Family Feud Erupts Over Kate Gosselin’s New Relationship

Following the revelation that Kate Gosselin is dating her former bodyguard, Steve Neild, her ex-husband Jon Gosselin and son Collin have publicly criticized her. Jon, 48, shared a screenshot of recent coverage, suggesting she is responsible for the failure of their marriage. He captioned a photo of Kate with Neild, expressing frustration, “Maybe when I speak people will listen now!!!” over social media.

Meanwhile, Collin, who has been estranged from his mother for several years, posted a detailed message on his Instagram Stories. He accused Kate of having an affair with Neild as far back as 2009, sharing distress over her sharing hotel rooms with him during family vacations. Collin also expressed concern about the public perceiving her current relationship as a mere romance, emphasizing that his father faced severe backlash over infidelity accusations in the past. Collin’s message was frank: “Everyone says my dad and I are hung up on my mom. We are not. We have suffered the damage of a narcissist and cried together.” He added that he is busy with college and business pursuits, distancing himself from family drama.

Collin also addressed past allegations, claiming his mother had previously engaged in questionable behavior by allegedly locking him in a basement and zip-tying him. His lawyer stated Kate “did what she did to protect herself and her family” from his troubled behavior. Collin, now 21, recently reached out to his siblings via social media, expressing feelings of being manipulated and describing a family split that has caused lasting pain. He publicly reaffirmed his love for his father amidst ongoing conflicts.

Kate, Jon, and Collin have not immediately responded to requests for comments. Reports indicate that Kate is now living with Neild, with insiders confirming the relationship is serious and discussing wedding plans. This new chapter for Kate has stirred controversy, given her prior denials of involvement with Neild during her marriage with Jon, which ended in 2009 and involved raising eight children, including sextuplets and twins.

Throughout these revelations, past allegations and family tensions continue to surface, highlighting the complex and often public struggles within the Gosselin family.