EW Review "Jon & Kate Plus 8: Life's A BeachKate and the kids continue their beach vacation, while Jon tends to the kitchen renovation, and the kids innocently note some of the changes in their lives...
Welcome back, Jon and Kate watchers. I don't know about you, but I found it a little tough to watch last night's episode without thinking of Kate Gosselin's latest appearance on The Today Show. My colleague Annie Barrett put it best when she pinpointed just how ironic Kate's comments about her family were. But, putting that aside (if you could,) the episode picked up right where last week's episodes left off, with a beach trip and a kitchen renovation. Don't all get too excited at once!
With Jon at home helping with the installation of the cabinets (he claimed that it was "weird" waking up to an empty house and it was a "different change of pace), Kate and the eight were still down at the North Carolina shore. While last week focused on the obvious paparazzi presence, tonight's episode (at the beginning, at least) went back to the kids just being kids. Kate treated her brood to bacon, saying they were "thrilled to death" for their once-a-year treat (well, yeah, it's freakin' bacon!)
Of course, it wouldn't be an all-new episode of Jon and Kate Plus Eight without mention of the Gosselin's marital woes. The kids argued at the breakfast table about which one missed their dear old dad more, while Kate acknowledged she "can never make up for" Jon's absence from here on out. It certainly was a bittersweet moment when Hannah confided to her mother, "I'll never stop loving you and Daddy." Sigh.
Back on the beach Collin opted to bring a little levity back when he methodically scooped up ocean water to dump it on his head. The poor, wee lad had sand on his head that he just could not get off, much to his family's amusement (and, okay, ours a little bit, too). As much as things have changed, and as iffy as I feel about the series these days, it's cute little things like that that make the show still somewhat worthwhile.
Not to be upstaged by their younger siblings, Mady and Cara upped the ante with some impromptu plays. Mady claimed, "I wanna do commercials" and a little part of me died inside at the idea of seeing these kids thrust even further into the spotlight. Alas, Kate only implied that her girls' desire for attention was only to be expected, exclaiming, "Are you surprised? Drama!"
Jon, who probably got about seven or eight minutes of screen time total in last night's episode (it's doubtful you'll hear too many complaints about that these days), welcomed back Mady and Cara from the beach so they could finish out their last few days of school. While Mady is typically pretty grating, it was hard not to love the kid a little bit for her horrified reaction to seeing her dad's pierced ears, shrieking, "What's in your ears?!" You're not the only one thinking it, sister...
Cute episode but Jon,you are having a mid-life crisis, you don't go to daddy to biker without having a mid-life crisis!
ReplyDeleteOkay so we are discussing the show here now. LOL. Here is my comment I posted in the last blog post...
ReplyDeleteI just watched the new episode. It was okay. I did enjoy watching Collin clean the sand off his body and dumping more on at the same time. lol. Mady and Cara were funny. They are getting so big. Mady really is a mini-Kate. I loved her reaction to Jon's earrings! She was so cute.
So Jon's ears were pierced since he was a teenager. He has tattoos too. Kate also has a tattoo on her leg. Maybe there is more to them than we saw on the show. Personally I don't care if anyone has a tattoo or not or piercings. That doesn't define a person. I just wonder if Jon and/or Kate had to "clean up" a bit to reach a wider demographic for the show.
One thing I noticed about the show... I really hate how they talk over the footage. At the end Kate is explaining how her reaction to the kitchen may have seemed like she didn't appreciate it etc but we can't hear her reaction because of the voiceover.
It would have been nice if we could have seen and heard her reaction ourselves. Was it that bad that they didn't want us to hear everything she said? I really wish they would stop doing that.
I too noticed Jon's shirt was blurred out. I'm not sure why someone would assume he wore it anyway just for the paparazzi (a previous comment). Could be he wore it because he liked the shirt and didn't care if they showed it on tv or not.
I am always amazed at Kate's strength and positive attitude. To me it seems real and not just for the show. Way to go Kate, not all people would be like that in her shoes.
ReplyDeleteJon is always saying "I'm 32, I'm only 32" like that's any excuse to act the way he has been
ReplyDeleteI don’t mean to be a Jon hater, I’m not really, but his attitude drives me insane lately. I wish he would just stop with the double talk. He just can’t seem to keep his stories straight. Everyone changes, sure, yeah, we get it. It’s his up and down back and forth all around talk that makes it so none of his stories seem plausible, like believing he didn’t cheat on Kate, no wait, he did start dating Hailey in May, no wait, he’s dating other Kate, no he’s glad she’s out of his life, etc, etc. Ok, sorry to be so negative, he just strikes me as a rebellious adolescent, which does make him seem like he is having a life crises, be it mid, early, or quarter, the prefix doesn't matter! I was glad to see more of Kate + 8 in the episode.
