Kate Gosselin Confirms Relationship with Former Bodyguard Steve Neild Amidst Affair Allegations
Kate Gosselin, 50, has publicly confirmed her romantic relationship with her former bodyguard, Steve Neild, bringing years of speculation to a head. The reality television personality revealed Neild as her boyfriend in an Instagram post detailing “10 Things I’m OBSESSED With,” placing him second only to her eight children with ex-husband Jon Gosselin.
The confirmation follows a report from Page Six in September indicating that Gosselin was dating Neild and that the pair were making serious plans for the future, including discussions about marriage. An insider told the publication, “They have wedding plans, it’s that serious,” adding, “There’s no doubt that Kate is crazy about him… they have discussed wedding plans and moving on that next stage.”
Gosselin’s Instagram post featured intimate photos of the couple, including a beachside shot and images from what appeared to be a tropical vacation. The photos showcased the couple’s physiques, with Gosselin in a hot pink bikini and Neild shirtless. She captioned the post with a heart eyes emoji alongside the declaration, “2. My Boyfriend.”
Years of Rumors and Denials
Neild began working for Gosselin in 2008, during the height of the family’s fame with the show “Jon & Kate Plus 8.” Over the years, rumors of an affair between the two circulated, which Gosselin vehemently denied in 2009. At the time, she described the allegations as “disgusting, unthinkable, unfathomable, and I am horrified,” stating they came from “animals that stalk us.”
However, the recent confirmation has reopened old wounds and sparked renewed accusations. Both Jon Gosselin and their estranged son, Colin, have publicly accused Gosselin and Neild of having an affair for years. Jon Gosselin shared a screenshot of the Page Six article on Instagram, writing, “Guess who really ruined the marriage. Read for yourself.” He followed up with additional posts stating, “Maybe when I speak people will listen now!!!” and “No one believed me I guess I was right.”
Son’s Accusations Detail Years of Alleged Intimacy
Colin Gosselin, who has been estranged from his mother for years, made a more detailed accusation in an Instagram Story, claiming his mother and Neild had an affair as early as 2009. He alleged that they would share hotel rooms during family vacations while he stayed in a connected room. “Now everyone thinks her being with him is some cute novel romance,” he wrote, contrasting the current narrative with the public backlash his father faced for similar accusations. He added, “I hope she doesn’t try to play this one off. Just come forward and be truthful.”
Neild was married when he first began working for the Gosselin family and is now divorced.
Kate and Jon Gosselin share eight children: 25-year-old twins Mady and Cara, and 21-year-old sextuplets Alexis, Hannah, Aaden, Collin, Leah, and Joel. The unfolding situation continues to draw attention to the complex and often public history of the Gosselin family, raising questions about the timeline of their relationships and the impact on their children.
