Wednesday, June 10, 2009

FoxNews.com Review, Watch Bam! 100th Episdoe Here

For most of season 5, the series has helped confirm reports that the Gosselins’ marriage is on the rocks by mostly showing them apart. For example, Jon went snowboarding in Utah while Kate celebrated her birthday with the kids.

But for tonight’s episode, the series’ 100th, celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse managed to reunite Jon and Kate, who spent most of the half hour cooking together in the kitchen, looking no more dysfunctional than they had in the preceding four seasons. Kate acted like a control freak and needled Jon, who generally shrugged off her comments or responded with bits of mild passive-aggressive sarcasm.

Jon and Kate did, however, appear solo in the interview segments on the famous couch.

“At this point, whoever lands in the interview chair does the interview,” Kate said at the beginning of the show. “Don’t ask any questions—it’s just, it’s called rolling with life.”

All this raises a question: What did Emeril know, and when did he know it? Was his footage—in which he helped the family prepare a green-bean casserole, chili mac and granola—shot before the tabloids began printing speculation about Jon’s possible infidelity and Kate’s close relationship with her bodyguard?

If Emeril had known about the alleged marital problems, he probably wouldn’t have said to Jon, “I’m very impressed it’s your 100th show. I don’t know how you made it.” (To which Jon replied, “I don’t either.”)

Emeril may have sensed something was wrong, as he seemed a little more subdued than usual. At one point, Kate said to him, “Hey, you didn’t say ‘Bam!’ yet. I’m a little disappointed.” He gave her a perfunctory “Bam!” with the next dash of seasoning.

Jon, however, was pleased to see that Emeril had taken over the kitchen. “That’s Kate’s territory,” he said, “and he, like, went into her territory.” Kate was miffed when Emeril encouraged the cameraman to take a shot over the stove. “They’re not really allowed,” she said. As soon as the shot was finished, she shooed the cameraman away, saying, “Back, boy!”

Emeril even interfered in Kate’s usual effort to control Jon’s every move. As Jon was scraping out a bowl, she tried to hand him a spatula, which would supposedly facilitate the task. Emeril told her to let him continue, and in frustration, she hit Emeril on the hand with the spatula, saying (you guessed it), “Bam!”

Kate was pleased to see that Jon was mostly reduced to scut work. At one point, as he was grating cheese, she walked by him and asked archly, “How’s it going over here?”

“De-grating,” he replied.

The kids, as always, were adorable. Two of the boys, caught by the camera crew doing something they weren’t supposed to be doing, said, “Guys, don’t look. Close your eyes.” Later, grabbing a jar of Emeril’s Essence, one of the boys said, “Emeril, this stuff has you on it.”

A closing montage compiled touching moments from the previous 99 episodes. Except for the solo interview segments, this show could have fit right in. It will probably provide Gosselinologists with more questions than answers. Was it shot before the scandals broke? Or was it shot after, and did it prove that a married couple can fall back into settled patterns of behavior even after traumatic events? Did a little quality time together with the family help reconcile Jon and Kate, even a little? Or in next week’s episode, will they be back to living separate lives?

63 comments:

  1. I love Foxnews but who ever wrote this is a bit clueless. this show was "made" in April via Emeril's twitter messages. soo.....this was before the "season premiere" episode 2 weeks ago.
    Not being ugly I just hate it when "news media" comments on something that they obviously know nothing about!!

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  2. I just wish they would work everything out and be how they were.

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  3. The boys weren't doing anything wrong when they were telling the crew not to look, they were suprising the crew w/ what they had in their pocket of their jacket...To me this episode was quite boring..tho I did get a couple good recipes!!

