girlfriend around the kids.
I predict Jon will get more and more wrapped in his new life and find excuses for not being in his old one. I could be wrong, but that's what I think.
As to the Roloffs, I think they are more like a normal family. Yes, they are messy, but not every home looks likes Home and Garden. They don't put on a "perfect" front like Kate always wanted with her family.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 6:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Jill Zarin is one of the group Jon was hanging out with during his fling with Kate Majer in the Hamptons, along with Lindsay Lohan's father, so I can see where Steve might not want her approaching Kate.

I think maybe she should just cede Connecticut to Jon and friends.

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 7:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
I don't think the show is anymore contrived than alot of 'reality shows'. Shoot, the Duggers did a crossover last night with "Say Yes to the Dress".
from an article i read about the skating thing, it sounded like TLC was being rather jerky about the Bravo people/camera crew being on their channel.

Naja
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06-28-2003

Thursday, October 01, 2009 - 7:10 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Naja a private message Print Post    
I'm not comparing it to other show, Texannie. I'm comparing it to how the show used to be when it was fun to watch. It used to be more like a day in the life...Now it's more like "The Contrived Adventures of...".

Looks like Jon has halted production.

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/10/01/.....

"'The Insider' can exclusively reveal that Jon Gosselin, th[r]ough his attorney, Mark J. Heller, is demanding production of the show be halted," Spencer says. "In two letters to TLC lawyers, dated September 29, 2009, Gosselin demands the network cease and desist production and leave his property. To quote one of the letters, Jon's attorney writes, "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.' "

Brenda1966
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07-03-2002

Thursday, October 01, 2009 - 8:04 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Brenda1966 a private message Print Post    
the War of the Roses has officially begun.

Naja
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06-28-2003

Thursday, October 01, 2009 - 8:04 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Naja a private message Print Post    
TMZ has a photo of the new and misspelled sign on the gate to the Gosselin property...

http://www.tmz.com/2009/10/01/jon-and-kate-plus-8-jon-gosselin-tlc/

Ophiliasgrandma
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09-04-2001

Thursday, October 01, 2009 - 8:06 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ophiliasgrandma a private message Print Post    
The plot thickens, but I suspect a contract will rear its head and Jon won't have a leg to stand on. I don't think he can dictate what Kate will do with her time at the house anyway.

Angelicfairies2
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07-19-2004

Thursday, October 01, 2009 - 8:16 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Angelicfairies2 a private message Print Post    
Those are Jon's kids and he has every right to halt production. It's about time he did it too!

Twiggyish
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08-14-2000

Thursday, October 01, 2009 - 8:17 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twiggyish a private message Print Post    
Boy is he getting nasty! I do find it strange that he specified only TLC in that sign.
He doesn't say all cameras and production crews.. Could this mean he plans on doing interviews or allowing other camera crews in?

Angelicfairies2
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07-19-2004

Thursday, October 01, 2009 - 8:35 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Angelicfairies2 a private message Print Post    
He's getting nasty?? why because he wants them to stop filming his kids? how is that nasty?

Ahnicka
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08-08-2007

Thursday, October 01, 2009 - 8:42 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ahnicka a private message Print Post    
It's probably on his lawyer's advice. I doubt Jon came up with that on his own. This new lawyer must be much better than the last one.

It seems to be getting nasty because his intentions didn't seem to be all of a sudden worried about the children until he was removed from the show. He didn't seem to care before.

As TMZ put it:

Gosselin now claims the filming is detrimental to his kids and he's now determined to bring in police if that's what it takes to stop the production.

So coincidence? Jon was just 86'd from the show -- which will be relaunched as "Kate Plus 8" in November -- and a day later he's suddenly worried about the kids he sporadically sees. A source connected with the production says Jon had no problem shooting the show as recently as last Friday ... but since he was essentially fired from the show this week, he's suddenly worried about his children.


Karuuna
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08-31-2000

Thursday, October 01, 2009 - 9:00 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Karuuna a private message Print Post    
In other words, Jon hasn't turned over a new leaf at all. Same old guy.

Holly
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07-22-2001

Thursday, October 01, 2009 - 9:03 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Holly a private message Print Post    
Hahahaha...this is getting too good now, LOL

Twiggyish
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08-14-2000

Thursday, October 01, 2009 - 9:14 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twiggyish a private message Print Post    
Exactly Ahnicka! I think this is a strategic move on the part of the Jon's legal team. I suspect TLC will be forced to work with him in some matter now. The ball is now in the TLC court. They may have to pay him something or let him back on the show. The kids are now a pawn, unfortunately. I doubt he is truly worried about their being "exploited".

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Thursday, October 01, 2009 - 9:24 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
The problem is, as I see it, is that Jon hasn't shown an overwhelming amount of worry over his childrens' welfare before now. Don't get me wrong...I believe he loves his children a great deal, but his actions as he has gone through the majority of this year have not shown a lot of concern for his children. So him to all of the sudden take a moral high ground is a bit suspicious, given the timing.

For what it's worth, I don't think the children are being harmed by the show. They have grown up with the cameras so for them this is normal. They would never have had a so-called "normal" life because by their very existence they are unique and newsworthy. The problem instead has been the fractured relationship with their parents, both before and after the separation.

And as for Kate and her career choice...would any of us willingly give up the potential income you could make in an entertainment career as opposed to what we could make in our normal 9-5 lives? With 8 children? I know we all like to say we would, and I believe that if you believe you would that you would (sorry for the convoluted sentence), but in reality I can say that supporting one child is expensive...I can't even imagine what it takes to support 8! The childcare costs alone if Kate worked a "normal" job would be overwhelming. The cost of feeding and clothing that many children...prohibitive. If you could find a better way to earn money that would afford them the luxuries they are getting now (the wonderful vacations, special treats, etc.) you would have to give it serious consideration.

My 12-year old would be forcing me to sign on the dotted line, I can tell you that...LOL!

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Thursday, October 01, 2009 - 9:30 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
HALLELUJAH, he finally came to his senses!!! I don't even care what his motive is, at least those kids now have a chance at a "normal" life (or as close to one as possible with the already done "damage.") Hopefully people can find their own kids/grandkids to ogle over and leave these 8 alone!!

Cinnamongirl
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01-10-2001

Thursday, October 01, 2009 - 9:34 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cinnamongirl a private message Print Post    
a bit suspicious to say the least. Hes a joke. And if he really wants to see who's doing the most harm to his kids he needs to look at his actions over the last 4-5 months...He says he wants to stop thetrainwreck...well, come on Jon...I think the trainwreck is you!!

Naja
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06-28-2003

Thursday, October 01, 2009 - 9:50 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Naja a private message Print Post    
TLC has responded, and apparently they have suspended filming.

"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."



http://www.usmagazine.com/moviestvmusic/...

Twiggyish
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08-14-2000

Thursday, October 01, 2009 - 9:56 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twiggyish a private message Print Post    
I had to laugh when I saw the sign! Who did he hire as his lawyer? He sure can't spell!



Brenda1966
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07-03-2002

Thursday, October 01, 2009 - 10:01 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Brenda1966 a private message Print Post    
This is all legal wrangling as Twiggy states. This puts TLC in a position to pay him off if they want him off the show. It also puts Kate in a position of having to negotiate with Jon for things he wants (to see the kids or whatever he wants) in order for her to get what she wants (the continued spotlight and filming of her family.)

Jon has finally gotten himself a lawyer who is ready for the good fight. It could get real ugly from here on out as they pound out this divorce deal. Lawyers -- gotta luv em!