Jon Gosselin Apologizes for Being an Ass

Reality TV dad Jon Gosselin just released a statement to E! News apologizing for his “outrageous behavior” over the last few months.

In the apology, he blames a wonky “moral anchor” for letting him get carried away by the fame from his family’s reality TV show, which have included hanging out at bars with college girls, girlfriend-hopping, taking large sums of money from the family’s bank account, and putting a stop to the production of the family’s TLC reality show, Jon & Kate Plus 8.

Jon says he’s seeking help in the form of frequent Oprah guest Rabbi Michael Shmuley, saying that he appreciates his “morality-centered-and-values-based advice, coupled with his profound commitment to fatherhood and family.” And he’s apparently so committed to his new-found path that he’s going to make a public apology to everyone he’s ever hurt at New York’s West Side Synagogue this Sunday:

“I wish for the public to know my regret at having, at times, betrayed the moral principles that have always guided me. This forum will also allow me to illustrate the further steps I am determined to take to regain the trust and confidence of loved ones as well as the public who have watched me over the years, together with Kate, raise our eight beautiful children.”

Estranged wife Kate Gosselin was making plans with TLC just last month to cut Jon out of the reality series, turning it into just “Kate Plus Eight.” Plans for that have been put on the back burner, however.

So what do you think: Is he being genuine or has he just hired a really good PR coach?

I think he should apologize for the diamond stud earrings and Ed Hardy clothes, too, while he’s at it.

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