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  4. Fauxnews are morons anyway I'm not even going to read what they said. And even if this was taped in April Jon looked pretty happy and enthusiastic for someone who wants it to end and complains about the show. I have come to the conclusion that he doesn't really know what he wants. He wants to money from the show BUT wants it to end. He wants free stuff BUT not the media attention. I hope they are working things out. By the pictures I saw of him recently he seems to be going through a early mid life crisis if there is such a thing LOL. He was wearing an corny Ed Hardy hoodie, gelled hair, an earring etc. He looked like a an old man who wants to hang out with college kids and wants to be cool.

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  5. This type of reporting that Fox has done just adds fuel to the fire.

    Everyone know that it was filmed earlier than the big boom. Now there will be discussion that J&K/TLC are trying to fool people into thinking everything is okie dokie.

    Disappointing to say the least.

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  6. I stopped watching the show. That season opener was a closer for me. I don't know what is going on and I have quit caring. The kids are so adorable, Jon and Kate always say at the beginning no matter what we are in this together. Yet you see what you see on that first show. BLEH! Nobody has guts enough anymore to fight for their marraige.

    When it is all said and done at the end of the day, you have your spouse. The marriage sacrament, the bible says you are joined as one. That to means that you both funcion as one, whether it be staying at home to care for YOUR children while your wife promotes the book about YOUR children, or she is at home with YOUR children while you work a job to support YOUR children. When I say YOUR, I really mean YOURS, you and Kate's children. Not that I don't think Kate has a few issues she could work on, but hey, Jon knew how her personality was when he married her, what's changed? Nothing, it's just on camera now and he has Kate's illustrious brother supposedly 'supporting' Jon by pointing out all of Kate's faults. It is all too surreal, and disgusting. Jon should have really thought before he went out drinking to a bar........... That person you vowed to stay with thru sickness, health til death do us part. Not when you feel like it, you are tired of working on it, or you get fame and fortune and decide that is more important. GAG! I'm done, and I am sad.

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  7. Thank goodness you didn't write this. I agree with John/Steph B, this episode was a bit boring. I love the show but I hate to admit it but it's not as intriguing as it used to be. I will continue to watch in support of the family (and I'm curious as to how it will all pan out with Jon and Kate) but with all the media press and negativity that surrounds the show, it's not the same.....obviously.

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  8. Great post Cindy. You said it all. It's very sad that they don't seem to be fighting for their marriage. It's all about the money now and money is the root of all evil! Shame that it has turned them into two different people. Last night I was at the grocery store and they were on like 5 mag covers. I feel so bad for them. One day the kids are going to understand what is going on or went on and it's going to effect them.

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  9. THANKS SO MUCH for posting the episode links as I missed this episode TWICE even though I tried to record it the first time!

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  10. Jennifer- I agree with your point about the money, but something must be clarified. The Bible says that the love of money is the root of all evil, not just money. I understand that Jon and Kate need to provide for their family, but at this point I too think that it's all about the money. In my opinion, I think they are choosing the money over their family. This family needs a lot of healing and I pray that they receive it.

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  11. Emeril twittered on March 11th that he had just finished filming with Jon and Kate.

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  12. I am sad that the pap rags are reporting he was with that Deanna in Utah on Kate's bday. I'm over Jon. He is a child. No pity here.

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  13. I thought it was so cute that some of the younger ones were pretending to be chefs. Who knows…. a gourmet chef in the future?

    Anyway, here’s my 2 cents re “fighting for marriage”: I don’t think that loving money and fame is the sole reason for their marriage crisis. It may be just one of several contributing factors. Many celebrity couples have been able to handle it quite well during their long lasting marriages.

    I’m no psychoanalyst but I’m speculating that Jon just felt lost along the way living under the shadow of Kate’s book career and stronger personality. I’m guessing it would be pretty easy to become depressed and start acting out. Guys have a harder time getting in touch with or expressing what’s eating them, esp. one who’s as laid back as Jon.

    Also, I’m not positive but weren’t Jon’s parents divorced? If so, then he most likely did not have a strong background or role model in terms of a healthy marriage. Regardless, it’s apparent that he was not grounded or skilled enough to even desire providing healthy leadership required in a strong Christian marriage.

