Kate Gosselin's new romance: What to know about former bodyguard turned boyfriend Steve Neild

Kate Gosselin in recent days revealed that she is dating her former bodyguard Steve Neild The -year-old reality star turned nurse went Instagram official with Neild last weekend following months of dating rumors between the two and years after statements that they had an affair while both were married On Nov Kate posted a slideshow on social media titled One girl things I m obsessed with one of which included My boyfriend alongside photos of herself with Neild KATE GOSSELIN CONFIRMS ROMANCE WITH FORMER BODYGUARD FOLLOWING AFFAIR ACCUSATIONS DURING DIVORCEIn September Kate shared that she had been in a relationship for a little over a year and described her boyfriend as somebody I ve known for a really long time Neild was previously employed as a bodyguard and guard professional for the Gosselin family during the time of their reality show fame The lives of Kate and Jon as well as their children including sextuplets Collin Alexis Hannah Aaden Leah and Joel now and twin daughters Mady and Cara now were featured in the hit TLC reality show Jon Kate Plus from until Kate and Jon who married in broadcasted that they were filing for divorce in After their split the show was renamed Kate Plus and continued airing until The same year of their divorce Kate slammed reports that claimed she had an affair with Neild Here's what to know about Kate's new beau Neild began providing personal safety and bodyguard services for the Gosselin family around He stayed on as Kate's bodyguard following her divorce from Jon until according to E Online During his time as her bodyguard Neild was pictured accompanying Kate to TV appearances interviews and book signings From to Neild worked as a safeguard and safety consultant for Viacom according to his LinkedIn profile KATE GOSSELIN WORKS GRUELING -HOUR NURSING SHIFTS AFTER REALITY TV FORTUNE DISAPPEARS In July Neild founded his own prevention firm Prudent Exposure Management International LLC in Rockville Maryland Neild was married for years to his ex-wife Gina Neild before they divorced in according to court documents obtained by Us Weekly Per the documents the former couple tied the knot in September during a ceremony in Auckland New Zealand Neild filed for divorce from Gina in September stating There is no reasonable hope or expectation of reconciliation between the parties The two reached a settlement that month and their divorce was finalized in November Neild and Gina share sons Kristopher and Michael per the outlet In May Kate blasted tabloid reports that she was having an affair with Neild During an interview with People magazine she commented The next story coming out from the animals that stalk us is about our defense person and his family Already the charges they re making about me are disgusting unthinkable unfathomable and I am horrified she added Kate recounted the outlet that Neild and his family were people who absolutely love us and want to see us through to the end Of program both of them trip with us at times and we ve spent holidays together because in this situation your circle grows smaller and smaller and it s very natural to become friends with your manager your publicist your prevention association she revealed They re the only people you have left And now they re coming under fire After Page Six broadcasted in September that Kate was dating Neild Jon and son Collin Gosselin claimed the rumors the two were romantically involved in were true The two men took to social media to call out Kate after the analysis was published Jon shared posts to his Instagram account uploading screenshots of articles connecting Kate to Neild Along with the photos he wrote Guess who really ruined the marriage He added Maybe when I speak people will listen now Collin shared his own remarks on the rumors in a series of emotional Instagram posts What really upsets me is that my mom had an affair with our bodyguard way back in and for years would share hotel rooms with him while we went on family vacations while I was in a connected room he wrote Now everyone thinks her being with him is certain cute novel romance He continued By the way my dad received death threats and got shunned by the general for years for having an affair and leaving his kids I hope she doesn t try to play this one off Just come forward and be truthful While Collin mentioned he s not big on the drama and is busy with college and running a business he added he couldn t stay silent on this one I feel very strongly on the matter of cheating and then blaming someone else for your own actions he wrote Everyone says my dad and I are hung up on my mom We are not We have suffered the damage of a narcissist and cried together He concluded his post with a broken-heart emoji and a message to Jon We won t act reformed when we still feel pain from our past I love you dad Collin previously explained that he and Kate became estranged after she sent him to a behavioral physical condition institution in After he was issued Collin moved in with Jon who was granted full custody in The former couple's daughter Hannah also moved in with Jon that year During an episode of Vice's Dark Side of the s Collin revealed that he hadn't spoken to at least six of his siblings since Jon also doesn't have a relationship with the children outside of Collin and Hannah In September Kate revealed in a TikTok video that she had been dating a man named Steve for a little over a year Without sharing his identity and adding that he s a little camera shy the former reality star revealed he s someone she s known for a long time While answering fan questions on TikTok Kate announced the answer to Are you dating is veritably at last yes She disclosed she s been dating her mystery man for over a year and she s super super happy CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER It s someone I ve known for a really long time and I am very very happy she continued He doesn t really want to be in TikToks Can t blame him I guess But you perhaps will catch a peep of him going forward At the time a source informed the New York Post that Kate had been living with Neild They have wedding plans it s that serious the source added LIKE WHAT YOU RE READING CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSIn October Kate shared that Neild was supporting her after she underwent surgery for a knee injury that she sustained while the two were playing with her dog Kate credited Neild with helping her during her recovery while denying rumors that she had started a GoFundMe to pay for her medicinal bills I have my own source of GoFundMe thank God she reported on TikTok via Us Weekly His name is Steve He s been taking very good care of me and I will be OK thank God I m super appreciative