Jon Gosselin has finally gotten his day to talk about his marriage.
The father on 'Jon & Kate Plus 8' revealed his side of the divorce on 'Good Morning America,' stating that he suffered "a lot of abuse" at her hands. "She'll call me like, almost like a lame fish. Like I wasn't going anywhere," he said.
Gosselin claims he was left at home with the twins and sextuplets all the time while she traveled for work.
"Well, excuse me, I'm taking care of the kids. She's on book tours, she's doing all these things. You know, she's gone a week. You know, comes back. Unpacks, repacks, does laundry, packs up and leaves again. I'm standing there like, 'Oh, OK. Your mom's gone.'"
Kate recently appeared on 'Larry King Live' and expressed some criticisms of her estranged husband, but did admit that he was a good father.
She also spoke with PEOPLE magazine, telling them, "Sometimes I feel like it's a 15-year-old I'm getting a divorce from."
It's about time that Jon spoke up - though anyone who watched the show could see how verbally abusive Kate was to him. I remember that during many of the interviews Jon would start to answer a question and Kate would just start talking over him - not letting him answer for himself. Their separation didn't surprise me at all - I certainly don't know too many men who would allow their wives to do that in the presence of others, let alone a nationwide viewing audience.
Boo Hoo, Kate was mean to me. Why didn't he tell her to back off when she was making all of thes demeaning and derogatory comments. I guess he is really a lame fish (?) and she was right! Aren't his 15 minutes up yet?
So if he were stronger then you would rip him for being a pig. There is no satisfying women who don't want to be satisfied. He could part the Red Sea and you would say why didn't you take out the trash too?. I am so sick you the whinny women who can never be happy except when they are typing away to complain. Get over yourselves and understand that it takes 2 to dance 2 to love and 2 to fight. Poor pitiful Kate cries when she wants to sell something or up her career. What a fake wench!
I'm sick of hearing what a bad guy Jon is.Everyone seems to forget that Jon was at home all the time that Kate was being a money hungry, attention getting,whore.No-one gives him credit for that or for all the crap that he has had to put up with from that women.No wonder he fell in love with the 1st women that was nice to him.What makes me mad is,in August when they renewed their vows,Kate made a BIG deal especially to her kids about their mom & dad staying together!!Then in October,she tells Jon their marriage is over.I'm sick of her acting like she was the best wife,mom and Jon is the only one who is wrong.He even tried to make it work with her,but she was done with him. Lets's face it, look at all the nannies that she went through in what, a few months,40 nannies!!That should tell you what a lunatic she is!! I was one of nine kids, and I know it's not the same as having six at one time, but the first five were only 9 months apart.My mom was NEVER a witch like that,Never was demanding.There really is no reason or excuse for how Kate acts.I feel bad for how badly she is making Jon sound.He really put up with lot from her. Like others,I do not like watching HER now by herself. I wish they could do the show with just the kids, because they are adorable.I don't plan on watching it as much as I used to, because of how irratating she REALLY is!!! Also, SHE NEEDS TO TAKE OFF HER RING!!! What a hypocrite!!!
What people don't seem to realize is there is a lot of creative editing. While Jon may have come across lame, in reality this may have not been true. Often times victims of abuse are silent for fear of rocking the boat. "He who is without sin" by all means "cast the first stone." For all we the audience know the producers and directors could have outline the show to put down Jon as-much-as Kate could and for Jon to take it. A person can take only so much with out change and maybe it is just time for the relationship to be over.
I believe that if they never had this T.V. Show they may have lived happily ever after....or not?? I see Kate as being bossy and Jon as laid back and holds in his fears and anger. Maybe the fame got to her head and made him want to go hide from embarrassment from her treating him like her child.. After awhile a person will either run off or end up cheating.....Who wants to be bossed around all the time?? She forgot who she married...He will find a nice girl and she will die alone if she does not change her ways...
Did Jon really think Kate was having fun, traveling and being away from her family so much? She was WORKING. He is such a child!
I'm 32 years old, like Jon is, and my spouse travels extensively for work, like Kate does, so should I just start sleeping with 20 year-old bimbos, too?? There is no hope for their marriage, but he needs to grow up and be a better example for his children before they turn out as "lame" as he is.
Jon, Just another baby Daddy....a man who can't make the money or be a house husband... just walk off on your 8 kids...they didnt need you anyhow...cry baby..
Honestly This whole families success was based on the fact that they were an average family blessed with 8 children making it in an everyday world. Now they are just another rich 'Hollywood' couple getting a divorce. They have lost their charm.....entirely. And I think the mud slinging is just to keep themselves in the spotlight and to keep the money flowing. Its pathetic.
Frankly, I am sick and tired of both of them.(Kate and Jon) I suppose they are both whinning all the way to the bank. They need to take their personal stuff off line.