ReplyDeleteI was happy to see more of Kate + 8 as well. I felt alot of sadness for Kate because I do see how difficult it is for her flying solo with all 8 children. I sense she just wishes life (or Jon) could go back to the way it was meant to be. In the Today show interview her emotions are still clearly very raw and real.
ReplyDeleteJon's childish behavior is just too much to swallow. And it IS a mid-life crisis, just because he denies it doesn't mean it isn't so. Biker stuff, smoking, earrings, multiple women, Manhattan condo..............this spells "crisis" to me, whether it's midlife or not. And yes, somebody mentioned that he keeps saying he's only 32. He may be "Only 32", but he made some very adult-like choices over the past decade and there really can't be any going back. He needs to grow up.
disclaimer: As my facebook friends might also see, I am in a spirited mood tonight.
ReplyDeletePretty much agree with allibrootob (?)tonight.
I loved the episode and am perfectly content with Kates perspective. I don't get Mama's comment about Kates comments being ironic and would love to hear the explanation.
And I don't agree with my SGF yet again. Radical change of attire and earrings coming out of nowhere DO define a person. That is why people get them; To make a statement. Kate regrets her tatoo but Jon all of a sudden is reclaiming his youthful displays of who he wants to be seen as. It is again another sign of abandoning the past 10 years (becoming a husband, father & leader of Christian household) Pretty sad indeed....
Looking forward to more Kate & 8 and hopefully less J in the future..... He is doing nothing to to help send a positive message to America!
I don't understand why Radar is saying Kate taped her Live With Regis & Kelly interview today. She is still scheduled to appear on Thursday. How is it possible it was pre-taped? Do you think they are mis-informed yet again??
ReplyDeleteI have to tell you I uploaded a newer version of Firefox. I love them but I always seem every few weeks to have a problem with them. Anyway I did see how others had problems viewing this site. It seems to show fine now. If you are still having problems viewing the right side of the screen, you may want to make sure you are viewing it on the most recent version. I obviously have a lot going on here and that may be it!
I am also glad that Jon was not in the show as much as Kate + 8! I just get irritated when I see him. He annoys me now. I think the reason being that I as a woman, was proud of him. For being a Good father and husband. For him wanting to spend more time with his family. I believed he was a good decsent guy but cheating on his wife was one of the worst things that he could do. I don't have respect for cheaters.
ReplyDeleteI also believe that he is having A MID LIFE CRISIS!!! he may be 32 but i guess his came early. I agree with everything allibrootob said but i have to add one thing in to the list. His fast sleek two door sports car. You can't carry 8 children in it. oh and not to mention he has been with 4 women that deanna chick, hailey, kate major, and his childrens babysitter. the divorce is not finalized yet right? If the divorce is not finalized then to me he is still cheating cause that bond has not been officially broken yet.
I am still really heartbroken by all that has happened. I still love the old shows though. Lately I keep thinking of the one where they get the huge pinecones and almost take the oranges. =) I miss the old shows!
I think Jon needs to think about it! He's 32 NOT 22 and it was his decision to have 8 children with Kate! He can't go back and take it back now!! He has responsibilty!! So "mid-life crisis" or not he is still acting like a child when he should be a role model for his kids!! Does he really want his sons to grow up and be like him leave there wives after 10 years be so lazy they have no inutative? His only inutative lately is to see how many druggie girls he can get in bed with!!
ReplyDeleteI thought the show was cute! It annoyed me that all Jon could say was "I'm glad Kate wasn't here to complain about the mess it would have been annoying" what a douche!
I think Regis and Kelly was taped Tueday to be shown Thursday. Maybe Kate wanted to get back to the kids. Read an article that Regis told Kate he thought she and Jon would get back together.
ReplyDeleteI liked this episode a lot. Mady's reaction to Jon's earrings was priceless. Colin was adorable on the beach and I loved when Aaden said he was strong enough to hold the snake.
All in all, a good episode. The kids look like they doing very well through this.
Even though, Regis and Kelly is live, sometimes they tape their interviews ahead of time, but the beginning of the show when they chat is live.
ReplyDeleteI also agree with allibrootob and thats why Jon needs to hang around 22 year old as he immaturity is around the same age right now.
ReplyDeleteI just think they both need our prayers.Kate breaks my heart.
Jon angers me everytime he throws Kate under the bus.The remark about he was glad she was away so she wouldnt be freaking out about the mess,that wasnt neccesary.Just makes him look bad.
Radar may not be wrong. Regis and Kelly sometimes do tape segements and then air them later. If you watch the show an little disclamier stating Previously Recorded pops up. I know one time Miley Cyrus taped a segment that aired weeks later. I know it's weird because they give you the impression it's live, but maybe just the first part is. I don't know, but they do tape segements early.