    I just hope and pray that they let their stronger Christian friends stand alongside them to give them support and encouragement during this difficult time.

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  14. heyalls... You believe everything those "pap rags" even say? What real proof did they provide? Does anyone else know of any so-called "proof"?

    Regardless, Jon still needs support and encouragement to do what is right for his marriage & family.

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  15. Happy Afternoon everyone!!

    I think the paps are very bored these days...following Kate and her kids around running errands just trying to get a juicy detail.

    Anyway, I have a question. I have read on other sites and blogs about how the kids are so adorable (which they are) and one caught my eye. It says how one of the twins is looking more like Kate...even though Kate knows that none of the kids would. Why wouldn't they? I know that Jon has some strong genes (my hubby is 1/4 Asian and our youngest looks like alot like Colin LOL ) and the kids have favored him a lot..but am I missing something? I think some of the kids Cara especially have many features that look like Kate.

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  16. Hi, I'm new here but have been following this site a lot. It breaks my heart to see all the anti stuff, that its wonderful to see the opposite. For the rest of this season, I wish TLC would take away the fancy trips, special guests, etc. And just do a normal day at the Gosselin home. One with both parents. However, that would probably be just as tense as what we've seen this season when J&K were in the same shots together.

    I used to be really anti Kate, but I've grown to really like her. And I still like Jon. I think maybe there are some truth to all the rumors, but there is probably so much more to every story than we will ever know. My ultimate wish though is for Jon and Kate to stay together.

    Most people are saying they should just leave it all behind (take years off and stop cold turkey). How well would this work? I just think J&K need to get back to what the show originally intended to be. No book deals/signings, no promoting anything, just raw episodes of family issues.

    Am I completely wrong in this?

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  17. I agree the episode was a bit boring, but watching someone cook is kind of boring. Emeri usually is more animated, but he was teaching and showing instead of just cooking. He was great with the kids. They were down right adorable in this episode. Do you see the boys and Leah pretending to cook while playing outside (precious). The American Choppers stuff comes on tomorrow and I am interested to see the body language between J&K since that was filmed shortly after the birthday party.

    Cutest Moment: Alexis jumping from behind Mady and Cara and saying BAM! I love Lex.

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  18. UGH Radar online has a video now of Jon leaving a restaurant/bar w/ dr. glassman's daughter hailey. I think it's pretty evident that it's him but I of course couldn't tell if that was her or not. Also, they said they ate together when kate was in NC w/ the kids. I don't think they can prove that either. What does seem proveable is that it was him in the video. What gets me is that he really doesn't seem to care how this looks. I am just hoping maybe they are wrong on the date and it happened way earlier before Jon realized how this kind of thing was going to draw a lot o attention. But I have a bad feeling that it is recent. I just wish Jon would pull his head out of his rear end and fight for his marriage and I wish Kate would as well. I am so disappointed. :( PS. I know u can't believe everything you read but to me it really does look like him. They had to know he must frequent there b/c of the camera placement. Who knows maybe this is a hoax and Jon will come otu and see either it wasn't me or gosh can't i have female friends.

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  19. ok on second thought the bald spot does like more major than i'm used to seeing it. maybe its not him who knows. i am not sure what to believe. i'm sure we'll hear a statement at some point about it.

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  20. Hey guys! Normally I do my own review but I just got back from a full day of traveling and have not seen the episode yet. So I had to take a review from another site(and I'm always biased anyway). Regarding Jon spending time with the the Glassman's daughter, I don't understand why it's an issue. I thought they were all friends? This is where it comes into question, is he allowed to have women friends? I mean, if he's still wearing his ring and speaks out about it, I see nothing wrong with it. I will be posting the People article this week when I get it.

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  21. Personally, I don't think that a married person shouldn't have friends of the opposite sex, so long as the friendship is in the right context and purely platonic; that they never allow themselves to appear in any compromising situations, for example, being by themselves alone anywhere.

