Jon Gosselin: I'll Apologize to Kate

Says He'll Say He's Sorry for Openly Dating Other Women; Gripes Again About Kate Making Him Feel Like Their "Ninth Child"

(CBS)  Jon Gosselin says he intends to deliver two powerful words to his estranged wife, Kate Gosselin, at some point: I'm sorry.

Gosselin shed light on his intentions in front of the cameras Sunday night.

This time, reports CBS News Correspondent Whit Johnson Gosselin wasn't on a yacht or in a nightclub with a new girlfriend. A "surprisingly introspective" Gosselin turned up in a very unlikely venue.

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"After a summer of parties and paparazzi," Johnson says, "it was the last place you'd expect to find Jon Gosselin -- a synagogue in Manhattan, where celebrity rabbi Shmuley Boteach kicked off the event.

Boteach, who once counseled Michael Jackson, joked, "I guess you all came here to hear my sermon on the Bible reading, right?"

Actually, audience members paid $20 a head to hear a serious Jon Gosselin -- of "Jon & Kate Plus Eight" fame -- dissect his troubled life and marriage.

In a dark suit and without his trademark earrings, Gosselin began by confessing that his celebrity is a mystery to him. "I don't sing, I don't dance, I'm not a Nobel Peace Prize winner. ... I just had eight kids, and I had a show on TLC."

He contended he never wanted the bright lights, saying, "I never asked for it, I never invited anyone. ... The only cameras that ever followed me around were TLC, and that was only three days a week, and that was work. It's a job. And then, all of a sudden, you know, I saw our marriage disintegrating."

And while he didn't vilify Kate, he did revisit a frequently heard complaint: "She always said I was the 'ninth child.' And I felt like the ninth child, because I couldn't get to the point that she could love and respect me."

Later, though -- some frank reflections. First, to Kate: I want to apologize to Kate ... so, when that time comes, I will apologize to her. And I'll apologize to her for openly having relationships in the public eye. And that was a huge mistake."

Then, to their eight kids: "I'm gonna have eight years to prepare, to think about how I'm gonna explain myself, what I did, in eight months. Even though I was a good father, I believe, for eight years, it doesn't matter. Those eight months have tarnished those eight years."

[jane401]

Everyone always said that Kate was controlling and treated Jon (aka "******") as a child. Well, Look what happens when he is out from under Kates Thumb! He acts worse than a child, Gets into trouble, lies and cheats. Kate was a blessing for him! At least she kept him reigned in all these years and kept him from being even more of a loser!

I hope you read this ******-boy!

[Susan55123]

If Kate wanted to do what was best for her marriage and her children, why did she not stop the show long ago. I feel Kate was the cause for all of this mess. Verbal abuse is just as bad as physical abuse. If my husband yelled and screamed at me and treated me like she did Jon, I would have been long gone. Kate ia all for herself. She keeps saying she would do anything for her children, which translates into, keep the money coming. She is a perfectionist and has to be in control. If you won the lottery would you want to go back to your job? Neither does Kate. I am not taking up for Jon and thinks he has flipped also. But Kate needs to go for counseling, and not with Dr. Phil.

[yestheycan]

Kate appears to have problems steming from her childhood. She is very uptight on the show. She knows things about germs that affect the way she reacts to life because of her nurseing background. They both have suffered so very much from living in a "Childs World". I can see where Jon wanted to act like an adult and do grown-up things that don't have anything to do with children. Now he is ready to calm down and find a happy medium. If he had waited a while longer, the kids are older and they don't need all the same kind of attention. Now he can have the best of both worlds--but with only one woman if he goes back to Kate. Lets hope he does. Can't we all just get along? Where have you heard this before?!!

[armyoftwelve]

John, maybe you should make sweet luuuv to her and get her pregnant again.

That'll show her.

[cm0820]

Tv seriously needs to shy away from reality TV. This distroys the weak. Its hard for everybody. Don't make Him the A*****hole Automatically. Unless you were in the room with them you don't understand whats going on.

[Izzy53]

They both need to do whatever it takes to put their family back together. They both obviously love each other. Kate needs to lighten up on John and he needs to understand the stress she is under. They need to forget about being on TV and start living a normal life together with their children. I really hope that can happen for them especially for their children.

[collegegrad09]

THIS IS NOT NEWS!!!!!!!!!

[Aussie77]

Agree. This show aired once in Australia and was cancelled as no one watched. Like with the Octomom situation, what is interesting about a women have a litter of children?

[oldwhiteguy1]

If you really care. Get a life!

[SAMTORRES66]

I think Kate is Hot

[ontheoutsidelookinginside]

Can you imagine what if Jon & Kate made up and called off the divorce? Do you think TLC would let them continue with Jon and Kate Plus Eight? It could be like with Dallas, they opened a new season where Bobby Ewing is in the shower and the earlier season was all a dream, he didn't really die in that car accident. It could be like this season really didn't happen, or was really a bad dream and the show has a upcoming season with the family together, all ten of them. Yes, by golly wow!

