Neither. They both drove it into the ground.

Or, how about an option for the kids...that's who I feel for. Poor things.

this story has been on crazy days and nights for a couple of months. their marriage is their income. who knows, maybe their divorce will be too.

It's saddest for the children. It needs to get off the front cover for their sake, they obviously will have hard times ahead of them. There is a serious lack of conscience, maturity and selflessness on Jon and the other GIRL's part.

Where is the option for the children? Whether this is true or not, they have lived in a media circus their entire life. So sad!

I dont care what people say about kates attitude. Nobody deserves to be cheated on. And those children dont deserve to have a piece of crap father that would do that to them. Those poor kids.

He just burned bridges with them and he has to live with that now. what a tool

And she's a 3rd grade teacher? arent maddie and cara in 3rd?

I don't like either of them, so I didn't vote on this one. I feel sorry for their kids, their kids have to put up with all the negative attention from their neighbors, the kids at school, stupid photogs. That's whom we need to feel sorry for.

Agreed gbonsol, especially if the whole "sunning on the lawn" thing is true. Yick.

I've said this on J&K posts before, but the whole thing is just out of control. They both are completely different people from when the show started. Kate has embraced this whole "famous lifestyle" and the result has been the demise of her family. That's not to say that Jon has had no say in what they do, but I think we all know who wears the pants in that relationship. It was so evident during the season finale a month or so ago when they were talking about whether they were coming back or not. From what I saw, Jon didn't want too, but Kate did...It will be interesting to see what happens.

I could also see this as being a manipulation to get more people tuned in. Who knows, maybe their marriage was over quite a while ago and they have some sort of "agreement" that includes affairs as long as the show keeps going. Nothing would shock me.

I don't care too what people said about her attitude, if he really really hates being married to her, he can either file for a divorce (yeah, it's always hard) or maybe go to marriage counseling or something to save their marriage. It's so unfortunate that it has come to this though. Cheating doesn't solve anything at all.
It sucks big time for the children. I feel the sorriest for the children being dragged through this media circus.

Wow if this is all true I truly feel sadness for them all. Regardless, if there was strain in the marriage he could have taken a little vacay or seen a counselor there is never any excuse to cheat.
She is the one that suffered through ALL those births and I bet there are tons of moments where she is overwhelmed with it all but you do not see her out there spreading her legs like that 23 yr old Biatch probably did.
I really had so much respect for them as a couple and can not believe that he would betray his family this way. And yea of course the kids will suffer for this. This is not example to give but it is not good to stay in a loveless marriage either. If they divorce I feel so bad for Kate who will get custody of all those kids and have to do this on her own, while he sleeps around and visits on weekends. Shame on you Jon...... I still need to see the proof so innocent until proven guily but if true.... you deserve to have diahrrea for a month straight

This is just sad. I definitely feel sorry for Kate though. Even if she might not seem like the nicest person on TV, it's horrible to be cheated on so publicly!

Jon. * kids... that's a LOT of child support. Good luck buddy. My ex pays for just 3.
Sucks, when will people learn that publicity ruins lives and relationships?

WOW...how sad.. Jon's an idiot.
My heart goes out to the poor kids.....

kate may come off as overbearing, but imagine being her for a day. i babysit 2 of my sisters kids and in just a few hours i get snappy. john always seems like he's not paying attention on the show (even since the beginning) so it's no wonder kate is harsh.

why would a cute 23-yr-old hook up with a dorky, balding, father of 8? barf! he'll get his one day!

Poor John...please!

Hmmm...and US hasn't ever printed a false story have they? Geez...I'm not siding with John. Him cheating would NOT shock me at all. I certainly wouldn't want to be in a relationship that is centered on insulting one another back and forth, but this is still a story that hasn't been confirmed by either one of the parties involved. So...for now...this is just a story.

That's what you get for whoring your family out on national tv! I feel sorry for the kids, not Jon and definately not Kate

I feel sorry for the kids. If this is true and there is a separation or divorce, how are they going to explain it? It's hard enough for "normal" families, let alone when the kids probably know waaaay too much. Kids can be really cruel without your life and parents' issues playing out on tv and in tabloids - I especially feel for Mady, I wonder how her portrayal on the show effects her social life.

