Kate Gosselin is back in the headlines. Previously, she hit the news after confirming she had been happily dating someone for more than a year. Although she kept his identity hidden, several news outlets, like Page Six, alleged that she was dating none other than Steve Neild. He is her former bodyguard, whose name has long been tied to the reality star. The news has reminded fans about the years-old speculation and has drawn strong reactions from both her ex-husband and her children.
Who is Kate Gosselin’s rumoured boyfriend, Steve Neild?
Steve Neild first entered the public eye when Kate Gosselin was working on the TLC reality TV era on Jon & Kate Plus 8. On the show, he was often seen accompanying the family as a bodyguard. Over the years, his presence with her led to the tabloid chatter that there was something more between them, especially during Kate’s marriage to Jon Gosselin. Steve was born in New Zealand and has spent decades in the security industry. He has a history of working with high-profile personalities.
According to his LinkedIn profile, Steve has since moved beyond bodyguard duties. He now runs a risk management company. They offer private security and crisis response services. Despite his professional shift, his connection to Kate Gosselin has kept him in the public conversation. Especially now that they are being accused of having a years-long affair.
Why did the affair rumours between Kate Gosselin and Steve Neild never fade?
Steve and Kate were photographed together frequently during her marriage to Jon, which ended in 2009. At the time, gossip outlets speculated about an affair. But those rumours were directly denied by Kate every time. Yet, her proximity to Steve and his role as her protector made him a target of suspicion. Now, Kate’s TikTok revelation of a long-term relationship has made many revisit the past.
What did Kate Gosselin’s ex-husband, Jon Gosselin, say about her rumoured long-term affair?
Jon Gosselin did not hold back after the reports spread. Sharing a screenshot of the Page Six article on this social media, he added a sarcastic caption. He penned, “Guess who really ruined the marriage. Read for yourself.” Jon has been outspoken about his split from Kate for years. He also appeared to suggest that the alleged affair with Steve was the truth. At the same time, it might have been the cause of their marital breakdown.
What did Kate Gosselin’s son, Collin, say about her rumoured affair?
The story fueled drama after one of Kate Gosselin and Jon’s sextuplets entered the scene. He explained his own version of events. On social media, the 21-year-old accused his mother of carrying on an affair with Steve as far back as 2009. He claimed Kate and Steve would “share hotel rooms” on family vacations. Collin alleged that he and his siblings were placed in adjoining rooms for the same reason. He highlighted that his father had to suffer the backlash over accusations of infidelity while the truth was hidden. Collin, who has a strained bond with his mom, wrote:
“What really upsets me is that my mom had an affair with our bodyguard way back in 2009,”
Amid this whole drama, Kate Gosselin has not publicly addressed Jon’s comments or Collin’s accusations.
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