Before leaving for Vegas to host a pool party over the weekend, Jon Gosselin sat down for his first TV interview with 'Good Morning America.' The interview will be aired this week, but some of what he said is already leaking out (naturally), so Jon is already backtracking. E! News got the scoop on the interview.

A source on set during the taping tells E! that Gosselin was "very open and honest" about his feelings toward Kate and even delved into his thoughts on the future of Jon & Kate Plus Eight.

"TLC has had him on a gag order and he's sick of it," says the source. "Jon basically comes right out and says he's worried the show is 'exploiting' his eight children."

"Jon says he doesn't see himself as a celebrity, but because the public does, it will make it hard for him to go back to a normal life and a normal job," spills the source. "He wants to stay in the TV industry and has a lot of ideas."

Initially, Jon's rep had no comment, but once E! ran the story, Jon sent them a statement to clarify some of the quotes E! has.

"I’m not saying TLC is exploiting my children. But I do believe the media and tabloids covering my family and the show for their own financial gain are the ones exploiting them. I have said on numerous occasions TLC has afforded my kids a better life and has helped provide a better roof on their heads."

I'd say things are not going well if you're having to clarify (not necessarily deny) statements before the interview has even aired. Oy vey.

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