Jon Gosselin: Kate Is Lying, Hiding Money

Jon Gosselin is trying his best to debunk his estranged wife's claims that he drained the family bank account, leaving them unable to pay the bills. The Insider released the following statement:

October 5, 2009 (Los Angeles, CA)-- Jon Gosselin is speaking exclusively to THE INSIDER on today's panel about his estranged wife Kate's claims that he withdrew $230,000 from their joint account without notifying her.
Gosselin tells THE INSIDER that Kate's claims are "a total fabrication. I withdrew $22,000 last Thursday. I have the paper trail to prove it."
He goes on to say, "I've never taken any money out because over ten years, Kate handled all the banking. Over the past four years of doing the show, we accrued $2,250,000. She says in the past week I took $230,000. I have withdrawn roughly $177,000 over the course of a year, which is less than 10% of what we made. That's like my paycheck."
On why Kate would make these claims, "I believe she's incriminating herself and not thinking clearly. She's wanting me to look bad."
Does he believe Kate is having problems paying her bills? "No. She's hiding money. We have 11 bank accounts. That was just our joint account. She had a best-selling book. Where's that million dollars?"
Gosselin insists, "I didn't want these things to come public. I didn't want this to be embarrassing for her."

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Comments

[KriTiKiT]

will that endorsement cover 180,000 grand

[writeon1]

I would love it if a judge appointed an attorney for the kid's interest. And then a trustee to handle their money so neither Jon or Kate would have control. I'll bet they would quickly learn to play nice, since money seems to be their prime motivation. http://newsy1.wordpress.com

[getsit]

The parents are part of the show too, so they are entitled to a share. But you're right, it should all be done outside the family. Maybe the children's money should be put in a untouchable trust for their future. The parents need to use their share to support the children.

This guy is way immature. He clearly does not understand why she is so upset. I don't see him protecting the children, but protecting himself and his self interest. I don't see him willing to compromise or work things out equitably. He wants his cake, his fun, his freedom, and "keep all his options open" (I got this wording from my exhusband-no commitment needed).

[phoebie]

And somewhere in the middle of the battling parents is the truth and eight children who will be casualties of their war. Call a truce.

[AngelFace43]

What? Do banks in PA not require signatures, or keep records of who withdraws money from their institutions? Something like this should be incredibly easy to either verify or disprove.

[ifitwereme]

as a layman pianist I resent those comments

[tttony]

Why is it that these two end every interview with a disclaimer that they never wanted to hurt/embarass the other? That's all they seem to do.

[mbear1955]

Jon Why cant you just go away??? Hey have you paid any child support?? No you just keep taking money from your kids. You say you dont want to do this in the public eye you are such a liar you are the one that is on every show to say how you just woke up one morning and you are a changed person, get over yourself and JUST GO AWAY....PLEASE

[JePense]

Everyone's marriage looks easy from the outside....

If you were married, you'd know that.

[Rictracee]

sounds like all this is a desperate attempt to get viewers back on that silly overated reality TV show they have.. which will soon change to HAD.. LOL

[Pamzy]

I might be going out on a limb here, but I think it's possible that these two are milking the media attention in order to make a few more bucks. I think they surmised that the teewee show had jumped the shark and now they are going to cash in on the wreckage. Hmmm...could they really be so crass and callow?

I'm just saying.

[Rictracee]

wow i just posted the same similar assumption.. I have never watched the show.. and I never will..

[PunKinPai]

But you came here to read and post about it?

[tttony]

Cynic.

[feltdizz]

Is it me or do other people also feel like these 2 are our kids? Why the hell are they telling me about every freaking detail in their lives when I never watched an episode? Where ever I go it's.. Jon did this.. Kate did that.. so what. We didn't hook you 2 up.

[grumbles]

The faster TLC divorces itself from these two the better............

[ReelBusy]

true

[BryantG]

C'mon. Name one other show on TLC anybody ever heard of. If they're smart they will milk the Jon and Kate calamity dry.

[Biolante]

Geez, there are people getting hit by trucks everyday... you gotta wonder why the fates don't zero in on this loser.

[tttony]

Life actually owes both parents a hot death sandwich. For the kids' sakes.

[PunKinPai]

These may be the meanest, rottenest comments I've ever read here. Makes me hope karma is for real.

[tokeller]

Is it possible to get these people out of our (media) lives forever? Just wonderin!

[tttony]

You've got the switch right in front of you.

[ladyvader]

Get the popcorn ready because this divorce is going to be a show. And very very messy. Let the show begin.

[bartonfink]

so when will jon gosselin's milkshake diet be published?

[justchill]

oink oink

they're both p!gs