Sneak Peek: Season Premiere of Jon and Kate Plus 8

Sneak Peek: Somber Season Premiere of Jon and Kate Plus 8

May 21, 2009

For anyone who's questioned the authenticity of TLC's Jon and Kate Plus 8, you might want to watch this sneak peek of the redone fifth season premiere. It will likely have longtime Gosselin fans or those rooting for the couple's marriage (despite recent tabloid reports) shedding a tear. In what looks to be a rather somber show opener, Jon and Kate are interviewed separately.

After four seasons of watching them laugh, banter, and bicker on the oversize chair, these individual segments really set the tone of their marital reality. The episode also covers the sextuplets' 5th birthday party, where the kiddos were all smiles and seemed to genuinely enjoy the festivities. The show airs next Monday.

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3 years 51 weeks

kate is a racist cast iron bitch

3 years 51 weeks

If these two cared about their family as much as they claim to, they would get out of the spotlight - shut down the cameras and focus on getting back to being a real family. Jon and Kate - your "crazy life" is now documented - affairs and all- for your kids to look back on someday. Do yourselves a favor and fight for what you wanted so badly to have - a beautiful family. As it stands now, you have a broken mess!

TallTJ 3 years 51 weeks

Frank- Oh please. I meant no harm to Mady in saying what I did. If you have ever seen one of her melt downs you know that as she grew older she would regret seeing it on National television for people to judge (me included, and you too, judging Cara). She has been acting that way from the beginning, it's a part of who she is, not as a result of the marriage. I love this show, and the children, and am glad they aren't using Mady's temper tantrums as a part of the show, b/c I always felt for her in seeing them, b/c she would lose control and it would be forever documented in the show. Maybe just read a comment for what it is, and not look for malicious subtext. I was commending them for making a good decision for their kid rather than good television.

TallTJ 3 years 51 weeks

Frank y Ava 3 years 51 weeks

BUT!!! I definitely give them kudos for having them stop showing Mady's stupid tantrums. (did you notice they really didn't show them this year, they just referred to them in the interview portion?) They were infuriating, Mady was/is a brat, and I think they realized she'll (hopefully) look back on those and really regret being so ugly. So good for them for protecting her on that front. Inappropriate. You don't know this child from nobody and I think it's disrespectful to call her outside of her name. Mady's personality just requires a lot of attention and they can't really happen when there is 7 other siblings. And it may be getting worse because the marriage is deteriorating. Cara is having more tantrums too (and she hardly had tantrums before). I think that it's proof that the whole situation is becoming unbearable the sextuplets are still to little to understand what's happening but the twins know exactly what's going on. I think you need to take all that aggression (or whatever that is) and point that towards Jon and Kate.

Frank y Ava 3 years 51 weeks

<em>BUT!!! I definitely give them kudos for having them stop showing Mady's stupid tantrums. (did you notice they really didn't show them this year, they just referred to them in the interview portion?) They were infuriating, Mady was/is a brat, and I think they realized she'll (hopefully) look back on those and really regret being so ugly. So good for them for protecting her on that front.</em>Inappropriate. You don't know this child from nobody and I think it's disrespectful to call her outside of her name. Mady's personality just requires a lot of attention and they can't really happen when there is 7 other siblings. And it may be getting worse because the marriage is deteriorating. Cara is having more tantrums too (and she hardly had tantrums before). I think that it's proof that the whole situation is becoming unbearable the sextuplets are still to little to understand what's happening but the twins know exactly what's going on. I think you need to take all that aggression (or whatever that is) and point that towards Jon and Kate.

