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Post by laurasmom on Jun 18, 2009 16:14:25 GMT -5
On Facebook, I belong to the fan group for this show. Today there is a clip about Monday's episode, for 6/22. Kate talks about a life changing decision, relationship at a crossroads, decision that will affect every family member, and hopefully bring some peace. I still hate to think they are getting divorced, but it does kind of sound like they are headed that way.
Anyone else think this season's episodes are different? Not as much of the daily life stuff as in past seasons, more of special events, like bringing Emeril in, the motorcycle people, the cake people, not much of the real life stuff. Not really what the show was about to begin with, and I wonder how long it can last if they stay away from the day to day life stuff.
Sharon
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Post by Emilysmom on Jun 18, 2009 19:43:36 GMT -5
Sharon, This whole thing has had me so upset. These people were blessed with 8 wonderful children, and they have both let "fame" get inside their heads and mess everything up. They both act selfish. I was so disappointed in the first show of the season! And I couldn't agree with you more..............it is NOT reality TV when you have a steady stream of famous folks in your home. Why can't they get some help and get off the air long enough to repair their home?
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Post by laurasmom on Jun 18, 2009 20:28:51 GMT -5
I totally agree Susan. I have come to think that Kate is the hold out. She has readily said that she loves this lifestyle and the traveling, etc..
I do think it has become larger than either of them thought it would. Who would have believed the show would have been this popular?
I can't help but wonder if they have given any thought to counseling, in addition to ending the show. I guess we will find out Monday.
sharon
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Post by murrietadsmom on Jun 19, 2009 8:02:34 GMT -5
Honestly I agree with you all, Kate is this problem! The fame has gotten to her lately. I think that Kate has pushed his buttons too many times, she's mean to him. The last straw for me was when she was talking and he was going to say something and she laid into him saying " Don't you ever interupt me while I am talking" . I really agree that they BOTH need counseling to make it right. The kids are darling and so CUTE. I hope that they can make it work for their kids. How about Real housewifes of New Jersey? Anybody watches the show?
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Post by Chris on Jun 19, 2009 9:35:19 GMT -5
I think if Jon is cheating, HE is at fault. Kate doesn't treat him well BUT that is no excuse for Jon to behave badly. Obviously, they have a tremendous amount of stress. Just having 8 kids has to be overwhelming. At first they were worried about how to provide for their basic needs and now they must worry about how to sustain their current lifestyle. Can you imagine being in the public eye all the time? I know they have agreed to being of the show but their entire lives have been exposed. The world can see their family falling apart. Hopefully, Jon and Kate will be able to see the damage they are doing to their family. Chris
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Post by laurasmom on Jun 19, 2009 18:51:51 GMT -5
I agree with you on the cheating part Chris. Yes, Kate treated him poorly, but that is no excuse.
Interesting remark about going from worrying about making ends meet to worrying about maintaining the current lifestyle. Kind of reminds me of the show I saw once about the lottery winners, and how unhappy many of them were after winning the megabucks.
I just hope whatever happens, the kids get put first.
Sharon
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Post by ALLISA on Jun 21, 2009 8:05:27 GMT -5
Since Uno Mas ( ie Susan) was the reason I started to watch this show ( LOL) I'll respond here.....but I truly try not to get caught up in it.....
I think they already on the route to divorce, I believe they have filed sepration papers and have temporary custody agreements in place already & that is why they are rarely together with the children. And if that is the case, I don't call seeing other people "cheating"...I do believe John when he says he didn't cheat on Kate, because I believe they are legally seperated and aware that the others are living their own lives. I agree, the famous people are turning the show in a different direction, but at the same time....perhaps gives the family more private time and less cameras in our house all the time ? Definitely shows you that fame/money/fortune....not all it is cracked up to be !!
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Post by Googsmom aka Jennifer on Jun 21, 2009 10:06:59 GMT -5
"Definitely shows you that fame/money/fortune....not all it is cracked up to be !!" Absolutly!!! I pray for the children.
