Collin Gosselin on Life After Reality TV: Kate Update, College and More (Exclusive)

Collin Gosselin opens up to ET’s Rachel Smith about life after being on the TLC reality series, ‘Jon and Kate Plus 8,’ including his relationship with his parents and siblings, how he feels the show ‘tore’ his family apart, goals he hopes to accomplish now that the show is behind him and more.

[RottsIGs]

He didn't destroy his family, his horrific mother almost destroyed him. Heartbreaking.

[chrisshoemaker]

Collin is such a well spoken young man! Jon did an excellent job raising him! How child services were never called on for Kate is beyond me. She never should’ve had custody of those kids!

[lizburch]

It broke my heart when he said he would never trash his siblings’ names😭 on the show he never seemed to be an issue..

[elizabethmonsell]

I remember when this happened. My son was a baby. I could never. Colin is the best, most honest, most real, most sensitive of all the siblings.

[allytabb]

His voice sounds exactly like his dad. Glad he’s doing well.

[bananaboatb]

I’m surprised that he came out of all this so well-spoken and kind. Bless him.

[lindavilla]

He's so genuine and he's seems so endearing. His mother definitely needs to apologize to him and ket him see his siblings without her there!

[madreep]

Kate always acted like she hated Collin. I felt bad for him and pray for him often.

[chinobandito]

The kid is very mature for his age, very respectful and is well spoken. Hard to believe he was institutionalized. He’s more normal than a majority of teens these days

[worldtraveler]

Every social media parent using their kids for income needs to see this interview. It’s just sad how these children suffer into adulthood.

[katiejohnston]

I used to just think Kate was simply an overbearing, control-freak mother with eight kids. Now after hearing Collin speak up more recently, I realize she is a downright evil psycho! What she did to her son is inexcusable. He’s a good kid and never should have been sent away. He was even forced to leave the Marines because of something she did to him for her own selfish reasons. She should be punished for what she did!

[yiyiskblue]

I am so sorry for him. He speaks very well for everything he has been going through. I am rooting for you Collin.

[sanchez]

My heart breaks for Collin and how traumatized Kate left him. Glad he is in better hands living with his dad

[emilyleigh]

Kate was the total problem. She brainwashed her other kids to hate their dad. She was mean to John. Hannah is absolutely gorgeous and Collin is so humble and kind. 😊

[lorir]

I don't know how you could just throw out a child. I couldn't stand her after two minutes of watching that show. Kate did this in front of the world. I couldn't comprehend how anyone defended her and thought she's so great. She's a monster. She even wrote about how she was afraid she was going to beat him to death at two years old. She constantly went after him. Its so sad. Keep going Colin! You sound like an amazing person!

[trudy]

My heart hurts for Collin. I pray that eventually he will be able to be with the rest of his siblings and have s great life. So glad he has his dad and sister...

[Harmony]

Who tells a eleven year old he destroyed there family.

[RobertPagano]

He comes across well spoken, articulate & mature. He seemed to have turned out better than any of us would've thought, this is what counts! He now has choices to make, hopefully they will be good ones.

[jennah-hm]

Collin, it's not your fault . You did nothing wrong. Definitely appeal the discharge decision. You have been treated wrong by your own Mom. You are not alone young man. It's not about where you come from in life, . It's where your thriving to be.🎉 Stay positive ✨️
Stay focused on your goals. Do not own these mistakes. They don't belong to you.

[CommunityUUG]

It is so upsetting what happened to Collin, and the lack of justice for him. The fact that he doesn’t have a relationship with most his siblings is heartbreaking as well.