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Jodi and Kevin Kreider say Jon & Kate are exploiting their 8
Julie and Kevin Kreider, Kate Gosselin's younger brother and his wife appeared on The Early Show today saying Jon and Kate are exploiting their eight children, and it needs to stop.
Kate's younger brother Kevin also talked on The Early Show with his wife Jodi Kreider about how Jon and Kate should stop filming their show as it is damaging their childrens' lives.
Julie, Kate's sister-in-law also earlier blogged about the show, ahead of Monday's premiere:
"When the show first started, Kate made a wishlist of things that she wanted, and that became the theme of each episode--the carpet, twin's room, bunk beds, cow, hairplugs, teeth whitening, trips, etc. EVERYTHING that you see them do or buy is completely paid for out of the budget for the show or traded for free advertising. Kate went on and on about saving up for special days, you saw her paying for things, she talked about budgeting, etc. It is all for the appearance that they are a struggling family with 8 children. They needed to be relatable. They didn't pay for any of it.

On The Early Show today, Jodi and Kevin said the eight children were being exploited, and they think it is time for laws to be put in place for children who appear in reality shows. They now want to be the 'voice' for Jon and Kate's eight kids.
The Kreiders say they're already seeing signs of adverse effects on the Gosselins' sextuplets and twins of having TV cameras constantly capturing the lives of all Gosselin family members.
Almost 10 million viewers watched the premiere on Monday, but Jodi and Kevin say they have had enough.
"We're speaking out now," Kevin pointed out, "because we want to be the voice of our nieces and nephews. We're seeing it turn-tide, that they're being viewed as a commodity."
Jodi said that the children have told her that they don't want the cameras in their house all the time, and that even though they haven't seen the children in a while, they hope Jon and Kate will come around and do what is best for their kids.
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at 07:18 on May 28th, 2009
Kevin and Jodi are HYPOCRITES. They are getting PAID to speak to the tabloids and various other media outlets, as well as trying to sell their side of the story for $30,000. Yep, $30,000... They are willing to sell out their own family and exploit the situation for cash. They couldn't care less about the Gosselin children. And apparently, they didn't mind the show when THEY were on it. Back then, they never mentioned "exploitation". Funny how they've changed their minds so quickly now that they're no longer on the show. It's all a money scam and hopefully people can see through their act. They should be ashamed of themselves.
at 14:12 on May 31st, 2009
To Susan K, is it possible that you are kate responding to your brothers accusations. Maybe diverting everyone's attention away from the real issue? How would you know if they were compensated 30,000?
Maybe we should say BRAVO to Kevin and Jodi for fighting for the well being of their neices and nephews. BRAVO for exposing the behind the scenes plotting and exploiting. The only way child services will investigate parents is if there is proof of exploitation. Maybe these are the voices the littlest gosselins really need on their behalf.
The Questions really should be; why is everyone who helped Jon and Kate out in the beginning, either leaving them freely or forcefully? Why is there a pattern forming here, that Kate maybe has been fraudulent with the public? Who really wrote Multiple Blessings? Did she really make a wish list and set out to fulfill those wishes? Why is someone who can afford a 1.1 million dollar home suddenly concerned with coupons? Why is someone who can afford to buy 60 gifts for charity still saying she needs more money to support her kids? Why did the Gosselins break down and get puppies, especially since Kate is so conscious of the mess they would entail? Did they see the ratings slipping because the kids are getting older?
I too watched the marathon over the weekend, and what I saw, clarified her behavior. She no longer is in this for her kids. She saw a whole other life complete with celebrities, money and fame. Gone is the humble Mom of 8 kids, in place is now a Mom who is an opportunist looking for the next deal.
So I say again, BRAVO Kevin and Jodi, stand up and fight for your neices and nephews, maybe you should have custody of them, since you seem so much more capable in raising them (along with your 4 kids) with loving , nurturing, morals and values.
at 21:10 on June 15th, 2009
Yeah, BRAVO Kevin and Jodi, for talking smack to the world about your own family and exploiting your own neices and nephews for a buck... That's DEFINITELY commendable. Thumbs up.
at 17:34 on May 31st, 2009
I so totally agree. Someone needs to tell them to SHUT UP. They aren't helping the all ready bad situation, they are making it worse. I think perhaps they have "sour grapes" because they aren't getting a cut of the money and are no longer on TV as part of this anymore..oh wait. They are exploiting as well at the tune of $30,000 per tabloid interview and yak session.
Kevin and Jodi- SHUT UP. You're hypocrites and you sound like whiny little kids crying "it's not fair" under the disguise of something else. Get a life all ready.
