Celebrity gossip tabloids around the nation didn't need Emeril Lagasse to cook them up a perfect meal this week.
Various publications took one part reality TV couple, mixed it with multiple rumors of an affair by both sides, added a sprinkle of a sex tape and came up with fodder for days on end.
Indeed, one of the most buzzed-about stories in Hollywood these days centers around Jon and Kate Gosselin, heretofore innocent, admired, seemingly innocuous parents of eight adorable children.
But in the latest issue of People, Kate comes clean about the new light in which she sees her husband.
"I don't know that we're in the same place anymore, that we want the same thing," she said. "I've been struggling with the question of 'Who is this person?' for a while. I remember where I was the first time I heard her name. It's one of those things where you can try to make it go away, but there's blaring, red flashing lights."
Wow. Harsh words, ones probably not best to share with a national magazine if you're actually concerned about your marriage.
Coming soon: Jon & Kate Plus One Divorce?
Meanwhile, Us Weekly is turning the marital tables on Kate. Its latest edition highlights her rumored affair with bodyguard Steve Neild.
Neild - who once worked for Bill Clinton, so knows something about infidelity! - and Gosseln are "very physical, often touching each other," said an employee at a recent promotional appearance for Jon & Kate Plus 8, adding:
"She was gently poking him, giving him little love pats, totally unlike the slapping she does with Jon. She and Steve were joking around so much, I actually wondered if they were having an affair. There's a lot of open affection between them."
The witness also said Kate showed no love at all for Jon at the same event.
So what's on the horizon for the couple of nearly a decade?
"Jon says it's over," said a family source. "Kate doesn't want to work on it, he doesn't want to work on it."
That's sad, but at least the custody battle should be a breeze. Eight is easily divided by two.
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11 Comments
May 13th, 2009 11:42 AM
So why is it that we care? If anyone has ever watched the show, she treats Jon like crap and is a Queen B all the time. I couldn't live with her either. And, the superiority complex she has about herself, I wouldn't put it past her to be the one who is cheating.
May 13th, 2009 11:51 AM
Well, well, well! The worm turns. To replace the horridly horrendous thought of remembering "the exact moment I first knew her name...", Take should take a que from her children:
"You get what you get and you don't get upset!"
Then, of course, there's always another faux trip to the grocery store to fill your time when you're stuck at home (where your children live) for ten hours once a week. Nothing says fun like having your picture taken by the photogs, er...I mean ANIMALS, eh Hate?!
"The truth shall set you free" and "The love of money is at the root of all evil."
May 13th, 2009 2:14 PM
These two are almost as bad as Octomom exploiting their kids the way they do.
May 20th, 2009 2:07 PM
"Are you kidding me?" Kate's fault for his less than questionable behavior is outlandish! The People who are saying this have no idea what reality of a real marriage and relationship is! He willing got married to someone he knew what she liked and disliked for now to call her out is awful! I would be like her going and cheating because he liked golf and he got excessive with it! You don't mock what you created yourself! Kate is right in with her "People Mag" interview we choose our own choices and actions and reactions are derived from them! Hopefuly they can work through this hurdle but if he doesn't come clean she will never get past it! The other womens brother is scum if he wanted to help people he should have visited Kate not media and the other women well someday she will have full understanding what she did someday when she is more mature and possible has a family of her own! Tell then she should just the truth she had an inapropriate relationship with a married man and she fully knew what she was doing! Far as the money we are all pointing the fingers at them for being on tv and see where tha got you but the matter of the fact is same people saying that are the same people watching every monday night! You make a statement that making money for 8 children is wrong "justdon't watch the show or by books or mags!" Plain and simple grow up people!!!!!!
May 22nd, 2009 12:00 PM
Split the eight up?! Are you crazy?! I am totally worried about those kids. Their parents are setting terrible examples. I think the issue could easily be resolved by alking with other and getting the WHOLE story straight from both sides. With a lot of kids that love you, a giant house, a wonderful TV show; what more does a coup;e need??!!
May 23rd, 2009 1:23 PM
wow! all of you should be ashamed of yourselves. These people have opened their homes to us and let us watch their family grow. And of course like everything else we sick obsessed Americans do we have to figure out a way to sell our stupid magazines and make money by taking simple photos and turning them into something more than just that. And as for them exploiting their kids that is complete nonsense. John and Kate obviously love their kids, if they didn't they would have full time nannies and day care (because according to all of you they have the funds to do it) Put yourself in their shoes, they are trying to live their lives and we think it is a form of entertainment to scrutinize every move they are out their making. As for the whole affair thing how many of you non famous people out their cheat on your spouses and leave your children? To expect anymore from them because they are on TV is not our call. I am rooting for you John and Kate and i know you love your kids and you WILL do what is best for them because you love them and that's what loving parents do.
May 25th, 2009 11:34 PM
I personally think that Kate is a very good mom . She has to be the way she is to handel 8 kids . The tv show was never to "exploit" their children . Wat parent would do that? It was to document their kids lives , and the plus side was that they were compensated for it . Having 8 kids is financally hard . wouldn't any parent have done the same if they were in Jon and Kates shoes . They wanted their kids to have a good childhood carefree . Who would have thought that it would have turned out like this ? But how quick are you people to judge them like you are any better , or higher then they are . Like you don't make mistakes . Regardless of wat happens between their marriage , I think its safe to conclude that the kids will suffer minor problems for the simple fact that , no matter wat is said in the media , Jon and Kate will work something out for the sake of their kids because they ARE good parents .
May 26th, 2009 5:20 AM
Over the years I have enjoyed the show, but I have always felt that Kate was not fair with John. She treats him like one of hte children. The show should have been renamed to "Kate plus Nine". Poor John is never right, and always in the backround. Everything he tries to do or say is wrong in Kate's eyes. She's a control freak.
June 3rd, 2009 8:22 AM
She is a miserable lying bitch.Any woman who cheats deserves what she gets.
July 15th, 2009 5:53 PM
I dont get why everyone is hating on Kate. This is the same women who takes care of eight kids day and night. Wow I have seen Kate being mean to Jon just as much as anyone else has over the years but no one knows what goes on when the camera's are off. Kate takes care of eight kids all day by herself with camera people walking around and then has a husband who all of a sudden wants to be young and stupid again? Guys just dont wake up one day and decide they dont want to be responsible people anymore, Jon has probably wanted out of his father role for a long time, dont go blamming Kate like if Jon has just decided to start dating slutty, and stupid girls. Who knows how long Jon has been wanting or actually seeing other people, he took a damn girl to him and his wives home before the divorce was even filed come on. He obviously doesnt care for his children as much as he should or he would think more about the girls he lets into his life. He shouldnt even be allowed to design kids clothes he should feel ashamed- I dont blam Kate on not wanting to work the marriage out after he's been sleeping around- I ouldnt let him off so easy. Woth the girls Jon is seen with there should be no custody battle what so ever. Kate would never bring a guy around that was wrong for her children cuz she's a parent- simple as that Jon is not.