Bonaduce: "I Don't Want a Divorce -- This Sucks A$$"

TMZ has confirmed that Danny Bonaduce's wife has begun divorce proceedings. On the Adam Carolla Show this morning, Danny revealed that his wife Gretchen sent him a letter informing him that he will soon be served with divorce papers.

Click to hear Danny break news about his divorce
The Bonaduces, who met on a blind date, have been married since 1990. Their recent troubles and Danny's struggle with substance abuse, were broadcast on the reality show "Breaking Bonaduce." Danny confirmed to TMZ that while "Yes, this is happening," he says that it is absolutely not what he wants. "I don't want a divorce," he said. "This sucks ass."

Hollywood is splitsville: Click to launch photosAs for Danny's radio co-hosts, Carolla tells TMZ that these developments are not "over one incident."

Danny, for his part, will celebrate one year of sobriety on April 18.

A rep for the Bonaduces confirms that Gretchen has begun divorce proceedings. In a statement to TMZ, he says "Even though they still care about each other and their 2 children, Gretchen felt it wasn't a great atmosphere to raise the kids."



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31. ahem... It's Carolla with two A's and one O. Adam even specified this while you were on the phone this AM.

Posted at 4:02PM on Apr 10th 2007 by Jon

32. Thats what happens when you cheat on your wife IDIOT!! I like the guy but come on if you loved her so much why did you cheat..his poor children.

Posted at 1:26PM on Apr 10th 2007 by W

33. About time....Sad for the kiddies but good for her. She put up with his s**t for far too long

Posted at 1:35PM on Apr 10th 2007 by bouttime

34. can't stand bonadouche. good for you gretchen for kicking his ass to the curb. this might make bonadouche fall off the wagon and be more of an ass than he already is.

Posted at 2:24PM on Apr 10th 2007 by grapeape73

35. I agree with poster #16...about his being unfaithful. Honestly, he is so unattractive. I almost would expect if anyone in that relationship cheated, it would have been his wife. Not only is she very beautiful and could have any many she wanted, hell, who could blame her for wanting a sober and coherent screw?

Posted at 2:25PM on Apr 10th 2007 by Deb

36. This guy is a disgusting ASS!! Glad he's staying sober, but he's an AROGANT ASS!!!

Posted at 1:32PM on Apr 10th 2007 by DJ

37. You could tell from the beginning of their Reality Show that this was going to happen! She seems exteremly "bitter" and put of by him! It doesn't seem that she wants to be married to him, but only that she cares about him and doesn't want to hurt him, but she doesn't seem like she is happy at all when you see her in their show! I think in the begging she married him because he was in the Hollywood Set, especially only knowing him for a few hours...She hung in there along time, you have to give her credit for that! But I think most of it was for her children and being CODE DEPENTANT on HIM! He would be a very difficult person to live with, so you have to give her some type of credit! I just wish them both happiness and peace!

Posted at 1:32PM on Apr 10th 2007 by jh

38. Very, very sad.

Sure; Danny -- assuming what we saw on the show was indeed real -- was his own worst enemy. But, he seemingly tried. Hard. And, gosh, he is so bright and insightful.

Gretchen? I can't say much positive here. She likes the house, the cash, and the notoriety that comes with being part of this train wreck.

Hopefully, Danny can stay clean, and find a more functional relationship. And, can we see it happen on VH1?

Posted at 2:57PM on Apr 10th 2007 by Roy Hinkley

39. Stay sober Danny!

Posted at 2:36PM on Apr 10th 2007 by Diana

40. Stay sober Danny!

Posted at 2:36PM on Apr 10th 2007 by Diana

41. I think anyone who would post comments about Gretchen and Danny's children is an a$$. They are children who did not ask for the life that they have lived. Gretchen did her best to keep her family together and no one can fault her for that. Danny has had problems and my congratulations go out to him for being sober for the year he has been. I agree that this has been a long time coming and unfortunately is probably for the best for all of them. I hope that Danny continues to have the inner strength to get him through this time for himself as much as his children. Divorce is never easy and especially not for those in the public eye. My best wishes go out to all of them.

Posted at 2:40PM on Apr 10th 2007 by SweetPeach

42. Ok, he was a jerk on the show plenty of times! But, was I the only one that saw that she was a total b@tch half of the time, too? My husband and I constantly thought that although he was an ass, she was just as bad as him. She hung in long enough that she has now been on a reality show and will get plenty of money. She deserves whatever she got, I just feel bad for the kids.

Posted at 4:03PM on Apr 10th 2007 by Renee

43. Danny Bonaduce like so many men and woman who cheat on their spouse is singing the blues now...No matter how much you say your sorry...I was on drugs or drunk...does not take the pain away from your actions...Sure your spouse will try to forgive you and take you back because they truely loved you...but that kind of love they once had for you is gone for ever because of your actions...Its only right Mrs Bonaduce...soon to be EX....has a chance to find happiness again..

Posted at 4:30PM on Apr 10th 2007 by sharon

44. Surprised it lasted this long...........he's nothing but a LITTLE PUNK!!!!

Posted at 2:32PM on Apr 10th 2007 by I agree

45. She is a bitch herself. The reality show did show him in a bad light, but it made her look bad herself. Poor children, their dad is trying to straighten up, parents have a horrible relationship and their mom is a total witch. Hope they don't follow into the whole drug and alcohol scene.

Posted at 1:56PM on Apr 10th 2007 by Me

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