Oct 16 2009TLC sues the pants off Jon Gosselin
After essentially drowning their Asian cash cows, TLC has filed a lawsuit against Jon Gosselin for breach of contract and they literally plan on suing him into the poor house, according to RadarOnline. The network wants all the money he's made off unauthorized interviews, paparazzi deals, etc. and plans to nail Jon with all their attorney fees as well:
A RadarOnline.com investigation has uncovered shocking facts behind the lawsuit TLC filed against Jon Friday for breach of contract. TLC already knows Jon has been paid for media appearances and every penny will come out in the lawsuit. The paydays are in violation of his contract with the network, which has a clearly defined exclusivity clause.
That contract is valid until February 2010, even though the show is no longer filming. In addition, RadarOnline.com has learned exclusively that TLC has an option to renew Jon's contract once it expires, thereby keeping him from doing projects on any other network.
Jon's negative public comments also violate his contact and the network is seeking damages against him and Jon will also be on the hook for TLC's attorney's fees if the network wins in court. TLC is represented by Williams and Connolly, out of Washington D.C. They are widely regarded as one of the top firms in the country and have a reputation for digging up every damaging fact about their opponents.
Jon also has a morals clause in his contract RadarOnline.com has learned exclusively. His boozing and behavior could also be dragged into the lawsuit. TLC's contract with Jon prohibits him from revealing details from his contract, badmouthing the network, and making money from other outlets.
Anyone else feel like a small child being read a soothing bedtime story and all is right in the world or is that just me?
Photo: Splash News
Reader Comments
1. Chandra - October 16, 2009 2:41 PM
ohhhh, it's SO not just you!
2. v - October 16, 2009 2:44 PM
good shit.
3. Ugh... - October 16, 2009 2:48 PM
I kinda feel for him, Kate is a huge gigantic bitch and treated him like one of the children. He is getting a lot of heat... but hes FINALLY standing up for himself! His children are not going to get hurt financially from any of this...
4. Dutch - October 16, 2009 2:49 PM
I really hope this ends soon, like 5 months ago soon.
5. Kate is a bitch but Jon is a huge douche - October 16, 2009 2:49 PM
haaahaaaaahaaahaaaaaaahahaaaaaaa
I cannot believe how funny I think this is?????!!!!!! Did he really think he was calling the shots???!! ever??!!! I have always thought he was the biggest tool ever and now even TLC isn't going to take his passive aggressive shit. Soooo funnyyyyyy Ya Jon you really got Kate!!!! hhaaahahahahahahahah
6. aprilstp - October 16, 2009 2:53 PM
Who was advising this guy? Why couldn't he just keep his mouth shut and keep the money train running. He's been so douchey lately, I'm almost glad TLC is pulling out all their guns.
7. D4P - October 16, 2009 2:54 PM
They can take his money, but they'll have to pry the ATV from his cold, dead hands.
8. French Boy - October 16, 2009 2:56 PM
Whatever happens to you Jon, you are still one of the hottest men alive and you can sit on my face and let me rim that hot, tight asshore of yours anytime, and use my navel as your ashtray and jizz recipient. I would jack off while shoving my tongue deep inside your hole, blow my own load, the mix your cigarette ashes, your sweet man juce and mine and make it into a smoothie. I love you so much. That's what I would do to show it to you. Fuck you are HOT!
9. Dr Fill - October 16, 2009 2:57 PM
The good news is that The Superficial has 8 "fuck ups in training." Those kids are SO hosed at this point...
10. Mckinzzzz - October 16, 2009 2:58 PM
ABOUT FREAKIN' TIME!!!!!
11. Beakmania - October 16, 2009 3:01 PM
Holy hell, does anyone remember when TLC actually meant "THE LEARNING CHANNEL" and they played awesome shit like Beakman's World?
But now, it's all about showing who the greatest freak in the universe is. TLC IS THE REAL ENEMY. Someone tell Sinead.
12. OhBoy - October 16, 2009 3:03 PM
I hope this guy gets reamed so badly that every suicidal loser currently walking the earth exclaims thank god I'm not Jon Gosselin.
13. J P - October 16, 2009 3:03 PM
TLC TCL whatever should get shot in teh face and die. Worthless subhuman scum. Kate can blow me.