[Moomy4]

It's a reality show not Dallas. If they do get back together, which I wish they would, at least it represents what life is really about. It?s not a dream it?s reality! People get divorced all the time, and once in a while they get back together. If their love is strong enough, and they can make their family work, more power to them! It would be great for the kids and possibly them. That is an awful lot of kids for anyone to have to take care of alone! I feel sorry for both of them. People make mistakes in life, and some learn from them making life better then it was before. I hope that they can handle their problems and make a positive move for themselves and their kids! Until anyone has been in their shoes they shouldn?t judge them! Eight kids would be a lot of stress and pressure to have to deal with especially with so many the same ages. I say more power to both of them and good luck to them!

[therealgirl]

Jon only wants the money. Why is he confessing his sins to a priest and charging twenty dollars to get in. When the show first started Jon was working Monday through Friday and Kate worked 16 hour shifts as a nurse. He only wants money and it really became clear to me after this confession. He should not have been out seen dating other women until the divorce was final. Thats a sorry man to me. By taking that money out of the bank, he was thinkin about the children only himself. Bills have to get paid at the house and thats the only way they were making money with the show. After he was being put off he gets crazy. He is driving around in this sporty lexus. I would be scared for him to be around the children now. His mind can snapped. This was a good show and if let Kaye talk to him like that its his problem because a real man would have stopped it immediately. YOU ARE VERY WRONG JON. YOU NEVER SEEN HIM IN A SUIT UNTIL AFTER THE COUPLE BROKE UP. MY FEELINGS FOR HER BROTHER AND WIFE WAS WRONG BECAUSE KAYE TOOK HER SISTER IN LAW EVERYWHERE THEY WENT AND THE SPECIAL THING WAS SHE WENT TO THE OPHRAP SHOW WITH THEM SO THEY WERE SHOWING IN THE LIME LIGHT. GET A JOB JON

[Craigcp]

You media made these morons famous; don't do this to balloon boy, media is dead, I hope we don't get nuked, we wouldn't know about it. Walter Cronkite must be spinning in is grave. Real news died with him.

[emh1701]

Totally agree. Real news is dead now. May it rest in peace. The mainstream media has become a bunch of tabloids and fearmongers out to make a buck, not to print the truth and dig deep for the real stories, whatever they may be.

[deeinsar]

Please stop covering this supposed news. I can't stand either of them, they should both be taking care of their kids, not participating in interviews every other day. I have to applaud everyone this morning for their who cares attitude regarding the Jon and rabbi story! Wonderful.

He doesn't want publicity does he and charging $20 a head just to hear him. He would have to pay me to listen to him.

When are they going away???? I'm sick of these money prostitutes.

[Dawna11]

Jon you have lost your way. I believe you are a good man - you showed us this for many years. Whatever has happened I pray you are finding your way back.

I dont - wont buy tabloid magazines so dont know all the "yuck". I pray people will stop buying those garbage magazines that are full of lives that hurt people and families like your's.

[maimieb]

John is a horrible father. The example he is setting for his children gives me chills!! I pray the children see what he is and do not emulate it or follow in his steps.

[andie52]

the children are already messed up. Jon is going nowhere.

[redizzle75]

Plain and simple....JON IS A JERK!!!!!!! He is a good parent, but a cheating husband who wants to have his cake and eat it too!!! I so hope Kate gets everything from him....although I do think he has every right to see his kids as much as he wants because like I said he is a good dad to them babies

[belumade]

Jon(and Kate) are addicted to the fame and fortune that follows. Jon especially is on a path of distruction and it won't end well if he doesn't get the help that an addict would get if he was trying to get sober. Jon needs to get sober from this lifestyle and the need to keep stepping back into the light. There has to be proffessionals out there that have expertise in this feild to do what it is nessisary to help this family get better.

I would hate to see a tragity however all the signs point to where this mess is going. Something absolutely devistating is going to happen to this family if help and rehab isn't offered/seeked now, today!

Louise

[1russ46]

Jon charged $20 a person to hear his 'sincere' speech. It was just another way for him to make money. Shameful. One might believe what he said if he didn't charge money to open his mouth. Jon continues to prove he is nothing but a JERK.

[jane401]

You are completely right! A public apology or a money making scheme? Only a loser would try to benefit by making an apology!

[bev3801]

Apologizing to Kate is all well and good . . . . . but in order to make true amends, Jon's behavior needs to change. All the "I'm sorry's" in the world don't mean a thing unless he stops behaving badly. I think we've all heard him say on numerous occasions that he regrets the things he's done . . . and then he turns around and acts like a jerk again. Just fade into the distance and stay out of the spotlight, Jon. The best way for Jon to redeem himself is to keep quiet and behave admirably.

[aaaaaa76]

Putting your marriage first IS putting your children first. But if a couple can't do that then they need to seek some sort of counceling whether with pastor at church or a neutral party. If that doesn't work then divorce is the only option.

Children would much rather be from a broken home than in one.

Sometimes getting a divorce IS putting the childrens needs first.

Better to have two happy divorced parents than unhappy fighting abusive married parents.