    However, esecially if you're in the position of public scrutiny, each should always behave appropriately, by keeping a friendly distance both physically and emotionally, even in communication.

    When socializing, both should try to have someone else alongside them at all times, preferably their spouse, if not, a friend or someone of their same sex, as well, and not spend an excessive amount of time with him/her; having a healthy balanced set of friendships with others, esp. of their same sex. I guess you would call it maintaining personal accountability.

    So as long as Jon & any of his female friends do all the above, I see nothing harmful in their friendships, but I'd rather know that Jon is working on his relationship (and spend more quality time) with the most important female in his life.

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  22. Oh lucysmom I couldn't agree with you more!!
    What a nice and refreshing post on the matter!!


    I am interested in seeing the American Chopper episode tomorrow night that has Jon and Kate on it! This episode was taped on May 22nd, only 3 days before the season premiere aired and a few short days after the sextuplets birthday party.

    Babymama, have you ever thought of having other people contribute to your blog? Or perhaps moderate during your leave?

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  23. The lack of comments here tells me the show is going down the tubes. Sad........Jon does need to get his head out.

    The tabloids have photos, but really...how can you prove when they were taken? Just like the one on a rag paper my little sister bought. Jon Gosselin leaving so and so's apartment/house/whatever at 0500.....really, it shows him on the street walking outside an apartment. Proves nothing to me. All this 'running' around with another woman but no photo evidence? FEH! Garbage, all of it and TLC should be ashamed for capitalizing on it. Makes me sick. No JON and Kate on the JON and KATE plus 8 show, really, what's the point?

    I'm now spending all my time working on melting glass beads, am going to get rid of my satellite, because reality shows are too REAL for me to deal with. If I don't watch I can't see the bad stuff. I'll listen to music and get on with my art.

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  24. I just got into this show, and I am watching the reruns!! I love it!!!! I am so mad I never caught on to them until the scandal!!! I don't care how much help they have, 8 kids all the same age is a crazy hectic life!

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  25. Susan said:
    I just think J&K need to get back to what the show originally intended to be. No book deals/signings, no promoting anything, just raw episodes of family issues.

    Am I completely wrong in this?
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    I agree. For the most part.

    I'm not sure if filming is really "healthy" for the children. They can't even go to a store or anywhere for that matter without a bodyguard and paparazzi following them. That's not "normal" even if that's all they ever knew. But I do enjoy watching the show. So I'm torn about it.

    I also think the show would lose its appeal if it's not about Jon and Kate raising 8 children together.

    AND if they do continue then someone needs to make sure that the children are getting "paid" and that money will be there for them in the future.

    But as Kate said You can't go back. So we'll see...

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  26. I am a married woman whose best friend is male and we do sometimes hang out by ourselves. My husband and my friend's girlfriend are fine with it. There is nothing going on, never will be, we are just friends.

    This is not to excuse anything Jon does, but just want everyone to know it is possible!!

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  27. I'm sure most of you have seen it, so I thought I'd ask:
    What are everyone's feelings on the recently released Access Hollywood footage that shows Maddie thirsty and practically begging for water and Kate being handed a bottle and then drinking it herself while refusing to give Maddie a drink? I was honestly stunned.
    Any opinions?

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  28. didn't see the above but it's kind of petty. what mom hasn't taken a drink before handing it over. they probably did some creative editing to slant the story again....They are looking more and more like a tabloid lately.

    I just watched the clip of Kate on a Hog without a helmut.... Boy is that girl stretching her former boundaries! LOVE IT!

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  29. Tiffany, I saw the clip you're talking about and I don't see how you can judge unless you can see the full UNEDITED, SPLICED tape. Yes, it looks bad as it's shown. I feel bad for the kids being dragged to those interviews in the first place - I don't really see the point, but that's just my opinion. BUT, I personally like to see the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth and I don't think you get that from edited, spliced snippets.

