Jon & Kate Take Vow of Media Silence NYDailyNews

Amid criticism that they are harming their children, Jon and Kate Gosselin, stars of “Jon & Kate Plus 8,” have pledged to stop talking to the media about their lives, as they head to a divorce, according to a statement on TLC’s Web site, the New York Daily News says.

The statement says: “During this very difficult time we will be working to focus solely on the needs of our family. This includes no longer commenting publicly or reacting to media stories and speculation,” and adds, “Our goal is to do the very best for our children and that will be done as privately as possible.”

The show is currently on hiatus following last week’s divorce filing.

--Elizabeth Jensen