Jon Gosselin's BIG interview 1 of 3

Finally he gets a chance for a primetime interview, no more paparazzi interviews in his yard. And boy does Kate seem furious (according to the tabloids). Guess she can't control him anymore. What more can he tell us about his kids that we don't already know? Was he abused? Did Leah hide his wedding ring under her pillow? Will he cry? How does he feel about the mother of his children? Originally aired 9-8-09

[@elijahsanders7157]

She was beyond abusive and he deserved to be free.

[@liligh]

from her not the kids

[@mickeymouse12678]

How can anyone who has watched even a single episode of the show still think he's a douchebag? I'm surprised the poor guy stuck around as long as he did.

[@clonedkeifer]

Guru Laghima I agree, he was bullied by Kate. Kate wants her 15 minutes, I am surprised Jon put up with Kate as long as he did, but I think what was the last straw was the kids being used at Kate to get what she wanted: Infamous Celebrity.

+Guru Laghima it's 8 kids!!!! that says all.

[@lonshebrajad]

+Guru Laghima BS. John and Kate made the decision to have the eight children. It takes responsible adults to raise them. While Kate was being the responsible adult, John was was distracted in the toy aisle. John is just a whiney ass baby that bailed when the going got rough. He talks of Kate being fake in front of the camera...Have you ever seen John smoke a cigarette on the show? Hell no. it would have destroyed the squeaky clean image he wanted to portray. Kate was real. I'm sure she did a lot of bitching, (who wouldn't with 8 small children?) but at least she was real about it. Fake ass John made us all think he was just hunky dorey about everything. He even married her again in Hawaii just to turn around and make a sham out of it. Yea, douchebag is very fitting for that ass wipe.

[@lang-ed3bk]

@@lonshebrajad your comment did not age well...

[@LadyCandic]

"The mother of your kids is not supposed to be critisized." "Neither is the father." Mic drop

[@LaraCroftEyes1]

The mother of his children shouldn't have poisoned them against Jon.

[@codfishjoe5313]

I lost all respect for the interviewer when he said that

[@LadyCandic]

@@codfishjoe5313 same

[@veryfungamesawesome]

@@LaraCroftEyes1Yes. At least the father never turned the kids against their mother.

[@melissanelson2545]

Loved Jon's reply to that❤

[@MissKrissy2010]

OMG If a man talked to a woman the way she talks to him, isolating him from his family, everyone would cry 'SPOUSAL ABUSE!!!!' Why is it ok for women to treat their spouse like an infant?!?!

[@revenge3794]

KrissyWicked Fines no it said it was , stop crying

[@LaraCroftEyes1]

Krissy isn't crying and what she is saying is true.

[@joannaleighton8932]

From the shows I watched he was a great dad. He was very attentive with them. And jeez she treated him like a child. Telling him to breathe different stop scratching correcting his grammar said he was speaking to long shouting in public. Don't get me wrong she had the type of personality suited to the life that she got but she was very hard in him and I think he was crucified in the media.

[@JakeIsFine379]

I think it was very stupid for the interviewer to say 'The mother of your child is not supposed to be criticized.' The only people who know what happened behind closed doors are the kids, Jon, and Kate. Why ask so many questions if you don't want the truth? Why is he scolding him- it's an interview. Strange.

[@erinellis9213]

JakeIsFine379 yes!!!! men can be abused also.....I feel bad for him and the kids

[@deesee3622]

yup it happens - Kate is borderline and I can't believe people aren't talking about that! Its typical borderline traits - he was isolated from his family and she tried to use the kids to keep him from having time with his mom and siblings. She herself didn't get along with her family members either

[@szlola1]

That's all she ever did was criticize him!

[@hannahalexis9233]

ByeBitch 《 who the fuck cares? Are you the grammar police?? 🙄

[@Bondisaurus]

My blood was boiling when he said that. Did he not watch the show? Like did he not see what she put him through?!!! Ughhh 🤬

[@saltressX]

He always spoke reasonably and intelligently. He cared for his children’s well being while she $old out their childhood. TLC should be ashamed. He speaks from the heart, she can’t because she’s heartless.