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Post by Chris on Jun 22, 2009 21:04:59 GMT -5
They ARE divorcing!!! This episode really made Jon to appear selfish, selfish, selfish! What's up with the pierced ears? Yuck! He disgusted me. He showed no emotion. He has obviously already moved on. So sad. Chris
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Post by Googsmom aka Jennifer on Jun 22, 2009 22:13:37 GMT -5
Awww man. I still have an hour to go b4 I can watch. I pray for the kids {{{{{KIDS}}} That was sad
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Post by ALLISA on Jun 23, 2009 7:46:35 GMT -5
This episode really made Jon to appear selfish, selfish, selfish! What's up with the pierced ears? Yuck! He disgusted me. He showed no emotion. He has obviously already moved on. So sad. I disagree.....trying to find happiness and being content in your own life is not selfish. They were never a team, they never appeared to be friends, or to even LIKE each other.....if he decides he doesn't want to live that way.....how is that selfish ? Nothing he ever did was right, she complained, criticized and treated him like an idiot. Trust me, I've lived under that rule....it is NO picnic and wanting to be able to breathe without someone telling you that you are breathing wrong isn't selfish. For those that watch the show....she actually did that once....remember ? And truly when you live in a house where every action you do is met with someone telling you how wrong you are is terrible....it is abusive ! Yes, Kate could muster up the tears and John had none....but.....she didn't appear as though she wanted any compromise on her side....she just wants him to do as he is told and then all will be fine. She didn't acknowledge any wrong doing on her part. and SHe keeps calling the kids "my kids".....that is irritating.... John disgusting, no.....he has just woken up and realized what has been going on for the last 10 years and has had it !
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Post by Chris on Jun 23, 2009 9:00:42 GMT -5
I disagree, Allisa. I think by his behavior that he has moved on to another relationship and in my eyes, there is never an excuse for cheating. Even if the tabloids hadn't printed stories about Jon's escapades, I would have come to this conclusion by his attitude on the show. Been there. It really doesn't matter who was at fault. Those poor kids will be damaged. It is very sad. Chris
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Post by Jessie on Jun 23, 2009 12:14:48 GMT -5
I'm disgusted with Jon too. So Kate is overbearing and demanding . . . he didn't know that 10 years ago when they got married . . . or last year when they renewed their vows? He needed to MAN UP years ago. His deal is he has a new girlfriend and thinks the grass is greener on the other side. The fact he said he was excited about starting a new chapter at 32 made me sick to listen to. The ONLY chapter in his life should be fixing his marriage and not tearing apart his family because he wants to get drunk and get some action elsewhere. Acting like a college frat is disgusting for a family man. Says a lot about his girlfriend to screw around with a man with a wife and 8 children too.
I don't think I can bear to watch this show anymore. There is going to be so much sadness for those kids when they realize what is happening. I just feel like it's not the rest of the world's business to watch that. TLC needs to do the right thing and cancel the show.
Jessie
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Post by Emilysmom on Jun 23, 2009 19:29:23 GMT -5
I'm totally disappointed in BOTH parents! ! ! When Kate said they would continue to do the show for the same reason they started it in the very beginning....."for the children", I wanted to scream!!! I know they have always said they started doing the show in order to have video and photographic memories of the children, because they weren't so good about taking pics. But NOW? ? No.........they are NOT doing this for the children! They are doing it because they have become very accoustomed to the $75,000 per episode and the book sales and on and on, in addition to all the freebies they receive. (Free trips to Disney, expensive trips to a ski resort in Utah, and the newest crooked houses.) Those kids do not NEED a million dollar home. They need their parents to get their sweet faces OFF tv, and try to live a normal life. Both parents have good educations and can earn a living without a television career. And.........I'm disappointed in myself for ever getting to attached to those precious kids!!! I think my new favorite tv program will be CAKE BOSS.............won't get heartbroken if the folks on that program mess up! I agree, Jessie: SHAME ON TLC!!! They had to see this coming. Why couldn't they HELP by cancelling the show? Gee Susan, how do you REALLY feel??? Sorry to rant, but I really have been so enthralled with this family and hate to see how the adults are behaving.
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Post by laurasmom on Jun 23, 2009 21:20:32 GMT -5
Did you see the part where Kate said that she was the one that wanted kids immediately when they got married, and Jon didn't? Most likely, that was the beginning of the end. I know a lot of marriages have survived unplanned children, but when one spouse says yes and the other says no, there is bound to be some trouble.
I agree with so much that has already been said, Susan you hit so much right. TLC says the series is on hiatus until August to give the family time to adjust. I hope TLC decides not to bring it back. But then how will they pay for the lifestyle? They might have to get regular jobs again, and rejoin the real world.
Sharon
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