'Jon & Kate' Divorcing, Vent On Air

Reality Couple Say They Don't 'Hate' Each Other During Special

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Even if their big "announcement" was spoiled by the fact that PEOPLE broke the news of their divorce papers being filed, Jon and Kate Gosselin sure did let things off their chest during Monday night's special episode in which they admit they were splitting after 10 years of marriage.

In separate interviews, the 'Jon & Kate Plus 8' parents two sounded off on why they were splitting and how it has affected them in the run-up. "I'm tired of smiling in the outside and crying on the inside. I've been doing that for a long time," Kate said of their life and impending split. "I had a half a day where I let myself fall apart and hyperventilate and sob harder than I've ever sobbed in my life. By the time I woke up the next morning, I decided I need relief."

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FILE - In this file publicity image released by TLC, reality TV stars, Jon Gosselin, left, and his wife Kate Gosselin, from the TLC series, "Jon & Kate Plus 8," are shown. (AP Photo/TLC, Karen Alquist, File) ** NO SALES **

©BAUER-GRIFFIN.COM Kate Gosselin from the hit TLC reality TV show "Jon & Kate Plus 8" appears to be having a stressful day. After chatting on her cell phone Kate becomes increasingly frustrated and spanks one of her daughters, who bursts into tears. Moments later, the police arrive and Kate can be seen talking to the officers before carrying on happily with another cell phone conversation. EXCLUSIVE June 13, 2009 Job: 90613W8 Reading, Pennsylvania www.bauergriffin.com www.bauergriffinonline.com

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©BAUER-GRIFFIN.COM Kate Gosselin has a busy day filled with shopping and running errands. Although she is a mother of eight, she is only spotted out with one of her daughters and a body guard. Kate stops at Target, Bed, Bath & Beyond, and finishes her day at the grocery store. NON-EXCLUSIVE June 14, 2009 Job: 90614W8 Reading, Pennsylvania www.bauergriffin.com www.bauergriffinonline.com

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In this photo taken Thursday, May 28, 2009, magazines featuring Kate Gosselin are seen on a small table in Lotus Salon in Wernersville, Pa. Jon, Kate and their eight have attracted a huge TV audience and a state labor investigation. The Pennsylvania Department of Labor says it's looking into whether the hit reality show "Jon & Kate Plus 8" is complying with the state's child labor law, given the tender ages of its stars. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

** FOR STORY SLUGGED FAMA ** FILE - This undated file publicity image released by TLC shows reality TV stars, Jon Gosselin, left, and his wife Kate Gosselin, from the TLC series, "Jon & Kate Plus 8." (AP Photo/TLC, Karen Alquist, File) ** NO SALES **

©BAUER-GRIFFIN.COM Jon and Kate Gosselin of the hit TLC show "Jon & Kate Plus 8" finish filming an episode where they receive their own choppers (motorcycles) from the Orange County Choppers of the other TLC show, "American Chopper." Kate relaxes on the lawn with some of her kids while Jon takes his new ride for a spin. Meanwhile, one of the bodyguards takes on a parental role with one of the children. NON-EXCLUSIVE May 22, 2009 Job: 90523X1 Reading, Pennsylvania www.bauergriffin.com www.bauergriffinonline.com

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As for whether the show played a part in their split, Kate says she thinks it would have happened either way. "I believe it's a chapter that would have played out had the world been watching or not," she said.

"We don't have anything now. It's just like two people who happen to live here," Jon said. "It's just not good for our kids, for us to be arguing in front of our kids. We can't be cordial in front of each other, so we decided to separate," he added.

Jon was quick to blame his attitude and Kate's personality for the split. "I was too passive, I let her rule the roost and went along with everything and now I stood up on my own two feet and I'm proud of myself," he said.

Kate chimed in with equal sentiment, saying that she's "kind of lost. He won't hold a discussion with me. I don't know that he knows what he wants."

Still, both said that they don't "hate" each other, and that divorcing was the best decision for the kids.

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Kate also said she was worried about "the label" and "being a statistic" now that the two have officially split. "It's going to give me a whole new empathy for people who do it," she said, referring to divorce.

"It's going to be different, but I think it also shows we're here for our kids," Jon said.

Papers to initiate at divorce papers between Jon and Kate Gosselin have been filed at the Bucks County Courthouse in Doylestown, Pa., PEOPLE is reporting.

The Gosselins have gone from ordinary reality show couple to tabloid staples over the last few months thanks to claims of infidelity and endless rumors of a possible split.

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