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Jon Gosselin Shares Update on Relationship With His and Kate Gosselin's Children

Jon Gosselin exclusively told E! News that he's now an empty nester, as his 20-year-old children Hannah and Collin are both headed off to college.

By Sabba Rahbar Apr 26, 2024 9:08 PMTags

Jon Gosselin is living with a little less than eight.

The former Jon & Kate Plus 8 star shed light on what his life is like as an empty nester now that two of his eight children with ex-wife Kate Gosselin—19-year-olds Hannah and Collin—are all grown up.

"Hannah and Collin store their stuff in my house," he exclusively told E! News' Francesca Amiker at the April 25 grand opening of the Beverly Hills Rejuvenation Center's brand new West Hollywood location. "They don't really live there. But it's a different time for me in my life only because, one day they're in my house, and then the next day they're not."

According to Jon, Hannah is currently in college, while Collin will be starting school in the fall.

Noting that their departure feels "all of a sudden," the 47-year-old continued. "You're like, 'Oh, what am I gonna do now?'"

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The siblings—two of Jon and Kate's sextuplets born in 2004—have been living with their father after distancing themselves from their mother, who lives with their other siblings in North Carolina. However, Jon noted Hannah does keep up with her siblings, sharing that, "she told me they're doing really well, too."

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Still, Jon does hope the other sextuplets—AlexisAadenLeah and Joel—"will come around and maturity will set in."

As for their older twins Mady and Cara, the 23-year-olds are living in New York, where both girls have "really great jobs," according to Jon.

"They're healthy, wealthy, and they have a career," he said, "so I can't really complain. And I think we did a really good job getting them there."

And as for where Jon—who has been dating Stephanie Lebo since August 2023—currently stands with ex-wife Kate?

"I don't really have a friendship with Kate," he explained. "I mean, I haven't talked to her since 2018. But I think things kind of work themselves out in the future."

For more from Jon and Kate's famous brood, keep reading.

High School Graduates

Collin and Hannah graduate!

Hannah the Graduate

On to the next chapter!

Camera Ready

Back in October 2007, Jon and Kate Gosselin gathered their eight kids together for a trip to New York City. First stop? A visit to NBC's Today show. 

Happy Holidays

"A precious Christmas memory. My 6 were 6. Christmas Eve 2010 and they're SO excited for Christmas!" Kate Gosselin wrote on Instagram with a throwback photo. "Look at those adorable smiles! #TheyAreMyHeart #My8ReasonsToKeepOnKeepingOn #NoMatterWhat #TrueLoveX8." 

 

Growing Up Gosselin

"I can't believe they're 13!" Kate Gosselin wrote on Instagram when celebrating a major birthday for her sextuplets. 

Greetings From Alaska

Rewind to 2014 when Kate and her children found themselves visiting Alaska. 

Girls Trip

Kate also treated her twin daughters Cara Gosselin and Mady Gosselin to a trip to New York City in 2014, where they stopped by the Manhattan Hotel. 

Back to Class

"This was yesterday! Feels like school never ended...and they're already back! #SeniorYear #EighthGrade #ProudMom," Kate wrote on Instagram in 2018.

 

Girl Power

"My beautiful 'little girls' .... they keep reminding me how many days until they turn 14. Today it was '12 days til we turn 14, Mom.' HOW'S THAT EVEN POSSIBLE?!" Kate shared with her followers in 2018. "I told Leah that she's too small to turn 14. She said 'Yeah, true. Are you sure I'm not turning 11 or 12?' I'm positive. I gave birth to you. They'll always be my babies....I love them so very much!" 

Birthday Bash

"Our big celebration of #15 is finally winding down here! We celebrated ALL DAY LONG, beginning with a present at 6:30 am before school! I'm so very thankful for my ‘babies'.... somehow they are 15 already?!" Kate wrote on the special milestone in 2019. "I'm amazed by them each day! I'm so proud of the positive qualities I've seen developing as they edge closer to adulthood." 

Birthday Greetings

"Happy 15th Birthday Hannah, Collin, Alexis, Aaden, Joel and Leah!!!! Wow I can't believe you are 15!!! Time is flying by!!!" Jon Gosselin shared on Instagram when posing with Hannah and Collin Gosselin. "I love you all very much. I wish you the best day ever and I hope you enjoy your birthday celebrations today and this weekend!!! Love always, Dad." 

All Grown-Up

"Happy 18th birthday!" Jon wrote on Instagram in 2022. "Today is your birthday we gonna say it loud. I love you. Love, Dad."

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