[@kimono7350]

on the show, Kate REALLY kicked and put Jon down! I'd NEVER treat my husband like that, on/off camera or in/out of public. No respect from Kate, a guy can only take so much! Heart goes out to Jon, and I rarely have a good reason to take a lot of dad's sides, unfortunatly! Jon is a great dad- Kate needs to be a bit mote humble, Jon to stand up to her! Both are flawed, who isn't? Kids first, guys!

[@kimono7350]

6:35... Kate making a scene in public in that store...that is public shaming/humiliation of her HUSBAND/partner who Kate should treat as she wants to be treated...so sad to watch.

[@lonshebrajad]

+Kimono A woman can only take so much too. Grow the hell up John and take some responsibility for your children. Act like an adult and not just a playmate.

[@lonshebrajad]

***** Pssst.....................over here.......yea, it's me...........sshhh...........come here..............EEEW YUK! Never mind! Stay the hell away from me you're still the nasty puke you ever were.

[@lonshebrajad]

***** Ya proud of me John?

[@lonshebrajad]

***** Wait a minute, wasn't I supposed to be Kate?

[@jordanrider3714]

DANG. I never realized that they got married at the age of 22, had the twins by 23, and then had sextuplets by 27. That’s literally insane. I’m 22 right now and can’t even being in that situation

[@lang-ed3bk]

don't forget the fertility treatments

[@veryfungamesawesome]

I’m 23 now and I have never dreamed of becoming a mother so young. I’ve always said late 20’s early 30’s is a good age to start. I’m in no rush to start a family. Jon has said multiple times he wishes they hadn’t had kids so young.

[@NG-cf7zh]

@@justagirlandherphoneI have a 4 year old son and he’s my little man. Became a father a little late (35) but it was a godsend, I didn’t know what I was missing. If you’re happy then no worries but it’s not the burden that I imagined before becoming a dad

[@talkindurinthemovie]

I always felt bad for him.

[@candacesuero]

The interview seems to have a thing for Kate, complimenting her in front of Jon saying "See this magazine cover here, she looks great," then saying, "You better be careful about what you say about Kate..the mother of your child. You're not supposed to criticize the mother of the children" - in which Jon's response is, "Neither are you supposed to of their father". The interviewer was a douche.

[@mayparkerson2078]

Nkoj

[@lonshebrajad]

+Candace Suero Kate did not bash John as he bashed her.

[@loristewart5416]

Why does she need security? She is not One Direction with thousands of girls chasing her.

[@KatiesArabVision]

What Kate did to Collin was evil. Now that the truth is out I believe Jon 100 percent.

[@Jarapold25CW]

I live near Jon Gosselin's house. It makes me feel bad for him because I have been in this situation before (but without the paparazzi). I am glad he is doing fine now. I am glad he spoke from the heart which tells people he is telling the truth. Kate is psycho because she wants all the fame and wanted to get rid of Jon. >:( Keep fighting on Jon.

[@LilRooen]

Ughhhh that line in the end that the interviewer just spits out. "The mother of your child is not meant to be criticized?" What is that crap? Just because you have children doesn't mean you can't be a shitty person. A kid is not a shield to keep people from talking about you in a negative way. If anything you SHOULD be criticized as a mother because if people see something so wrong they point it could very well be effecting your child. With all the shit she talks on Jon it's so hypocritical to say something like that.

[@biancasadventures8463]

Jon is a wonderful father to his kids - a better parent than Kate is

[@kulrich10]

Jon….I hope you are happy now…I ve always liked your kids….I m glad you have sweet Colin and lovely Hannah….I hope the rest will come around

[@stephanies.9504]

Dont like the interviewer he seems biased.

[@nancyhicksgribble9799]

Hes a good guy, everyone makes mistakes but at least he owns up to it and moves on.

[@Rokinevythng14]

He was a real catch back then, but he’s aged like fine wine, he’s so beautiful and well spoken, you can tell he’s an empath, this woman on the other hand, omg, every time she opens her mouth, pure jezebel witch spirit.

[@steflondon88]

that part really got me when he said maybe he should have kissed Cara and Mady more.

