Kate Gosselin: I Didn't Cheat With My Bodyguard

NEW YORK — Reality TV star Kate Gosselin said she isn't cheating on her husband, Jon, and called the accusations disgusting and unthinkable.

In a story published Tuesday on People magazine's Web site, Gosselin said she's the target of tabloid lies romantically linking her with a bodyguard who frequently travels with the family. She spoke out following recent accounts that portrayed her as the victim of her husband's infidelity.

The Gosselins, along with their eight children, star on the TLC reality show "Jon & Kate Plus 8," which captures on-camera the challenges of raising a large family.

But TV stardom has brought its own challenges in the form of unsought media attention.

Last week, Jon Gosselin denied reports of an affair with a 23-year-old schoolteacher, while apologizing for having put his family in an "awkward situation."

Now, it's Kate Gosselin's turn.

"The next story coming out from the animals that stalk us is about our security person and his family," she said, referring to bodyguard Steve Neild. "Already the allegations they're making about me are disgusting, unthinkable, unfathomable, and I am horrified."

She voiced regret that the family's friends had been drawn into the media frenzy, and said she was "totally panicking" that the scandalous publicity might drive them away.

"I keep calling them, begging, `Seriously, I'm so sorry. Don't run away from us.' They keep saying, `We're fine, we're fine.' But they have paparazzi in front of their house. It's so upsetting."

The fifth season of "Jon & Kate Plus 8" premieres May 25.

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Comments

[GeorgeP922]

Thank god these heathens, and human chemistry machines are taken down off their pedestal.

Hopefully with a new America, reality shows that clamour after trainwrecks, especially ones that glorify the train wreck instead of riduling it (this show, the hills, and many others) is the worst offense.

I dont mind stupid people, but at least remind your audience of that.

I was in Germany and was appaled when I saw some show about two 30' hags who were twins and wanted to get laid, and that was the show.
As a smart American who loves his country, I found it appalling.

[celebrityness]

So what even if she does? it is a common thing among celebrities.

Celebrity

[jmpfjoy]

I guess Kate thinks she can berate and intimidate the press like she does her own husband.

[sippewissett]

Fifth season of a "reality show" that isn't "real"? Will anybody be watching?

[conniedogs]

Jon and Kate, for the sake of the children, put your selfish desires aside and please end the show.

[Lizaxyz]

Ooooh the troubles of wanting to be rich and famous...

[AmandaSabater]

Kate had to come out and defend her "FRIEND" (bodyguard) but she hasnt say anything about John. That alone says a lot about what is going on.

[CR46]

Either way both parents are just interested in wh...oring out their kids.

[jeplanet]

I'm going to agree with you on this one; I was disappointed that she didn't stick up for her husband AT ALL when she was on LarryKing.
Other than that, I think this is all way overblown, and no-body's business.
I wish them well.

[lmvd3]

If Kate wants privacy then end the show-- and then it will be nobody's business. Right now it's everyone's. She wants the money and media attention, but only on her terms, and it just doesn't work that way.

[mybostonjack]

New spin off series... "Jon plus Octomom plus 16"

[conniedogs]

"Jon and Kate plus the new date"

[Anyacat]

Well, that's one way to guarantee high ratings for the new season

[noudidnt]

Two words


Open marriage

[SingingBird]

That's exactly what I was thinking.

I also wonder if it is easier for them (based on their need to continue the show as a form of income) if they are at the point where they simply cohabitate.

Notice when the dust up occurred regarding John's sleep overs, the verbiage was "I did not cheat on Kate". Then there was silence on her side. There was no denial about the brother's story....simply that he didn't cheat on Kate.

[lmvd3]

Yeah, but that's some icy cold silence. Not a conciliatory, happy silence.

[Jeanette Ponder]

Just divorce already! Geez.

[trinity]

Never! There is too much $$$$ involved...don't think a divorced version would fo over as well.