Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · September 29, 2025 · Entertainment

From TLC Star to TikTok: Kate Gosselin's Love Life and Financial Struggles Unveiled

Kate Gosselin debuted her new boyfriend on a TikTok livestream over the weekend. The 50-year-old star's love interest walked into the frame when he was bringing her a café latte. His face could not be seen. Seen in 2010

KATE GOSSELIN'S LOVE LIFE EXPOSED: Reality TV Star Confirms New Beau Amid Rumors of Wedding Plans

It's official! Kate Gosselin, the 50-year-old reality TV star and mother of eight, has finally confirmed that she's dating again after a year of speculation. And in a shocking twist, her new beau is none other than her former bodyguard, Steve Neild, 50, who has been by her side for over a decade.

Kate made the surprise announcement on a TikTok livestream over the weekend, where she introduced her mysterious love interest to her fans. Although his face was hidden from view, Kate revealed that he's not fond of being in the spotlight and might never be seen publicly. However, sources close to the couple claim that they're ready to tie the knot and have even discussed wedding plans.

'Hello to the boyfriend,' Kate, 50, said as she then told her fans that 'he waved' back to them though no one could see it. Gosselin then shared that he is 'not very fond,' of being on camera so fans should not expect his face to be seen; seen in 2019

A Decade-Long Secret

The news comes as a bombshell to fans who thought Kate was still grieving her high-profile divorce from Jon Gosselin in 2009. Insiders claim that Kate and Steve, who met back in 2008 when he was her bodyguard, have been secretly dating for over a year. "They're head over heels in love," says the source. "Kate is crazy about him, and they've discussed wedding plans and moving on to the next stage of their lives."

The revelation has sparked a heated debate among fans, with some expressing surprise that Kate would keep her relationship under wraps for so long. But sources claim that Kate and Steve have been taking things slowly, prioritizing their careers and raising their children before making their romance public.

The mystery man is her former bodyguard Steve Neild, whom she has been with for a while and is already living with, according to a Wednesday report from PageSix. Seen in 2009

A Family Affair

As the mother of eight, Kate's love life has always taken a backseat to her family responsibilities. However, insiders reveal that her children are thrilled about her new relationship. "The kids adore Steve," says a source. "They've seen him around for years, and they're happy to have him as part of their lives."

In fact, it seems like Kate's children might even be living with Steve soon, at least temporarily. Sources claim that some of the Gosselin kids will be moving in with their mom and Steve between college semesters.

Gosselin addressed dating on her reality TV show Kate Plus 8

From Reality TV to Nursing

Kate's love life has been a far cry from her reality TV days, where she was known for her high-profile marriage to Jon Gosselin and their dramatic family drama. However, after her divorce, Kate had to start from scratch, focusing on raising her children and rebuilding her career.

In 2015, Kate revealed that she had found a new love interest in businessman Jeff Prescott, but the relationship fizzled out shortly after. Now, it seems like she's found someone who truly understands her and is willing to take on the challenges of dating a reality TV star.

The site added Kate and Neild are so serious are ready to tie the knot. 'They have wedding plans, it¿s that serious,' the insider told the site. 'There¿s no doubt that Kate is crazy about him ¿ things are serious'; seen in 2012

Financial Woes

Kate's financial struggles have been well-documented over the years, with sources claiming that she was "hurting for money" last year due to her costly divorce from Jon. However, it seems like she's finally turned things around, finding new ways to earn a living as a nurse and using her platform to help others.

In an emotional TikTok video posted in August, Kate opened up about her financial struggles, revealing that she had spent "sooooooo much money on attorneys" during her divorce. She also shared that providing for eight children and paying for their college education was a massive financial burden.

Kate was previously married to Jon from 1999 until their divorce in 2009

A New Chapter

As Kate embarks on this new chapter of her life with Steve, fans can't help but wonder what the future holds. Will they tie the knot soon? And how will their relationship impact Kate's career as a reality TV star?

One thing is certain – Kate Gosselin is back in the spotlight, and she's not alone. With her new beau by her side, it seems like this reality TV star has finally found love again.

She was on magazine covers 15 years ago thanks to her TV show Kate Plus 8