Jon Gosselin Reignites Drama With Kate Over Bodyguard Affair

Jon Gosselin is revisiting one of the hardest moments of his past, and this time, he’s pointing directly at Kate Gosselin’s former bodyguard.

The “Jon & Kate Plus 8” alum made headlines after accusing Steve Neild of playing a role in his failed marriage to Kate.

His sharp words came just as reports revealed that Kate and Neild are now romantically involved, sparking renewed interest in one of reality TV’s most dramatic family stories.

Jon shocked followers when he went public with his feelings about Kate’s longtime bodyguard.

On September 24, the former TV personality took to Instagram to share a photo of Kate and Neild with the words, “Guess who really ruined the marriage. Read for yourself.”

He didn’t stop there, as he also posted a screenshot of a Page Six story confirming Kate’s romance with Neild. “Maybe when I speak people will listen now!!!” he added in the caption.

This post reopened old speculation that his ex-wife’s relationship with Neild was more than just professional during the height of the family’s fame.

Back in 2009, Kate denied those rumors when tabloids linked her to the bodyguard, but Jon’s words now suggest he believes otherwise.

As expected, Jon’s post ignited a wave of mixed reactions from fans.

On one hand, some users asked the reality TV star to move on from his ex-wife. “Aren’t you getting married? Why are you still talking about your ex?” one fan questioned.

Another person shared, “You divorced in 2009. The kids are grown and she put them through college. Why do you care who she dates? Move on.” A third fan shared the same sentiments, asking Jon to “get over it” and “grow up.”

On the other hand, some fans slammed the comments asking the 48-year-old to move on. They revealed Jon’s pain was justified as it was due to years of betrayal.

“For everyone saying move on. A father has been alienated from his children. It might matter to them. Stop victim blaming,” one fan shared.

Another commented, “Did some of you guys even watch the show? This man has been dragged through the mud for years. Why shouldn’t he have some validation?”

Jon Gosselin and Kate’s marriage was once reality TV gold, but behind the cameras, problems were brewing.

The pair tied the knot in 1999 and welcomed twins Madelyn and Cara in 2000.

Four years later, sextuplets Aaden, Hannah, Leah, Alexis, Collin, and Joel were born through IVF.

Their household of eight children became the focus of “Jon & Kate Plus 8,” which launched in 2007 and turned the family into household names.

The show’s popularity came with heavy attention. By then, Kate had a bodyguard to help manage the spotlight. Around the same time, reports of Jon’s alleged infidelity surfaced.

Kate filed for divorce in 2009, claiming she could no longer move forward in the marriage.

Jon denied being unfaithful, but the accusations shaped the narrative of their split.

After the divorce, the show was rebranded as “Kate Plus 8” and ran for six more seasons.

By the time it ended in 2017, the couple’s drama had become one of reality TV’s biggest scandals.

Sixteen years after their split, Jon Gosselin is still pointing fingers. However, Kate appears to be moving forward in her personal life.

Page Six confirmed that she is dating Neild, the same man Jon accused of ruining their marriage.

According to an insider, “They have wedding plans, it’s that serious. There’s no doubt that Kate is crazy about him.”

Kate herself opened up about her relationship last month during a TikTok livestream.

She revealed that she had been seeing someone for “a little over a year, maybe 14 or 15 months,” although she didn’t disclose his name.

“He doesn’t really like to be on TikToks,” she explained, adding that fans might catch “a peep of him” every now and then.

Kate isn’t the only one moving forward in her love life.

As The Blast reported, Jon made the headlines last year after announcing his engagement to girlfriend Stephanie Lebo.

The couple, who first met at a barbecue in August 2021, kept much of their relationship out of the spotlight until they went public in 2023.

On November 23, 2024, he proposed at Lebo’s favorite restaurant in front of both their families, making the moment even more meaningful.

He surprised her with a stunning emerald-cut diamond ring, and witnesses say she was moved to tears before happily saying yes.

Now, with rumours of a wedding in November 2025, the duo says they are looking forward to building a future together while enjoying the happiness they’ve already found.