Collin Gosselin, known from the reality show “Jon & Kate Plus 8,” says he has been estranged from his mother, Kate Gosselin, since he was 13. In an interview with Fox News Digital published Oct. 14, 2026, he said he would consider taking a call from her but would want an apology and accountability before considering reconciliation.
Gosselin makes allegations of childhood abuse in his memoir, “In the Shadow of Eight: Surviving the Reality of My Childhood.” He says he experienced physical abuse, isolation and psychiatric medication he did not want, and describes a treatment facility as similar to juvenile detention. These are allegations and recollections presented by Gosselin; the supplied report does not independently establish them.
He also recalled a visit from his mother at age 13, saying she berated him after they had not seen each other for more than a year. Gosselin said the experiences weighed on him for years before he chose to write about them. He said he remains open to hearing from Kate, while distinguishing forgiveness from reconciliation.
Gosselin said returning to television as an adult on his own terms was meaningful after growing up on reality TV. He is participating in the fifth season of “Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test,” according to the report. He also argued that children should have a say in whether their lives are televised.
His memoir is described in the report as available now.
