Jon & Kate Take Vow Of Media Silence To ‘Focus’ On Family Needs

 
 
enlarge
  • Kate and Jon Gosselin at the Discovery Upfront presentation in New York City (April 2, 2009)
  • Kate and Jon Gosselin leave Mr. Chow in Beverly Hills on March 24, 2009
  • Jon and Kate Gosselin and their eight kids in Hawaii
  • Kate Gosselin attends a signing for her books ‘Eight Little Faces’ and ‘Multiple Bles8ings’ at Barnes & Noble at the Americana April 14, 2009

1/4

  • WireImage

    Kate and Jon Gosselin at the Discovery Upfront presentation in New York City (April 2, 2009)

  • Getty Images

    Kate and Jon Gosselin leave Mr. Chow in Beverly Hills on March 24, 2009

  • TLC

    ‘Jon & Kate Plus 8’

  • Getty Images

    Kate Gosselin attends a signing for her books ‘Eight Little Faces’ and ‘Multiple Bles8ings’ at Barnes & Noble at the Americana April 14, 2009

 
 

FIRST PUBLISHED: June 29, 2009 5:54 PM EDT
LAST UPDATED: June 29, 2009 6:19 PM EDT

READING, Penn. --

A week after filing divorce papers, Jon and Kate Gosselin have decided to stop airing their family’s problems through the media – at least for now.

In a statement posted on the TLC Web site, the “Jon & Kate Plus Eight” parents said they are no longer speaking to the media.

“During this very difficult time we will be working to focus solely on the needs of our family. This includes no longer commenting publicly or reacting to media stories and speculation,” the statement noted.

On the June 22 episode of the show, the highest-rated episode in TLC history with 10.6 million viewers, the couple announced they were separating. Two days later, official divorce papers were filed.

[How much do you know about the Gosselin family? CLICK HERE to test your knowledge in Access’ ‘Jon & Kate’ quiz!]

“Our goal is to do the very best for our children and that will be done as privately as possible. We appreciate the understanding, support and well wishes from so many. Thank you,” the statement continued.

Following the couple’s divorce announcement, TLC said the show would be going on hiatus until August 3 in order to give the family “time off to regroup.”

Copyright 2009 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Keep your Access to everything in Hollywood! Breaking news and personal commentary from Nancy, Billy, Tony, Shaun, Maria & all of our producers! Follow us on and now!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

What Do You Think?

How did Taylor Swift do as ‘SNL’ host?

  • Taylor Swift performs onstage at the ‘We’re All For The Hall’ benefit concert for the Country Music Hall of Fame at the Sommet Center on October 13, 2009 in Nashville, Tennessee
     
  • Taylor Swift attends the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall on September 13, 2009 in New York City
     
  • Taylor Swift rocks out at the 17th Annual Country Thunder USA music festival in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin on July 16, 2009