14. JustARumor - October 16, 2009 3:07 PM
I hear being the loser taking it up the butt in a lawsuit orchestrated by a huge corporation will make that loser very very horny.
15. jimmy c - October 16, 2009 3:10 PM
she loves dog weenie
16. Parker - October 16, 2009 3:13 PM
Hahahahaha
As a member of the public who's been subjected to his dumbass antics I am willing to testify on behalf of TLC and can categorically state under oath that this douchebag has made and continues to make the TLC network look like a bunch of idiots in the eyes of the public even by his sheer existence.
Then I would like to sign an exclusive contract with TLC to have anal sex with Kate on her new cooking show called, "Who wants a Sandwich! I do. I do."
On the show I would have anal sex with her and afterwards she would run onto the set, smile for the camera, and make me a turkey sandwich which she would als heat up in a toaster oven before putting on a little mayo and delivering it to me. Then she'd go home to her kids, I would eat my sandwich, then I'd take my check to the bank and cash it.
17. Bill Klinton - October 16, 2009 3:15 PM
Good got man, I cant fit that shit in me moupht!
18. hp - October 16, 2009 3:15 PM
"Anyone else feel like a small child being read a soothing bedtime story and all is right in the world or is that just me?"
YES.
19. Jimbo - October 16, 2009 3:20 PM
HA ha ha, The only Plus 8 Jon is going to see is 8 inch of dick up his ass when the law firm of Williams, Connolly and Bendover take him court..
20. Zeezy - October 16, 2009 3:24 PM
Does that mean the girlfriend has to give back the Porsche?
21. JustJess - October 16, 2009 3:24 PM
What the fuck took them so long!?
Goodbye, good luck and good riddens!
22. Frank - October 16, 2009 3:25 PM
Wow. He's made some bad decisions, but damn. I feel for him. TLC will come out on top and his life is gonna be ruined financially. Even though Kate has money and can take of the children, the kids still need their dad. Financially, he's not going to be able to provide for him. Damn. Poor dude. I hope he bounces back.
23. Andie - October 16, 2009 3:36 PM
It's 'good riddance' you idiot. My God.
That said, Jon is a supreme douche. I can't believe how grown people act sometimes. Yeah, did he really think he was in control of ANY of this? I know he's trying to grow a pair, but give me a break.
Screw city hall, you can't fight a network television station!
You may be borderline illiterate, JustJess, but I do agree with you opinion.
24. Kelsey - October 16, 2009 4:06 PM
A morality clause? That's hilariously ironic.
25. Lucy - October 16, 2009 4:06 PM
"They can take his money, but they'll have to pry the ATV from his cold, dead hands."
hahahha
Well said, my son.
26. Asciigurl - October 16, 2009 4:12 PM
I think karma will get Jon Gosselin in the end. I can't believe I used to root for that guy! He could have had everybody on his side if he'd just played his cards right. Alas, now if he loses the law suit, that's just less money in the general funds for financially supporting all those kids.
(Beakmania -- I mourn with you. TLC has gone the way of MTV, neither playing anything near what was originally intended. I suppose Cartoon Network doesn't do just cartoons anymore either, but that's hardly as much of a crime.)
27. Time's Up - October 16, 2009 4:13 PM
Wow, The Truman Show is coming to life!
28. cc - October 16, 2009 4:13 PM
Just you? Not in the least.
The day I see this shit standing on a street corner with a cup in his hand is the day I know there is a god.
29. kingofbeer - October 16, 2009 4:25 PM
hey Jon... You're about to be fucked... go on take the money and run :) whooo whooo go on take the money and run.. whooo whooo go on take the money and run...
30. seabee - October 16, 2009 4:34 PM
TLC is as bad as the Gosselins. They should rename the Show: "Bitch & Loser + 8: How TLC with the Guideance of Satan Destroys the Lives of Innocent Children". Who sues TLC on behalf of the kids? Hello, State of PA!!!
31. seabee - October 16, 2009 4:34 PM
TLC is as bad as the Gosselins. They should rename the Show: "Bitch & Loser + 8: How TLC with the Guideance of Satan Destroys the Lives of Innocent Children". Who sues TLC on behalf of the kids? Hello, State of PA!!!