    I'm perfectly willing to call a spade a spade if I can tell that's really what it is.

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  30. Sorry, I meant to say "UNSPLICED".

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  31. Tiffany:

    I saw that clip. I was stunned too. They didn't show it in full but what Mady said in return does show that is what happened. She specifically said You drank that right in front of me. That's mean or You're mean, etc.

    I thought it was horrible. There is no good or rational explanation for that.

    I think Kate may have done it to prove a point to Mady or punish her for being difficult during the interview.

    Mady wasn't listening to Kate and was saying she's not her boss, and brought out the fact that Kate spanks the kids (something never shown or addressed on their show... and don't even get me started on that topic!) etc., but that is no excuse for what Kate did with the water. It was mean and never something a Mommy should do to her child. As difficult as Mady was being, if Kate had shown a little love or compassion to Mady at that moment with the water she could have turned that whole situation around. Even if it didn't work at least she was doing what a mother should do. No excuses for that in my book.

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  32. tiredmama:

    I agree, but there was probably a lot that went on between the two shots while someone got the water, and they just cut all that out.

    Maybe Kate told her if she doesn't behave then she doesn't get a drink, etc. but still water when you're thirsty isn't the same as dessert.

    Personally I think that Mady's reaction and what she said tells us that Kate did drink the water and then keep it when Mady just finished saying she was thirsty.

    I too would like to see the uncut version if it's out there.

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  33. eandkmom.. I'm glad your husband and your friend's gf are ok with their relationship and time spent together alone. One of the key ingredients of a strong marriage is trust. It's good that you have that.

    However, for most marriages or relationships there are potential problems with that scenario and I, as a general rule, would not recommend or condone "alone time" with opposite sex friends, for any married persons, esp. those who are in the public eye or in positions of influence, or even those who may have a new or weaker relationship.

    I still have faith that Jon has learned his lesson and will continue to be even more careful as he has said.

    Having said that, no matter how careful he, Kate or anyone else is, anyone (paps esp) will always try to make something out of nothing.

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  34. Thanx for the full clip schmecky. I think it was pretty evident that Kate handled that in a nice motherly way. She was going to give her some but they were about to go on so she couldn't. I see nothing wrong w/ it.

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  35. Re the water thing... I don't think Maddie would have died of thirst and I've done several "mean Mommy" things too.. even now that my girls are young adults. I've withheld some harmless or important things (but never critical things) for several reasons; sometimes to teach them patience or because I was distracted. I also reserve judgment in Maddie's case because I haven't seen the whole truth, neither.

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  36. I genuinely love this family. I know that things will get better if they try to reunite together and seek therapy or help somehow through their church!

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  37. Ok. I decided to go take another look of the clip on youtube but couldn't find it. So, I found a video of it at Access Hollywood.

    I don't know what to say people. AH's video doesn't appear to be snipped and spliced together and Kate DOES listen to Mady asking for a drink more than once, requests a bottle of water, and then proceeds to drink it herself, without offering Mady or any of the other kids a drink.

    Kate tells the kids after the interview, they can see about getting drinks for them and asks someone off the set if they "have the Olive Garden" cups.

    I've watched it 3 times now and each time I think the same thing - it's AWFUL. I was willing to give her the benefit of the doubt but it's right there on this tape. Her actions make me so mad, my heart is racing.

    I want to say a whole lot more, but I won't.

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  38. My opinion of the clip:

    There were about 30 seconds there after Kate drank her bit of water that she could have given Mady a sip. I have no idea why she didn't. You can tell they told her to hurry up because they had to film. She should have handeded Mady the water next if not first.

    As a mother I think that was horrible. Especially knowing Mady's temperament AND the fact that she asked for the water first!

    I would have gone without the water myself if my daughter just begged me for water, and she pretty much was begging. She said she hadn't drank anything all day and felt like she was getting dehydrated. Even if she was exaggerating, you give her the water. And then to expect her to behave properly in the interview afterwards? Wow. I'm almost speechless. Totally unacceptable in my book.