ReplyDeleteShe did tape it. Kate and bodyguard stayed over in the Essex House Monday night. There are lots of pictures.
ReplyDeleteCheck the Daily News gossip column. Regis thinks she and Jon will go back together.
The new kitchen reminded me of their last house!!
Ok....I keep thinking about Kate stating at the end of the show about her being tired & seemingly ungrateful about her new kitchen. She just got back from a several week(?) vacation to the beach w/ her children..and couldn't tell us enough times how wonderful it was!!! I can't stop comparing her being ungrateful (which we never saw) to the "gum show"...It has been said that she was horrid & they had to shut off the cameras for that episode because she was soo pissed...Did the same happen here...we did not see her upset at all over the kitchen!!! I mean she had to do nothing..no helping install anything...no sweeping of dust....not even putting her kitchen back together(granted I am sure it wasn't exactly where she would put things, women have to have things where they think they are best...)COME ON KATE!!!
ReplyDeleteNow don't get me wrong I like Kate...more than my hubbie thinks I should :)...I have felt for her many times over the past few months & she brought tears to my eyes on the Today Show interview...but Monday nites ending of the show...just irritated the hell out of me!!!! Maybe because I am gettin a new kitchen & didnt get to take my kids on vacation...I have to sweep 3x a day...I am gonna be the one painting...I am the one helping my husband hold up what seems to be a million pound cabinets....I don't know....I think we got a glimpse of Kate Monday nite that really struck a cord w/ me....and it wasnt a good one...:(
Terri, I agree. I remember there was an earlier episode where both Kate and Jon said they hated their tats. Jon even said something along the lines of 'they were not who he was anymore'.
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping Jon will do something stupid to breech the TLC contract so they can get rid of him altogether. But at this point I'm just glad there's not as much footage of him as there is of Kate+8 and hope for more episodes of just them.
ReplyDeleteI thoroughly enjoyed the beach scene, esp. when Collin kept trying to clean sand off himself but ended up dumping it on his head instead.
FROM GATECRASHER.COM:
ReplyDeleteAfter hearing that her ex reportedly romanced three twentysomethings in the span of just weeks, nothing should surprise Kate Gosselin. However, Regis Philbin managed to catch the reality star off guard Tuesday morning when she taped a segment on his show.
Insiders say that the interview, which airs Thursday on “Live with Regis and Kelly,” was meant to be light and fluffy in the wake of Kate’s “Today” show breakdown this week. But it turned serious when Philbin went off-script and bluntly asked whether Kate could see herself reconnecting with hubby Jon.
“I can’t and won’t answer that,” the uncomfortable octomom said, stating firmly, “I keep certain things private, and that’s one.”
Perhaps the 77-year-old host should have kept his opinions similarly discreet, but he didn’t. “I think you [and your husband] will get back together and live happily ever after,” Philbin said. “I think everything is going to work itself out — he’ll say he’s sorry, that he loves you and everything will be good.”
A shocked Kate had no response as the show cut to a commercial break.
Later in the interview, Kate confessed her hope that she and Jon can get past their animosity, despite his recent extracurricular activities. The 32-year-old has squired wild child Hailey Glassman and former tabloid reporter Kate Major — and last weekend, reports surfaced that he’d spent the night with a 23-year-old baby-sitter who’d been caring for his kids. Regardless, Kate said her goal is to enjoy holidays and family time together again — unmarried.
“I didn’t expect my life to be like this,” Gosselin said, her voice cracking.
Says one audience member: “The only thing that seemed to be holding Kate together was Kelly [Ripa]. They really clicked — you could tell Kelly was completely sympathetic. Kate seemed so down. Even during the break, she appeared to be on the verge of tears.”
Kate has enough on her plate without worrying about her ex. Luckily for her, Jon’s Monday-night E! tell-all was killed because he reportedly hadn’t cleared it with TLC, the network to which he’s under contract for “Jon and Kate Plus 8.”
A TLC flack declined to comment, while a rep for E! simply said: “The interview is canceled.”
Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/2009/08/12/2009-08-12_regis_philbin_asks_plus_8s_kate_gosselin_about_getting_back_with_jon_i_cant_and_.html#ixzz0NynSgBWn
I have so many mixed emotions. While it was nice to see the show back, it was a bit unsettling. Is it just me or does it not really seem like these two are separated? I know it is probably the fact that instead of splitting up into two households, they are rotating in and out of one. I guess the normal picture of separation is that both parties just don't see or talk to each other anymore especially at first but here they are planning a kitchen reno together. Once again, I know that Jon said all this was planned before the big decision to separate and that they just decided to go ahead with it anyway but what I found weird was several times Jon referring to things as "we" and "our". Like he would mention that "they" loved "their" old kitchen but that it just wasn't functional for "them". He said this new kitchen would work better for "their" family. I know he didn't mean it in the way I am taking it but it just felt like everything was still the same. I don't know, while it's nice that the kids get to stay in the house and not be uprooted everytime parent shifts change, it almost gives them false hope that daddy is still there and might come back to live with mommy. Kate even said that they had to explain it to the kids several times. I don't blame the kids for being confused. They are being told that mommy and daddy are no longer together but then every time they turn around, mommy and daddy are together or maybe it just looks like that to us because we see only the moments that are taped for the show. Whatever the case, while I do like seeing the gang back on tv, it is a bit depressing thinking of how it was and how it is now. The saddest thing is that Jon and Kate still kind of act the same way toward each other that they always did with her snarking comments at him and him rolling his eyes and making sarcastic comments back at her. Does that mean these two always disliked each other?
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ReplyDeleteEXCLUSIVE: Jon Gosselin and Hailey Glassman Shop For Mercedes, Porsche
Let Kate Gosselin drive the kids areound in a big Toyota Land Cruiser, her "husband" Jon and not-a-fling Hailey are looking for something a little sleeker.
Jon, 32 and Hailey, 22 went shopping near New City, New York, a wealthy suburb of New York City, for a Merceds and also looked at a Porsche, RadarOnline.com has learned exclusively.
Reality (TV) clearly doesn't bite for this new couple, ready to plunk down the Benjamins for a ride that probably will fit only a few, at most, of Jon's eight children.
A RadarOnline.com car shopper spotted Jon recently taking a good look a various models of Mercedes, and not focusing on the M Class (which seats five and is a sport-utility vehicle). No, think in terms of more acceleration, as in going from married to dating in 4.3 seconds!
Jon and Hailey have also been shopping for a Porsche.
We're still not sure if the final purchase will be for Jon, Hailey or both. Jon's unhappy with his new BMW we hear and Hailey wants a Porsche.
Terri said...
ReplyDeleteAnd I don't agree with my SGF yet again. Radical change of attire and earrings coming out of nowhere DO define a person. That is why people get them; To make a statement. Kate regrets her tatoo but Jon all of a sudden is reclaiming his youthful displays of who he wants to be seen as. It is again another sign of abandoning the past 10 years (becoming a husband, father & leader of Christian household) Pretty sad indeed....
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Hi Terri!
I totally agree with you. However, my comment was specifically about tattoos, not attire or earrings, etc.
My comment about tattoos not defining a person was to not insult people with tattoos. Tattoos are a form of self expression and I have no problem with them. However, they aren't always "to make a statement". Some people get them in rememberance of a loved one and don't even care if anyone sees them, etc. I've never seen Jon's.
As for my comments about Jon and Kate having them is that Jon did not go out and get tattoos in the last few months. He's already had them. We just never saw them. I brought it up because I wonder if TLC didn't allow Jon to show them or wear his earrings (along with his horrible smoking habit) because they wanted him to appeal to the average American family as the average American husband and father.
I do agree that Jon's appearance has changed in recent months, and not necessarily for the better. However, I remember pics of Jon from when Kate first met him and he was definitely edgy. Aside from his Ed Hardy shirts Jon doesn't dress that outrageously different than a lot of men you see in NY when dressed casually.
As for Jon being in denial about a mid-life crisis, he's right. "Technically" he's not in the mid-life crisis age range. He is definitley going through a crisis, just not a mid-life one. I think that was his point, thus the reason he said he's only 32.
"A midlife crisis is experienced between the ages of 40 and 60."
"Many middle aged adults experience major life events that can cause a period of psychological stress or depression, such as the death of a loved one, or a career setback. However, those events could have happened earlier or later in life, making them a "crisis," but not necessarily a midlife one."
http://divorcesupport.about.com/od/isdivorcethesolution/f/midlifecrisis.htm
Regarding Jon or Kate owning a car that seats less than all their children I think they have the van that they use when they do have the children. It's probably like the house. It's the kids' car and Jon and Kate probably rotate using it when it's their turn to have the kids. And they have that huge charter bus they take places too.
ReplyDeleteIf it's just Jon or Kate driving their car, or they are just taking one or a few of the kids on errands like we've seen in the past, they don't need to drive a car that seats 9.
I'm sure if Jon or Kate were driving a gas-guzzling SUV or van all the time even without the kids in it people would complain that it isn't "green".
