Jon & Kate Splitting?

(CBS)  Jon and Kate Gosselin have a major announcement in store for fans of their white-hot reality show, "Jon & Kate Plus Eight."

In a 30-second promo for a special, hour-long edition of the TLC show slated to run Monday, Kate says the two of them have made some "life-changing decisions" that will affect their famous family, adding she hopes the choices will "bring each of us some peace."

The TV spot, which first aired Wednesday night, flashed phrases such as "a family in turmoil" and "a relationship at a crossroads."

Given their recent track record, insiders say Jon and Kate's embattled ten-year marriage has finally reached the breaking point. TLC isn't revealing what the news will be, but there are reports it could be that the couple is separating or divorcing.

"Sources and family members have told us that Jon, for months now, has been living in the garage apartment, and that they were very interested in having separate lives," Us magazine Deputy News Editor Natalie Thomas told CBS News. " ... Now, sources are telling us ... he is looking for a new place and he will be moving out."

Monday's announcement would follow a string of tabloid rumors, some alleging infidelity by both Jon and Kate, rumors both deny.

But, with tensions running high, the marital strains have become all to clear to the millions of fans who tune in each week.

"They both seem pretty unhappy with the current situation," Thomas says. " ... I think it will actually, probably bring them peace and hopefully, the kids, as well, if they're not having Mommy and Daddy fighting so much any more."

But, with obligations for multiple future seasons, observers say viewers are sure to see more of them, even if it's no longer Jon AND Kate plus eight.

[nanajudi]

what is funny is that some people out there think that she is doing the mother thing all alone.She has at least 2 helpers every day and when that is not enough, I would bet Jon is in the back ground helping.Every one should no that Kate is bad news for these children.She spends more time away from them than with them.Jon has been the main care giver since he quit his job for this show.Kate complains about the paparazzi every where ,but how does the paparazzi always know where they are?Some one is calling ahead to tell them.Wonder who?? Who likes to be in the public eye ? Not Jon!!!!!!!

[yoyoinla]

by deejayzee1958 June 20, 2009 12:55 PM PDT
First of all. there are laws about spanking in states that allow it--for example, it cannot be on the face and must be administered only with an open hand--cannot leave bruising or a red mark that lasts more than a certain length of time....

I get it about child abuse, but there is a line and Kate didn't cross it.
by deejayzee1958 June 20, 2009 12:55 PM PDT
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I agree. I am really tired of all the "physical abuse" accusations when a child is swatted on the rear. If a child is just lightly swatted through their clothes it doesn't normally hurt anything but their feelings...but it does serve to get their attention. And it can be extremely helpful when you are trying to get them to watch out to keep from getting harmed. Little ones don't pay attention sometimes. And simply yelling...doesn't necessarily help

[yoyoinla]

I am sick and tired of hearing about these two pinheads! All of this milarkey is a bunch of bull and an obvious effort for ratings boosts. All reality TV is stupid. I can't understand why anybody would want to watch the junk... none of it is really 'real'...
by realitychec6 June 19, 2009 12:24 PM PDT
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You are so right. I was there the day they drew those 6 infants, gave them voice boxes to cry, and taught them how to go poo. They also taught them to act a 6 months so they would know just how to be cute. And when they learned to talk, they taught them exactly what to say, and they have never failed to say the right thing once...of course they aren't real, so that would make sense.

[yoyoinla]

Sad - what I doubt either of them realizes is how much worse divorce is. At night, when a child needs both their parents to console them from the latest nightmare, school crisis, etc. - they'll have only one. Only one will hear the casual dinner conversation that is so much of your relationship with your kids. Only one will be there - and that one will be overloaded with work trying to take the place of two parents. The other will be overloaded trying to manage child support, and where their salaries once paid for one mortgage, it will now have to stretch to two - a huge added expense.

I sure understand the difficulty of marriage - but making it work is best for the kids and the parents.

by SusanStoHelit June 22, 2009 1:49 AM PDT

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While I appreciate your view on the subject, you are making a blanket statement, when there are NO 2 situations alike.

From personal experience, the divorce was far better for my child than "making it work". I could have cared less if it were better for me, but it was certainly better for her. She has plenty of fulfilling dinner conversation. I am personally willing to "overload" myself in order to take the place of 2 pay checks. And yes, I pay the mortgage by myself. And NO..it is not a sacrifice...it is what I do happily for the well being of my child. Far better than mental and physical abuse.

[webmonkeydc]

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[zitazoie]

I wish they would take off all these stupid reality shows off the air. I could care less what large family's are doing plus making an income from it as well. cbs, nbc, abc, tlc...ect I just reality shows period and their are so many more coming up..YUK.What happened to good ole fashioned sit coms? And even the sit coms are about who's getting laid and who isn't..who cares. Isn't there any funny stuff without the smut??

[All_pols_need_2_go]

I don't usually go out of my way to pray for millionares that just can't keep their act together. You would pray if one had cancer perhaps but not because their own greed is their undoing. I bet they are only praying for a good lawyer right now themselves.

[hungry1968-15]

So to make sure I have this straight, the "Defense of Marriage" dingbats have NO ISSUE with this family of 10 splitting up, but strictly oppose two people of the same sex getting married?

And they have NO ISSUE with reality shows such as this, "Rock of Love", the Tila Tequila show, etc, etc, etc, but strictly oppose two people of the same sex getting married?



The lack of comments on THIS topic / subject, just proves that their vitriol and hatred of "gay marriage" is just a sham, and it's really the bigotry and intolerance of gays that they're opposed to. If they were REALLY concerned about "the sanctity of marriage", they would be defending it against ALL threats to it - not just one.

[SusanStoHelit]

Sad - what I doubt either of them realizes is how much worse divorce is. At night, when a child needs both their parents to console them from the latest nightmare, school crisis, etc. - they'll have only one. Only one will hear the casual dinner conversation that is so much of your relationship with your kids. Only one will be there - and that one will be overloaded with work trying to take the place of two parents. The other will be overloaded trying to manage child support, and where their salaries once paid for one mortgage, it will now have to stretch to two - a huge added expense.

I sure understand the difficulty of marriage - but making it work is best for the kids and the parents.

[mallorycole]

In this instance I would agree with you.
But BOTH would need a lot of counselling and a lot of forgiving.

[Mamby101]

These people have reaped the harvest long enough! TIME TO MOVE ON!

[Mamby101]

Oh Please! They are probably just quitting their reality show! They're just trying to make one last attempt to get high ratings.

[tuppman]

I DON'T CARE