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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91. Please call me!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 8:55AM on Apr 11th 2007 by judi

92. Congrats on your year of sobriety Danny..hang in..sorry to hear about your divorce.
Bill W.'s Friend as well

Posted at 10:18AM on Apr 11th 2007 by Jan

93. WHY DOES EVERYBODY ASK WHY SHE STAYED SO LONG=HELLO, IT'S THE $$$$. SHE MIGHT HAVE TO GO OUT AND GET A JOB. GLAD HE'S SOBER, BUT SHE NEVER WANTED TO SLEEP WITH HIM, THAT WOULD MAKE ANY MAN DRINK . WHY WOULD HE WANT EVEN WANT HER IF SHE DIDN'T WANT HIM---I THINK HE' S A GOOD FATHER AND I WISH HIM LUCK

Posted at 1:44PM on Apr 11th 2007 by PJ

94. Happy 1rst sobriety anniversary Danny, stay sober thru this challenge. Im sorry this is happening to all 4 of you and you will all be in my prayers
Kim 21 years

Posted at 3:42PM on Apr 11th 2007 by kimberly rueffer

95. I am single, but I always feel bad when a family, especially with kids,
can't work things out. I don't know who did what wrong, but, I hope that there still is a chance for them, to be a happy family again.
GOD BLESS !!

Posted at 5:44PM on Apr 11th 2007 by Ralph Kramden

96. She should have divorced him when he first cheated on her a long time ago!II SURE would have!

Posted at 7:05PM on Apr 11th 2007 by Rae

97. Perhaps Gretchen will get the help she truly needs. She was married to a malignant narcissists. and no amount of sobriety will help that fact. I to was married to a addiction prone narcissists. He was harder to live with sober.
Gretchen is a classic echo. A person that comes to life in the presence of a narcissists>I suspect one of her parents to be one also. Get a therapist that treats the victims of this disorder. The children need help. Don't fall for the alcoholic trap. AA supports narcissists to remain so.

Posted at 1:10PM on Apr 12th 2007 by mymy

98. Gretchen is a typical woman. She won't sleep with her husband and she's shocked, SHOCKED when he bangs someone else. He has effing needs just like she does. So, she has no interest in having a physical relationship with her husband, but will gladly spend his money and live in his mansion. He should have kicked her stupid ass to the curb ages ago.

Posted at 7:38PM on Apr 12th 2007 by Mack

99. Sorry to hear about it, but it's LOONG overdue. Good luck to them all, especially the babies.

Posted at 5:55PM on Apr 13th 2007 by tina

100. Its good to hear he is still sober, but for sure 16 years too late!! And he cheated because he is a drunk and drunks do stupid stuff, not an excuse just reality!!!
Im sorry for the kids, but his wife has stuck by him for years living with his abuse and stupidity and the kids have been hurt beyond repair already. HE WILL NOT STAY SOBER for long once the reality of the divorce sets in, which is very sad for all of them. I hope he does not become our next top story like Anna Nicole!!! I wish them all the very best and pray they all can get through this sad and difficult time. And for his kids sake I PRAY he will continue to stay sober and keep getting help and support from everyone he has not already pushed away due to his alcohol abuse and stupidity. Good Luck to you all. Been there!!!

Posted at 1:32PM on Apr 16th 2007 by BEEN THERE

101. Times are tough for you Danny, sorry about that ... hang in there and good on ya for staying on the wagon!!

Posted at 2:05PM on Apr 13th 2007 by FISH GIRL

102. DB is disgusting any way you look at it! He's obnoxious and quite self-fish. His child career should have ended when he was a child. He's not even an adult yet! Good luck to his ex-wife and children. Anyone could be happier without his annoying present hanging around!

Posted at 2:11PM on Apr 13th 2007 by ke

103. Gretchen has put through a lot, and I think she has to finally think of herself. She has been truly a gracious spouse I think. God bless Danny with his sobriety and I hope this is just the beginning of his quest for good living.

Posted at 2:20PM on Apr 13th 2007 by amanda

104. Danny It was obvious to me that she fell out of love with you sometime while you were high. I hate to see a marriage end but, you and her both deserve to be happy! I hope you can find someone who likes you just the the way you are. I know I do! Please just try to keep the divorce clean, your adorable children deserve nothing less..........May God be with all of you during this difficult time.

Posted at 2:24PM on Apr 13th 2007 by Bella

105. First of all I always wondered about her, who the heck marries a man on first date, and that date being a blind date to begin with, only reason he married her so he says was because she wouldn't have sex with him unless they married. Secondly, Danny needs intensive counselling, he is the most screwed up former child star next to Dana Plato that I have ever seen.

Personally I feel he is a danger to her, the kids and to himself. I don't blame her for writing a letter to inform him, you never know if he's sober or clean and what his reaction would be otherwise.

I'd suggest she seek counselling as well because of this marriage I feel she may be little disturbed herself, and please get those kids counselling, god knows they will need it.

It's very sad and I applaud them for giving it the Old College try, but it takes stability and being sober for a marriage to work and Danny unfortunately has not met that criteria.

Posted at 2:36PM on Apr 13th 2007 by Janet Cangialosi

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