Kate Gosselin thanks TikTok supporters after son's abuse memoir release

Kate Gosselin thanks TikTok supporters after son's abuse memoir release

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ABC News reported that Kate Gosselin thanked supporters on TikTok in New York after the release of her son Collin Gosselin's memoir, which details alleged abuse and childhood trauma. Collin Gosselin, a former star of the reality series, has alleged that his mother physically disciplined him, confined him in a basement room, and misappropriated more than $100,000 from a family trust; these accusations are outlined in the memoir released in October and were covered by multiple outlets. Kate Gosselin later responded to the accusations, saying she was addressing the claims and noting that both she and her son continued to exchange statements on social media.

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October 14, 2026
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Kate Gosselin reacts to support on social media after son Collin's memoir alleges abuse
Kate Gosselin reacts to support on social media after son Collin's memoir alleges abuse

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 14 Oct 23:54

Kate Gosselin thanked supporters on TikTok following the release of her son Collin Gosselin's memoir, which details alleged abuse and childhood trauma.

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Collin Gosselin memoir details alleged abuse and institutional stay
Collin Gosselin memoir details alleged abuse and institutional stay

USA Today • 14 Oct 21:56

Collin Gosselin's new memoir recounts claims of physical discipline by his mother, confinement in a basement room, and a 20-month stay at a behavioral health facility.

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Kate Gosselin Responds to Son Collin's Abuse Allegations in New Memoir
Kate Gosselin Responds to Son Collin's Abuse Allegations in New Memoir

USA Today • 14 Oct 19:42

Kate Gosselin addressed claims made by her son Collin in his memoir alleging abuse and neglect, while both sides continue to exchange statements on social media.

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Collin Gosselin alleges childhood abuse and seeks apology from mother Kate Gosselin
Collin Gosselin alleges childhood abuse and seeks apology from mother Kate Gosselin

Fox News • 14 Oct 13:30

The former reality-TV star claims he suffered physical abuse and forced psychiatric medication as a child and says reconciliation with his estranged mother will require an apology and accountability.

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Collin Gosselin recounts mother's remarks during sole visit to mental health facility
Collin Gosselin recounts mother's remarks during sole visit to mental health facility

Page Six • 14 Oct 11:10

In his memoir, Collin Gosselin describes a brief meeting with his mother Kate Gosselin at a mental health facility, during which she told him he had broken the family.

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October 13, 2026
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Collin Gosselin alleges confinement in basement cell in new memoir
Collin Gosselin alleges confinement in basement cell in new memoir

Page Six • 13 Oct 21:15

In his memoir, Collin Gosselin claims his mother, Kate Gosselin, confined him to a small basement room for two years, a claim the mother has previously denied.

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Collin Gosselin alleges mother misappropriated over $100,000 from family trust
Collin Gosselin alleges mother misappropriated over $100,000 from family trust

Yahoo News Singapore • 13 Oct 17:28

The former reality-TV star says his mother, Kate Gosselin, withdrew more than $100,000 from a collective trust for him and his seven siblings.

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Collin Gosselin alleges childhood abuse by mother Kate Gosselin in new memoir
Collin Gosselin alleges childhood abuse by mother Kate Gosselin in new memoir

Yahoo • 13 Oct 15:19

In his memoir, former reality-TV star Collin Gosselin claims his mother, Kate Gosselin, physically abused him and confined him in the family basement, prompting a child-welfare investigation.

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Collin Gosselin urges estranged siblings to seek truth as he promotes memoir
Collin Gosselin urges estranged siblings to seek truth as he promotes memoir

Yahoo • 13 Oct 14:20

Collin Gosselin, former star of "Jon & Kate Plus 8," urged his siblings to investigate their family history while promoting his new memoir detailing alleged abuse by his mother.

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Collin Gosselin Says He May Pursue Legal Action Over Alleged Abuse by Mother
Collin Gosselin Says He May Pursue Legal Action Over Alleged Abuse by Mother

Page Six • 13 Oct 11:00

The former reality-TV star said he is considering filing a police report and is gathering documentation related to alleged abuse by his estranged mother, Kate Gosselin.

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Collin Gosselin alleges abuse by mother Kate Gosselin in new memoir
Collin Gosselin alleges abuse by mother Kate Gosselin in new memoir

USA Today • 13 Oct 10:02

Former "Jon & Kate Plus 8" star Collin Gosselin details claims of physical restraint, neglect and institutionalization by his mother in his memoir "In the Shadow of Eight".

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October 12, 2026
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Collin Gosselin Details Alleged Abuse by Mother in New Memoir
Collin Gosselin Details Alleged Abuse by Mother in New Memoir

Vulture • 12 Oct 22:55

Collin Gosselin, former star of the reality series, says his mother mistreated him off-camera and discusses his experiences in a forthcoming memoir.

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Collin Gosselin alleges childhood abuse by mother ahead of memoir release
Collin Gosselin alleges childhood abuse by mother ahead of memoir release

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 12 Oct 11:38

Collin Gosselin, former star of "Jon & Kate Plus 8," detailed accusations of physical and emotional abuse by his mother Kate Gosselin in an interview preceding the October 13 release of his memoir.

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Collin Gosselin details alleged childhood abuse ahead of memoir release
Collin Gosselin details alleged childhood abuse ahead of memoir release

Yahoo • 12 Oct 11:36

Collin Gosselin, former star of "Jon & Kate Plus 8," discussed alleged abuse by his mother and his upcoming memoir in an interview with ABC News.

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