VIDEO: Jon & Kate Relatives Slam Balloon Family, Call For Safeguards
Posted on Oct 27, 2009 @ 11:54AM
Kate Gosselin's brother Kevin Kreider and his wife, Jodi, appearing on the CBS Early Show Tuesday, said incidents such as the Balloon Boy fiasco prove there needs to be legal “safeguards put into place” to shield children from being exploited by reality TV.
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The Heenes publicity stunt "makes it very clear that parents and people will do whatever they can do get on a reality show, kind of thinking that's a great way for quick fame," Jodi said.
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The Kreiders, appearing alongside L.A.-based attorney Gloria Allred, said that there are currently no federal law protecting kids in reality shows despite the obvious need. Allred said a campaign to spur such measures is in the works.
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The Kreiders, who had a year-long falling out with Jon and Kate Gosselin over the handling of the children in terms of the TV show, patched things up with Jon this past weekend. Kevin said the eight Gosselin children "haven't skipped a beat."
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“It really encouraged the point that we need to help children in all reality shows,” Kevin said. “Our experiences can be useful.”
The couple said they strongly oppose any new reality show featuring the obviously-marketable Gosselin children.
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RadarOnline.com interviewed the Kreiders back in June when the Gosselins first announced their split; asked what lessons were to be learned from the show, Jodi said that America is witnessing what "the destruction of a family [and] a marriage is like; it's horrible that this is what people are thinking is entertainment."
A worldwide audience watched Oct. 15, as the homemade helium balloon soared 7,000 feet over eastern Colorado for just under two hours; it was revealed during the dramatic incident that the boy's family had gained fame on the ABC reality show Wife Swap. The boy's mother, Mayumi Heene, told investigators Oct. 17 that her and husband Richard "had lied to authorities," according to a copy of a search warrant affidavit published in the newspaper The Coloradoan Saturday.
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Jodi was on the show and TLC wanted her to sign a contract with them and be paid for her appearaces and for filming @ her house. Kate threw a huge fit and said no one but her family would get paid for the show or there wouldn't be a show. Typical
Posted Fri, 11/06/2009 - 6:41am
It was mindboggling that, after all the allegations they made about the damage to the 8, they blithely admit the 8 seem well-adjusted & fine Sunday. No apologies, no admission of error just we'll advocate for all reality kids.
Posted Wed, 10/28/2009 - 12:08am
Agreed these people are absolute nobody's. Why are they on talk shows. They are nobody!!!!
Posted Thu, 10/29/2009 - 8:57am
Jodi and Kevin came out when they were refused $$ for allowing TLC to film in their home. Before that, Jodi dressed up for the show and thought it was great. Their change in attitude has to do with $$, not the kids.
Posted Tue, 10/27/2009 - 9:56pm
JON BOY, Beware of stranger bearing gifts!
Posted Tue, 10/27/2009 - 8:50pm
This isn't about the Gosselins. This is about protecting ALL kids in reality tv. It's a shame you can't see the bigger picture and are blinded by your fascination w/Kate. Wake up, kids like Heene kids and Gosselins need work protections.
Posted Tue, 10/27/2009 - 7:14pm
the paps are harmful but Jon and Kate +8? that was fun for them
Posted Thu, 10/29/2009 - 8:59am
bbsak your either stupid are hard of hearing. Jodie and Kevin want money even if they have to use Kates 8 kids to do it.
Posted Tue, 10/27/2009 - 8:51pm
What is wrong with you people? You don't think kids need protection from exploitation in reality tv? Don't you know that tv, movie kids are protected by laws, but not reality tv kids? Kids all need protection!
Posted Tue, 10/27/2009 - 7:12pm
They are loving the easy money their getting by doing interviews. These 2 are as much fame****s as Kate and Jon.
Posted Tue, 10/27/2009 - 5:24pm