    I think the crew could have waited another 10 seconds to let Mady have a drink. I wouldn't have done the interview if they said no. But again, she knew the time was limited so she should have given it to Mady first. I don't think it's picking on Kate to feel that way either. No excuse as I see it.

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  39. tiredmama!

    OMG! Me too. My heart was racing too! LOL! I really did try to be open minded about it. I just can't.

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  40. 3KMOM - but Kate listened to Mady needing a drink, which seems to prompt her to ask for a bottle of water for HERSELF, and she doesn't even offer it to the kids after she drinks from it...what mother wouldn't offer it to them FIRST, in the first place, but them make them wait until after the interview...was it all for the cups? They had to drink from a certain kind of cup? Seriously, I do not get that at all. I'm a pretty down to earth mom. I don't "coddle" or baby my kids and we try to teach them to be self-sufficient (age-appropriately) but my husband and I would never put ourselves first over getting something as simple as a drink for our kids.

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  41. There are people talking on other blogs that there is NO uncut and spliced version of this footage of the water garbage. It appears to just be another way of attacking Kate. So please do not post any links or they will be removed.

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  42. Baby Mama:

    I know this is your blog and I respect that but I did post a clip that was uncut. Once Kate gets the water it is a straight run through and you see everything that happens.

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  43. Giving bottled water to 8 kids before they are about to go on air is ridiculous. I imagine she wanted them to have their cups b/c they have lids and bottled water would spill easier. I think I can safely say that most moms at times give a quick no answer first and then when we have a minute to think b/c we have so much going on we change our minds. Which is what kate did. She changed her mind but then they were going on air. As far as waiting, I imagine kate just wanted to get it over w/ b/c obviously maddy wwas misbehaving. PLUS if maddy got a drink everyone else would want one too and they were trying to get on w/ an interview. if we all knew the context i think we would all be less judgmental.

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  44. tiredmama:
    The cups are special cups with lids and straws so the kids can't spill them. They use them in the house all the time.

    I'm thinking she didn't want them to spill water on themselves for the interview, which is fine, except that all the kids didn't want water, just Mady, so she could have slipped her a quick drink.

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  45. 3KMOM

    I completely agree with you. That's how kids are if you give one something they all want it even if they weren't the one asking.

    What does everyone think of Kate's ex coming out of the wood work? I think it's pitiful I mean I guess everyone in there lives has a price to sell them out.

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  46. Stephanie said...
    3KMOM

    I completely agree with you. That's how kids are if you give one something they all want it even if they weren't the one asking.
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    I agree and I see your point. However, Kate finally did decide to give her the water and she didn't seem worried about the other kids asking, so I don't think that's a good enough argument. Especially not with the way Mady was begging for water first.

    I still don't think what she did was right. Then she shouldn't have asked for water for herself and then drink it IN FRONT OF Mady if she had no intention of giving her or any of the other kids water. That makes no sense. She should have waited herself. Mady is right. It was mean.

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  47. I think the water incident is one of Kates many parenting mistakes. She probably realizes it after the fact.....I hope.

    No one is perfect, but it is ridiculous to make excuses for bad behavior. And I see some are making excuses for her here. She messed up. All moms do. Parenting is not done without mistakes here and there.

    Stephanie-

    The old boy friend is ridiculous too. I would be embarrassed if I was his wife. Why he feels the need to attach himself to the whole subject says he still has some sort of attachmentissue to me.

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  48. maddy continued to argue about the water so Kate gave in. In my opinion this is all too nit picky I mean we were not there, and are judging this situation through the access hollywood video filter. This is crazy to pick apart everything she does/says and dissect. No wonder Kate comes across as cold, it's b/c u have to build up some sort of wall b/c people continually try to tear you down and if there is no protection around yourself, you will crumble. Kate is strong and is not allowing herself to ddo that. Kudos to Kate. I feel she is a good mom. If all of our own actions were put on to display we would be choppped up and served for the publics dinner as well.

