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One More Reason Why I Don't Care About TV

So I will admit it. I was a huge fan of John and Kate Plus 8.

Notice the key work in that last sentence -was.

Now of course I had heard about the scandal and controversy as the media accused John of cheating on Kate. Fine, they have chosen to live their life a bit in the spotlight and I can handle that. They had to know that things like this would probably happen. And I honestly don't care all that much if he cheated or not. "All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." Romans 3:23

But after watching just a little bit of the season permier last night, I am finished with this show.

One of the things I appreciated about JK8 was their commitment to their faith and marriage. There were episodes of them going to church and just last season they renewed their marriage vows in Hawaii.

And yet, when they were interviewed in the last episode, it basically sounded like their marraige was over. There was no mention of it being tough, but we are going to make it through. We are going to stick together no matter what. Nothing.

Now, I hope and pray that they surprise me and that their marriage does survive. But until I hear that, I don't plan on tuning in any more.

Comments

Amanda said…
I've watched a few episodes too...especially of the last season, and was also surprised. They did talk so much about how they are married and it is a lifetime commitment and then suddenly it is like, "it got too tough. everything is off." (I haven't seen the premier yet though.)

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