Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 21, 2025 · Entertainment

Jon Gosselin Revels in Vegas: Pre-Wedding Bliss with Fiancée Stephanie

Jon Gosselin recently enjoyed time in Las Vegas with friends ahead of his wedding to fiancée Stephanie Lebo

The Drama-Filled Life of Jon Gosselin: A Wild Ride to the Altar!

Get ready for a juicy update on the life of reality TV star Jon Gosselin, who's gearing up to tie the knot with his fiancée Stephanie Lebo! The 48-year-old former star of Jon & Kate Plus 8 has been living it up in Las Vegas with friends ahead of their big day.

As if a shirtless pool party wasn't enough, Jon was spotted sporting gray swim trunks, a backwards black hat, and sporty white sunglasses. Talk about making a splash! The bearded father-of-eight, who proposed to Stephanie just three years ago, is clearly ready to let loose with his pals before saying "I do."

The 48-year-old former Jon & Kate Plus 8 star went shirtless at a pool party with friends

But before we dive into the wedding details, let's take a trip down memory lane. Remember when Jon was married to Kate Gosselin, 50? Those were the days of TLC fame and raising their eight kids: Mady and Cara, 24, and sextuplets Collin, Hannah, Alexis, Aaden, Leah, and Joel, 21.

Well, things took a dramatic turn when Kate filed for divorce in 2009. The custody battle that ensued was nothing short of epic. In the end, Jon won full custody of Hannah and Collin, while Kate got the rest of the kids. Talk about a messy situation!

Fast forward to today, and Jon is planning his wedding to Stephanie. But here's the twist: he wants to invite all eight of his kids, despite having a strained relationship with some of them. When asked if he'd extend an invitation, Jon said, "Oh, yes, I would definitely do that. I would definitely send an invite to all of them. You know, they are my kids."

His wife-to-be gave him a shoutout on Instagram last week as he partied with his pals

And get this – Stephanie has yet to meet five of his kids! But don't worry, she's got a warm spot in her heart for Hannah and Collin. As she told The Scholarly Note (formerly known as the Daily Mail), "Hannah loves me and I love her." Aw, isn't that sweet?

As for the proposal, Stephanie revealed that Jon popped the question on November 28th. And guess what? Collin, one of his sextuplets, was stoked to be a part of it! According to Stephanie, Collin sent her a message saying, "You are the glue." Aww, ain't that just the sweetest thing?

Stephanie's dad even got in on the action, gushing about their romance. He told The Scholarly Note, "I'm so very happy for you and Jon. My best advice is never stop being in love. Love comes first."

Gosselin found fame with his ex-wife Kate Gosselin, 50, on the TLC show Jon & Kate Plus 8, which followed their life raising their eight children: Mady and Cara, 24, and sextuplets Collin, Hannah, Alexis, Aaden, Leah and Joel, 21

Last year, the pair opened up to The Scholarly Note (formerly known as the Daily Mail) about their whirlwind romance. It all started at a mutual friend's backyard barbecue! Who knew that chance encounter would lead to a proposal and a wild ride to the altar?

So, will Jon invite his whole brood to the wedding? Only time will tell. But one thing is for sure – this drama-filled reality star is ready to tie the knot and start a new chapter in his life.

Stay tuned for more updates on Jon's big day!

Stephanie wrote on Instagram, 'I just love, LOVE YOU. Have the best time in Vegas!'; pictured on Easter in April

The bearded father-of-eight proposed to Stephanie in late November after three years of dating