Jon is a jerk,so what if she was mean to him,that happens when your married,and cheating on her is not the way to solve it. He needs to grow up. Can you blame her for being frusterated....you would be too if you had 6 kids the sam age. Everyone should lay off of them. Divorce happens,they just get put on the spotlight for it.
I agree and I saw one of the shows last night when Jon was getting his hair replacement, Kate asked him about it and he bluntly replied, I just told the whole thing, weren't you listening? Oh, I don't feel sorry for Jon not one bit. If he was any kind of man, he would have taken charge. Because he decided to be a cheater, of course he has to bash Kate.
I will have to say...when she spoke to him about being in HER Kitchen..It was not nice..I wondered why he did not take up for himself..Yes I did notice her being rude and disrespectful to him..No he should not of gone out..But she should not of disrespected him as she did..No one noticed her rudeness and bossiness to him...?? If that had been my husband .. he would of told the cameras out of here...In the first place I would of never embarrsed him in that way.. Nor my self...She is self centered...
If he had, she would have ratcheted up her behavior. That's what abusers do. Trust me. You can't win, living with someone like that. Not excusing his behavior, but she is pathological.
come on jon you married did you think about your vows you should stick through thick and thin til death do you part da!but you copped out. put the wrong head back and think with the right one da.so she has a book thats a job da! you must do what it takes to stay togather and stay strong for the kids once you have kids you don't have a life cause you choose to have kids you should have thought about it before you had the poor kids that has to suffer now .don't run away yes you might watch the kids but what are you really teaching them how to run away don't let your ---- run your life. now all you have to do is grow back up. its not her fault unless you caught her in bed with someone so grow up and quit bagering her da grow up [kids] r e m e m b e r !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! da
Since watching the show from the beginning I thought the marriage wouldn't last. Just how far they sat next to one another told me they were having problems.I thought Kate would not speak nice to John at times . I know 8 kids can be exhausting but you have to pay attention to your partner too, in a positive way. She was always shouting out orders.I can see why Jon snapped.
It's no wonder the poor man bolted running for the door wanting out of the marrage...It's Women like Kate.. who are over bearing,dominating,abusive bullies that Cause some really great,wonderful men to be turned off to the idea of committment & marriage. They give a negative & False Image of the rest of us Females who really understand how to have healthy relationship and cherish our men. So my advice for every Women like kate,If you don't apreciate your man, HE WILL LEAVE YOU. And there will be some equally great women out there ready to show him what he's been missing out on. Some women apparently have forgotten the special words "to Honor & Cherish". Yes it was in your vows!
How could anyone live with "Kate"...... Jon stayed longer than most men would of. Now the children will get her abuse. Hopefully Child Services will keep a look out for the children. Kate seems to have a control and anger issues. Jon you need to step up and be the stable Father all children need. Only time will tell how this mess will work out.
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It's about time that Jon spoke up - though anyone who watched the show could see how verbally abusive Kate was to him. I remember that during many of the interviews Jon would start to answer a question and Kate would just start talking over him - not letting him answer for himself. Their separation didn't surprise me at all - I certainly don't know too many men who would allow their wives to do that in the presence of others, let alone a nationwide viewing audience.
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Boo Hoo, Kate was mean to me. Why didn't he tell her to back off when she was making all of thes demeaning and derogatory comments. I guess he is really a lame fish (?) and she was right! Aren't his 15 minutes up yet?
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if u had a wife like kate who talked to you on national tv the way she does jon..you would divorce her too
So if he were stronger then you would rip him for being a pig. There is no satisfying women who don't want to be satisfied. He could part the Red Sea and you would say why didn't you take out the trash too?. I am so sick you the whinny women who can never be happy except when they are typing away to complain. Get over yourselves and understand that it takes 2 to dance 2 to love and 2 to fight. Poor pitiful Kate cries when she wants to sell something or up her career. What a fake wench!
I'm sick of hearing what a bad guy Jon is.Everyone seems to forget that Jon was at home all the time that Kate was being a money hungry, attention getting,whore.No-one gives him credit for that or for all the crap that he has had to put up with from that women.No wonder he fell in love with the 1st women that was nice to him.What makes me mad is,in August when they renewed their vows,Kate made a BIG deal especially to her kids about their mom & dad staying together!!Then in October,she tells Jon their marriage is over.I'm sick of her acting like she was the best wife,mom and Jon is the only one who is wrong.He even tried to make it work with her,but she was done with him. Lets's face it, look at all the nannies that she went through in what, a few months,40 nannies!!That should tell you what a lunatic she is!! I was one of nine kids, and I know it's not the same as having six at one time, but the first five were only 9 months apart.My mom was NEVER a witch like that,Never was demanding.There really is no reason or excuse for how Kate acts.I feel bad for how badly she is making Jon sound.He really put up with lot from her. Like others,I do not like watching HER now by herself. I wish they could do the show with just the kids, because they are adorable.I don't plan on watching it as much as I used to, because of how irratating she REALLY is!!! Also, SHE NEEDS TO TAKE OFF HER RING!!! What a hypocrite!!!