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  49. Lesley said...
    I think the water incident is one of Kates many parenting mistakes. She probably realizes it after the fact.....I hope.

    No one is perfect, but it is ridiculous to make excuses for bad behavior. And I see some are making excuses for her here. She messed up. All moms do. Parenting is not done without mistakes here and there.
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    Excellent point!

    We all make mistakes as parents. I too hope Kate realized she was wrong and apologized to Mady. I think it's just harder to be forgiving of Kate because she will sometimes admit she was wrong about something but then give a reason as to why it's not her fault she was wrong or why the outcome as a direct result of it was wrong. I think she came across as cold and uncaring in the video clip and that is what makes it hard for me to accept an excuse for it.

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  50. 3KMOM:

    It's not that I want to just argue a point with you... I just don't understand it I guess.

    Why was it alright for Kate to ask for water for herself but not Mady? If she had no intention of sharing the water with Mady, then why is it okay that she drank some in front of Mady after Mady was begging for water. I think that's my main issue with this, because you can try and explain away all the other stuff. That is the part that shocked me.

    Again, another interesting discussion with two different viewpoints. I'm intrigued. And now I'm off to my treadmill....

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  51. Lesley said...


    The old boy friend is ridiculous too. I would be embarrassed if I was his wife. Why he feels the need to attach himself to the whole subject says he still has some sort of attachment issue to me.
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    I agree if I was his wife I would have told him to stay out of it. Then I would have asked why are you still holding on to all these old photos of a woman who you say was so horrible who cheated on you and used you for your money? It all seems a little like they all just want a pay day and they know the juicier the story the better. I can't even begin to talk about Mrs. Holier that thou Jody and her husband selling them out with family like that who needs enemies!!

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  52. I think all of you make good points about "watergate" (hehe). The only thing I can add is that I don't think getting a drink of water should be a luxury-it's not prison. As a matter of fact, I don't even think in prison water can be denied if asked for! Anyway, back to the point...if she were asking for juice or soda or something, then yeah, IF she was being difficult, I guess you could punish her by not giving it to her, BUT denying water?!! Maddie says SEVERAL times after the cut that she is really thirsty, dehydrated, whatnot. Kate takes a drink while Maddie looks at her with an almost painful look on her face, and then Kate puts the water down. Maddie comments on Kate being mean. And unfortunately, I agree with her. I wish I didn't. I mean, COME ON, Kate gets a drink right then, but her kids have to wait until after they're done taping?!! Wow, just wow.

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  53. Oh geez!! Are you kidding me?? All this hubbub about getting a drink of water? Kate is clearly distracted trying to make sure everyone stayed seated and they were ready to go. Yea, she should have handed Mady the water. But what mother among us has never overlooked a request (no matter how impassioned the plea) when she's distracted with something else. Cut her some slack guys! You try keeping track of what all 8 kids are doing and trying to do what the camera crew needs of you and trying to get through the interview before someone's gotta use the bathroom. Please! Mady tells Kate she's mean all the time when she doesn't get what she wants. She wasn't dying and Kate looks totally distracted.

    Let's try to remember a time when we've been out and about with our children, trying to get through errands or an event when one of them suddenly wants something and you're too distracted to give it to them immediately. A little perspective!

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  54. Jen Santos I couldn't have said it better myself!!!

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  55. Let me start by saying I LOVE the Gosselin kids. I used to be an avid fan of the show, too. Anyway, I'm going to try to say this as nicely as possible...
    I think that there are those who would defend Kate no matter WHAT she did. I think TLC itself could provide footage of Kate drop-kicking kittens and people would defend her as being stressed out and needing to do that to unwind. Seriously!
    The water issue: Kate DRANK the water Maddie had been begging for right in front of her, and then she said that the kids could wait until after shooting for drinks. Well, why didn't Kate wait? Maybe I'm too gushy (although I know I'm exactly the opposite), but I cannot fathom being, what appears to be blatantly mean to my child. Maybe she was distracted with the cameras. There's a solution to that and we all know it! Did Maddie die from not getting a drink? Obviously not. Should Kate have drank right in front of her when she was so vocal about being so extremely thirsty, FOR WATER? In my world, absolutely not. I have defended Kate to a lot of people, but not on this one. Sorry.

