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The only thing I think they would address to fans is about the status of the show because why would they explain themselves about anything else? I think they are going to announce the show's end either so they can work on their marriage or just so the kids don't have to deal with all the b.s.

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maybe the state's making Kate take sensitivity training (I'm sure the children can only hope!)

I hope they're announcing the end of the show. But then, TLC will just find another messed up couple with some sensational issue to film.

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Seperation or the end of the show.

Maybe the recent headline featuring Kate hitting Leah make her realize that the best for her was to get out of the spotlight.

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I just think this is another ratings ploy, their ratings keep going down so they are trying to create interest again. It will probably be nothing as big as they are making it out to be. They will do anything for big ratings.

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I'm so sick of this family getting dumped on - by the media, by the blogs, by all the commenters who say hateful things.
Look they were a family who was asked to do a documentary about having twins and sextuplets. That little documentary did well and they got asked to do an update and that did well. Then they got a show. I know exposing your life to cameras is inviting people to comment on your life but really who would think that doing a little show on TLC would have them splashed on the tabloids for months on end - it's TLC people not a trashy Fox show.
I think the family was a bit naive. I think they thought it was a great way to actually get memories on film - cause with 8 kids who has time to pick up a video camera for first steps and other memories. I think they got a chance to enjoy things they'd never be able to afford as a family otherwise with the trips, and special backstage zoo visits and such. Yes, they probably really enjoyed the extras -- I mean who wouldn't.
Yes, Kate can be nit picky. I often looked at the couple and saw my brother and sister-in-law. He always seemed to be wrong and she always right -- but really doesn't that happen a lot in marriages. It was actually refreshing to see a marriage with flaws and all on screen. Now John was never perfect either. He was child like (and you really see that now).
Yes the children didn't give permission. I have wondered what happens when the cameras do finally go away, how the children will be affected. I don't know that answer, they seem like happy children. They seem to like the camera people. Which I find funny that media is making a big deal of them hugging the bodyguard. They are kids who are very open to new people. They are kids who seem to get a long with this new extended family that was created, so I don't see that as shocking as tabloids want us to think.
Look - John fu-ked up. No matter how you look at it a father of 8 kids shouldn't be hanging out a a 23 year old woman's house. If they had problems in their marriage they should of went and got counseling. That alone could of avoided a big mess. It seemed John was unhappy. He no longer had a "job" and Kate was off making money, and working on books and public speaking. Would he of bee happier working, maybe. Would he get the perks he seems to enjoy (car, motorcycle, house) maybe not. Does Kate like the fame. Maybe ya. Did they expect this little show to end up creating a firestorm - no.
I do know that this woman can do no right in the eyes of the public and media. She's at fault for the alleged affair. She's a wh-re cause she wears sun dressed (in summer no less). People ask why do they play in the front of the house they know there are photographers -- mmmmm because bikes are easier to ride on the driveway than grass maybe, no, no she's playing for the camera's is the easiest explanation. She made Emeril put crunchy onions on some food-- my god the horror (even though he thought of doing it before, but she's a bit-h for asking). People have lost perspective about this woman. I believe if people could blame her for JFK being shot they would cause they blame her for everything.
Now this new footage of her "beating" Leah. MMMM she spanked her daughter. Yes people have different beliefs on that but she didn't beat the child. They say the child was screaming and crying -- well if you tell a kid to stop whistling with a whistle and take it away and give a spank a kid will cry. Kids cry sometimes when they don't get their way or when they are being punished (however) you punish them.
But commenting on what she wears to play with her kids outside, calling her sl-t, and wh-re is really sad. I mean come on - how many woman wear sun dresses in the summer. It's hot outside people
I realize that I've gone on here, but it's like they've become the nations punching bag.

Do I think they should step away. Maybe. Can they quit their show - I mean they are under contract. With the rating slid (back to what they actually were in the first seasons of the show btw) may TLC will actually let them out of contract. But I can see how it would be hard for them to give up. Can you imagine paying for college with 8 kids. And at some point (if they all got to college) they will be paying for 8 kids at once. I can see where this money could help them so much.