TallTJ 3 years 51 weeks

It definitely brought a tear to my eye, being a long time fan of the show (from the beginning). But it IS interesting to think back to how Kate's changed. I do think when it started they thought it'd be fun to have a show to document the baby's early years and all that, and then as time went on, Kate got a little too caught up in all the cool free stuff she was getting/the fame. I thought at the season 4 opener in Hawaii when she and Jon were settling on all of the wedding things she was acting like quite the diva, wearing shades, not tasting the cakes, and her attitude towards the coordinator. BUT!!! I definitely give them kudos for having them stop showing Mady's stupid tantrums. (did you notice they really didn't show them this year, they just referred to them in the interview portion?) They were infuriating, Mady was/is a brat, and I think they realized she'll (hopefully) look back on those and really regret being so ugly. So good for them for protecting her on that front.

TallTJ 3 years 51 weeks

3 years 51 weeks

These two are just a couple of media whores. I don't see that they give any regard to the kids. I think that this show should be canceled, and the poor kids taken out of the spotlight before they end up really screwed up. Perhaps Jon and Kate could send the kids to be raised by relatives, then each of the parents can have their own reality show. Jon can move into the playboy mansion and train to take over for Hef when he goes to that big brothel in the sky. Kate could star in a reality show as a pole dancer/dominatrix, thereby getting paid to do what she loves most - emasculating and belittling men.

3 years 51 weeks

Kate's not being a bad mother or wife She is probably stressed because she takes no time for herself. She tries to motivate her family to always do something new and cleans for them. Would you rather she was lazy and just let everone sit on the couch and do nothing at home? How boring most people are just to lazy today I guess it hurts seeing someone else work hard for a change.

3 years 51 weeks

I think people should stop saying bad things. Who are you to judge them! Your not with them 24 hours . So just let them be. They are a family that is doing the best they can.

lovely2190 3 years 51 weeks

It breaks my heart

lovely2190 3 years 51 weeks

It breaks my heart </3 =( i feel for everything they are going through. I obvs. can't emphasize with them because i have never been in their position but i do feel for them...

3 years 51 weeks

Kate says she does everything for her kids , but obviously the most important thing for the kids would be parents who are happy , if she were serious about that statement she would cancel the show and work on her marriage . but I think we all know she does everything for herself these days .

3 years 51 weeks

Here's a perfect example of why you should never expose your family to "Reality TV". Had they not gone on TV, they'd still very likely be together now. Instead they've decided money is more important than keeping the family together.

kurniakasih 3 years 51 weeks

I watched the season 4 finale the other day. Whoa, I saw how 'changed' they are compared to the much older episodes. ITA, Coral, Kate basically cut off Jon from saying anything, it's so annoying to watch. It's good to hear that he's actually going to have talk-time although most likely I'm not going to catch a lot of the next season.I think that Jon's first mistake is quitting his job, he seems 'lost' and prone to being even more emasculated by his more aggressive and outspoken wife. He also lost that ability to kind of shoot her down (Kate's bossiness and controlling nature have always been there since the older episodes) or downplay Kate's bossiness/controlling nature with jokes because he's now way emasculated. He may be one of those people who need a 'job' (because they're 'men' and they're supposed to be the 'provider' type of guy).It's odd to see how disconnected a couple is. And Kate didn't seem to care/notice how unhappy he was, which is so weird. She even tried to make 'light' of it, which infuriated me to see because at least she should/could react more compassionately toward the man she married and have those children with. Hmmm. Which said to me that she might have checked out of their marriage emotionally a long time ago (not just Jon) or she just took him for granted because he was an 'easy' target and assumed he'd not leave.That's sad to see people's marriage deteriorating due to any type of reality show.

kurniakasih 3 years 51 weeks

I watched the season 4 finale the other day. Whoa, I saw how 'changed' they are compared to the much older episodes. ITA, Coral, Kate basically cut off Jon from saying anything, it's so annoying to watch. It's good to hear that he's actually going to have talk-time although most likely I'm not going to catch a lot of the next season. I think that Jon's first mistake is quitting his job, he seems 'lost' and prone to being even more emasculated by his more aggressive and outspoken wife. He also lost that ability to kind of shoot her down (Kate's bossiness and controlling nature have always been there since the older episodes) or downplay Kate's bossiness/controlling nature with jokes because he's now way emasculated. He may be one of those people who need a 'job' (because they're 'men' and they're supposed to be the 'provider' type of guy). It's odd to see how disconnected a couple is. And Kate didn't seem to care/notice how unhappy he was, which is so weird. She even tried to make 'light' of it, which infuriated me to see because at least she should/could react more compassionately toward the man she married and have those children with. Hmmm. Which said to me that she might have checked out of their marriage emotionally a long time ago (not just Jon) or she just took him for granted because he was an 'easy' target and assumed he'd not leave. That's sad to see people's marriage deteriorating due to any type of reality show.