I wonder when someone's going to hold TLC accountable for their programming. Probably never as long as the ratings are there. But there's something gross and exploitative about all these shows - Jon and Kate, Table for 12, The Duggar Monstronsities, Little People Big World - because it's using these children as cash cows in a way. Especially in Jon and Kate's situation where the show is their livelihood. I like their personalities, I don't abhor them like the Duggars, but something in the milk ain't clean with this whole idea of children-centered reality fare.

I don't want to say that they brought this on themselves because no one would wish this to happen, but I feel that they have really taken their fame and run too far with it. I once loved watching the show because it was amazing to witness their family dynamics. However, I stopped watching when the family started going on private beach house outings, starring in pro basketball game exhibitions, and even having their own over-hyped Hawaiian vow renewal TV special because it made me feel uneasy watching how money and fame completely transformed them. I felt like I could really empathize with the Old Kate who showed viewers how to shop frugally for the family's groceries but the New Kate is just a disaster. New million dollar house, puppies, and ski trips? She certainly deserves credit for raising eight kids, but she doesn't seem to appreciate it at all; it's almost as if she expect these things now.

Agreed with many of the comments above.. I feel more for the kids.

If it's true I feel for the kids. I also think though that nobody deserves to be cheated on no matter what. If you want to be with someone else, have the courtesy to first break it off with the one you no longer want to be with. But to be honest, I wouldn't be surprised if it was true, considering the way Kate treats Jon. Despite that, I stick with what I said that nobody deserves to be cheated on.

The kids...are the ones that i feel the most for.

If this is true, it's just so devastating for all involved — especially the kids. And, while people say what they may about Kate, I've followed the specials and shows for a long time and truly think she's committed to being the best mom she can be to her kids. I am shocked by Jon's alleged behavior — he always seemed like such a laid back family guy. This situation is so sad.

This is ironic since I just read the woman's denial in an AP article on Comcast.net.

i don't know if i even believe the source.

I dont feel sorry for either of them. I feel sorry for the children, especially the twins who are going to hear about this at school all the day.

Now can people see how the show has done them bad? Kate is all about the Hollywood lifestyle. Have you seen her speakng schedule? She's barely at home. Plus all that people already know, how she demeans her husband day in day out.

Jon is no innocent party either. He chooses to zone out to Kate, and has chosen an extremely wrong way to retaliate and "have a life"

Poor children.

If Kate is truly committed to her children, she would not be running all over the country promoting her book. Like what the above mentioned, she's hardly at home. How is that committment? She has chefs and nannies and helpers. She hardly does anything

can you really believe tabloid story??? how about lets leave this family alone and only watch them on their show where they are the one doing the story telling???

with kate`s attitude ..can`t blame Jon for having an affair...just sorry for the kids...

poor Jon ......can`t blame you....you deserve gentle women..not a lion...

we can`t blame Jon..he has all his reason...he deserved a better women who can understand and respect him as the head of the family...

WOW Us Weekly did it! Now the stoning can begin - "...with five sources close to the relationship including her roommate and brother." Wonder how much these people were paid for the "truth"? $5,000.00 - $10,000.00 to say they "know it's true... but the camera broke, so sorry, no proof. But take our word forit!" (counting money & licking drool off their lips). What are their names; where are the "intimate pictures"?
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Why should we care which celebrities cheats, why they do it, etc.? It's none of our business but theirs. They will deal.
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For the love of... How many human beings (male & female) are HONESTLY faithful to their partners, much less for life? Allow me to direct you to this link (one of many)...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faithfulness
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Even if a person isn't actively "cheating", they're still more likely to "fantasize" about others while with their partners. It's all about instinct & finding partners with the best "genes" to pass on to children, etc. Why do you think there are researchers/scientists out there intent on cloning/genetically engineering "perfect non-diseased" human beings?
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I'm out of here.

i feel bad for all of them. i feel bad for the kids. i feel bad for kate. and i feel bad for jon. i shouldn't feel bad for jon, but i do. Kate always treated him like sh*t...that doesn't mean that i am justifying what he did. i just think that he made a reallly poor decision by not separating from her or going to counseling to fix it. it's sooo sad!

well...people cheat. not condoning or tossing stones. being in the spotlight takes its toll on people, marriage and kids. having ones life picked apart on blogs, strangers, family and friends is incredibly difficult. yes, kate appears to be really mean to jon, but she only does what he allows her to do. he can speak up for himself, if he truly dislikes her ways. however, hypothetically speaking, with kate's nasty tongue on camera, jon not saying anything...of course he was not speaking up, because he was paying her back "silently." now, this is a tough lesson learned. if this story is true, she's not leaving him, ego and for appearances sake, it's not going to happen and this will make them both open discussion as to why he allegedly swayed. sometimes it takes a horrible mistake to make one appreciate a good thing. exposing ones self to the world is not always a good thing. the money is great, but with fame and money comes ego, power and feeling of entitlement. this situation will knock folks off their pedestal, bringing them back to reality.

i live in south africa and don't get to see the series but i did see the couple and the kids on oprah once and immediately picked up on how miserable jon was... and apparently is! it's no surprise really - the mom's are always the ones to handle the stress of big families better.

