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Jon and Kate Gosselin announced their official separation after 10 years of marriage and four weeks into the current season of the popular reality show, CNN reports.

“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,” she said in a statement released by TLC on Tuesday.

“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.”

Regarding their eight children Jon Gosselin said, that ” they are still my number one priority.”

“I love them and want to make sure they stay happy, healthy and safe,” he said in a TLC statement.

“I love them and want to make sure they stay happy, healthy and safe,” he said in a TLC statement.

“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.” Watch Jon and Kate announce news separately »

“Following a retrospective of Jon and Kate’s first 10 years airing on June 29th, the show will be on hiatus until August 3rd,” the network said. “During this time the family will take some time off to regroup and then a modified schedule will be in place to support the family’s transition.”

New episodes will resume on August 3, it said. Blog: Should the show go on?

“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,” Jon Gosselin said in Tuesday’s statement.

“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.”