What people don't seem to realize is there is a lot of creative editing. While Jon may have come across lame, in reality this may have not been true. Often times victims of abuse are silent for fear of rocking the boat. "He who is without sin" by all means "cast the first stone." For all we the audience know the producers and directors could have outline the show to put down Jon as-much-as Kate could and for Jon to take it. A person can take only so much with out change and maybe it is just time for the relationship to be over.
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I believe that if they never had this T.V. Show they may have lived happily ever after....or not?? I see Kate as being bossy and Jon as laid back and holds in his fears and anger. Maybe the fame got to her head and made him want to go hide from embarrassment from her treating him like her child.. After awhile a person will either run off or end up cheating.....Who wants to be bossed
around all the time?? She forgot who she married...He will find a nice girl and she will die alone if she does not change her ways...
Did Jon really think Kate was having fun, traveling and being away from her family so much? She was WORKING. He is such a child!
I'm 32 years old, like Jon is, and my spouse travels extensively for work, like Kate does, so should I just start sleeping with 20 year-old bimbos, too?? There is no hope for their marriage, but he needs to grow up and be a better example for his children before they turn out as "lame" as he is.
Jon, Just another baby Daddy....a man who can't make the money or be a house husband...
just walk off on your 8 kids...they didnt need you anyhow...cry baby..
Honestly This whole families success was based on the fact that they were an average family blessed with 8 children making it in an everyday world. Now they are just another rich 'Hollywood' couple getting a divorce. They have lost their charm.....entirely. And I think the mud slinging is just to keep themselves in the spotlight and to keep the money flowing. Its pathetic.
TAKE THE MOAT OUT OF YOUR OWN EYE BEFORE YOU START CASTING STONES AT SOMEONE ELSE.
Frankly, I am sick and tired of both of them.(Kate and Jon) I suppose they are both whinning all the way to the bank. They need to take their personal stuff off line.
Jon is a jerk,so what if she was mean to him,that happens when your married,and cheating on her is not the way to solve it. He needs to grow up. Can you blame her for being frusterated....you would be too if you had 6 kids the sam age. Everyone should lay off of them. Divorce happens,they just get put on the spotlight for it.
I agree and I saw one of the shows last night when Jon was getting his hair replacement, Kate asked him about it and he bluntly replied, I just told the whole thing, weren't you listening? Oh, I don't feel sorry for Jon not one bit. If he was any kind of man, he would have taken charge. Because he decided to be a cheater, of course he has to bash Kate.
I will have to say...when she spoke to him about being in HER Kitchen..It was not nice..I wondered why he did not take up for himself..Yes I did notice her being rude and disrespectful to him..No he should not of gone out..But she should not of disrespected him as she did..No one noticed her rudeness and bossiness to him...?? If that had been my husband .. he would of told the cameras out of here...In the first place I would of never embarrsed him in that way.. Nor my self...She is self centered...
If he had, she would have ratcheted up her behavior. That's what abusers do. Trust me. You can't win, living with someone like that. Not excusing his behavior, but she is pathological.
come on jon you married did you think about your vows
you should stick through thick and thin til death do you part da!but you copped out. put the wrong head back and think with the right one da.so she has a book thats a job da! you must do what it takes to stay togather and stay strong for the kids once you have kids you don't have a life cause you choose to have kids you should have thought about it before you had the poor kids that has to suffer now .don't run away yes you
might watch the kids but what are you really teaching them how to run away don't let your ---- run your life. now all you have to do is grow back up. its not her fault unless you caught her in bed with someone so grow up and quit bagering her da grow up [kids]
r e m e m b e r !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! da
Since watching the show from the beginning I thought the marriage wouldn't last. Just how far they sat next to one another told me they were having problems.I thought Kate would not speak nice to John at times . I know 8 kids can be exhausting but you have to pay attention to your partner too, in a positive way. She was always shouting out orders.I can see why Jon snapped.
It's no wonder the poor man bolted running for the door wanting out of the marrage...It's Women like Kate.. who are over bearing,dominating,abusive bullies that Cause some really great,wonderful men to be turned off to the idea of committment & marriage. They give a negative & False Image of the rest of us Females who really understand how to have healthy relationship and cherish our men. So my advice for every Women like kate,If you don't apreciate your man, HE WILL LEAVE YOU. And there will be some equally great women out there ready to show him what he's been missing out on. Some women apparently have forgotten the special words "to Honor & Cherish". Yes it was in your vows!
How could anyone live with "Kate"...... Jon stayed longer than most men would of. Now the children will get her abuse. Hopefully Child Services will keep a look out for the children. Kate seems to have a control and anger issues. Jon you need to step up and be the stable Father all children need. Only time will tell how this mess will work out.