Kate Gosselin Regrets Televised Emasculation of Jon
Displaying rare humanity and perspective, Kate Gosselin said she isn't proud of the Jon & Kate Plus 8 moments which she spent basically castrating hubby Jon.
"I was very hard on him. I would never deny that," she said on the TLC special Kate: Her Story. "I felt very much like a lot of weight rested on my shoulders."
"I was wrong to treat him that way," Kate Gosselin added. "Was it good, healthy and wonderful? No. Am I proud of those moments that were captured? No."
Those moments were what initially had fans playing for Team Jon in the early stages of the couple's split, before new Jon became the world's biggest d-bag.
"I still wake up every day, and I think the phone will ring," Kate began, taking a long pause before she continued, voice cracking, "and it'll be the old Jon."
Below are more excerpts from this very special interview ...
On how they drifted apart. "Our goals just very much changed. My goals didn't change as a mom. I just think somewhere along the line, his goals changed."
On when she knew it was over: "I think I was on a plane coming home from somewhere and I remember thinking, We're not going to recover from this."
On the possibly exploitative nature of Jon and Kate Plus 8: "As someone who laid on bed rest from 7 to 30 weeks, who fought for every second of their existence, I can tell you there is nothing that would force me to put them in harm's way."
On why she doesn't quit while she's ahead: "We can't turn life off. I can't turn life off. In the last nine, 10 months, it's gotten really crazy and I can't seem to get away from it at this point. My goal in all this is I just want peace for my kids."
On why doesn't she pull the plug on the spotlight right now: "We're too far gone. Stepping out of the spotlight when it's prudent to do so is a good thing."
On the rumor she had an affair with her bodyguard, Steve Neild, earlier this year: "So unthinkable to me that to have to think about it makes me sick."
On why she needs a bodyguard: "People have a lot of contempt and hate toward me and at the end of the day, I need to come home safe to my kids."
On Jon's increasingly suspect personal life: "We do [talk] where it relates to the kids. As far as dating goes, I've never, ever broached the subject with him."
Follow the jump for a clip of Kate's interview last night ...
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November 11th, 2009 8:24 PM
This last season, Kate was almost pleasant and friendly. What a change! She ended up beoing more kind and friendly to stasnngers than her own family, Jon esp but her brothr and her parents. She is spoiled and self-important/ Mady and her tempetantrums were the apple falling not far from the tree.
This couple NEVER sought counseling.
Kate has never APOLOGZED. She has "admitted it was wrong'" but NEVER APOLOGIZED!! She has not respected Jon's space (e.g. "Jon, don't leave your kids!" screamiong while he roller-blades on their street. Get a grip, Lady!). She has not been empathetic toward him--like when he talked about his dad's death, Kate was oblivious.
And while Jon was pussy-whipped, he never initiated trying to explain what was going on.
They both and jointly still need counseling (& not from that rabbi who acts like a jewish version of that fire engine chasing Jesse Jackson)
The trip to Hawaii with a "re-commitment" ceremony? What a joke--but a nice free-bie for th
November 9th, 2009 6:03 PM
I don't feel sorry for Kate. She pushed her husband away! She really wants to be in the spotlight. Its ridiculous that she tries to get sympathy.
November 6th, 2009 2:48 PM
Kate has clearly left the door open for him to come home.
November 6th, 2009 3:57 AM
As for Kate's "hate, hate relationship with the paps" don't worry it will all be over soon. Are you too dence to understand once they leave and any so called fame you have ammassed will be gone. As for you and your family being "to far gone to come back" it's so untrue. You will be a HAS BEEN within a few months and will have to get a job at "McDonalds." Lets be serious, you'll be working as a nurse. Good luck keeping up with the life style you have become accuctomed to, GONE! Are you delusional? An actress? You say you have a gift for gab, you will never get a talk show either. This will all come to a screching halt much quicker than you think. I really hope you're still clipping coupons because you're "way too far gone" to get freebies for you and your kids anymore. All those really loving a gererous people have seen how you're living your life now, no one, in this economy feels like you deserve a hand out anymore. Good luck with your acting carrer! I'm posstive I will w
November 5th, 2009 8:33 PM
I think Jon needs to grow up...why all of a sudden it's not in the best interest of the children to do the reality show...maybe cause jon is out?? He did so much damage that the whole show is finished...how the hell did he get ahead if it wasn't for the show? He would have NEVER been able to afford to take care of these children..he was damn lucky to get the reality show and all it's perks and freebies...he had to be immature (which is why Kate bashed him all the time..SHE had all the responsiblity and organization to do) he ruined it for everyone with his immature attitude and self hate...JON you should have just faded off into the sunset to live your childish life with your little girlfriend...and leave Kate alone to handle the children IT'S OBVIOUS KATE HAS BEEN CARRYING THE LOAD ALL THIS TIME.. WITH ONE LESS "CHILD" -(JON) to look after maybe her life will finally have some peace...
November 5th, 2009 12:12 PM
I pray each day that Jon and Kate will use the grace that God is giving them to become a complete family once again and to get back to loving each other 100 million %.
November 4th, 2009 1:58 PM
NOBODY "plays" to the media better than Katezilla!! Are you out of your mind? They are both a couple of idiots, but PLEASE!!! Kate is the one who WANTS the show, who WANTS to be in a movie, who WANTS to be in the spotlight!!!! This isnt about the kids or Jon, its about KATE!! She says she "has to support her family" What about the over $80k an episode you made? What about all those million dollar best selling books? What about all the "speaking engagements" you did?? What about all the cover stories you sold to People Magazine etc? (then flip over when youre in the grocery line- YOU SOLD THE STORY YOURSELF) Where is all that money??? Tough times my butt!!! I am NOT that stupid to believe ANYTHING this horrible woman "plays" to the media, and I cant for the life of me understand how people have sympathy for her!! IT IS SELF INFLICTED!!! She was never around to be a good mom, she had everyone else taking care of those kids, and the house, and the laundry etc!!! WAKE UP!!! It is all abou
November 3rd, 2009 8:13 PM
Maybe their marriage would have been saved if their life was not out in public... just a thought.
November 3rd, 2009 5:49 PM
Wish both Jon and Kate would just Go Away! What a waste of press.
November 3rd, 2009 4:40 PM
I empathize with Kate when she said that everyday she wakes up and hopes that Jon will be the old Jon. It seems like he has changed so much.