Jon Gosselin Says Kate Is A ‘Great Mother’

By Alexis Tereszcuk - Radar Entertainment Editor

Jon Gosselin’s nasty split from his wife Kate Gosselin was all caught on camera, but he is trying to put their tumultuous past behind them, and in a surprising new interview, he’s now admitting that his ex is “a great mother.”

The former Jon & Kate Plus 8 reality star said that despite their courtroom brawls and Twitter wars, they are getting along better than ever and speaking for the first time in three years.

“Now Kate and I communicate great. It’s parenting together but in separate locations. She’s a great mother,” Jon told People.

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Jon gave an excuse for why he acted so callously to his wife and little children with his cheating and partying.

“I married at 22 and for 10 years I never went out. I reverted back to being 23. I didn’t realize how famous I was,” he said.

He also accepted responsibility for the breakup with Kate and the drama he caused in their family.

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“I didn’t think because I was in the moment,” Jon said.

“I was passive aggressive. Then I’d get mad, but I wasn’t the one communicating.”

As RadarOnline.com exclusively reported, Jon has started dating a new woman, 27-year-old Liz Janetta, who he met in a local restaurant.

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“We’re serious with each other,” Jon said. “But we’re both single parents who are divorced, so we’re taking it slow.”

With a new job, new girlfriend and a new house, Jon said that things are going well for him.

“For the first time I’m content with everything in my life.”

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Jon, who once took Kate to court over having their children on TV, has since had a change of mind.

“They miss it. Now it’s different. They’re older. I want the best for them.”

Jon also hasn’t ruled out a return to showbiz either.

“I have to think about my kids. I want to make them proud.”