Jon and Kate Gosselin announced yesterday on their TLC show Jon & Kate Plus 8 that they were separating, but hours before the episode aired Kate Gosselin filed for divorce and that news was confirmed at the end of the show. Because the filing came so late in the day, both Jon and Kate released statements via People.
“Over the course of this weekend, Jon’s activities have left me no choice but to file legal procedures in order to protect myself and our children. While there are reasons why it was appropriate and necessary for me to initiate this proceeding, I do not wish to discuss those reasons at this time, in the hope that all issues will be resolved amicably between Jon and myself. As always, my first priority remains our children.”
Jon released a statement of his own, claiming his wife was the first to make a legal move. “This afternoon, Kate filed for divorce. Our kids are still my number one priority. I love them and want to make sure they stay happy, healthy and safe. My job is being the best, most supportive and loving father that I can be to my kids, and not being married to Kate doesn’t change that. This will be a difficult transition for all of us, but Kate and I will work out a schedule that enables our kids to have plenty of quality time with both of us at home in Pennsylvania. In terms of my marriage, it’s no secret that the past six months or so have been very difficult for Kate and me. We are no different than other couples and parents who are facing a crossroads in their marriage. I am of course deeply saddened that we are divorcing.”
I wonder what activities Jon did that left Kate with no other choice but to file? By her not saying anything it is going to make it worse for him and her in the long run because the tabs are going to speculate what it is.
So what happens to the show? According to the Hollywood Reporter it will go on, but how TLC is keeping quiet for the time being.
Forgetting Jon & Kate, I am worried for the Plus 8.
UPDATE: Us Weekly is reporting that the show is going to take a production hiatus until August. Hopefully that will give the family time to adjust to it all.