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  56. So what? There's just too much being made of this "watergate" issue. Kate may have shown a little insensitivity in that moment but does that make her a bad mom? Of course not. I'm sure she didn't even realize what she did. I've done some insensitive but inadvertently things to my kids, too. What parent hasn't? Sheesh!!

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  57. lucysmom, I totally understand what you're saying. No one is perfect. Every parent has screwed up. What we disagree on is Kate's awareness of Maddie's needs. You view the video and see a mom who inadvertently was (best case scenerio) insensitive, I view the video and see a mom who was 100% aware of Maddie's need for water and chose to blatantly ignore it, and then rub it in her face. I DO NOT see this action by Kate as innocent. Now, is this proof Kate is a horrible mother? No. But, I think we can all admit that Kate has a proven mean streak. Look at all the times she has made fun of Jon, for anything and everything! That's what I think the Maddie-water thing was; it was Kate picking on Maddie, much like she picks on Jon. I do not think it's right when she picks on Jon, and I definitely do not think it's right for her to pick on her children. One last thing, and then I'm done for the night...
    When things like this come out about Kate, it drives me nuts in more than one way. There is a lot to admire in Kate; she has many great attributes: she's outgoing, she's strong, she's smart, she has the organizational skills to run the military, she stands up for what she believes in, etc. It's just that people see a video like this and focus on it rather than her good qualities. And I don't blame them. To me, the water incident just looked SOOO bad. It's rather unfortunate.
    Well, I guess we'll all just have to agree to disagree.

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  58. Tiffany:
    I agree to disagree but not with you. I agree with everything you said.

    I wonder if Kate even knew the cameras were running in between takes.

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  59. Holy J you have got to be kidding me....
    I have watched the video twice now and can not believe anyone is talking about the water let alone be "horrified" by it.

    Am I the only one that saw the big black flash and cut right after she asked for water? Even outside of the fact we did not see the entire interaction, it was clear that she was not totally engaged with Mady's request until the very end. and if there is a mom on this blogsite that hasn't checked out while preparing to go on tv, then that mom is a Saint. (in other words, we weren't there, we don't walk in her shoes, so don't judge so quickly)

    This one is such a stretch I am surprised it is even on this fan site....

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  60. We do not know for sure if this wasn't a spliced tape, the video being put everywhere LOOKS cut. I'm sorry, I know Schmeckygirl your saying it isn't be to me and to others on various blogs, they are saying it was cut VERY well. You do not know that that is an unedited tape. I'm just say that so no one jumps to conclusions. I don't think anyone should make assumptions because as we all know, that day Mady was a HANDFUL.

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  61. Terri and Baby Mama:
    I agree there was a part that flashed and I saw someone walk past the screen.
    I thought it was just because they zoomed in on Kate drinking the water. It zoomed back out as she was still drinking and filmed for another 30-40 seconds straight.
    I have no idea what could have been cut out that would make me feel any better about what I saw.
    But I do agree that we can never know everything.

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  62. Hey lucysmom....I don't want to believe anything they say...but his actions and but for the fact there are pictures....and he was not home for her birthday. It pains me what has become of their relationship. Jon just seems like he wants to go back to before he was married and be an irresponsible twentysomething. The earrings...the partying....he needs to get a clue and fast!

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  63. AND...I forgot to add....I totally think men and women can be platonic friends. I think differently when they are in another state together and he is missing his wife/mother of his 8 childrens bday. Just my opinion.

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