Just when it seemed we were finally getting answers in the Jon and Kate saga, there's more. Right after their special “announcement” episode aired, Kate and Jon released individual statements implying there's much more to the story!

Kate Gosselin released the following statement to Showbiz Tonight:

"Over the course of this weekend, Jon's activities have left me no choice but to file legal procedures in order to protect myself and our children.  While there are reasons why it was appropriate and necessary for me to initiate this proceeding, I do not wish to discuss those reasons at this time, in the hope that all issues will be resolved amicably between Jon and myself. As always, my first priority remains our children."

Jon released his own statement as well:

"Yesterday, Kate filed for divorce. Our kids are still my number one priority. I love them and want to make sure they stay happy, healthy and safe. My job is being the best, most supportive and loving father that I can be to my kids, and not being married to Kate doesn’t change that. This will be a difficult transition for all of us, but Kate and I will work out a schedule that enables our kids to have plenty of quality time with both of us at home in Pennsylvania. In terms of my marriage, it’s no secret that the past six months or so have been very difficult for Kate and me. We are no different than other couples and parents who are facing a crossroads in their marriage. I am of course deeply saddened that we are divorcing."

Now that we know that the couple is separating, do you think we - the public - were entitled to know?

Jon pointed out that the pair are tabloid fodder – stalked constantly, he says, by paparazzi.

"It's shame that our society has come to that," he said. "We have soldiers over in Iraq dying for our country and all these people care about is like what I eat for lunch."

Do you agree with him? Is it anyone's business what goes on in a reality show couple's relationship, even if they did sign up for television? And do you think the show should continue after all this?

Post your comments below and be sure to watch A.J. Hammer as he brings you up to date on the "Jon & Kate" saga on “Showbiz Tonight” 11 p.m. ET/PT on HLN.

–Lisa Respers France, CNN.com writer

How poignant, to end things on Mother's Day.

Watching Jon and Kate get the kids in and out of the restaurant is bittersweet, as is seeing them sit together at a fine dining restaurant. Is Kate being overly optimistic in thinking that they can pull together even as they are being pulled apart?

They both seem to value trying to communicate better with each other for the sake of the kids. They are bonded for life, regardless of whether they are married or not. I, for one, hope it doesn't get ugly.

I also hope the family is able to find peace – as Kate says she so desperately wants.

The kids deserve that much.

Jon and Kate finally announce that they have decided to separate.

Not a shocker. I am surprised that they are going to flip-flop the house based on who has the kids. Will that work?

The flashback scenes of the earlier shows make it all the sadder. There just seemed to be such hope and joy in those first shows. The whole family seemed like a great team back then.

Interesting that Kate zeroes in on how the show enabled them to document the lives of their kids, because it's also documenting the demise of their marriage. Those aren't any home movies I would want to have.

And they are still going to do the show? Seriously? That just seems crazy to me. It's "Jon & Kate Plus 8."

Jon owns up to not being a great communicator and he's candid in saying that he's excited for what's coming. Kate seems crushed.

The show confirms that today divorce papers were filed to dissolve the Gosselins 10-year marriage.

Jon says he feels like he has let Kate run over top of him, and now he is standing up for himself.

I applaud him for that, but you wonder if he's bringing up Kate and downplaying the role the show has played in their troubles.

I can't imagine how it must feel to have photographers and cameras tracking your every move. I've certainly said a few things to and about my husband that I wouldn't want to be chronicled and I am sure he feels the same.

Jon portrays their marriage right now as two people just living in a house together. That's messed up.

Kate appears to be the most vunerable I have ever seen her. Jon just seems like he is over it.

I really wish we could go back to the days when the show was still about the twins and the little kids.

Even now, as the show focuses on the children, they're adorable in their little houses and announcing that they "need to have a meeting" about the rules.

I cracked up when they told Jon to "be quiet cause we're doing interviews."

It made me laugh, but it also made me kind of sad too to see such seasoned little television pros. What will happen to them when the cameras go away? How will they adjust to being just the Gosselins and not stars? The workers who have brought the houses are as besotted by the children as many of us are.

Kate says Jon has a lot of anger and won't talk to her. No wonder things are so tense.

During the tease, Jon says he doesn't hate Kate but ...

Wow.

Why am I not at all shocked that Kate disagrees with where Jon wants to put the "crooked houses?"

Jon has picked the spot where he wants the kids' play houses and Kate doesn't want them there. Kate wins, but I almost want to cheer Jon when he takes a stand, even though he ultimately doesn't win.

Jon makes the understatement of the year when he says they have not been communicating well. The fact that she feels like she has to enlist the workers to back her up on where the crooked houses should go is proof to me that she can no longer boss Jon around.

I am slightly annoyed that it seems she is playing the "Mother Goose" role to the hilt – surrounded by the children having a picnic while Jon is over by the truck, seemingly disconnected from the family.

We get that you love your kids, Kate, and I think Jon does too. It's not a contest on who loves the babies more.

I feel so bad for the Gosselin kids.

I've watched this brood grow up so far, and now as viewers face watching the family possibly break apart, well ... it's so tough.

The show just started and we are treated to Jon and Kate talking about how they don't want to fight in front of the kids. They just want peace, they say. People.com is reporting that divorce papers have been filed, so it will be interesting to see how the show deals with it all.

Regardless, tonight has the potential to be quite emotional for all – long-time viewers included. Watching Jon build play houses for the kids is just reminding me that their real-life house seems to be imploding. The couple can't even agree where the play houses should go.

It's incredibly sad.

–Lisa Respers France, CNN.com writer

***BREAKING NEWS***

PEOPLE Magazine is reporting that "documents to initiate a legal split were filed at the Bucks County Courthouse in Doylestown, Penn., Monday afternoon."

Well folks, it looks like today is D-day for Jon and Kate’s marriage. It is no secret that I have been a big “Jon and Kate Plus 8”fan. Well, that might be putting it a little mildly.  I’ve been a HUGE Jon and Kate fan.  I’ve seen every episode since day one. Not only can I name every kid, but I can pick each of them out in their baby videos- even when they all looked the same!

It’s sad to see that their lives have come to this.  What once was a happy, loving family is now being torn apart by scandal.  Jon and Kate both complain about the constant attention by the press and paparazzi yet they both give competing cover story interviews to magazines. It is hard to feel sympathy for their predicament when you feel that they are putting themselves in these situations. 

As much of a fan as I am of the show, my interest in it has waned.  It isn’t the show I originally fell in love with and it hasn’t been for a long time. After watching the season premiere I felt as if I was watching a family take their hardships and exploit them.

We’ll be live-blogging, right here on the CNN.com Marquee Blog during “Jon & Kate Plus 8” – so be sure to come back and follow along as you watch the show. We want to hear your comments!

And Showbiz Tonight will be the only entertainment news show bringing you the latest, breaking developments on this tonight after “Jon & Kate” airs. Don’t miss it, 11pm ET/PT on HLN.

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We will have much more on this breaking story tonight on Showbiz Tonight, at 11pm ET/PT, including shocking details about why Rihanna didn’t want the judge to issue an order to protect her from Chris Brown!

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