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ReplyDeleteI don’t mean to be a Jon hater, I’m not really, but his attitude drives me insane lately. I wish he would just stop with the double talk. He just can’t seem to keep his stories straight. Everyone changes, sure, yeah, we get it. It’s his up and down back and forth all around talk that makes it so none of his stories seem plausible, like believing he didn’t cheat on Kate, no wait, he did start dating Hailey in May, no wait, he’s dating other Kate, no he’s glad she’s out of his life, etc, etc. Ok, sorry to be so negative, he just strikes me as a rebellious adolescent, which does make him seem like he is having a life crises, be it mid, early, or quarter, the prefix doesn't matter!
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I agree. Jon not only needs a good PR agent, he needs a good counselor. I think he is definitely having a personal crisis and he needs to get help. I don't mean that in a bad way, but if he continues the way he is going things may get really bad for him.
He was miserable for a few years, regardless of the reason or fault, and now he has this freedom. He needs to check himself. He needs to make smarter choices.
Whether or not he was sleeping with Kate Major or the babysitter he should be very aware of how things look. Of course there are some things you can't help or care how others perceive them but some things you really can. He needs some good advice.
I could be wrong but I think TLC is really looking out for Kate but Jon is floundering on his own. Jon isn't a dumb person but he is not as smart as Kate is when it comes to his public persona. Kate is laying low and hiding from the paparazzi. Jon, not so much.
OMG! Regis is hysterical! That is just so Regis to say something like that. He is a bit batty. I'm sure Kate wanted to die. I can't wait to see that.
ReplyDeleteOops Terri... I did say piercings don't define a person. But I don't think they do anyway. Unless maybe they are covered in them. lol.
ReplyDeleteTo Another Mom - the reason it doesn't seem like Jon and Kate are seperated is because the kitchen/beach shows were taped in May. TLC has been using "creative" editing.
ReplyDeleteIn May Kate thought they were together. Jon on the other hand started seeing "his girl" in April/May according to him (Kate was the last to know). If you look back at a timeline, May (around Memorial Day)was when all the bikini photos of Kate were taken, also when the video of Jon and "not a fling Hailey" in a bar having lunch surfaced,
http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2009/06/exclusive-video-and-photos-jon-gosselin-moves-new-woman
also with the photos of Jon, "his girl" and "his girl's Mom" standing outside a bar having a drink.
Also, I remember it by when he "re-pierced" his ears (Memorial Weekend), that is when he started to get his groove on!
If you notice all the "current comments" are all voice overs or "on the couch" interviews taped later, there are references to them having trouble but not split officially then.
SchmeckyGirl, there is an episode where both Jon and Kate talk about their tattoos. It's the "All You Wanted To Know" episode I believe.
ReplyDeleteI think he has a YingYang symbol, the Korean Flag, some sort of hour glass, and I can't remember what else
I agree with Schmecky about the cars situation. I do find it an interesting observation on what vehicles each are choosing. A single mom picks the SUV that she can rely on in the worst case weather scenario. Nothing will stop a mom from getting to her kids. And J's pick is a single mans self fullfilling one. I can just here it now.... The weather prevented me from getting to PA from my NY home. No kidding with his choice of vehicles and home locale!
ReplyDeleteI hear what you're saying, Another Mom. But remember that this episode with Kate and the kids at the beach was filmed over the Memorial Day weekend and the separation wasn't announced until June 22. So when Jon used "we" or "our" when referring to the kitchen, the fiction that they were together was still being maintained at the time of filming.
ReplyDeleteYea but Jon buying a Porsche or Mercedes? Come on what good is that going to do?? Not to mention how expensive they are!! He has done anything to help make money!?! At least Kate has written books done tours things like that!! What has he done?
ReplyDeleteWhen I hear stories like the whole car thing, I wonder if they are even true. As far as Regis is concerned, I think he was just trying ot be nice and Kate took it as snark.
ReplyDeleteThe trolls are dancing in the circle of crazy praising him for catching Kate off guard. But it really just makes people feel bad for her and she gains more sympathy. Because it came off as mean and made her feel terrible.
schmeckygirl: Kate does not drive that little sports car at all. Jon got that when he was going out to bars trying to pick up women. and started seeing deanna hummel. I am positive that if kate would have ever driven it the paparazzie would have taken a picture of it and had a field day
ReplyDeleteWait, I thought it didn't air until tomorrow how do you know BabyMama that it came off as mean? Just curious b/c I've been googling for a video and the LIve w/ R AND K site says she is on tomorrow.
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ReplyDeleteSchmeckyGirl, there is an episode where both Jon and Kate talk about their tattoos. It's the "All You Wanted To Know" episode I believe.
I think he has a YingYang symbol, the Korean Flag, some sort of hour glass, and I can't remember what else
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Yes, thank you! I remembered something about that but couldn't remember what they were. So my point was that he had the tattoos and piercings all along. He didn't just go out and get them now at 32.