And- really for all of the people who cry "what about the kids" are you looking into Tori and Dean, the Table for 12 family, the new show Raising Sextuplets and the other shows that feature families with young kids. I mean none of those kids are able to sign off on being filmed. And maybe that's the issue to be looked at - not having reality shows that feature underaged kids. But people just can't say it about one family

okay - these are just my thoughts


I just hope it works out for this family - whether it's a separation , divorce or just living a quiet life together.

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Everyone I know that watched their show before quit watching when they started having all the drama. We don't wanna see another dysfunctional family! We wanna see the parents that were loyal to each other and worked out their differences. Who cares if Kate nags Jon and drives him insane? Honestly, isn't that how most wives are? I'm like that with my husband sometimes. Lets be real.

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Their appearance on American Choppers was painful to watch. I had to turn it off. They were both just SO miserable, even when apart. I turned it off when they were together. It seemed almost obscene to watch.

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I have to say that I, as a single mom of 3, have spanked my kids from time to time, and only when it was deserved. It is not against the law to spank your child with a bare hand. I also think it is wrong of anyone to judge a persons life. Unless you are in the same situation, with the exact same stressors, you have no idea how that person feels.

On another note, how many times have you seen a child acting up in public, and thought to yourself, " god if I was that child's parent I would spank that kid!" So what its ok for another parent to discipline, as long as you think so? But its not ok without your permission? We have all seen the show and we have all seen the kids act up. And I myself have said at home good lord, do they only do the time out thing? Cause it didnt seem to be working. And not only that but kids know how to push our buttons. And I think that both Jon and Kate have done a wonderful job of handling the stress of raising 8 kids, and 2 dogs. It isnt easy, and it isnt always perfect, and I think that their show and their lives are now showing exactley the way real life is, and how quickly things can change. And shame on anyone who thinks badly of them. They are doing the best they can, and that is all anyone can do.

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Totally agree with BHcolin.

Even in this new season, Kate and Jon seem to be fully aware of people's perception that bhColin stated and seem to laugh it off, but it's got to be draining.

I will never understand what this family went through and is going through, but I think you're crazy if you wouldn't at least seriously consider making the same decision Jon&Kate did given the same situation. Jon and Kate, in their show, have been fully open about how their life came about and have admitted their faults the entire way.

Take away the cameras, they really are no different than most families and they deal with the same drama and dysfunction every family deals with (how many husbands cheat? how many wives are nagging, overly critical? how many families argue every day? have overly rambunctious kids? have a split family?). They chose to put themselves out there and they've got a lot of perks and a lot of consequences out of it. To say it's as easy to just walk away from it all, it's not. To go back to a small cramped house, not being able to afford groceries, no parent at home because they have to work to pay the bills may feel right/just to the general public, but it's not fair to that family. Those kids are BLESSED they have had a parent watching over them 24/7 their entire lives, because it's something I and many other children of dual-income parents never had.

And for people to question ANY mother's or father's love, devotion, or priorities of their children is so infuriating to think about. It's so universal that every parent does what they think is best for their children. Jon and Kate are no exception, whether misguided or not.

I just wish people would REALLY put themselves in their shoes before judging. No family is perfect.

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Who spanks children nowadays? Waterboarding is much more effective.

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@sweetiewendi: "On another note, how many times have you seen a child acting up in public, and thought to yourself, " god if I was that child's parent I would spank that kid!"

Honestly, I have never thought that. What I often think in this situation is, "Boy, I wish that parent would remove herself and her screaming child from this public venue so that she may discipline that child accordingly."

If you hit your kids in public, you are inviting onlookers to pass judgment. That is the nature of shame.

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They're getting a new puppy! I know it.

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does anyone think that John and Kate would still have had marital problems if they never did the show? They seem so different and the stress of 8 kids.... I think the show has def gone to their heads. They had Emeril in their house and they were like... yeah... it was cool... i used to watch him... now he's in my house...

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In my dreams the announcement would go like this

Kate speaking "I am speaking for both Jon and myself, well because I am Kate and Jon has no voice of course, anywho, we have decided, and by we, I mean just me, that this is our last season of Kate and Kate plus the moneymakers and my hair, Its been a good run, but now that whats his face is getting sympathy from the public and I am being vilified for being so hot and a style icon, I think we should stop, although I will continue to reap money from all the books, and appearances and occasionally selling off one of the 8 because really, there are too many"

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