Jon and Kate Plus 8: Are the Gosselins 'Acting' This Season?

Robin Stone
For seasons now, Internet bloggers around the world have been complaining about Jon and Kate Plus 8. Many view Kate Gosselin as an unqualified mother. A lot of people feel that she treats her husband like total garbage and that she does not care for her kids properly. That being said, there are other bloggers who feel that no one should be allowed to judge the Gosselin family until they have lived with a set of twins, as well as sextuplets. In any case, the dynamics of the Gosselin family seem to be changing this season. Are they really "acting" now?

How Are Jon and Kate Different This Season?

Jon and Kate Gosselin do not seem to fight quite as much as they used to in recent seasons. Although there is times when you notice these two snap at one another, it appears to be perfectly normal now. In past seasons, Kate Gosselin seemed like a very argumentative person who did not appreciate her husband at all. Now, she seems to be a whole lot sweeter to him than she ever was before. How could these dramatic changes occur in such a short time period? Last season, she was what many people referred to as "raging Kate." How did her personality change so much?

Why Have Jon and Kate Changed This Season?

The way that Kate Gosselin bickered with Jon so much is one of the main issues that many people had with this show. If these two parents argued so much on the show, what was really happening behind the set of Jon and Kate Plus 8? Many thought that they were even crueler behind the scenes and that there was a strong possibility that they may have even abused their children.

So, why does this all matter? Who really cares what people think about these two parents bickering so much? Well, think about it. If that many people are complaining about the way that Jon and Kate act towards one another when they are on the set of the show, there is a good chance that it may be hurting the ratings. Certain agencies, such as child welfare, may also be looking into how fit Jon and Kate are as parents. If the producers of the show are taking notice to any of this, there is a strong possibility that they have probably asked Jon and Kate Gosselin to calm down their fighting a little bit in order to prevent the show from being taken off the air. While this seems like a fairly drastic thing to happen, it is absolutely possible.

Will Jon and Kate Plus 8 be taken off the air in the future? Many fans of the show believe that it is in the near future. In combination with the Gosselin children growing up, it does not seem that Jon and Kate can last on television a whole lot longer than it already has. If Jon and Kate Gosselin are unable to get along with one another and if bloggers continue to complain about how Kate Gosselin is an unfit mother, there is a strong chance that this show may come to an end sooner than later.

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  • annonymous5/25/2009

    I'm watching the show right now, and it's a train-wreck!
    They're both choking back tears, and visibly angry with each other.
    For Jon to say that he didn't have an affair, is a croc of crap! What else did we expect him to say. Men never admit it.
    It's obvious that Kate knew nothing about this "friend", and is hurting so badly, just like any other woman when her husband cheats.

    For them not to be able to come together even for the kids party, they're in trouble.

    Kate said she knew that stats show that having multiple kids places a big strain on a marriage, mostly ending in divorce.
    She's right!

    Bottom line, "Men do not care to have many kids, they feel tied down".
    To them, it's a fight or flight situation, and most fly away.

    My mother always said "never have any more (kids) than you can handle all on your own". That goes for men & women.
    And she was right. That's why I only had 2.

  • Tammy5/18/2009

    She is done with him ! Has been for along time!

  • MARIE5/9/2009

    RUMORS... NOT RUMERS!!!

  • Bettylynn4/30/2009

    I love the show but I wish that Kate wasn't so rigid with the children as in putting on theri good clothes and not wanting them to get them dirty when they go on one of their trips. Just let them enjoy themselves. They seem to be well adjusted but as they continue to grow they will begin to rebel against this rigid schedule adn rules that Kate has set out. I hope Kate wakes up before it's too late and I also don't think she talks to John with much respect. After all, they are a team and neither one of them could do it without the other.

  • Sunny Lee4/1/2009

    Kate needs to appreciate Jon more. He does help a lot with the kids, but she is so into herself that she shows no interest in him except as a helper for the kids. It appears that Kate does not see her husband as a loving, caring spouse and partner. Sometimes, it seems that she would rather not have to deal with him. Very sad for the children!

  • Jennifer3/15/2009

    This is absolutely a rumour.
    Have any of you had sextuplets?
    Filming for years and dealing with the normal family issues a family might have will probably make you a very stressed person, so I agree with this article when it says that you cannot judge the family until you try walking in their shoes. In one of the very first seasons, Kate mentioned that there IS a filming schedule of what they're going to say that day in the interview and when certain events will be filmed, but that doesn't mean they're acting. Maybe Kate decided to be nice this season, and maybe moving to a bigger house took some of the stress off of her shoulders that she usually puts on Jon. Also, I watched an episode today and Kate mentioned that the way they work out their problems and commnunicate is to relieve their stress on themselves, so whether you like that or not, that's the way their world works and i'm extremely proud of them. The kids are happy, and NO they are not getting abused. This family is amaz

  • Kathleen P3/12/2009

    I think the basis for the show originally was very positive and fun to see.
    But this season, and last as well, Kate is on full act mode. When she was on Ellen's talk show, Kate was on full show and in total control! What happened to the Mom trying to do the best for her kids. It is almost selling those precious kids out. They now live a million dollar life in obviously a million dollar home and Jon does not work. He manages their schedule.
    WOW!!! How the script changes!! It has been disappointing to me to see the change in a sweet family to a family of actors.

  • debby3/7/2009

    I think whoever said they could be abusing there kids should be ashamed of themselves. But I will say that I think kate gets pretty crazy about petty things the way she talks to jon sometimes makes me feel bad for him , I think she belittles him about most things and should get off his back but I still like the show and still watch it.





















































  • Elle12/10/2008

    There is no reason to think they are abusing their kids. They are moody people.
    When I first saw the show, I vowed to never watch it again because I didn't like Kate's hysteria about messiness. She is unpleasant, selfish, and takes her moods out on other people. I think that sucks. But... I also beleive she tries to do the best for kids. She tries to feed them right and do special things for them and create memories... quite frankly, my parents were both like the grumpy side of Kate, and they DIDN"T do these special things. ( and we were only 2 kids)
    She isn't the most likable person, but I think she tries her best and is perhaps maturing. Maybe she is learning from criticism. Or maybe she is acting.
    But I think people should consider all sides when they judge her.

  • Susan Braun11/9/2008

    You raise a good point. Even if they're trying to "keep it real", the fact that their lives are being filmed several days a week would have to alter their "normal" behavior in some way. Almost every episode now feels like "damage control" to me; yeah, I think they are acting.

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