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schmeckygirl: Kate does not drive that little sports car at all. Jon got that when he was going out to bars trying to pick up women. and started seeing deanna hummel. I am positive that if kate would have ever driven it the paparazzie would have taken a picture of it and had a field day
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Yes, I realize that. I wasn't saying she did. Sorry if it came across that way. I meant that IF she did also there would be nothing wrong with it. If she doesn't have the kids with her why not drive a smaller car? Am I missing something? Is it that big a deal? Aside from the cost of the car does it matter that it doesn't seat 5 if it's not their turn with the children?
Oh no! Poor Regis! I'm sure he didn't mean it to give Kate a jab. Of course I haven't seen it yet but he's just got that way about him. He was probably concerned about it and just had to ask. He probably didn't even think it was a bad question. He's hysterical. I don't know how they put him on live tv with some of the things he comes up with.
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ReplyDeleteSchmeckyGirl, once again we disagree. But I’m so glad the BabyMama gives us a forum where we can express our differences without being hostile to each other and recognize that people have different perspectives on things. I’ve seen Jon’s tats on previous episodes. (When they went to the beach after the Disney trip and then last summer at the Outer Banks in NC. I remember a YingYang, and a flag but can’t remember the others.)
ReplyDeleteI don’t think TLC is protecting Kate any more than Jon. I think Jon just chooses to be a horse’s rear and Kate is exercising more self control. I think it’s interesting that TLC stepped in and canned the E! interview for Jon since he didn’t clear it with them first. Given the fact that he can’t keep his facts and dates straight without contradicting himself, it’s probably a good thing for him not to have done the interview.
From his current habits, we can understand more of why Kate controlled the money, and it’s a good thing. And his friends say that he’s taking them to Vegas at the end of August so they can have a ball. How stupid!
Let him spend all of his money on Hailey or the flavor of the month, oops I mean flavor of the week. I don’t care how much money you have, at the rate he’s spending, it won’t last to see him into middle age. It’s sad that he is so insecure that feels he has to constantly buy Hailey things.
I noticed a driver delivered the twins home when they returned from the beach trip. Guess Jon’s car couldn’t carry the twins and him from the airport.
I’m sick of Jon, his smoking, and his almost defiant attitude about the earrings, tats, etc. That’s pretty sad for a guy who’s past both his teens and his 20’s. Especially when he says “I have to be me” and yet previously said “I wish I didn’t have the tats but you don’t always think straight in your teens and don’t consider the long-term consequences.”
I’m no longer watching the show live, but taping it so I can fast-forward through the parts with Jon. Middle age may begin at 40, but for Asian men who smoke, don’t exercise, and drink, the actuary tables show a life expectancy of 65, thus he may well be into half his life, or middle age. (From the photos, he seems to be at bars 2-3 nights a week and remains there until closing or later.) It is so sad to see him self destruct. Let’s hope that he doesn’t injure others when drinking and driving.
Jon has hired one of the best PR companies in the country, but should have saved the money, because you have to actually listen to advice to profit from it.
Hope this isn't a can of worms, but there’s something I’m curious about. Hailey doesn’t seem to be particularly religious but her “oy ve” comment to the paparazzi just started me wondering. The Glassmans are Jewish (At least her parents are active. When I Googled her father, the synagogue membership and contributions came up right after the references to him being a surgeon.) So, I wonder if Jon and Hailey get married will the “8” then get to celebrate both Hanukkah and Christmas? (My sister is Christian and her spouse is Jewish and their kids celebrate both so I’m just wondering.)
3KMOM~ We will have to see how this show is spun tomorrow. I had no idea that they taped segments in advance and not everything was live. The shows that I have gone to in the past all were. I was going by what people were sending me from hate blogs. They were saying that Regis did it intentionally to piss Kate off. But now that I read SchmeckyGirls post I agree with her. I'm sure that Regis was honestly just trying to be nice and hopeful. I did exactly what Kate and the others did and took it as snark.
ReplyDeleteI totally change my opinion now. And I,m even more pissed that haters would spin it as something he intentionally did wrong, rather than just assuming hes just trying to be nice.
Linda great point about the twins comming home. My sister "Linda" said the same thing today. Why wouldn't he get them at the airport, because you know he missed them so much!
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Don't listen to what the haters say, I think Regis was just being nice.. what do you think???
Could someone let me know if Hailey Glassman is REALLY going on E! Monday??? All of Jon's women coming out of the woodwork is making me sick.. Why does she have to come on? To say Kate 2.0 is a liar?? Please e-mail me and let me know about this..
