Earlier this month, Collin took to TikTok with an emotional slideshow reflecting on his bond with his siblings—and the distance he now feels from them.
The video began with a throwback photo of the Gosselin children as youngsters, captioned: “Born to be a team, us against the world…” The next image showed Collin sitting in a car, paired with the words: “Forced to do it alone, and wonder everyday what our lives could’ve looked like.” The montage played over Adele’s haunting track “Hometown Glory.”
The post struck a chord with fans, who remember the family’s turbulent history. Collin was just eleven when he was admitted to the Fairmount Behavioral Health Institute, and years later in 2018, custody shifted to his father, Jon Gosselin.
Kate Gosselin Speaks Out—Indirectly
Collin’s post quickly made its way into the comments section of one of Kate’s recent TikTok videos. The former reality star had just shared an update about her return to nursing, noting with candor: “Reality TV doesn’t pay as well as it should when you have to provide for 8 kids on your own.”
Though she didn’t mention Collin in her video, she couldn’t avoid the conversation that unfolded beneath it. When a follower brought up Collin’s slideshow, Kate replied simply: “He knows why,” adding a crying face emoji.
Her short but loaded comment fueled even more discussion among fans, many of whom took sides while others called for compassion.
One viewer responded: “No one knows what truly happened behind closed doors. But what I do know is that everyone deserves to have a second chance in life, especially if any mistakes were done when they were children. Forgiveness is so important in life and I pray one day your children and yourself can give him a chance.”
Fans Weigh In on the Rift
As always with the Gosselins, opinions were divided. Some commenters defended Collin, pointing to his young age when much of the family drama unfolded. Others backed Kate, insisting that people on the outside could never fully understand what happened.
Kate herself doubled down in another response, writing: “Bingo!”
Still, amidst the tension, a handful of fans held onto hope for reconciliation. Comments ranged from empathy to harsh judgment:
“Sometimes people are too toxic to give them another chance, especially when multiple chances were given and the toxicity keeps going on.”
“Walked away? Sent away. To prevent a tragedy.”
“Yep, a child!”
“Yes, I do hope everyone is able to reunite and have a loving relationship with all their siblings and parents.”
Whether healing is possible remains uncertain. But what’s clear is that Collin’s message, and Kate’s cryptic responses, have reignited public fascination with a family whose private struggles have long played out in the public eye.
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