[@saltressX]

Verbal abuse is just as damaging as physical abuse. Sometimes the scars run deeper, when the flesh heals the heart and brain have scar tissue to which the after effects can last a Lifetime. John was an abused victim of Kate plus HATE. She’s an awful human being to separate a loving father from his children for her true love... $ and fame. She loves only her$elf. Those kid$ were her meal ticket and she along with TLC $old them out for the almighty dollar. Disgraceful behavior for a mother. That’s the true reality of TV 😧🙄🤥🤔

[@annfisher8256]

She was abusive in every way....... She drove John away. He wasn't allowed his feeling's. Wonder why she can't get a man to stay. What if someone treated her this way and she wanted her money for herself and couldn't split it. At least John would work 12hr days and come home and do what ever she barked at him.....wow. Before Jon met Kate he had a girlfriend but Kate didn't care, she broke them up. Yea, Kate; Me, Me and Me. Jon, I feel for u. She still doesn't show emotion.

[@cindyasters]

I think that Jon has been proved right. Kate has shown that the people who are in her life she treats so badly, controlling, they don't want to be around her. Look at her DWTS partner who wanted to quit on her, her babysitter on her road trip, her coupon job who hinted it was because Kate was not a team player. I even think TLC edited her road trip show to make her look not so great, maybe even they were sick of her. And she's still bad mouthing Jon.

[@QuarantineDreams]

I remember thinking he was awful and a bad parent. The way the media spun 7 this all around. TLC really did him so dirty.

[@user-ro7gr5dd3s]

He’s a good guy. I remember being young and seeing the magazines and thinking what a jerk

[@nicoleackerman205]

He was telling the true he wanted to quit filming and she did not and divorced him over it.

[@bostonb2247]

Hear what he says about what she did to his spirit. He was married to a covert narcissist.

[@lyjwb8]

I just watched Kate's big interview on TLC. I'll say this about Jon - he's honest and candid.. he doesn't sit there and strategically choose his words the way Kate does. Even on the show, she was always so careful and fake.. They're both shitty people but at least he seems more trustworthy/honest

[@lang-ed3bk]

very interesting reading your comment after tlc's 10-yr gag order has been removed

[@lang-ed3bk]

@Ban Rap my point is that those were all lies said about him; it got revealed later, that's what my point is. so you calling him an adultery pos is wrong, because it came out later that it never happened. and collin admitted he made up the lie about his dad beating him, because he was mad at his dad at the time.

[@lang-ed3bk]

@Ban Rap no, DIVORCE RECORDS show that they were already divorced. looks like kate fooled YOU lmao

[@lang-ed3bk]

@Ban Rap whether or not you choose to believe the male, it doesn't change actual divorce records; they are legal records. even with actual proven facts, you just refuse to believe, and just want to stick to your ideas. talk about beyond stubborn smh

[@lang-ed3bk]

@Ban Rap do YOU know what divorce records are? they will show the DATE the divorce was finalized. therefore, he wasn't cheating because they were already LEGALLY divorced.

[@persiancatsarecool]

yeah she is abusive he was beaten down

[@moniquesouth8999]

Women can be just has verbally or physically abusive has men. Jon was verbally abused for a very long time. Kate twists everything and plays the victim. Kate was the one who dumped Jon.

[@lang-ed3bk]

wow, you were spot-on, way before the gag order was removed and everything was finally revealed

[@avalonandon]

I think he was just so beaten down. They're relationship is an interesting one. If Kate was the man and he treated his wife that way what would people have to say? Jon may not be the strongest person or the most evolved, but it was clear the things she did to him on t.v were much worse than him trying to sort through his feelings and saying in that he feels hatred towards her.

[@JohnDoe-101]

Kate asks why Jon is upset with her? No reason Kate everyone likes to be yelled at and belittled in public.

[@sydneyhanna5289]

my mom is a narcissist and my dad suffered from the same abuse as jon did. i know how hard it is for him that false information is keeping him from his kids

[@joannesambrano1461]

I read the book the secrets of jon and kate omg but im guessing one or two of the kids will go w jon at 18

[@rgalang74]

I think the one who wants a divorce should be the one that leaves the house!.