CoralAmber 3 years 51 weeks

I think they had to do separate interviews just so John could get a word in edgewise.

3 years 51 weeks

Often speaking in absolutes, Kate says she "always" does it up big for the sextuplets birthdays. Was it last year when the boys were not allowed to eat the cupcakes they made on their do it up big birthday? Or was last year's somber, sad birthday celebration a TLC staged event that didn't take place on their birthday? Regardless, the viewers were told it was their actual birthday celebration and according to Kate, the show is "as real as it gets." The contradictions, or lies, spouted by Kate routinely end up trying to make her the hero in all of this mess. But as with most narcissists, she has told so many lies she can no longer keep them straight.

mstrauss 3 years 51 weeks

I personally don't think they are going to get a divorce, but they are definately playing up the rumors by doing separate interviews. It's good TV!

catchawhale 3 years 51 weeks

Stella:1) They have talked recently about there, "helpers", "babysitters", and "chefs" who prepare food on filming days.2) In recent episodes they have addressed their families good fortune. One episode was all about giving back. The whole family went shopping for Christmas gifts to give to charity. In another episode, they went back to visit the Ronald McDonald House that they stayed at when the sextuplets were born. To express their thanks they made a donation to the charity since they are now "financially able to."3) Again, they have recognized how lucky they are that they get to go on trips and vacations for free. They've never tried to hide or deny it. Just because they get these things doesn't make them any less a family (keeping in mind that there's no such thing as a "normal" family).

catchawhale 3 years 51 weeks

Stella: 1) They have talked recently about there, "helpers", "babysitters", and "chefs" who prepare food on filming days. 2) In recent episodes they have addressed their families good fortune. One episode was all about giving back. The whole family went shopping for Christmas gifts to give to charity. In another episode, they went back to visit the Ronald McDonald House that they stayed at when the sextuplets were born. To express their thanks they made a donation to the charity since they are now "financially able to." 3) Again, they have recognized how lucky they are that they get to go on trips and vacations for free. They've never tried to hide or deny it. Just because they get these things doesn't make them any less a family (keeping in mind that there's no such thing as a "normal" family).

luckyme 3 years 51 weeks

Somber is the perfect word, particularly for Jon. Yowza...it's sad. I will say that I disagree with Kate's statement about "doing EVERYTHING for her children." First and foremost, that is obviously not the right way to make a marriage work. You can't put EVERYTHING into your children as it's not healthy and will crumble the foundation of whatever you started with. There needs to remain some focus on your relationship and communication or your family will fall apart. However, that's all a moot point as I disagree that she is doing this all for her children. That's such a bunch of crap. I honestly believe if that were the case, this show would not be on anymore.

luckyme 3 years 51 weeks

Somber is the perfect word, particularly for Jon. Yowza...it's sad.I will say that I disagree with Kate's statement about "doing EVERYTHING for her children." First and foremost, that is obviously not the right way to make a marriage work. You can't put EVERYTHING into your children as it's not healthy and will crumble the foundation of whatever you started with. There needs to remain some focus on your relationship and communication or your family will fall apart. However, that's all a moot point as I disagree that she is doing this all for her children. That's such a bunch of crap. I honestly believe if that were the case, this show would not be on anymore.

CaterpillarGirl 3 years 51 weeks

Jon looks like a beatdown man, and of course Kate keeps marching on, oblivious to his unhappiness.Her brother even said they have an agreement that he can see other people.

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