Kate Gosselin Confirms Relationship with Former Bodyguard Steve Nield
Kate Gosselin recently shared that she is in a relationship with her former bodyguard, Steve Nield. This revelation comes after months of speculation and years of controversy regarding allegations of infidelity during her divorce.
Over the weekend, the 50-year-old reality star-turned-nurse made the announcement on Instagram, marking her relationship status with Nield. She posted a slideshow titled “One Girl. 10 Things I’m Obsessed With,” which featured a photo of them together, captioned “My Boyfriend 😍.”
In a prior update back in September, Kate mentioned that they had been dating for a little over a year and described Nield as someone she has known for a long time. Interestingly, Nield previously worked as a bodyguard for the Gosselins during their reality show heyday.
Kate, John, and their children, including their sextuplets and twin daughters, gained fame on TLC’s “Jon & Kate Plus 8” from 2007 to 2009. Kate and John announced their divorce in 2019, with the show later rebranded as “Kate Plus 8,” culminating in 2017. Notably, in 2009, Kate had publicly denied any rumors of an affair with Nield, which had emerged around the same time as their marital troubles.
Nield’s Background
Nield began working for the Gosselins around 2008, providing security services up until 2014. He was often seen accompanying Kate to various appearances and events. After leaving their employ, he worked as a security consultant for Viacom until 2019, before establishing his own security firm.
Nield’s Personal Life
Before his relationship with Kate, Nield was married to Gina for over three decades before they divorced in 2023. They have two sons together. Court documents indicate that Nield cited a lack of reconciliation as a reason for the divorce, which was finalized shortly after the filing.
Controversy Around Their Relationship
Recently, after news broke of Kate’s relationship with Nield, her ex-husband John and their son Colin have openly stated that the affair rumors from 2009 were true. They took to social media to express their feelings, with Colin pointing out the lasting pain caused by the situation and describing a shared history that complicates their current family dynamics. He mentioned the estrangement he’s felt from his mother since a behavioral health incident in 2016.
Glimpses of Their Romance
Kate has shared snippets of her relationship with Nield before officially revealing his identity. In a TikTok video, she had hinted at dating someone named Steve, whom she had known for a long time and praised him for supporting her during recovery from knee surgery. Sources indicate that their relationship has become serious, with rumors of wedding plans circulating. Kate has expressed her happiness and gratitude for Nield’s support, quelling rumors of financial assistance requests regarding her medical bills, attributing her care to him instead.