[@leahsincelejo7641]

Kate asked Jon for the divorce on a October evening at the dinner because Jon refused to be filmed especially for reality TV about his life and his children anymore. Jon was portrayed as the villain because the TV show and tabloids and photos were going on at the same time.

[@Dance_Creations]

I like Jon, You only have to watch the footage of J&K + 8 to see she was verbally abusive in their relationship, putting him down and yelling at him in front of people. She wasn't working in a team, it was a dictatorship. I hope Jon got a fair outcome in their divorce.

[@ironicvirtue5]

Jon is an awesome father!!!!

[@karan6]

people are gonna argue about who was worse but anyone who watched the show even a few times saw how she degraded him an talked down to him so he aint lying bout that fact

[@famida8560]

Oh yeah my boyfriend hated watching that show with me years ago because of the way she treated John

[@jordanrider3714]

I feel bad for Jon. Yes, he shouldn’t have cheated but Kate abused him in multiple ways. From the show, It was pretty obvious that they would separate at some point.

[@LaraCroftEyes1]

Well, it turns out he never cheated on Kate and he wanted off their children on TV cause it was putting a straining on their relationship and making their unhappy and the kids where stress out from the constantly being filmed Kate say no to Jon ask for the divorced and they got divorce while their show was on hiatus.

[@SomethingSomethingg]

The mother of your kids can't be criticized. Why not??! I'm all for women's rights and equality but I do, as a man, get tired of how much we have to cater towards women and how we can never speak against them and how, in our society, people give the mother of the children so much more respect and credit than the father. That interviewer seems indoctrinated, like he lives in this extreme feminist world where you can never say anything bad about the mother but it's perfectly fine to trash the father. Drives me crazy. Maybe I'm ignorant, but it seems like dads can never seem to receive muxh respect in today's world.

[@antlelauralee]

She pushed him away. No wonder he went crazy for a while.

[@jennmoran2995]

She always treated him as if he was a child! Bossing him around. In almost every episode she is horrible to him!

[@thesecretgarden390]

Well if my spouse talked to me the way she did to him . I would not give him that look either

[@in2wishin]

Kate has 'Narcissist Personality Disorder'. That involves verbal/emotional abuse, lying, manipulation, brain washing, isolating their victims, etc. Narcissists are actors - they present different on-camera behaviour and usually terrible off-camera behaviours. I'm not a professional but I was raised by a narcissist and I would recognize that behaviour in an instant having studied it intricately and having lived it.

[@aaryas6821]

+Diana D That does NOT justify cheating. Nice try.

[@in2wishin]

Never said anything 'justifies' cheating. I'm just saying Kate's dysfunction is problematic. Cheating is wrong and not part of the marriage agreement.

[@aaryas6821]

Diana D Agreed, but it's also very very common. Her case isn't that severe. I think instead of painting Kate in a negative light all the time, we should focus more on Jon being a terrible parental figure and husband.

[@in2wishin]

+Priya Desai That's interesting - why would you say that?

[@aaryas6821]

Diana D He married her for one. Had 2 births with her. When you marry someone, you know both their neg and positive qualities. I also know narcissism is very common as come to think of it, I know several myself. I see it all the time on the media. People have varying degrees of it. If I wanted to I could raise my child to be a narcissist. No way I ever would, but that's why in cases like Jon and Kate, I don't want to put effort into painting her negatively as a narcissist. People's mentalities are the way they are because of their upbringing. Feeling betrayed on the other hand is a natural human characteristic like happiness and sadness. People are going to have those feelings no matter what their upbringing. It was very low of Jon to do that to his wife. People like Jon have bastardized the value of marriage.

[@Judy.LoveandLightAlways]

I actually Believe Jon. Ask Kate Where all the Money for their Children went? Why did she sell "The Kids Forever Home" Narcarcisstic Human Behaviour from Kate. Kindest thoughts from Australia

[@tdkfangirl]

To me they have such different personalities. Kate's Type A and Jon's Type B. How did they even get together in the first place?

[@BLUEOHIO]

Yes im male but this guy is very handsome!

