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Jon to TLC: Stop Filming My Kids

Gosselin finally realizes life's a mess, orders reality show to stop production

By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff

Posted Oct 1, 2009 12:18 PM CDT

(Newser) – Jon Gosselin finally understands what the rest of us have known for a long time: “Jon realized his family was like a trainwreck,” his attorney says, and—saying he wants to prevent “a mortal accident”—he has ordered TLC to cease and desist production on Jon and Kate Plus 8. Gosselin tells The Insider this decision has been in the works since before he was booted from the show.

Thanks to loopholes—including possible breaches of child labor law, missing permits, and the fact that the production deal doesn’t carry over into the newly titled Kate Plus 8—Gosselin’s attorney says the original agreement between TLC and the Gosselins “may very well be ‘null and void’ and unenforceable.” The reality dad “unequivocally believes that his children's continued participation in your client's television production is ‘detrimental,’” the letter to TLC states.

Jon Gosselin arrives at the Wet Republic pool at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino August 29, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Jon Gosselin arrives at the Wet Republic pool at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino August 29, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada.   (Getty Images)
Jon Gosselin attends In Touch Weekly's ICONS & IDOLS CELEBRATION at St. Bart's Cathedral on September 13, 2009, in New York City.
Jon Gosselin attends In Touch Weekly's ICONS & IDOLS CELEBRATION at St. Bart's Cathedral on September 13, 2009, in New York City.   (Getty Images)
The photo released by TLC shows the Gosselin family posing for a photo at a party to celebrate the sextuplets fifth birthday. Mom Kate is at left and dad Jon on the far right.
The photo released by TLC shows the Gosselin family posing for a photo at a party to celebrate the sextuplets fifth birthday. Mom Kate is at left and dad Jon on the far right.   (AP Photo/TLC, Michael Pilla)
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COMMENTS
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drlarrymitchell
Oct 2, 2009 6:08 AM CDT
Only NOW does he get it.
Spudsy
Oct 1, 2009 11:16 AM CDT
The money hungry bastard will withdraw any complaints as soon as they put his name back in the title. And the money in his hand.
Forderon
Oct 1, 2009 8:56 AM CDT
Sometimes I wonder who is actually watching this show? Then I see the list of "Today's Most Popular" on Newser to the right and I think, "oh, those people".

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