32. Dan - October 16, 2009 4:44 PM
TLC is going to take back the atv he bought for his daughter. Ruh roh! This guy is fucked! I know that law firm, they're relentless. This guy is going to have practically nothing. I'm pretty sure they can't just automatically renew his contract without his say so though
33. Octomom - October 16, 2009 5:20 PM
Jon The Hot will win the 2010 porn award.
34. bobby_says - October 16, 2009 5:31 PM
weeeee heeeeee heeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YEAH!
(why does this news make me SO happy?)
35. miguel prado - October 16, 2009 5:51 PM
Seriously, look at his eyes. Is he mildly retarded?
36. Joblo - October 16, 2009 6:05 PM
TSK, TSK, TSK. All that money and NO STYLE! He just buys designer clothing but he can't properly wear clothes, he looks a mess. John Gosselien- Stuck on life's worst dressed list.
I thought TLC meant tender loving care. WTH.
37. Joblo - October 16, 2009 6:07 PM
TSK, TSK, TSK. All that money and NO STYLE! He just buys designer clothing but he can't properly wear clothes, he looks a mess. John Gosselien- Stuck on life's worst dressed list.
I thought TLC meant tender loving care. WTH.
38. The indoctrination of Rough - October 16, 2009 6:23 PM
Oh theyre going to bankrupt him,TLC got a lot of ballz! haven't they made billions of this nauseating show...what happen to the "queen" in all of this?
39. Fidel - October 16, 2009 6:26 PM
So TLC is against the First Amendment? If they don't like free speech pack up the network and move it to Cuba..
40. Live Free Sex - October 16, 2009 6:27 PM
let the man be free! big bad TLC doesn't own people, no matter what some piece of paper says.
41. ghost - October 16, 2009 6:42 PM
Ever hear the expression, "give a man enough rope and he'll hang himself"? Those two idiots have been bickering and fighting for five months while TLC has waited and watched. And now the male idiot gets to pay for his stupidity. This is about to get good.
42. wtf - October 16, 2009 6:58 PM
TLC is seemingly a steaming pile of college educated propagandists that forgot why they even started the network. The entire network is a 24 hour Jerry Springer show for the middle class douchebags that love to take it up the ass from all their masters (employer, politicians, children, banks, and the elite).
43. It's got a penis! - October 16, 2009 7:45 PM
The Learning Channel? Really?
I always thought TLC stood for The Loser Channel.
44. Tanzarian - October 16, 2009 7:47 PM
Yes, a small child being read a soothing bedtime story and all is right in the world.
45. - October 16, 2009 8:19 PM
he has no eyelids
46. Kimberly - October 16, 2009 8:32 PM
He is getting what he is owed! He will financially broke and waaaaa, poor baby.
47. j101 - October 16, 2009 8:36 PM
So, he gets sued for doing things outside of TLC but Kate is allowed to do interviews and "comedy skits" everywhere? What they (and kate) are not considering is, that if they take him to the cleaners, then that's less money that he can direct on to the kids.. No more monthly alimony payments..
Also, they have to think about what this is going to do emotionally to those kids.. Kate plus TLC are fckg retarded..
48. joy - October 16, 2009 8:47 PM
Poor Jon....at least TLC can't take his hair plugs back.....OR CAN THEY?
49. Eliza Jane - October 16, 2009 8:54 PM
TLC has already played a huge role in ruining the family... can't they just drop the show and back off? They don't look good doing this.
50. Empty Skull - October 16, 2009 9:09 PM
jon is one ugly fuck
51. obz - October 16, 2009 9:30 PM
i hope they fucking ream his ass as well. broke and unable to sit down, thats how i like my douchebag reality stars
52. SC - October 16, 2009 10:39 PM
Um, did anyone notice that the fourth Lindsay Lohan pic and the pic of Jon look alike. Same, stupid facial expression!
53. Jackie - October 16, 2009 11:00 PM
Well, the people at TLC are assholes for suing, but this idiot did have it coming. I watched that trainwreck show since the beginning, and this guy never knew and will seemingly never know how to act like an adult.
Too bad for the kids though. Their dad really sucks.
54. the_truth - October 17, 2009 5:46 AM
Yes, he has poor style and looks dopey. So what? He is also laid back and always seemed far more grounded in reality that that cunt wife of his. After putting up with that woman and her endless pursuit of dollars, the man deserves to be well off.