[@TheJndrod711]

Fuckin interviewers all like "Be careful how you talk about the mother of your children. The mother of your child is not supposed to be criticized" I LOVED Jons response "Neither is the father" Its so true!!!!!! Why was that interviewer putting his 2 cents in? Hes there just to report.

this seems like my parents story (both sides, identical). the story just repeats itself. egos egos egos.

[@vikikat4935]

The interviewer was rude and couldn't separate his likeness for Kate

[@ryfiore]

I can’t stand Chris Cuomo in this interview. “You were abused?” Umm yeah have you never seen an episode of Jon and Kate Plus 8? Every freaking episode she corrects him on something and puts him down.

[@lang-ed3bk]

and that mini-lecture about not criticizing the mother.

[@sophiemetz6997]

This why she made those magazines to make him look bad nice!! This is why the magazines about him are so false!

[@touzintjeaittouzine1760]

Go Jon!!

[@kelaltieri]

I agree. She may not have put her hands on him but, the way she constantly belittled him & talked down 2 him was def abuse. She treated him like complete shit & if their roles were reversed & Jon was the one talking 2 Kate that way, you KNOW that the world would be on it like stink on shit 10x worse than it is now. Kate is a narcissistic, controlling bitch. I feel bad that her kids have 2 grow up w/ it, especially the twins bc, I've noticed her talking 2 them the same way she talked 2 Jon. :(

[@oy59]

kate was so mean to jon

[@nikkimcloughlin8553]

Yay you found your balls Jon! all the above Jon. Go hard now Jon do you now man!

[@sophiemetz6997]

I also tell that he very loves his kids not matter what!

[@Rui_The_Star]

She treated him like garbage. He wanted out anyways because he loves the single life.

[@XmatineeX]

A lot of women do this, and get away with it. Though verbal abuse is more common (too common!) physical abuse happens too.

[@bitsofbryn2401]

I think the media defiantly changed both of them. Kate was a bitch but she does EVERYTHING for their kids. Jon cheated and basically left his family. I think he decided to be selfish. But you CANT be selfish when you have 8 kiddo

[@ryfiore]

I don’t condone cheating but being married to her....I’d want to be with someone else

[@madirishgirl76]

Bits of bryn he was divorced so no he was not cheating educate yourself

[@kellyvandijk3269]

Don’t read the tabloids 👎

[@elizabethmonsell1847]

Jon has not been aging well. He looks like an alcoholic to me - face big round and red. Hope he can get healthy and see his other 6 kids.

[@julietkatakanya5524]

this woman ship crazy, there's when she said I enjoy making order to men when they moved to a new house, I can't imagine how many sleepless nights and cries John had within 20years yl

[@taryntomkins2208]

"Kate strikes back, used in Star Trek" wow if ur going to nerd, nerd right

[@julietchristensen3957]

I really think neither of them are good and both were/are dishonest. Too bad for the kids.

[@sophiemetz6997]

I blame Kate for doing this mess and I don’t think it’s Collin fault and the way he acts out is because of what Kate did to him

[@strangementalitypaperYT]

What exactly was the appeal of this show? I don't get it

[@ashleyynicolex]

Most unprofessional interviewer ever.

[@PhilippaCarmel]

i remember in one episode she said "jon dont talk to me like i have a brain with no cells" yet she would talk to him like that all the time? i think she was just too uptight and grumpy, she needed to relax and not be so organised and functional and irritating. jon may or may not have has his nasty streak, but some of the things he's done like cheat on her etc, that's not acceptable at all. i think there's both sides to blame, i just feel sorry for the poor kids that are in the middle of all this

[@paulanavarette5578]

Interview with Wendy. He's 'ordinary' that his chosen word. Comes across warm and sincere. You gotta wonder. He was very articulate and every question did have an answer screaming me,me,me I'm so his special. He's lost a lot and he's run the gauntlet with Kate. To hell and hell again. Matured but has so many years ahead and he needs to have a relationship with his kids.

[@30sindya]

Kate is crazy

[@daisyzamora2308]

Plus the twins...she was probably overwhelmed

[@deesee3622]

still abnormal behavior - having a bunch of kids doesn't change your personality like that

[@88mph85]

2:01 ... it looks like he was going to say "I made the first move"...