Source: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1788520/aunt_jodi_and_kevin_kreider_jon_and.html?cat=39
at 16:35 on June 22nd, 2009
Why don't you shut the heck up you big 300 pound idiot. Jody and kevin rock and i hope they make millions yes MILLIONS writing a book on these two dummys.
at 06:32 on June 23rd, 2009
that is the rudest thing i've ever heard someone say. you probably don't even know who the heck that person was and need to get a life. you are probably some 300 pound 50 year old virgin that watches jon and kate plus 8 all of the time and envy jon. get a life.
at 08:08 on June 24th, 2009
who are you calling a "300 pound idiot"??? i weigh 107 pounds, thank you. grow up. you sound about as educated and ignorant as jodi and kevin, no wonder you support them. besides, you spelled "jodi" wrong. do your research before you open your pie hole.
at 16:43 on June 22nd, 2009
Your an idiot and a fool..................
at 08:47 on May 28th, 2009
I totally agree, jodi and kevin aree to blame for most of the media frennzy, they are out there spreading their families secrets and adding fuel to the fire.
at 08:57 on May 28th, 2009
I completely agree with Susan K! The worst part of all this is that Jon and Kate (the parents who are supposedly the ones "exploiting" their eight children), were curiously NOT the ones to air any dirty laundry (as "Aunt" Jodi and "Uncle" Kevin did) about their marriage and/or relationship problems, such as Kate supposedly giving Jon the okay to cheat, etc. (I'm sure we've all read or heard the rest). Jon and Kate kept these personal details private and out of the public's (and childrens') eye, not that I even believe these allegations are true. Jodi and Kevin are despicable. They are grown adults (and also parents) who have allowed their jealousy of the Gosselins' success (and don't forget the all-mighty dollars waved in their faces by the media) to drive them to blatantly disrespect and "exploit" their nieces and nephews themselves for their own financial benefit. If it weren't for Jodi and Kevin's horrendous stories and interviews flashed all over the media, the public (as well as the children) would have never known these appalling allegations made against Jon and Kate. If Jodi and Kevin truly loved their nieces and nephews (and were truly worried about their well-being), they could have easily made their concerns about child exploitation known WITHOUT the gory details they have announced to the world. Unfortunately, Kevin and Jodi are simply using these children as pawns to get their own 15 minutes of fame, then they are blaming Kate and Jon for doing the same. Funny how guilty people feel the need to project their own faults upon others. Must help them sleep better at night. I know for damn sure I couldn't sleep at night if I ever even thought about saying those things about my own sister, her husband, and their children, even if it was the truth (but especially if it was not). THAT is far more harmful to these children. But I guess it's easier to some people to say things that aren't true, at least for these selfish, self-righteous, tactless idiots. I hope they get to go shopping or on vacation with the profits earned from ruining these kids' lives. Hats off to you, "Aunt" Jodi and "Uncle" Kevin. You have definitely made me appreciate my own family much more, so I thank you for that.
at 09:31 on May 28th, 2009
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I completely agree with Susan K! The worst part of all this is that Jon and Kate (the parents who are supposedly “exploiting” their eight children) were not the ones to air this dirty laundry about their marriage and/or marital problems. If these allegations were actually true (I have a really hard time believing that), at least Kate and Jon kept it private and out of the public’s (and children’s) eye. “Aunt” Jodi and “Uncle” Kevin are the ones who are exploiting these children for their own 15 minutes of fame and to cash in on a few bucks. I always found it interesting how some people feel the need to project their faults upon others, almost as if it provides some sort of annulment for their own. If they were truly worried about the children’s well-being, they could have easily made their concerns known regarding alleged exploitation without going into gory details about Jon and Kate’s personal relationship and/or issues. That is far more harmful to these children than anything Jon and Kate supposedly did. At least Jon and Kate are doing what’s best for the kids and not going public with the details of their marital problems. Did Jodi and Kevin ever once think about how their words to the public will affect these kids?? No, probably not, or else I would find it hard to believe they would continue with such a media ploy/scandal. Kevin and Jodi have no concern for the ramifications these kids will have to deal with now, as a result of their aunt and uncle’s actions. It’s sad that grown adults (and parents) could be so self-centered, insensitive, and insolent. How could someone do that to eight innocent, beautiful, happy children?? Especially FAMILY? Jealousy is a powerful thing. I hope Jodi and Kevin are enjoying their shopping sprees and vacations now paid by the media to ruin the Gosselin children’s lives. I know that I couldn’t sleep at night if I ever said those things about my sister, her husband, and their children, to anyone (let alone the public), even if it was true (but especially if it was untrue). Hats off to you, Jodi and Kevin. You are truly heartless, selfish, tactless, disrespectful idiots, and I am truly thankful I am not related to you. Thank you for allowing me to appreciate my own family that much more…
at 09:33 on May 28th, 2009
Sorry folks, for posting that twice... The first one didn't go through, so I re-wrote it, then they both posted. Again, I'm sorry... :(
at 13:02 on May 28th, 2009
Kevin and Jody are honest and good people who have helped out the Gosselins on MANY occasions! They stopped being on the show b/c Kate didn't want to let TLC compensate them for their time AND b/c she didn't like that Jodi was making her look like the shrew that she really is. Kate Gosselin is a TOTAL narcissist, everything is always about HER and what SHE wants, she says everything she does is for her kids.....maybe that's how it started but NOT anymore. She has plenty of $$ and doesn't need to travel all over for book signings (traveling first class, I might add) and asking for donations from good church going folk. She is EVILLE (spoken like Dr. Evil from Austin Powers) and it's all coming out. You can't be horrible to people like she is and not have it bite you in the a**.
