Kate Gosselin is making headlines again in 2025, and this time, it’s for her love life post-Jon Gosselin divorce. During a recent TikTok Q&A, the Jon & Kate Plus 8 alum revealed she’s been in a relationship for “a little over a year.” And she also divulged that her partner is someone she’s known for a long time. Now, sources suggest that Kate is dating her former bodyguard. Here’s what to know.

Kate Gosselin of ‘Jon & Kate Plus 8’ fame is reportedly dating her former bodyguard

Kate Gosselin shocked lingering Jon & Kate Plus 8 fans by making a bold admission on TikTok about her relationship. According to Fox News, Kate took to TikTok to answer questions. When asked about her romance, she admitted that she’d been dating her mystery man for around 14 to 15 months. She called her partner someone she’s “known for a really long time” and said she’s “super, super happy.”

While she hasn’t publicly named him, sources now point to Steve Neild, her former bodyguard, as the mystery man, according to Page Six. Whispers about their connection have circulated for years, and insiders claim their bond has grown serious, with talk of living together and even marriage plans.

“There’s no doubt that Kate is crazy about him … things are serious, they have discussed wedding plans and moving on [to] that next stage,” a source told the publication.

Neild was married when he started working with the Gosselins on their reality TV series. He’s now divorced. Rumors of an affair circulated about Kate and Neild, though Kate denied them.

Amid all this, Kate navigates the evolving dynamics with her children. She shares snippets of daily life on TikTok and reflects on both her past and her future.

Fans look forward to seeing more of Kate and her boyfriend in the future!

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