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Embattled reality star Jon Gosselin admits he got "carried away by the challenges of fame" and is consulting with a rabbi to "reconnect with my deeper, more spiritual, more altruistic self."
In a statement, the 32-year-old father of eight (who has said he's "half Jewish and half Korean") tells Usmagazine.com:
"I am troubled to learn that the media has accepted as true the scurrilous rumor that I would appear in a reality television program with Nadya Suleman. This is utterly false.
"I do, however, accept that some of my previous actions have in some way lent credence to such outrageous stories.
"I am well aware that my behavior over the past few months has not always reflected my personal and religious values. I further accept that I have allowed myself to become somewhat severed from my own moral anchor and be carried away by the challenges of fame.
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"It is for this reason that I have endeavored of late to reconnect with my deeper, more spiritual, more altruistic self with regular study sessions and counseling with Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, whose morality-centered-and-values-based advice, coupled with his profound commitment to fatherhood and family, I deeply respect.
"I have always endeavored to be a loving father and a devoted parent who serves as a moral exemplar to his eight children. Thats what my father, a childrens dentist who always extended himself to his poorest patients, was to me.
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"My father was my inspiration and moral compass. I intend to serve the same role for my own children by taking responsibility for my errors and making right any pain I have caused to those I love.
"I have therefore agreed to a forum at New Yorks West Side Synagogue this Sunday where I intend to publicly apologize in a sacred space to those whom I have hurt.
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"I wish for the public to know my regret at having, at times, betrayed the moral principles that have always guided me.
"This forum will also allow me to illustrate the further steps I am determined to take to regain the trust and confidence of loved ones as well as the public who have watched me over the years, together with Kate, raise our eight beautiful children. I could tell you that these steps are absolutely sincere and not intended for public consumption.
"But I know that ultimately I will be judged not by my words but my actions. More than anything else, Rabbi Shmuley, as someone who has counseled others in similar circumstances, has impressed upon me the moral obligations inherent in celebrity and I understand that if a spotlight is shined on me, especially as a father of a large family, that I have to inspire others to do the right thing always.
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"It is my sincere desire to use the fame I have so unexpectedly acquired to highlight mature, responsible behavior as well as the joys of fatherhood and family. I ask the public to please understand the challenges I face in living under constant public scrutiny, even as I am aware that I have at times courted that scrutiny.
"I am committed to making things right with Kate and especially my children. I ask you to please give me the opportunity to prove myself."
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OrderlyLYou can describe Kate Gosselin with one word -- irritable, hedonistic, aggressive, hostile, short attention span, and grandiose -- or you can describe her with many -- bipolar. Most obvious is her ability to manipulate other people's emotions for fun and profit while being too stupid to get a five-year-old to do what she wants without hitting her.report abuseposted November 1, 2009 11:25 AM PST
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OrderlyLopinions. It couldn't possibly be that the names are the truth. Then there's the aggression, the skill in attracting attention to herself, the manipulativeness. Such ppl excel at finding some mindless groupies who will validate their conduct. Otherwise their manic frenzy would come to a dead halt, and they certainly don't want that. It's all very sick.report abuseposted October 30, 2009 3:48 PM PDT
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OrderlyLVMs behavior looks more and more like KGs all the time. It smacks of bipolar disorder. Especially striking is the irrationality regarding her own behavior. She has no use for logic unless it confirms her own opinions, which she actually does realize are rather artificial. If you call her names, she will accuse you of doing it because she has differentreport abuseposted October 30, 2009 3:48 PM PDT
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OrderlyLVMs behavior looks more and more like KGs all the time. It smacks of bipolar disorder. Especially striking is the irrationality regarding her own behavior. She has no use for logic unless it confirms her own opinions, which she actually does realize are rather artificial. If you call her names, she will accuse you of doing it because she has differentreport abuseposted October 30, 2009 3:48 PM PDT
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LOVESCADVan, face it...JGwill do/say whatever to stay in the $$$. Time will tell if this is yet another stunt. Next thought 10/29 cussing.name calling, etc..today post of God. Exsuce me!report abuseposted October 30, 2009 10:46 AM PDT
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Van MLovesAD..I just thought of something what if J&H are doin all to try and get their own reality show Jon said recently that he wasn't doing the DDC or Amazing Race of Celebrity Fitness But what if he thinks that by having HG go on TV and call him an abuser and then he makes a stmnt saying how he want to get back to his Religious roots maybe he thinks someone will want to follow himreport abuseposted October 30, 2009 10:33 AM PDT
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LOVESCADVan, facts & truth do not sway some folks. Innuendo & half truths are more to their liking.report abuseposted October 30, 2009 10:20 AM PDT
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Van MI don't understand WHY some people refuse to see Jon for who he really is..Fact-Jon stole $180,000 from his children. Fact-Jon cheated on Kate with teacher Deanna Hummel before moving on to other woman. Fact Jon is constantly looking for attention from the media. Fact Jon is a drug user. Fact Jon only cares about making things right with court of public opinion.report abuseposted October 30, 2009 9:55 AM PDT
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LOVESCADJazzy, I totally agree. If you mean it you do not have to go public with it. It would be a better thing to take his children to church/synagogue than to talk about his new search publicly. Do it...Don't brag that you intend to do it. Actions not intent. Hard to believe as this is his 17th new intention. And all previous have fallen through.report abuseposted October 30, 2009 9:47 AM PDT
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Miguelwhy are lots of folks downing this guy and putting kate on a pedestal? Kate is the one who was nasty to Jon, Kate is the money lover, Kate wants the fame and dont care who she walks over to get it (money is the root of all evil). Hey Kate, time to accept your lord and savior not material things.report abuseposted October 30, 2009 9:27 AM PDT
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