at 20:30 on May 28th, 2009
Unfortunately, Jodi and Kevin's words will not hurt Kate as much as they will the children. Any decent human being would not air family matters of such sorts to National television for monetary gain (how does that make her any better than Kate??). Besides, the only thing the public knows about what happened between Kate and Jodi has been transmitted through the media, mainly through Jodi and Kevin. Sure, Kate and Jon have plenty of money at this point, but they also have eight children to take care of (for the next 15 years or so), including medical, dental, clothing (not enough hand-me-downs with twins to sextuplets), housing expenses, extracurricular activities, and eight college tuitions to save for. I can't blame her for trying to make as much money as possible to bank for the future. Their show won't be a hit forever, but they will still have eight kids to pay for. At least they are not capitalizing on the welfare system or state insurance and using tax dollars to take care of thier family. Many families with multiples don't have that choice. I think too many people are jealous of thier situation and just want to take them down with cheap shots. I think everyone should just leave them alone.
at 08:38 on May 29th, 2009
I think that money shouldn't be prioritize, family is first, and I used to loved the show, the kids are so cute and it was wonderful that this family could travel and do stuff toghether, there were some things that o wouldn't agree, like Kate screaming at Jon all the time, I think that were harmful for the kids in some ways, and seeing her being a control freak it was kind of funny, but the time make it worst it was stopo becoming funny anymore. Now beside the comments of the family of Jon ands Kate, the last show was really sad to see, The parents avoiding talk to each other, the really sad look in Jon's face, the paparazziin the kids party, the party beconme really sad, and if the kids see that in the future is gonna be more harmful, because they are looking to their parents, not loving each other anymore, it was no more something nice or something that is being educational, is no more parents looking for their kids, it just look like they (Jon and Kate) become lost in someway in the show and all the public atention, and they don't know how to quito to that anymore, I hope they become over the problem for the sake of the kids, but i see, two people not loving each other anymore and that is really sad, they don't look like they want to fight for it, the only thing I can do is not watching them anymore. I hope they can do better for their kids, and for the sake of their family. thks
at 11:07 on May 29th, 2009
i know that he is kate brother but when me and my wife were having problems my brother stuck his nose in to me and my wife are happy and back madly in love but i dont think we would be if i hadent told my brother to butt out so kevin im telling you as a christian and paster BUTT!!!! OUT
at 14:36 on June 30th, 2009
ok idiot, "pastors"are educated you are clearly not!
at 14:38 on June 30th, 2009
Also, your brother stuck his nose into you and your wife....that is just disgusting!
at 10:50 on May 30th, 2009
I think someone should investigate whether or not Jodi and Kevin are receiving any compensation for these informative interviews. If they are so worried about the children then why say all these disgusting things regarding the Gosselins person life and marriage. YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED JODI AND KEVIN.
at 14:07 on May 31st, 2009
To Susan K, is it possible that you are kate responding to your brothers accusations. Maybe diverting everyone's attention away from the real issue? How would you know if they were compensated 30,000?
Maybe we should say BRAVO to Kevin and Jodi for fighting for the well being of their neices and nephews. BRAVO for exposing the behind the scenes plotting and exploiting. The only way child services will investigate parents is if their is proof of exploitation. Maybe these are the voices the littlest gosselins really need on their behalf.
The Questions really should be; why is everyone who helped Jon and Kate out in the beginning, either leaving them freely or forcefully? Why is there a pattern forming here, that Kate maybe has been fraudulent with the public? Who really wrote Multiple Blessings? Did she really make a wish list and set out to fulfill those wishes? Why is someone who can afford a 1.1 million dollar home suddenly concerned with coupons? Why is someone who can afford to buy 60 gifts for charity still saying she needs more money to support her kids? Why did the Gosselins break down and get puppies, especially since Kate is so conscious of the mess they would entail? Did they see the ratings slipping because the kids are getting older?
