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Kate Gosselin responds to son Collin's memoir allegations
The memoir, In the Shadow of Eight, recounts Collin's childhood on reality television; his mother has now responded publicly to his claims, which are alleged.
At a glance
- First reported by New York Post: “Kate Gosselin speaks out after estranged son Collin details alleged abuse in bombshell memoir”.
- Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 1:53 PM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Chip Darnell and Dale Bearman.
- Topics: Collin, Gosselin, Princess Kate.
- BBN covered this story before: Kate Gosselin's four words to estranged son Collin in memoir (October 14).
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What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorKate Gosselin is speaking out after her estranged son Collin detailed alleged abuse in his new memoir, In the Shadow of Eight.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe book is about growing up on reality television, and the New York Post is first with her response to those allegations.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorA child raised in front of cameras, now telling his own story.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorThat's a heavy thing to read about, and he gets to tell it his way.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorNext, the Maine Senate debate got heated.
The story so far
- Collin Gosselin Reveals What It'd Take to Forgive Mom Kate · E! News
- 'Jon & Kate' star Collin Gosselin claims mother zip-tied and locked… · Fox News
- Gosselin says last talk with mom came after facility stay; publicist… · USA Today
- Kate Gosselin's four words to estranged son Collin in memoir · New York Post
- Kate Gosselin responds to son Collin's memoir allegations (this story)
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