Collin Gosselin seems unfazed by his mother, Kate Gosselin, after the former “Jon & Kate Plus 8” star sent her a blistering two-word message in a recent interview.
Collin, 22, is getting used to life in the spotlight again as he prepares to be featured in season 5 of Fox’s “World’s Toughest Test.” In addition to that, his memoir, “In the Shadow of Eight,” will be released in mid-October and tells the story of his mom’s alleged abuse.
Of course, this isn’t the first time Collin has spoken about his strained relationship with his estranged mother. In August 2025, the former TLC star shared on TikTok that he didn’t have a relationship with his siblings either.
Speaking with Page Six, Collin said reiterated that he wasn’t speaking to his mom but shared a two-word message for her in case she decides to stream. “Well, if she does, ‘Hey, Mom!’” Collin said with a laugh. “Hope you enjoy.”
Elsewhere in the interview, the “Jon & Kate Plus 8” alum shot back at the narrative that he’s doing the show because his mother did it before him.
“I’m an adult now, and there’s enough of my life that my mom took from me and [my] childhood that she robbed from me, and this isn’t about her — it’s about me,” he said. “It’s about growth. It’s about the amazing people I’ve met, and the amazing journey and adventure that we went on.”
Collin Gosselin Said Seeing Himself On ‘Special Forces’ Was ‘Healing’
“World’s Toughest Test” premieres on Fox on September 24, 2026, and will feature celebrities and public figures, including Mauricio Umansky, Brandi Glanville, and “Full House” star Candace Cameron Bure. The show puts the contestants through a series of demanding training exercises inspired by the U.S. Special Forces selection process.
While the show hasn’t aired yet, Collin said seeing himself in the promotional materials reaffirmed his decision to film it in the first place. “It was just so healing to be able to look at a picture of myself and be like, ‘That’s what I’m doing it for,’ and then think about all the millions of children who go through what I went through — getting thrown into the industry against their will,” he said.
Collin Gosselin Believes His Book Will ‘Expose A Lot’
Collin’s appearance on “World’s Toughest Test” comes weeks before his memoir, “In the Shadow of Eight,” is released worldwide. He opened up about the book in a social media post in the summer of 2026, saying that he was finally ready to speak about the alleged abuse he endured.
“Growing up, millions of people watched my life on television. People felt like they knew me. They knew my family. They watched me grow up. But there was so much they never saw,” he said. “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.”
During his chat with Page Six, Collin made a similar statement and suggested fans get their hands on a copy as soon as they can. “This book is going to expose a lot. … Children deserve to be protected, and that’s what you can expect from my story,” he said.
Collin Doesn’t Speak To His Siblings
Collin’s mother isn’t the only Gosselin family member whom the 22-year-old is on bad terms with. In a 2025 TikTok, the TV personality said he wishes he had a relationship with his siblings, but he doesn’t.
“I very much wish that we did and that they knew who I actually was because we don’t know each other at all,” he said.
Collin’s dad, Jon Gosselin, confirmed that years earlier on the “First Class Fatherhood” podcast. In the episode, he seemed to imply that his ex-wife, Kate, caused the estrangement. “So the problem right now is we have parent alienation and sibling alienation,” he said.
Kate Said She Would Sue Her Son If She Weren’t In The Public Eye
After Collin announced his memoir, his mother shared pointed messages on social media. Replying to a fan who suggested she sue her son for defamation, Kate said the court would view her differently because she’s a public figure.
“The rules are different for ppl in the public eye,” she wrote. “I consulted a high power LA attorney (you’ve definitely heard of him) years ago when other ppl were putting crazy stuff out there and that’s what he said. The courts don’t honor it if you’re in the public eye.”
