Jon Gosselin "Hurt" by Kate's Statement on Divorce

Us Magazine - June 24, 2009 5:11 AM PDT
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Jon Gosselin is speaking about ex Kate's recent statement about their divorce.

After filing papers Monday, Kate told The Associated Press: "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." She added that "it was appropriate and necessary" for her to initiate this proceeding but refused to discuss why.

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In a statement to Entertainment Tonight, Jon says:

"Yesterday, Kate filed for divorce. Our kids are still my No. 1 priority. I love them and want to make sure they stay happy, healthy and safe.

"My job is being the best, 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, 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.

"I am deeply saddened that we are divorcing, and also hurt by the statement Kate made last night about the divorce. I have always done everything I can to protect our family.

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"The one thing I do agree with in Kate's statement is her desire to resolve things amicably. Of course emotions are running high for both of us right now, but for the sake of our children and our family's privacy, I hope that we can both limit our public comments about the legal proceedings going forward."

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Before ending his statement, Jon said his Father's Day last weekend was one of his best ones yet because, "I was home with the kids for four days, just being a dad. No nannies, just the kids and me. In fact, with the exception of Aaden's visit to the doctor, I couldn't have imagined a better way to spend Fathers Day weekend."

In divorce papers filed Monday - the same day they announced the split to record ratings on their TLC show - Kate said her marriage to Jon is "irretrievably broken."

While filing for a no-fault divorce in Pennsylvania's Montgomery County Court, she also said she is willing to "negotiate a fair and reasonable" settlement with him.

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  • Tuch D
    MJ was a drug using pedophile. Any surprises? No, he was black. We should have had an autopsy before the memorial so everyone could see the %@!*#bag he was.
    report abuseposted July 9, 2009 3:04 PM PDT
  • Michelle
    jon should of not went out and made a new girlfriend,because he has 8 kids on his hands but i do think now is the right time for him to stay with the kids,because back in the beginning kate stayed home with the kids.
    report abuseposted July 9, 2009 2:47 PM PDT
  • Michelle
    jon should of not went out and made a new girlfriend,because he has 8 kids on his hands but i do think now is the right time for him to stay with the kids,because back in the beginning kate stayed home with the kids.
    report abuseposted July 9, 2009 2:47 PM PDT
  • Christine
    Jon is hurt by Kate's statements? Please!!! He is the one who decided to walk away from the family he decided to have so he can party it up and start a new chapter in his life, because after all, he is only 32 years old. I cannot believe he is giving up the chance to be a father and roll model to those precious children. How does someone just walk away from that?
    report abuseposted July 5, 2009 8:48 PM PDT
  • L H
    oh give jon a break on all of this, no he shouldnt have cheated, if he did. but my goodness kate wasnt the angel she let thinks she is. she is very selfish going off on her so call "BOOK TOURS" When she should have been home taking care of the kids, she had them to, she wanted them, i dont consider jon a deadbeat dad, remember he has helped make her millions, that is all she is i
    report abuseposted July 5, 2009 7:18 PM PDT
  • kelly
    I think they both knew this could happen after all they agreed to the show and when it gets too much they both want out......I think they should try to put thier differences aside and think of thier children and what this mess is doing to them.....stop seeing other people and making themselves look worse...work it out stop the crap and move on
    report abuseposted July 5, 2009 4:48 PM PDT
  • kristin
    jon loved kate and always will and kate loved him and always will through thick in thin the news and people who say there a bad parents don,t have a life and they bend news how they whant and it dont tell the hole truth ther good parents and every body has problems in and they need help not people talking bad about them ther doing ther best give them a chance!!!!
    report abuseposted July 1, 2009 10:54 AM PDT
  • kristin
    jon loved kate and always will and kate loved him and always will through thick in thin the news and people who say there a bad parents don,t have a life and they bend news how they whant and it dont tell the hole truth ther good parents and every body has problems in and they need help not people talking bad about them ther doing ther best give them a chance!!!!
    report abuseposted July 1, 2009 10:54 AM PDT
  • Event Master
    Oh bye the way , Great earrings !
    report abuseposted June 30, 2009 5:38 PM PDT
  • Event Master
    Oh bye the way , Great earrings !
    report abuseposted June 30, 2009 5:38 PM PDT
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