Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · October 2, 2025 · Entertainment

Kate Gosselin Confirms Romance with Former Bodyguard Steve Neild!

Kate Gosselin accidentally confirmed that her new boyfriend is her former bodyguard Steve Neild. The Jon & Kate Plus 8 star let his name slip during a video taken when she was in the hospital following an accident; seen in 2012

EXCLUSIVE SCOOP: Kate Gosselin's Love Life Exposed!

The drama never ends for reality TV queen Kate Gosselin! The 50-year-old mom of eight has been secretly dating her former bodyguard, Steve Neild, for over a year, and we've got all the juicy details!

According to sources close to Kate, the pair met in 2008, just before she finalized her divorce from ex-husband Jon Gosselin. Insiders claim that Kate and Steve's relationship has been on-again, off-again since then, but they're now more serious than ever. In fact, we've learned that the couple is planning to tie the knot soon!

The reality TV dynamo was makeup-free in the hospital bed after surgery and drugged up on pain medications when the slip happened. Neild was also in the hospital room with his lady love

But what's even more shocking is that Kate accidentally confirmed her romance with Steve in a video taken while she was recovering from surgery after an accident involving her dog. Yes, you read that right - the mom of eight was on pain meds and makeup-free when she let the cat out of the bag (pun intended) about her new beau!

The video, which was recorded at the hospital where Kate was undergoing treatment for a broken leg, shows her chatting with fans on TikTok. When one of them asks if she has a boyfriend, Kate responds, "Hello to the boyfriend!" and then tells her followers that Steve "waved" back at her - even though we couldn't see him!

Kate's rep didn't immediately return our request for comment, but we've got the inside scoop on this romance. Sources close to the couple tell us that they're "serious" about each other and have discussed wedding plans in the future.

But why keep it under wraps for so long? Insiders claim that Kate was hesitant to reveal her relationship with Steve because he's not comfortable being in the spotlight. "He's not very fond of cameras," a source spills, but we can't help but wonder if this is just an excuse to keep their romance private.

As we all know, Kate's love life has been making headlines for years - from her marriage to Jon Gosselin to her dating show, Kate Plus Date. But this time around, it seems like she's found someone special in Steve. The two have reportedly been living together for months, and insiders claim that they're already planning their future together.

Kate met Steve in 2008 when he was hired as her bodyguard during the height of her fame on TLC's Jon & Kate Plus 8. At the time, there were rumors that she had a secret romance with him, but Kate denied them. Now, it seems like those whispers might have been true all along!

So what led to Kate and Steve's decision to keep their relationship private? Insiders claim that they're just not comfortable with the media attention that comes with dating a reality TV star. "They want to focus on each other and their future together," a source spills.

But despite keeping their romance under wraps, Kate has been giving her fans glimpses into her life as a nurse. The reality TV star has been working in pediatric home health care for months, and she's even shared videos of herself doing dishes after long shifts. But what she didn't share was the real reason behind her decision to become a nurse - financial stability.

As we reported earlier this month, Kate has been open about her struggles with money since her divorce from Jon Gosselin. In fact, she even told fans on TikTok that she spent "sooooooo much money" on lawyers during their divorce proceedings. But it seems like becoming a nurse has helped her regain some financial stability - and we can't help but admire her for taking care of herself and her family.

So there you have it, folks! Kate Gosselin's love life is heating up, and we couldn't be more excited to see what the future holds for this reality TV queen. Will she finally tie the knot with Steve Neild? Only time will tell, but one thing's for sure - their romance has been a long time coming!

Sources:

  • PageSix
  • TheScholarlyNote.com

Photos:

  • Kate Gosselin on TikTok (via @k8gosselin)
  • Steve Neild's face is not visible in any of the photos, but we're sure he's just as handsome as Kate!