Monday, November 2, 2009

Kate minus Jon and eight...plus Natalie Morales

The latest episode of the increasingly popular reality television show "Jon and Kate Plus 8" didn't air.* It wasn't because the show will never be on again, but because instead of the normal 30-minute episode showing the life of Kate Gosselin as a single mother, a 60-minute episode aired in its place Nov. 2.

The interview aired on TLC, the same channel as "Jon and Kate Plus 8," but NBC News' Natalie Morales asked the questions, instead of the producers of the hit TV show, as is usual when Kate does televised interviews on TLC.

With the media frenzy and rumors surrounding Jon and Kate's marriage, Kate sat down to reveal intimate details of her personal life and the lives of her family to Morales and the viewers at home.

Kate revealed such things like the fact that she can't sleep because there is no one she can trust. "People leave your house and tell completely different stories," she said. She also revealed that her "breaking point" in the marriage was when Jon began accusing her of having an affair with her bodyguard Steve Neild. Morales made it known that Neild was on the set of the interview, though she didn't hint at whether or not she believed the rumors. Kate, however, denied them.



Kate admitted to still being in love with Jon, but said it is only a part of her, mostly because he is the father of her children. She also said she gives him credit for being at home with the children more than she was because she was outside of the home working, but wishes his actions were different. She didn't comment on the fact that Jon's new girlfriend, Hailey Glassman, recently said he was abusive, but did say that he has a lot of anger.

As always, Kate maintained that the children are her top priority and said she is looking forward to a new start after the divorce is finalized in 2010.

"Kate: Her Story" will air again Nov. 3 at 12 a.m. and 3 p.m. and Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. on TLC.



*The "Jon and Kate Plus 8" saga is one that has gained the attention of many. Sure, the show had loyal viewers when the family was happy, but since the impending divorce of Jon and Kate, the number of people who know at least something about the family has increased. The family is now the target of paparazzi, which they were not before, and it is hard to turn on an entertainment news show without hearing about them.

It is because of this publicity surrounding this reality TV family that "Rad and Bad Reality" believes this topic should be read and discussed by reality TV fans everywhere. This information has been posted to allow fans of the show who may have missed it to understand what was discussed, look at a video clip, and find the dates in which it will re-air.This post reflects the traditional news values of audience and timeliness. and is also making news elsewhere. It affects the audience of "Jon and Kate Plus 8" greatly because what Kate has to say may be about the future of the show and the future of her family. It is also timely because this post was posted as soon as possible following the episode.

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