I don't see how (if this is true) how he thought he'd get away with it unless Kate knew or something. If you've seen the show she keeps a tight leash on him and I don't think he'd just be out and about with another woman for three months without her knowing something, not to excuse his behavior but also there are cameras with them all the time. I'm just wondering what the WHOLE story is.

How the heck are people believing US Magazine? Its a freaking tabloid and its the only one reporting these BS lies. Just because Jon may stressed doesn't mean he would cheat on his wife. This is sick people jump all over him and all this BS over a tabloid report. This really makes sad for the people buying thi crap US weekly is selling.

I know Kate can be demanding but I do feel for her and the kids. As for John after watching almost every episode of the show. John hardly shows those children any attention. I know there are alot of Kate haters but go back and look at these shows and you will see very little emotion with John towards the children. Kate may be bossy but she does show love to the kids. John is just stonefaced. I think this might backfire. I would tell Kate to let him go. You could build a series on her raising the 8 kids. She would make enough money to support them and John could have his freedom and be with his 23 year old girl. He will soon find out that he has made a mistake. I got turned off on last season's finale when it was all about poor John. Let him go Kate. Don't ask for support. Let him get a job and a apt to support his new girlfriend and he can have the freedom to do as he pleases. I bet that will shake him up. Octomom is getting a series. What a joke!! Kate can do this trust me. I been married 30 years and I would not put up with this nor should she. TLC drop John give him the freedom he sooo wants. I can't imagine how it is for Cara and Maddy going to school with their friends talking. Watch how fast John changes his ways. The kids are old enough for Kate with some extra help to go on without him on the show. He shows hardly any love towards these children. Like I said watch some reruns and observe. Kate may be over the top sometimes but she does love those kids. Just my thoughts!!

i def. feel for the kids. but seriously, it looks like jon's been suffering in silence for a while...anyone watch the soup?

why should TLC be accountable? these families signed the contracts! they want to be rich and famous and get all these free gifts just for being baby mills, then being scrutinized in the spotlight is what the deserve. it's just too bad there are kids involved, since they obviously had no choice in the matter.

can't reality tv just die already?

From the beginning they said divorce is never an option, I'm praying that they find the strength to stick with this! There is still hope if they end the show, and focus on their marriage, they just really need to prioritize their lives

Why do people have such a hate on for Kate! She has 8 kids for goodness sake...of course she is not always perfect! that's the point of the show. I hope Jon didn't cheat on her!!! I think she's a great mom!

He really took it to another level by cheating. My father cheated on my mother and I've had to deal with how that has affected me and my relationships.

I know that cheating is a symptom of a bigger problem, but for the sake of the kids, don't let it go that far. Especially because they are such a public family.

I feel for both of them. Despite them being on tv and their life considered entertainment, they are still humans with relationships. Cheating is never cool and I really feel for the kids.

It is possible to be monogamous. However, when people cheat, it means there is seriously something wrong with their relationship. If it is true, I feel for the kids. Their family life is hard, but they made it that way.

Everyone is putting the blame on Jon and/or Kate...how about the 23 year old girl who decided to get involved with a married man of 8 children!!! Most women would say...I didn't know he was married. HELLLOOOOOO, she absolutely knew he was married and had children and still decided to get involved with a married man. Maybe she wanted to get in on their 15 minutes...

Sure, Kate shows love...for Hannah. The child on her lap 90% of the time. She practically ignores the boys ("boys are gross"), especially poor little Joel

I agree Katydid620, now that comment he made not to long ago about being with a 19 year old makes sense.

I can't stand watching the show b/c everytime I cruse by it Kate is treating Jon like crap. The way she talks to him and looks at him when he's making comments. It's a miracle it took him this long to act up. I'm not saying anyone deserves being cheated on, but Kate is a terrible wife.