Jon & Kate Gosselin Issue Statements About Their Decisions To Divorce
The Gosselin's set a new ratings record after the airing of last nights "big announcement" episode of Jon & Kate Plus 8 where Jon and Kate announced they were separating. The greatly anticipated episode, drew in 10.6 million viewers – the biggest audience for any show in the history of TLC.
TLC recently announced that the family would be taking a break from filming their hit reality series due to not enough footage. Look for new episodes of Jon & Kate to return to the network on August 3.
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We all witnessed Kate's heartache when she announced that she and Jon were separating.
Kate has this to say about the decision:
"Over the course of this weekend, Jon's activities have left me no choice but to file legal procedures in order to protect myself and our children," Kate said in a statement Monday night. "While there are reasons why it was appropriate and necessary for me to initiate this proceeding, I do not wish to discuss those reasons at this time, in the hope that all issues will be resolved amicably between Jon and myself. As always, my first priority remains our children."
This is Jon's statement:
This afternoon, Kate filed for divorce. Our kids are still my number one priority. I love them and want to make sure they stay happy, healthy and safe. My job is being, most supportive and loving father that I can be to my kids, and not being married to Kate doesn’t change that."
"This will be a difficult transition for all of us," Jon's statement continued, "but Kate and I will work out a schedule that enables our kids to have plenty of quality time with both of us at home in Pennsylvania. In terms of my marriage, it’s no secret that the past six months or so have been very difficult for Kate and me. We are no different than other couples and parents who are facing a crossroads in their marriage. I am of course deeply saddened that we are divorcing."
