"Jon & Kate" Plus Nine - A Mistress?

Reality Show Couple's Relationship Could Be In Jeopardy Due To Allegations That Jon Is Having An Affair With A School Teacher

(CBS)  Things are about to get more complicated on the set of the reality show, "Jon & Kate Plus Eight".

Sextuplets and twin girls made "Jon & Kate Plus Eight" one of the most loved and watched families in America.

Now, there's scrutiny against husband John Gosselin over an alleged affair. Us Weekly is reporting in its latest issue that he has been cheating on his wife with 23-year-old Deanna Hummel, a third-grade teacher.

"She's convinced he's going to divorce Kate for her," said Lindsay Powers, staff editor at Us Weekly.

It’s no secret to loyal viewers that their eight children have put enormous strain on Jon and Kate's relationship.

"Kate is often promoting her book, "Eight Little Faces," about their family. And Jon, he's been really out on the club scene lately," Powers said. "So when he's not with his kids and Kate's traveling, he's sending $3 shots to this woman he's having an affair with."

Deanna's older brother, Jason, told Us Weekly that Jon, 32, was relentlessly pursuing his sister.

"He tells us that on one of their first dates, Jon came over with a half eaten pizza box and a bag of chips and they spent their whole night together in her room acting like, quote, a couple of teenagers," Powers said.

According to Us Weekly, "while TLC had no comment on the story or the couple's marital status, Jon sent an e-mailed statement to Us."

"I went to Legends to speak to the owner. A friend of mine wanted to check out my car, so I let her drive it to her car," he says. "Yes, I have female friends -- but that is all she is. I'm not going to end my friendships just because I'm on TV."

He made additonal comments to "Extra" as well.

"However, being out with them late at night showed poor judgment on my part, he told "Extra". "What makes me sick is that my careless behavior has put my family in this uncomfortable position." Gosselin says, "My family is the most important thing in my life and it kills me that these allegations have hurt them."

[damct]

I only know what I read and from what I have read so far their neighbors don't think much
of these two. They are both considered arrogant and snotty. Jon is supposedly lazy and not especially bright and Kate is letting fame go to her head. To her defense though if her
husband doesn't have any drive or enthusiasm for work I can see where she would get disgusted with him and treat him like a child. Maybe neither of them are the person they
were when they first met. People change, he may have been a real go-getter in his younger days. She may have been gentler and kinder. But life and kids can drag you down and change a person. They need to quit this show and go to a counselor for the sake of the kids. But if the photos are true and Jon had this girl on his and Kate's property while she was gone then I can't see her forgiving him. I know I couldn't that just disrespectful to the Nth degree.

[Outspoken13]

The plain truth is that Jon is not a family man. I watch and love the show. I see Kate bust her buttons to keep things organized and prepared and clean and then there is Jon. He walks in at the last minute, constantly sighing. Does pretty much ONLY what he is asked repeatedly to do and then disappears into the sunset. Oh yes, he also rolls his eyes a lot to show his disdain on having to take care of the children and responsibilities and he usually directs all of that displeasure to Kate as though she is making him have to do a mans work and he doesn't want to. Meanwhile Kate is moving, packing, planning, calling, cleaning and crying with the children continually.
Some have said that Jon was abused by the BIG BAD Kate. I laughed out loud.
I assume that when you have eight children to care for, the last thing in the world that you want straddled with is another child.
Yet, Jon cannot seem to get himself together enough much more than another mouth to feed. Jon has 9 people that love and would like to be able to depend on him but instead of choosing to be their hero, he decides to hit the bars like a college kid and try his hand at impressing lucky number 10. It is sad for Kate because she seemingly works so hard to make things run smooth and now that they are falling apart, it puts all of her efforts in a great big "wasted time" file. Unfortunately those rarely get pulled back out once the gavel has fallen. My advise is not for anyone but Jon.
Decide what your life is about and stand up and live it. If you need to be with other people then give Kate the decency of admission and don't cause her to have to defend your honor on national TV. If you are not having an affair then count your blessings that the world is wrong and celebrate your victory by showing a little more love and compassion in the family circle.
I saw an earlier comment that said that monogamy was not realistic. To that person I say that this is not a grocery store where you pick and choose the brand of peanut butter that you would like. There is a family. She is the mother, he is the father. The job description does not entail fulfilling your personal needs. He is on duty for 18 years for each child and then he can suit himself. Some people have no problem grasping this concept.

[summeroflove1967]

A reality tv show and now they want privacy? LOL Kate has decided that Mady should not be seen until her behavior improves. The same should go for Kate! Jon needs to get away from Kate. Perhaps build a new home on the property for Jon and the kids. Kate can then stand in her kitchen window and talk about how everything is mine, mine, mine except for that stupid house that Jon built.

And Dr Phil needs to put Kate in the hot seat on his show. The topic could be "How not to treat your spouse"!

[shandriggs]

Really people. The whole line of logic for understanding why one has an affair is ridulous. If one feels that they cant handle their relationship, then they shouldnt be in one. Be open and honest with people. Odds are they're people out there who are into those types of relationships. But when you have a family its just plain selfish to cheat.Its not just the spouse that you cheat on , its the kids too. If you have itches that need to be scratched just stay single. Just dont have a family if you feel otherwise. You really dont deserve one if everything's all about you.

[andie52]

Kate gave an interview and she?s not denying it. The point is if the marriage goes belly up they will probably lose their show and a lot of money. Jon denies it but then again what man; especially one in his situation is going to admit it?

