Kate Gosselin's Son Collin Shades His Mom After Announcing Bombshell Memoir

Collin Gosselin is making headlines again after subtly taking aim at his mother, Kate Gosselin, just as news broke about his upcoming memoir.

The 22-year-old Jon & Kate Plus 8 alum revealed on Wednesday, June 17, that he is releasing his own book titled In the Shadow of Eight: Surviving the Reality of My Childhood, set to hit shelves on October 13.

In an interesting twist, his announcement came on the same day as his dad, Jon Gosselin’s ex Colleen Conrad’s birthday.

“I didn’t plan this at all, but coincidentally on the day of the official announcement of my book, it is Colleen’s birthday,” he started, alongside an undated photo of himself with Colleen.

“She is the strongest woman I know, who stepped in at the toughest part of my life and CHOSE to be a mother to me,” Collin penned. “Happy birthday to my wonderful, hardworking, passionate, and I could go on… to my real mom ❤️ I love you so much. Also I had to add a Rascal Flatts song, because we always sing Rascal Flatts songs together.”

Collin later doubled down in the comments section, adding another emotional note that highlighted his bond with Colleen.

“The love you feel for a mom you were given is incredible. But the love you feel for a mom that CHOSE you is something so powerful. I am so fortunate ❤️ @colleen.conrad122 I love you so much 🫶🏼,” he added.

Colleen responded with an emotional reply of her own.

“This made me cry and yes I would sing it you, Jesse and Jordan! That is my wish! I’ll always be here for you and you are my son. I love you!” she shared, mentioning her children.

Her daughter Jordan also chimed in with support, writing simply, “❤️❤️❤️.”

Even Jon’s wife, Stephanie Gosselin, joined the conversation, adding, “This is beautiful. I love your bond you share. Happy birthday.”

Jon and Colleen have known each other since their early years in Pennsylvania but didn’t begin a relationship until 2014, several years after Jon’s divorce from Kate was finalized.

The pair eventually split in August 2021, just months after Colleen revealed she had been diagnosed with b----- cancer. Despite the breakup, Jon later explained on The Dr. Oz Show that they remained on good terms and that he continued to support her through treatment.

In August 2023, Colleen publicly backed Collin after Kate spoke about his alleged behavioral issues.

“Jon is very pleased to see that Colleen has finally come out to support his son Collin to the public,” Jon's rep told People in August 2023. “Jon and Colleen have remained friends and he will always be appreciative of Colleen's participation in coparenting Collin."

Earlier on June 17, Collin officially announced his memoir In the Shadow of Eight, scheduled for release on October 13. The cover features a throwback image of Collin and Kate from the height of the family’s reality TV fame.

“Writing this book forced me to revisit some of the hardest moments of my life, but it also gave me something I've been searching for for a long time: my voice,” Collin wrote on Instagram. “This isn't the story people think they know. It's the story I've lived.”

Collin is one of Jon and Kate’s sextuplets, alongside Alexis, Hannah, Aaden, Leah, and Joel. The former couple also share twins Mady and Cara, now 25.

After Jon and Kate’s divorce in 2009, Kate was granted custody of the children. Years later, in 2016, she placed Collin in a behavioral health facility, citing what she described as “unpredictable and violent behavior.” Collin later moved in with Jon after leaving the program, and custody was eventually transferred to his father.

Collin and his sister Hannah graduated from high school together in 2023.