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min read · September 24, 2025 · Entertainment

Kate Gosselin's Romance Reunion: Mystery Man Revealed as Former Bodyguard!

Kate Gosselin's new boyfriend has been revealed. Turns out the Jon & Kate Plus 8 star has already known the silver fox for a stunning 17 years. She met him a year before she divorced her husband Jon Gosselin; seen in 2019

Kate Gosselin's Secret Romance Revealed: Ex-Husband Jon Left in the Dust!

The drama-filled world of reality TV is at it again, and this time it's all about Kate Gosselin's sizzling new romance! The mother of eight has been keeping her love life under wraps for years, but now it's finally out in the open. And trust us, you won't believe who she's been sneaking around with.

According to sources close to the 50-year-old TV personality, Kate has been dating her former bodyguard Steve Neild, 50, for a whopping 17 years! That's right; they've been an item long before her messy divorce from Jon Gosselin in 2009. The two have been living together and are reportedly ready to tie the knot.

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

But what's even more shocking is that Kate has been hiding this relationship from the public eye all these years, fueling rumors of a secret romance with several other men. In a recent TikTok post, she finally revealed that she's "actually, finally" dating again and couldn't be happier. The nurse-turned-TV-star gushed about her new beau, saying he's "super special" and adding, "You perhaps will catch a peep of him here and there or once in a while going forward."

So, who is this mystery man? Well, it turns out that Steve Neild has been Kate's rock for almost two decades. As her bodyguard, he was always by her side, but now their relationship has evolved into something more. Insiders claim they're "serious" and have even discussed wedding plans.

The news comes as a surprise to fans, who thought Kate had moved on with businessman Jeff Prescott in 2015. However, it seems she's been secretly loving Steve all along. But don't worry; she won't be leaving her kids behind anytime soon. In fact, the children of Jon and Kate will continue to be her top priority.

For years Gosselin and Neild were rumored to be an item, but they always denied it. Seen in 2010 in NYC

Kate's Financial Woes

It's no secret that Kate's divorce from Jon was a costly affair. The two were embroiled in a bitter custody battle, with Kate requesting primary custody of their eight children. But it seems she's still struggling financially. In a recent TikTok video, Kate opened up about her financial struggles, revealing that she spent "ssooo much money on attorneys" during the divorce.

The TV personality also shared that providing for her eight kids and saving for college funds has been a challenge. She even admitted to fans that if it weren't for the lawyers' fees, her children could have a more secure financial future. However, Kate reassured fans that she's "helping other families" as a nurse and feels needed and fulfilled in her career.

Gosselin addressed dating on her reality TV show Kate Plus 8

A Brief History of Kate's Love Life

For years, Kate has been keeping her love life under wraps. But we've got the scoop! In 2015, she dated businessman Jeff Prescott, who later appeared on her dating show Kate Plus Date. However, it seems that romance was short-lived.

Now, with Steve Neild by her side, Kate looks happier than ever. And if their wedding plans are anything to go by, it's clear they're committed to each other for the long haul.

The site added Gosselin 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

The Kids Are Growing Up

Kate's kids may have grown up on reality TV, but now they're spreading their wings. Collin and Hannah, who were once at the center of a custody battle between Kate and Jon, are now living with their father. But it seems the rest of the kids will continue to live with Kate as they attend college.

As for Kate's thoughts on her time on reality TV, she confessed that she misses the simplicity of life when her children were younger. "Not the stress, just their cuteness," she gushed in a recent TikTok video. But it seems those days are behind her now; Kate's found love and happiness with Steve Neild.

He said from the age of 'eight or nine' he was treated differently from his seven other siblings by Kate and added that he 'never had a childhood' in an interview with The Sun; the pair seen with all their eight children

The Final Word

Kate Gosselin's secret romance has finally been exposed, and we couldn't be more thrilled for her! With Steve Neild by her side, she looks ready to take on the world. And let's not forget, this is a woman who's come out on top after a messy divorce and financial struggles. She's an inspiration to us all!

The former Dancing With The Stars contestant said she is 'super happy' with her new love interest; seen in 2019