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30619003/

[DanaDoo2]

Who could blame Jon for messing around on kate ?? All she does is tell Jon what to do all the time (it's her way or no way ) She needs to let him be the man !!! Let him get his way at least once in awhile . She is beautiful but, seems like she cut off his .. ya know. And she has OCD so bad she needs help it is one thing to be organized but she goes over the edge with this.

[rsmik]

so eight isn't enough?

[Sinsyan]

I don't watch this show at all. I just saw a headline and was curious. However, if a man allows himself to be walked on he has no one to blame but himself. If he's cheating on his wife he's setting a bad example for his children. She sets a bad example for them by treating him badly. They are both to blame for putting their children on television. After reading most of these comments I'm glad I don't watch this show.

[utpike02]

I agree that Jon should not be punished for going out and having a good time. I stay at home with my 2 kids everyday and i know with just 2 kids it can be stressfull I can't imagine having 8. Every once in awhile my husband stays home with the kids and i go out with girlfriends and guy friends. We drink and have a good time and we all go home to our significant others at the end of the night. Do I think Jon is having an affair? NO I think he went out and had a good time, was he maybe flirting probably who hasn't? Just b/c you flirt with someone doesn't mean you're jumping in the sack? I think the media and this girls brother have really blown this whole thing out of proportion! Which is really sad b/c they aren't just hurting 1 person they are hurting all 10 of them......And for all of the Kate haters tell me being such an organized, outstanding mom to 8 kids wouldn't put your stress level in overdrive and make you just a little snappy??

[cattlekate1]

I do not watch this show because I believe couples should only have 2 kids. But the fifty or so times I have flipped to it, while surfing, that wife, Kate, always is browbeating, verbally snarking or physically schmooshing her husband. The show is almost evidence of a husband being insulted verbally and physically to death.

[Dude818]

My wife and I are avid fans of the show - and, you know what? Honestly, if John's out having a little fun FOR ONCE, give the guy an f'n break. He supports 9 people... NINE PEOPLE! Now, I'm not saying that he doesn't love his wife, and that he doesn't have fun with them, but c'mon. Why is it a crime for him to go out and party 'til 2am? And so what if he had an itch that he scratched? Let's be honest, people... we're all human. We're all _programmed_ to be attracted to other people. That's how you met your significant other, and all the people you were attracted to beforehand! It's what we endearingly call "HUMAN NATURE".

There's absolutely nothing wrong with what John did (if he even did what he's accused of). The only reason it's a big deal is that we have created constructs like marriage and "sin", and dub anyone that falls outside of the lines a heathen.

I say, "congrats, John!" I'm glad you went out and had a good time. Good for you, man! And, in my mind, this just goes to show you that monogamy isn't realistic. My wife and I both agree on that. You can commit your heart and soul to someone for the rest of your life... but at some point, ALL of us have that itch. And we shouldn't be condemned when we scratch it.

[allikat2005]

Jon shouldn't be cheating...there are other ways to handle what is going on, however, Kate treats him horribly. If either of them want to work this out, he's gotta stop running around & Kate needs medicine not to mention counseling.

[valh1]

well, hamiltongrad, if Jon was a real man he would tell his wife that his needs aren't being met and help her understand what she can do to improve their relationship. He is still a selfish SOB for going after other women. Doesn't he care what will happen to his children when his marriage breaks up??? He needs to man-up!!!

[dan400man]

> It is not "cheating" if your wife does not meet your needs. Period.
> Posted by hamiltongrad

From the bastion of liberal morality's mouth.

[hamiltongrad]

It is not "cheating" if your wife does not meet your needs. Period.

[luvaussiedogs]

Stress can cause people to do crazy things, and this family is under an extreme amount of strees.

[ibsteve2u]

I've watched bits of the show.....his wife is very ****** + 8 kids....no wonder!

But that doesn't excuse adultery.
Posted by krisinal at 9:06 AM : May 8, 2009

Think about that statement.

Although so many claim that marriage is a sacred institution, there are equally as many who claim that entering into same mandates an either/or situation: You either accept cruel and unusual punishment, or you make a personal attack upon "the sacred institution of marriage" by seeking a divorce and run the gauntlet of the personal bias a single judge has.

lollll...no wonder the reproductive rate across America is stagnant or declining; the penalties for those who have children only to discover that their spouse is...less than pleasant are too severe.

[hamiltongrad]

/////// JOHN WE ARE UNDERSTAND. NEEDS NOT MET AT HOME.

IF JOHN IS "cheating", we have to ask, what is driving him away - Are his needs being met at home ? Has she withdrawn affection and substituted derision and scorn ??.

Does she take advantage of him ?

From what I have seen 99 % of the time, men "cheat" ( no such thing) as an expression of need, as a cry for help and understanding that they are not getting at home. This is not really cheating, it is an expression of his maleness that has suffered LONG from abuse.

You can kick a dog for only so long, before the dog gets up and leaves.

[hatesthecolt]

Thanks westernhillsplumbing for making my point; where else are your personal foibles going to be broadcast for millions to see. In any other environment, they would just have to work it out. The husband would have to make up his mind to leave or not leave. The wife might not act out so badly if she didn't think she was the queen of the world. TV has helped make this ugly.

[westernhillsplumbing]

It's not the number of kids or the T.V. show. If Jon cheated, or cheating in his mind by hanging out at nightclubs in the wee hours, it is clearly for one reason only. Kate treats him like a dog. If you disagree, take another look at the episode where their Christmas shopping and she's calling his name and clapping her hands. In the parking lot afterward, he says I can't believe you treated me like that, calling me like a dog. They play the tape back and yes, in fact, it sounds like she's calling a dog. Good boy, Jon!