Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · August 28, 2025 · Entertainment

Kate Gosselin Aims for Culinary Stardom: Can Reality TV Star Turn Chef and Save on College Fees?

Jon & Kate Plus 8 vet Kate Gosselin wants to land a cooking show and a cookbook deal for extra income after losing hundreds of thousands of dollars on legal fees during her divorce from Jon Gosselin

KATE GOSELLIN'S KITCHEN NIGHTMARE: DESPERATE FOR DOLLARS, THE "JON & KATE PLUS 8" ALUMNA IS COOKING UP A NEW CAREER AS A CELEBRITY CHEF

It's been years since Kate Gosselin, the former star of TLC's reality TV sensation "Jon & Kate Plus 8," has faced a financial crisis that would make even the most seasoned entrepreneur shudder. But after losing hundreds of thousands of dollars on legal fees during her divorce from husband Jon, the 50-year-old mother-of-eight is scrambling to stay afloat – and she's got a recipe for success: cooking up a storm in the kitchen.

According to sources close to the family, Kate has been secretly sharing her culinary skills with fans on social media, whipping up healthy, organic meals that are almost too pretty to eat. And get this: the former reality TV star wants to turn her talents into a full-fledged career as a cooking expert – complete with a cookbook deal and a possible cooking show.

That explains why Gosselin has been sharing cooking tutorials on Instagram this month. 'Kate feels that if she starts cooking on social media, network bosses and cookbook authors will notice and call her up,' added the insider

"Kate thinks it would be a terrific idea and quite lucrative if she turned herself into a cooking expert," an insider spills to TheScholarlyNote.com. "Just like how Gwyneth Paltrow wrote all those cookbooks and Valerie Bertinelli became a cooking specialist on the Food Network, Kate thinks she has a chance to become a celebrity chef."

And who can blame her? With the likes of Teresa Giudice from "Real Housewives Of New Jersey" and Paris Hilton slinging pots and pans on Netflix, it seems like anyone with a decent recipe can become an overnight sensation. But don't count on Kate's lack of experience – or her famous "mom-mom" persona – holding her back.

"She actually is a good cook and she knows how to talk on TV so why not?" the insider gushes. And it turns out, Kate has been secretly honing her skills for years, whipping up healthy meals that are almost too perfect to eat (hello, Instagram!).

Kate has had a hard time financially because her divorce from Jon, the father of her children and her former TLC costar, was costly; seen in 2019 in Pasadena

But what's behind this sudden desire to trade in her camera for a chef's hat? Insiders claim Kate is desperate to earn some serious cash – and fast. After losing hundreds of thousands on legal fees during her divorce from Jon, the family has been feeling the pinch.

"She knows how to cook healthy meals that are organic and taste great," our source reveals. "She is an expert at this already because she likes to stay slim." And we thought Kate's infamous "mom-mom" persona was just a show – turns out, it's all about the food!

But don't think for a second that Kate's new career aspirations are just a desperate cry for help. Insiders claim the mom-of-eight is simply trying to follow her passion – and make some extra cash while she's at it.

She was the tp of her game 15 years ago when she was about to start Kate Plus 8 without Jon

"Kate feels that if she starts cooking on social media, network bosses and cookbook authors will notice and call her up," our insider spills. "And she just likes doing the videos. It is a fun distraction."

So what's next for Kate Gosselin: Celebrity Chef Extraordinaire? Well, according to sources close to the family, Kate has already launched a TikTok account (where else?) and amassed over 184K followers in just a few short weeks.

But despite her growing online presence, Kate still can't shake off the feeling that she's not doing enough. In a recent post on TikTok, the mom-of-eight revealed the shocking truth about her financial situation – and it's enough to make even the most seasoned entrepreneur shudder.

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

"I spent sooooooo much money on attorneys," Kate confessed. "That killed us! :(" The "us" in question? Her family of eight, naturally.

But don't worry, fans – Kate is fighting back. In a recent post, she shared some juicy details about her life as a nurse (yes, you read that right – Kate's still working as a pediatric nurse!), and revealed the shocking truth about her new career aspirations: cooking up a storm in the kitchen!

"I wish I was set for life," Kate confessed to fans on TikTok. "I spent so much money on attorneys... and providing for 8 kids, college funds which I am proud to say covered all of their college and more." And if you thought that was bad – Kate's got one final confession: she's still hurting financially.

"I'm helping other families and I feel needed and I enjoy helping!" Kate declared. "But honestly? Providing for 8 kids, college funds which I am proud to say covered all of their college and more and LAWYERS... sickening but I was drug into court constantly and that costs A TON."

So what's next for Kate Gosselin: Celebrity Chef Extraordinaire or Financial Guru Extraordinaire? Only time will tell – but one thing is certain: this mom-of-eight has got her eyes on the prize, and she won't stop until she gets it.