I too watched the marathon over the weekend, and what I saw, clarified her behavior. She no longer is in this for her kids. She saw a whole other life complete with celebrities, money and fame. Gone is the humble Mom of 8 kids, in place is now a Mom who is an opportunist looking for the next deal.
So I say again, BRAVO Kevin and Jodi, stand up and fight for your neices and nephews, maybe you should have custody of them, since you seem so much more capable in raising them (along with your 4 kids) with loving , nurturing, morals and values.
at 07:24 on June 1st, 2009
If Jodi and Kevin were so concerned with the Gosselin kids well-being, and with them being "exploited" why didn't they report Jon and Kate when they were on the show with the family? Kevin and Jodi didn't seem to mind being a part of the exploitation then!
at 07:46 on June 3rd, 2009
Jodi and Kevin are sick people and disgust me. It doesn't matter how they feel they shouldn't be talking about family behind their backs. Family is Family and you sick by their side no matter what through thick and thin and definately do not spread rumors about them if it's true or not. If Kevin and Jodi really cared about Kate and Jon they would not have done this. Basically they should have kept their mouths shut. If you don't have something nice to say don't say anything at all. Family does not talk shit about other family members it's wrong!!!!!
at 14:02 on June 16th, 2009
I think what Kevin and Jodi did was good. Did you see the episode where John had gotten hair transplants and kate said that she was greatful for it being free because they didnt have the money for it but if they did she said they would'nt take the money away from their kids. It seems to me that they have no money problems and they are exploiting their kids, they dont want to stop filming because then they lose their fame, money and everything they have had. So Kevin and Jodi did good speaking out about john and kate and so what if they got money for it, it doesnt change the fact that jon and kate are exploiting their kids. Also when kevin and jodi were on the show john and kate were filming about having 8 kids and there was no explotation. Good job Kevin and Jodi!!!!
at 14:02 on June 16th, 2009
I think what Kevin and Jodi did was good. Did you see the episode where John had gotten hair transplants and kate said that she was greatful for it being free because they didnt have the money for it but if they did she said they would'nt take the money away from their kids. It seems to me that they have no money problems and they are exploiting their kids, they dont want to stop filming because then they lose their fame, money and everything they have had. So Kevin and Jodi did good speaking out about john and kate and so what if they got money for it, it doesnt change the fact that jon and kate are exploiting their kids. Also when kevin and jodi were on the show john and kate were filming about having 8 kids and there was no explotation. Good job Kevin and Jodi!!!!
at 16:42 on June 22nd, 2009
Oh pleeeeeeeze they just announced the two ding a ling are getting a divorce and now the freaking fans are loosing it. Jody and Kevin rock and i would believe them over anything that comes out of those two selfish, breeding people. GO KEVIN AND JODY! At least there are some sensible people out there that knows when shit is flying everywhere. The fans of J and K are too stupid to figure it out. WOOHOO they are finally separating and now we never have to hear from them again.
at 06:30 on June 23rd, 2009
Jodi is just mad that Kate didn't want her to get paid for the episodes. She doesn't give a damn about those kids hence they are only related to her by marriage. She doesn't care. I think Jodi envies Kate and how she is making money and being able to have book promotions and go out to nice places and has brainwashed Kate's brother Kevin. I don't like Jodi and she needs to shut up. She knows she is getting paid for being on The Early Show and everything and thats why she is doing it. She needs to SHUT UP!
at 07:17 on June 25th, 2009
Yes, please get a grip Jodi and Kevin Kreider - you too are guilty of the same exact issues...you were on Jon and Kate's show repeatedly and you are now selling your version or interpretation of the situation(s) that you are not and have not been directly involved with in a very long time! So go home and stay out of other people's business...you need to get back to worrying about your own problems... Nobody wants to hear from you anymore - and people do not watch their little video clips - they sound pathetic and is only their version of what they "think" is going on...
at 21:03 on July 10th, 2009
Yeah alot of people have just been saying its Kate, but i think Jon has just as much of a role to play in this as anyone else. I hear he is now possibly moving in with a girl he met when she was 14!
Source: http://www.gosselingossip.com/why-doesnt-he-just-date-one-of-mady-or-caras-friends/
at 05:36 on August 10th, 2009
Wow! What jealousy from The Kreiders. I guess they thought, hey!, I good way for us to make money. What a low life brother!!!
at 14:13 on August 11th, 2009
It all comes down to this, there's nothing more sacred than family. The Kreiders should be helping this family out not making matters worse. If they accepted any money for that interview, that would be a real crying shame! What kind of family members do that?