ReplyDeleteLinda, I agree on everything you say except that I really don't think Jon and Hailey would marry each other. They're both too irresponsible to tie themselves down to each other, esp. that Jon seems to relish his freedom so much. It's thoroughly evident that he's not going to be happy with just one woman for a long while.
ReplyDeleteMORE FROM THE TODAY SHOW REPS...(Seriously did the hate sites really make up that story about Kate being nasty to people.. seems so!)
ReplyDeleteAs for Kate’s trip to NYC, reps from the “Today” show said that rumors of Mrs. Gosselin acting like a diva during her visit to the studio are totally unfounded.
“These comments are completely and totally false and are certainly coming from bad sources. Kate Gosselin was a gracious guest on Today and anyone within a thousand feet of her at the show yesterday morning could tell you that. It is unfortunate that a newspaper would run these lies, which couldn’t be further from the truth.”
Linda...I totally agree with your comments and just love your assessment of Jon's midlife status....too hilarious!!!! I love it.
ReplyDeleteNow I have not read any hate sites, but I don't believe for a minute that Regis' comments during the interview with Kate were anything but comedic relief to an otherwise heavy discussion....his comical/silly/generational differences are what make him unique.
Nonetheless, it will be very interesting to watch tomorrow's show of "Live". I had no idea that segments were pre-taped either, kind of gives a whole new meaning to the term 'live'....lol.
Baby Mama....my first thought when I heard that Hailey will be giving an interview on E was that she might be saying some stuff that Jon wanted to but couldn't once TLC pulled the plug on his interview. It would be just like E to do that.
ReplyDeleteI agree with SG that Regis is a bit "batty" sometimes! I think he is out of the loop with all that is going on with Jon&Kate. I do he think he meant his remarks in a positive way, but guess we will have to see tomorrow.
Linda I loved your comments. I had remembered that Jon and Kate said that they weren't happy or proud or didn't like their tats but couldn't think of the exact words. Its funny that he said that about being a teen and not thinking things through. I guess he digressed back to that stage.
ReplyDeleteSchmeckygirl: sorry if i came across rude. my little one was getting into stuff and so I hurried to try to explain my thoughts. My main point of that is that he is having a crisis and that the cars sole purpose is for driving fast and trying to pick up chicks. Also that he is not thinking of his kids in the slightest.
I had no idea that he was looking at other cars. Like linda said he has BAD money spending habits. Why though is the press not freaking out about him spending money, and spending it mostly on everyone but his children. If it was kate everyone would say she is spending the kids money. All the girls out there that he is dating, especially hailey are going to milk him dry and leave him in the dust. Its almost like brittany spears all over again but man version.
I am glad that TLC stepped in and stopped the E interview. Good for them! I do have to say that I believe if jons dad was alive he would be disappointed with how is son is behaving. Its sad to watch.
Ya know..when they show Jon he looks like his eyes are getting droopy or he is hanging his head and then he looks up for approval... CAUSE HE KNOWS HE'S WRONG!!!!! He never says anything but how this is the way it is and he's there for the kids... Kate is the being the "adult" and taking care of the kids... Oh, and how you or I can tell she wants to say more... I wish she would unload on him and tell all the secrets.. well not really for the kids sake but I would love to be a fly on the wall. Anywho.. Go Kate... you can do it and I will watch. Jon go drag your tramp down 5th AVe.
ReplyDeleteBabyMama, the story about Kate's rudeness at the Today Show was reported first by the Chicago Sun-Times, which I don't believe qualifies as a "hate site."
ReplyDeleteLinda that was so funny about the 8 celebrating Chanukah! I too do not think this latest fling will result in marriage but I also HIGHLY doubt this girl is religious anyway. That is my humble opinion from a "nice Jewish girl" myself. She is an embarrassment to my people! And if her parents are anything like the stereotypical Jewish parents they would NOT be happy about their daughter's behavior, past and present. So I really wonder if they are supportive as it has been reported or if that is BS. Oy vey is right!!
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ReplyDeleteRegis and Kelly do most of their shows "live". Some of the guests do have taped segments b/c of conflicts, previous engagements, timing etc. So that is why Kate probably had a taped segment to be aired today. No big deal most "live" shows do have taped things once in a while. :)
Just saw some recent pics of Kate coming home the other day on radar. Does anyone know if that is Kate's parents in the pictures. There is an older gentleman and woman in a couple of the pics. They look grandparentish (sounds like a word Kate would make up ) so I was just wondering if they were Kate's parents. I know speculation was that she didn't have ANY type of relationship with her parents, but according to Jon and Kate they see them just not all the time. Just wondering.
Linda said...
