Jon Gosselin Admits Mistakes, Says 'I Am Ashamed'
Posted on Oct 19, 2010 @ 02:00PM
Jon Gosselin is cleansing his conscience through his Twitter account and RadarOnline.com has the latest from the former TLC star.
“I am acutely aware of the mistakes I made in 2009 and I am ashamed of the choices I made,” Jon wrote.
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“I have apologized to Kate, my family, and to my friends. Through counseling I have learned to own my actions. My goal is to move forward in a positive direction.”
Jon states that he posted the long note to his Twitter account Tuesday morning in an effort to “clarify a few things” and relay the negative effect that his children being on camera has had on them.
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“The negative effects on my family was my greatest concern and far outweigh any monetary gain we received,” Jon wrote.
“Today, my children are much older than when we first started. They are acutely aware their life is markedly different from their peers.”
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But Jon’s children are only a year older than when he passionately insisted they loved filming for the TV sh ow and that it had no negative impact on them whatsoever. In late July, 2009 Jon spoke for approximately five minutes on video, repeatedly stating that his kids loved being on TV and refuting claims from Kate’s brother Kevin, and sister in law Aunt Jodi that the show was harming the children. He called those claims “ridiculous.”You can watch Jon’s video interview here.
As RadarOnline.com previously reported, Jon posted a long note to his Twitter account last Friday as well, after losing a bid in court to keep his kids off television.
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Jon’s children still appear on the hit TLC television show Kate Plus 8, a series that replaced Jon & Kate Plus 8.
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Although a court order is in place preventing Jon to speak publicly, the father of eight feels Twitter is not a violation.
“Jon told me, ‘I don’t feel Tweeting violates my legal agreement,’” a close friend of Jon’s told RadarOnline.com exclusively.
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“He said, ‘This is the best way I can reach people without publicly speaking.’”
Read Jon’s Tweet in its entirety:
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“Due to the overwhelming amount of questions, statements, false statements in the media, I would like to clarify a few things.
“First and foremost, for people who did not watch Jon & Kate Plus 8, I stated years ago, and on television, that I no longer wanted to film and wanted my privacy back. This is not a decision I made lightly or without weighing all the factors involved. The negative effects on my family was my greatest concern and far outweigh any monetary gain we received. Today, my children are much older than when we first started. They are acutely aware their life is markedly different from their peers. They are six, and ten, and have to deal with the paparazzi! They can’t visit a public place without a crowd gathering to stare or people snapping pictures with cell phones.
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“Whether the children want to film or not is completely irrelevant. Children rely on the guidance of the adults in their life to ensure their best interest. Left to their own most children would not eat properly, visit the dentist, or complete their homework. Do you think a child would choose a day on the beach instead of attending school? Of course. Is this the best thing for them? Is it the child’s decision to make? Of course not.
“I am acutely aware of the mistakes I made in 2009 and I am ashamed of the choices I made. I have apologized to Kate, my family, and to my friends. Through counseling I have learned to own my actions. My goal is to move forward in a positive direction.
“Lastly, my children have experienced a lot of life changes in a short period of time; new home, new school, parents divorced, increased media attention, and much more. Obviously it would be short-sighted to declare that all of their current struggles are attributed to one factor. These multiple changes are exactly why I feel they need privacy, stability, and security. Filming and displaying their private lives at this time is not in their best interest.”
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The Daily Juice
Any news of Jon having to appear before the Judge for violating the court order? This guy needs a few months
in jail.
Posted Wed, 10/20/2010 - 1:16pm
Kate needs the jail time, Jon does not.
Posted Wed, 10/20/2010 - 1:53pm
Kate has done nothing wrong and most certainly not something to be put in jail for. Your hatred for her is all consuming you and it's become pathological and so is your lying. You should get together with Jon as he lies also.
Posted Wed, 10/20/2010 - 2:05pm
The celebrities that have banded together to stop the bullying have asked that people wear purple today as a symbol of STOP BULLIES DAY. If you want to show some class at least honor today and stop bullying today.
Posted Wed, 10/20/2010 - 12:49pm
It was fake knowitall, chels, and yes even Sidney although she does when Heidi isn't on who bullied her and threw very cruel comments at her nonstop just like they bully me & a few others. Enough is enough. Stop the bullying & act like grownups.
Posted Wed, 10/20/2010 - 12:46pm
FYI What I've said is not bullying. It's just the facts and these trolls and bullies that get their kicks out of saying nasty, cruel and lies about other people need to growup and act like adults if that's possible.
Posted Wed, 10/20/2010 - 12:51pm
For all those that would like to know why Heidi isn't on any longer she came on last night to tell us that her husband Josh asked her to stay away from here because of some of these trolls don't act like grownups & bullied her relentlessly
Posted Wed, 10/20/2010 - 12:43pm
WHO WANTS TO KNOW & WHO CARES!
Posted Wed, 10/20/2010 - 6:41pm
HEY JON GOSSELIN THIS IS THE END FOR YOU! CURTAINS!
Posted Wed, 10/20/2010 - 12:26pm
Oh God Jon, just SHUT UP. He was doing so good, keeping quiet. If he'd just shut up, the show would die on it's own. Every time one of them pulls a publicity stunt, that just fuels the ratings. If you want your kids off TV - quit talking!
Posted Wed, 10/20/2010 - 10:20am