He's an easy target for internet losers to pick on though. "Oh my God, it made my day to hear this news." Knobs, all of you.
55. sexchill - October 17, 2009 9:39 AM
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56. Stinky - October 17, 2009 10:39 AM
If people didn't watch these shows, this crap wouldn't happen...
Never watched the show, never would watch the show, I only know it from Soup clips. Basically they're both narcissistic morons. These two hicks should crawl back under whatever rock they slimed out from under in the first place. TLC is being disingenuous, too, suing the monster they created, but at least it should put the beat down on Sleazy the eighth dwarf's public appearances for a while.
Those poor kids, oh well...
57. Galtacticus - October 17, 2009 12:45 PM
I'm afraid that Damocles Sword will get him a new hairdo.Probably the hairdo what's in general least popular by young men.
58. me09 - October 17, 2009 12:50 PM
I THINK WE ALL NEED TO STOP SAYING KATES WRONG OR SHES RIGHT OR JONS WRONG OR RIGHT .......THEY ARE BOTH IDIOTS AND BOTH AT FAULT HERE .....FUCK ALL THIS DRAMA AND B.S. JUST GET IT OVER WITH ALREADY AND FOCUS ON THE FUTURE OF THE CHILDREN ....GET THE HELL OFF T.V.
59. me09 - October 17, 2009 12:51 PM
I THINK WE ALL NEED TO STOP SAYING KATES WRONG OR SHES RIGHT OR JONS WRONG OR RIGHT .......THEY ARE BOTH IDIOTS AND BOTH AT FAULT HERE .....FUCK ALL THIS DRAMA AND B.S. JUST GET IT OVER WITH ALREADY AND FOCUS ON THE FUTURE OF THE CHILDREN ....GET THE HELL OFF T.V.
60. Darth - October 17, 2009 12:52 PM
#57
Among young men bald isn't much popular?! It has a certain testosterone status.Girls?!
61. surrealcirce - October 17, 2009 6:28 PM
What is with you Americans and your fame/money fetish? Some loser moron can become famous overnight in the States for basically doing nothing, then, typically, pisses his/her short-term supply of cash away on all the so-called status symbols lower class people always think the truely rich would be caught dead in, to show that he/she has "made it" only to wind up broke and working for minimum wage before the year is out! I think you people need better role models. I mean all you seem to have is Trump, a handful of porn stars and a bunch of ignorant, uneducated rappers.
62. BigD - October 17, 2009 7:54 PM
I have a hunch that once Jon allows TLC to resume filming, that this suit will somehow be quietly dropped.
63. heene for president - October 17, 2009 7:54 PM
we have balloon boy too now.
64. heene for president - October 17, 2009 7:54 PM
we have balloon boy too now.
65. Enigma_2099 - October 18, 2009 2:07 AM
Nof if they just get the OTHER one once they're done with him, and get those kids in a REAL home, then balance will be restored to the universe.
66. Amber - October 19, 2009 1:51 AM
He looks so much like an asshole!
67. Amber - October 19, 2009 1:51 AM
He looks so much like an asshole!
68. Amber - October 19, 2009 1:53 AM
He looks like such an asshole, if it walks like an asshole, looks like an asshole and acts like an asshole, odd are he's an asshole?
69. Shaun - October 19, 2009 2:53 PM
" 66. Amber - October 19, 2009 1:51 AM
He looks so much like an asshole!
67. Amber - October 19, 2009 1:51 AM
He looks so much like an asshole!
68. Amber - October 19, 2009 1:53 AM
He looks like such an asshole, if it walks like an asshole, looks like an asshole and acts like an asshole, odd are he's an asshole?
"
This aint the fucking wizard of oz there, sweetcheeks. Saying it 3 times doesnt make it any less lame....and ending a sentence with a question mark when its not a question makes you look similiar to the same orifice you're accusing him of looking like?
70. Tiffany Earrings - October 21, 2009 3:14 AM
shole, odd are he's an asshole?
71. Blastoff Network - October 29, 2009 3:46 AM
lol. I wish the best for Jon
72. Justin - November 3, 2009 11:28 AM
I love how everyone talks about us Americans... You americans this you Americans that. Pure fucking jealousy... No one makes fun of other countries and there citizens cause no one knows anything about them or gives a shit. Yeah watch our TV shows and worship our celebrities you third world pieces of shit lol.