[@SusanMinhTrangNguyen]

Yep, you are right Kate is a good mom but I think she let the fame and money go to her head.

[@ginnyfromdablock7551]

He was abused.

[@Estonian4life]

he looks like a cute asian man

[@lilyt99]

You kidding right? At the current time, she looks better than ever... of course she has a make up artist and hair stylist and people to help her look great for the cameras, but she looks amazing. It was her short haircut years that made her look frumpy. Of course, she was kinda too busy to care. And Jon, man was he the looker back in the day... not so much now. But I see his pain, I just wish he had the guts to be there for his kids more than he is. Refuse to fight like that, but be around.

[@musicmanmachine88]

Geez I really feel sorry for this guy - and out of respect for him I'll leave my expletives of how she talked to him in public and in front of his kids - comes from the gates of hell. BOYCOTT TLC.

[@moniquesouth8999]

I normally don,t defend men and their actions, but Kate is rude and did not appreciate John.Verbal abuse can leave a sensitive person hurt and angry. On the other hand John does have to respect Kate has the mother of his children. It,s a complicated situation. I hope they can both find peace and stay friends. Has parents they had a unique experience together having sextuplets. I wish them both the best for the future.

[@jilliansherrard2152]

Wonder what their initial attraction was beyond them both being beautiful people on the outside.....

[@RosovaEva]

Marriage is always about two, the blame is never only on one side. And I don´t like him putting all the blame on her. He didn´t run the house as she was, she made good job.

[@MrInception12]

jon gosselins kids, the only quarter asians in existance that actaully look asian, lol, chad michael murray doesnt look one bit japenese

[@StephyM.C.]

He makes an excellent point, I don't remember seeing his side of the family on the show at all.

[@DESERVANT]

He's far too laidback and mellow for Kate. Kate needs someone who can put up with her shit. She needs someone who's as arrogant as she is.

[@ceciliasedillo3719]

And you know that she made your kids what she told she tells him that's what the your daughters do I don't like seeing this so no more it's rude ungrateful it's really ugly I don't want to hurt your feelings I'm so sorry chaos I'll pray for you

[@janethperez8149]

And that reporter got fired from cnn for sexual harassment soooooo yeah, touching women without consent way worse than judging a mother lol.

[@myopinionwhileIcanstillhaveone]

awww, the reporter guy is suck a nice guy. I'm glad he said that to Jon. Jon's kids are going to see this and it's not right for him to talk crap about her when some women can even handle one child.

[@ceciliasedillo3719]

You know this is ridiculous she she had no respect for you besides you're the man of the household don't you know the man supposed to be the man on the household not the woman she was bossing you so let it go this was 11 years ago

[@shadyboy5090]

I think Jon needs a women more laid back and fits his style Kates too demanding glad he found someone now

[@allegrarivera5383]

She is a classic narcissist who can’t stand anyone trying to tell her anything…my mother is just like Kate so I can relate to his frustration.

[@TealBaby-ul7qr]

And what if he did. Nationwide whoever watched Jon and Kate seen how abusive she was to him verbally.

[@hazztv6317]

She will reap what she sow! What she did to that man. You could see in all the videos. Poor kids!!!

[@lonnekepippe1680]

am i the only one who is still depressed over there divorce:(

[@AstronomyGuru84]

I’ve said it before I’ll say it again. Biologically speaking humans are not monogamous.

[@rominacerati]

Jon is half asian & half white, that's why he has green eyes.

[@thatrandomchannel8589]

On average divorce destroys men.

[@TheonlyLarsNelson]

"She can't control him anymore"???!! What's this got to do with anything? THEY decided to use technology to have lots of children, THEY CHOOSE to have all of these children. Now there are responsibilities to be taken for at least 20 years. You lost the right to be selfish when YOU CHOOSE to give so many lives. It is YOUR responsibility to STAY together and be STRONG for all of these children.

[@EscapeYourFate19]

Lars Nelson wow so you support people staying in abusive relationships long term? That’s a great way to raise healthy children 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@Sniki3]

last 40seconds of the video is a very good point...