ReplyDeleteSchmeckyGirl, once again we disagree. But I’m so glad the BabyMama gives us a forum where we can express our differences without being hostile to each other and recognize that people have different perspectives on things. I’ve seen Jon’s tats on previous episodes. (When they went to the beach after the Disney trip and then last summer at the Outer Banks in NC. I remember a YingYang, and a flag but can’t remember the others.)
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Wow... how did I miss his tattoos???
As for the kids celebrating Hanukkah I don't see why they would. I guess they could... but it's not like Hailey is their mother and Jon is their father. Hailey will be more like their "father's new wife". Most times a stepmother has more influence on stuff like that when the children live with them and just have visitation with the other parent. Maybe?
Wow how is that going to work if Jon and Kate both want to be there for all the holidays with their children? I wonder if Hailey will be there too.
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ReplyDeleteBaby Mama....my first thought when I heard that Hailey will be giving an interview on E was that she might be saying some stuff that Jon wanted to but couldn't once TLC pulled the plug on his interview. It would be just like E to do that.
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Yes! That's what I think. TLC can stop Jon from telling his side but they can't stop Hailey. Brilliant that Jon or Hailey or E! or whoever it was thought of it. Might not be the best move to have Hailey speak for Jon because people may not believe her. If she says that she needs to speak for Jon because he can't legally then people might believe what she says. Either way it was still a brilliant way to get around it.
It's not really fair that Kate always has her say about Jon on the show interviews and is allowed to give interviews on tv but Jon can't. Makes me wonder even more what Jon has to say. He may dig himself deeper knowing him but still... I'd listen.
Showbiz Tonight keeps saying "Kate slammed Jon" and "ripped into Jon". They say she came across as bitter and angry. OMG! I didn't know she even talked about Jon having women over the house while she isn't there! It's in People. I just saw it on Showbiz Tonight just now. I had no idea what they were talking about. I thought they were talking about the Today show interview.
Previously, there was one guy that was interviewed that just looooooooves Kate and always defends her and he said he really felt Kate was playing up on the sorrow on Today to gain pity from people. I know it's just his opinion but I'm sorry I tend to agree with him.
I think Jon should be able to respond to Kate's comments. If it's okay for Kate to go on tv to discuss their divorce then Jon should be able to also. And now the People magazine article. Yikes. I think it may turn into a slamfest.
The fact that TLC wouldn't allow Jon to do the interview really leads me to believe that they are backing Kate and not Jon.
Maybe that's why Jon always seems to down when doing the interview chair on the show... he knows anything he has to say to defend himself will get edited out. Maybe that's why it seems he has the "why bother" attitude. Maybe he knows TLC doesn't want him there and it's all just very awkward.
I wonder if TLC has to renew Jon's contract each season from now on regardless of whether or not they want him on the show because he might not give parental consent for his children to be on the show if he's not.
As for the supposed Today show rant Kate did after the interview, I read online that E! is standing by their story. So who knows...
I watched the Regis and Kelly interview and Regis doesn't even watch Jon and Kate. He saw the most recent episode and based his opinions on that and some stories he saw in passing in the media. I think he was trying to comfort her. But it was really funny when he asked if she would take him back if Jon said he was sorry and wanted to spend the rest of his life with her. I don't think it was mean-spirited at all. Kate's reaction was a lot better than I thought. You could see the shock in her face but she answered him as best she could under the circumstances.
Sorry if my comments are all over the place but I was trying to address everything I could think of in one post.
Another Mom, It is confusing because these shows were taped a few months ago, maybe longer. They just have Jon and Kate add recent comments to the previous footage. So we don't really know at what point the footage is. Remember the season was delayed 2-3 months after the divorce announcement. So we are still seeing things they were going to air in May.
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ReplyDeleteI am sorry but I have to disagree. I think that Jon has spoken out enough. He has said plenty and he has been very harsh towards kate. He should not be doing that! The kids will eventually know what all happened and what their parents did and said at the time. I think on the other hand that kate has managed herself well. From everything that she has been asked she has answered in a polite fashion. She has not been out bashing jon. but jon has been out to destroy her. Just my opinion. I don't think that kate has had her say.
As for Regis, if it was me i would have told him to mind his own business. He knows what his job is yet he went off script and kelly had to let kate know that that was all him and not her. Why would you ask a woman who has shared the toughest moments in her life with this man and then he cheats and does all the other stuff he has done to her. why would you ask if she would take him back if he said he was sorry? I think it was inconciderate and rude of regis. dont get me wrong i love regis and kelly but honestly regis knew better. I hope that all makes sense
Cute episode. I'm trying not to comment to much on the mess that is Jon and Kate. They are really acting like two teenagers and both should just shut up and grow up. The children are my main focus and they are cute as ever. I think Mady is starting to look A LOT like Kate and she is pretty funny talking about the paper towel not breaking! LOL!
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