Kate Gosselin's 'mystery boyfriend' revealed as longtime associate Steve Neild

Kate Gosselin, 50, has publicly acknowledged dating again, saying she is “actually, finally” dating in a TikTok post. Page Six reports that her new partner is Steve Neild, 50, her former bodyguard, whom she has known for roughly 17 years. The couple are said to be living together, and insiders tell Page Six that wedding plans are “very serious.” They have discussed taking the next step, according to the insider.

For years, Gosselin and Neild were rumored to be involved, though both sides denied it. The Daily Mail’s coverage notes that Neild and Gosselin were photographed together in prior years, including sightings in 2009 and 2010, and that she had met him a year before she divorced Jon Gosselin in 2009. The current report suggests the long-standing speculation has evolved into a serious relationship.

On Monday, Gosselin posted that she is dating again, telling fans she is “super happy” with her new love interest, though she did not name him. She said she has been seeing the person for “a little over a year, maybe 14 [or] 15 months.” In the clip, she mentioned doing chores after a long shift as a nurse and suggested followers might see him in future TikTok videos.

The former Dancing With the Stars contestant has kept a focused eye on her eight children—twins Madelyn and Cara, now 24, and sextuplets Aaden, Collin, Joel, Hannah, Alexis, and Leah, now around 21—while building a life beyond reality television. Kate has repeatedly described the family’s finances as challenging since her divorce from Jon Gosselin in 2009, including costs associated with legal battles and child custody. She has said she continues to rely on her nursing career to support her family, noting that she has worked in pediatric home health care for about 28 years. The job involves long shifts, and she has described 12-hour days as a routine part of her schedule.

In public remarks and interviews, Gosselin has emphasized that her priority is her children and their well-being. She previously dated businessman Jeff Prescott in 2015, an arrangement that was documented on her dating show Kate Plus Date in 2019. The latest development, however, marks a return to dating that she says feels different and more settled than in the past. While fans debate the implications of a public romance, Gosselin has continued to share snippets of her life on social media and in interviews, underscoring her focus on family and career as she moves forward.

The public interest surrounding Gosselin’s personal life remains high, reflecting the lasting attention paid to the Jon & Kate Plus 8 era. Her story, however, continues to unfold on her terms, with her eight children at the center of every update and her work as a pediatric nurse providing a steady through-line. The revelation about her relationship with Neild—whom she has known for nearly two decades and with whom she now reportedly lives—adds a new chapter to a public life long defined by balance between parenting, entertainment and personal privacy.