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TLC to Jon -- Pants on Fire!

Posted Oct 16th 2009 11:00AM by TMZ Staff

TMZ has obtained a copy of the lawsuit TLC just filed against Jon Gosselin, and the network is essentially saying Jon is a liar by now claiming he stopped production because he's concerned about the welfare of his kids -- TLC says Jon is concerned about the welfare of Jon.

Jon Gosselin -- Launch docs

According to the suit, filed by Paul Gaffney of the law firm of Williams & Connolly in DC, the day TLC recast the show as "Kate Plus 8," Jon's lawyer contacted TLC and demanded that they release him from the "exclusivity" provision of the contract, even though Jon was still drawing a full salary. The suit claims Jon's laywer gave an ultimatum -- either release him from the exclusivity clause within one hour, or Jon would block the filming of the TLC show on grounds it was "detrimental to his children."

jon & kateTLC notes Jon never uttered a peep about how bad the show was for his kids, until it affected his pocketbook.

And, TLC claims Jon is pulling in some serious bucks from "Entertainment Tonight" -- aka "Entertainment Something."



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1. we really should stop caring...these people dont deserve our interest.

Posted at 10:20AM on Oct 16th 2009 by Jennifer

2. Awesome!!!! Glad to see someone else out there is smart enough to see through this guy. Did Jon have a plan on how to support these kids when he pulled the plug on production? What a dirtbag!!

Posted at 10:24AM on Oct 16th 2009 by Lizbeth

3. If Jon wasn't such a prick he could be a great asshole...

Posted at 10:23AM on Oct 16th 2009 by A Hills

4. Wonder if Jonny's little girlfriends are going to stick around now. What a douche.....

Posted at 10:24AM on Oct 16th 2009 by Jo

5. SIMONE's pants feel like they are on fire, but that's because she has hemorrhoids...and something else that made KOOKY burn.

Posted at 10:24AM on Oct 16th 2009 by o rly

6. geeez! Guess Kate had to be a bossy shrew when it came to Jon, because once he started making his own decision and talking for himself, he's been a been nothing but a bumbling mess. This guy can't seem to find is own a** with both hands.

Posted at 10:25AM on Oct 16th 2009 by Vivalaselvis

7. He will burn in hell for his lies, deceit.... but the poor children are the ones suffering. I could care less about him and Kate now.

Hopefully, Kate is truthful about the money being put up for the children. Since is about "the kids" - lets hope and pray their future and well being is secured.

L

Posted at 10:26AM on Oct 16th 2009 by lani

8. Ya know what, TMZ, you guys determine the popularity of these jerks. If you stop following them around and posting about them, the whole world will forget about them within 24 hours. Leave them alone, let them drown in their own greed and selfishness.

Posted at 10:27AM on Oct 16th 2009 by Jennifer

9. I cannot stand Jon .. he is taking money away from his children; what a fat, filthy-looking, piece of crap.

Posted at 10:30AM on Oct 16th 2009 by scarlett

10. Hey Harv, I'm a little old,and a little slow, But I just caught on.HOW MUCH MONEY DID YOU PAY JON TO SWING BY YOUR OFFICE AND GIVE YOU A COPY OF THESE DOCUMENTS? I'M GUESSING 5 GRAND,AM I CLOSE??

Posted at 10:30AM on Oct 16th 2009 by homie1kanobe

11. Nice to see The Learning Channel exploiting kids for ratings..and filing lawsuits when their grown camera men can't follow kids around anymore. Both parents are strange and damaaged..but TLC isn't taking enough heat for exploiting the children. They have loved every minute of this controversy..kids be damned. Society is f*cking screwed.

Posted at 10:34AM on Oct 16th 2009 by F*ck TLC

12. I hate that guy

Posted at 10:33AM on Oct 16th 2009 by Pat

13. They are all money whores. Quit reporting on them and maybe they will both get a real job and take care of their kids. Maybe TLC will get a life also

Posted at 10:35AM on Oct 16th 2009 by Kerry

14. Hey Harv, I may be a little old and a little slow,But I just caught on.How much money did you pay Jon, To swing by your office and give you a copy of these documents. I'm guessing $2500.00 to $5000.00 am I close?

Posted at 10:36AM on Oct 16th 2009 by homie1kanobe

15. wtf! jon needs to be electrocuted so that he'll be able to have his sanity back.

Posted at 10:36AM on Oct 16th 2009 by shrewd

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