Kate Gosselin has confirmed a relationship that has been speculated over for some time. The one-time reality-TV star shared Instagram and TikTok posts on November 8, 2025, that included her boyfriend in a list of things she is "obsessed with."In the posts, Gosselin included two photos of her and the man identified in the stories, and recognized as Steve Neild, who was previously her bodyguard. One caption read "My boyfriend😍." Incidents like this that bring back to the forefront stories of Gosselin's dating life draw attention because of the rumours of a relationship with someone who was once her employee. Gosselin has not responded directly to requests for comment from the press. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostWhat does Kate Gosselin's post show, and what do they say?On November 8, Kate Gosselin shared a slideshow on Instagram and TikTok titled "10 things I’m obsessed with." Among items like her kids, her dogs, travel, and pizza, she included a "boyfriend." The slide showed two images of herself and Neild together, one in bathing suits on a beach.In the comment section, Gosselin liked fan messages saying they were happy for her and Steve. Previously, in September 2025, she went live on TikTok, where a man handed her a latte off-camera. She called him her "boyfriend" and said she had been seeing someone for "a little over a year."That individual is strongly believed to be Steve Neild, based on matching identity details and his being identified by Page Six and other outlets. The fact that Steve worked for Gosselin long ago adds a notable layer. He was reportedly her bodyguard in the past, and in 2009 rumours circulated of an affair between them, which Gosselin denied as "disgusting."Discovery Networks Present At Winter TCA Tour 2019 - Source: GettySo, the posts show they are publicly together now. But how long they have been dating and exactly how the relationship evolved remain partly unclear. Gosselin says "a little over a year." Others allege a much longer history.More context on Kate Gosselin's relationshipThe public reaction has been varied. Some fans celebrated Kate Gosselin's happiness. Others pointed to past rumours, particularly the claim by her ex-husband Jon Gosselin and one of her sons that the relationship with Neild began years ago.Jon Gosselin posted on Instagram, "Guess who really ruined the marriage… Maybe when I speak people will listen now!!!" in response to articles about the new relationship. Collin Gosselin, the son, has related his concerns and alleged that his mother has been having an affair for much longer, claiming that he used to see her and Steve having a closeness when he was younger.Kate Gosselin confirming that she has been seeing someone for "a little over a year" is in stark contrast to what her ex-husband has alleged was a 17-year relationship. Recently, Gosselin has become more active on social media, providing health updates about her knee surgery, and has been allowing followers into her personal life on TikTok. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostFrom a career perspective, this relationship may enhance Kate Gosselin's public persona. Her statement that she has "found happiness" could resonate with fans who have followed her long journey from reality TV family to where she is now in North Carolina.While Kate Gosselin's Instagram and TikTok posts show that she is now publicly in a relationship with Steve Neild, her former bodyguard, many questions remain about the origin and length of the relationship. Past denial and present confirmation create a complex story that is drawing attention from both fans and those close to her past.