Collin Gosselin and his seven siblings were featured on one of TLC’s most popular reality shows. Jon and Kate Gosselin welcomed twins Mady and Cara, followed by sextuplets Alexis, Hannah, Aaden, Joel, Leah, and Collin. Now 22, Collin looked unrecognizable, debuting a bold new look while celebrating his upcoming memoir. Stay on this page to see the shocking pictures.
Collin Gosselin Pays Tribute To Dad, Shuns Estranged Mom
Collin Gosselin has been estranged from his mother and most of his siblings for years. His father, Jon, fought for custody of Collin in 2018 after Kate put Collin in a live-in behavioral program. Jon also had custody of Hannah Gosselin after she chose to live with him over her mother.
Collin Gosselin has made several shocking claims of abuse in recent years. On the same day he announced his upcoming memoir, he paid a heartfelt tribute to his “real” mother, Jon’s ex-girlfriend, Colleen.
On Father’s Day, he took to social media to express his love for his father. “I love you and I am so grateful for the bond we share and how we have continued to grow closer and make great memories! You are incredibly hardworking, humble, caring and funny, and loved by all your friends and family,” he wrote.
Former TLC Star Unrecognizable With Bold New Look, Pics
Collin Gosselin is 22 now and finally ready to tell his story. He announced last week that the memoir he promised to write is complete. In the Shadow of Eight: Surviving the Reality of My Childhood comes out on October 13. According to the synopsis, the book exposes alleged abuse at the hands of his mother, Kate. She allegedly zip-tied her son’s hands and feet and kept him locked in the basement.
The subject matter in the book is heavy, but it lifted a huge burden off Collin Gosselin’s shoulders. He revealed a special celebration with his friends at a New York City hot spot. The former TLC star posted a video on Instagram of the gathering at the Indian bistro Farzi New York.
The clip showed him approach the venue wearing grey dress pants and a black sweater with the sleeves pushed up to reveal his arm tattoos. Once inside, the video featured the exquisite food prepared for the event. Collin Gosselin shared a picture with Chef Gaurav Chawla on Instagram Stories. Fans couldn’t get over how grown-up the former reality star looks now.
Fans Praise Him For Speaking Out About Abuse
Many Jon & Kate Plus 8 viewers have been waiting for years for one of the kids to expose the truth about growing up on reality TV. Collin Gosselin’s social media followers took to the comments to praise both his bold new look and his courage for finally speaking out.
- “Collin you are proof that the underdog will come out on top!”
- “Your hair looks so good! So does the food”
- “Very dapper Collin. And I love seeing you so happy!”
- “We internet aunties are super proud of you. I wish you all the love, happiness and success that you deserve!”
- “@collingosselin1 out there proving that One certain person wrong everyday. Your success is the BEST revenge”
- “Proud of you Collin, I’ve watched you since you were born, you have grown into a wonderful young man.”
Collin Gosselin celebrated his upcoming book with his close friends. Stay tuned for more information on a book tour when the memoir comes out in October.
Jennifer Havener grew up in a small town in Upstate New York. She earned her B.A in Writing & Literature from Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado. She always knew watching reality TV shows and soap operas, particularly ‘Days of Our Lives’, would come in handy someday. When she’s not writing, she’s playing with her dogs, Lola and Ruger
