Collin Gosselin has received praise from his stepmother Stephanie LeBow, the wife of his father Jon Gosselin, following the release of his memoir.
‘In the Shadow of Eight: Surviving the Reality of My Childhood’, published on October 13, details abuse allegations against his mother, Kate Gosselin, 51, who has vehemently denied the claims.
Following the book’s success, Lebow, 39, praised 22-year-old Collin. social media post.
He wrote on Instagram, ‘Colin’s book remains number 1 on the New York Times best seller list for the second consecutive week. Colin, you are changing the world, and I hope you really understand this.’
Lebow continued, ‘You have turned some of the darkest chapters of your life into something that will help others. You spent so many years fighting to be heard and now the world is listening.
The Daily Mail has contacted representatives for Kate and Colin for comment.
Collin Gosselin receives praise from stepmother, father Jon Gosselin’s wife Stephanie LeBow during release of her memoir
Following the book’s success, Lebow, 39, praised Collin, 22, in a gushing social media post; Pictured with husband John (Source: jongoseline1/Instagram)
Collin rose to prominence with his parents and seven siblings on TLC’s reality show Jon & Kate Plus 8.
The budding New York Times bestselling author signed a copy of her book for Lebo, which she shared in the Carousel post.
While she covered most of the message, she left the last part of the note, which read: ‘I love you and appreciate you.’
In her Instagram caption on Friday, the stepmom of eight said, ‘You are kind, intelligent, strong, and incredibly loving. You have been seen. You listen. And most importantly, you have nothing left to prove to anyone. You never had to earn love, kindness, or a place to live. You always deserved them. ❤️.’
‘Never let anyone’s negativity overshadow how far you’ve come or how much of a difference you’re making,’ he urged his stepson.
And she assured Colin, ‘There’s a whole village behind you, and I’m honored to be a part of it.’
‘Keep shining, Colin. The world is listening, and I couldn’t be more proud of you! ❤️ I love you…we all love you.’
John, who married Lebo in November 2025, commented, ‘❤️My love, my heart!!!’
In a post shared on Friday, Collin acknowledged the success of his book and the support he has received from his fans.
He wrote on Instagram, ‘Colin’s book remains number 1 on the New York Times best seller list for the second consecutive week. Colin, you are changing the world, and I hope you really understand this.’ Lebow continued, ‘You have turned some of the darkest chapters of your life into something that will help others. You spent so many years fighting to be heard, and now the world is listening’ (Source: Stephanie Gosselin Instagram)
‘In the Shadow of Eight: Surviving the Reality of My Childhood’, published on October 13, details allegations of abuse against her mother, Kate Gosselin, 51; Pictured in 2019
Lebo also shared a post of Collin via Instagram Stories and said, ‘Dad and I are so proud. Forget the noise!’ (Source: Stephanie Gosselin Instagram)
He wrote on Instagram, ‘Thank you to everyone who showed me love, believed in me and supported my journey. You remind me every day that there is more love in this world than cruelty.
The former TV star then called out her estranged parents, writing, ‘To my mother, who continues to spread lies in an attempt to hide her abuse and break my spirit, it’s not working. My resolve to speak up for survivors will always be stronger than your attempts to silence me. You will never stop my mission to protect and advocate for other victims of abuse.’
He added, ‘Additionally, I am very proud to announce that ‘In the Shadow of Eight’ has once again earned the #1 spot on The New York Times Bestseller List for the second week in a row. Something that I could never have imagined in my lifetime and something that I could never have achieved without the incredible support of all of you. I am extremely grateful.
Lebo shared the post via Instagram Stories and said, ‘Dad and I are very proud. Forget the noise!’
In addition to Colin, Kate and ex-husband Jon – who split in 2009 – there are twins Madeline and Cara, 26, and Alexis, Hannah, Aiden, Leah and Joel, 22.
Colin first unveiled his book plans in June, promising to detail ‘the reality of his childhood’.
Collin rose to prominence with his parents and seven siblings on TLC’s reality show Jon & Kate Plus 8
Kate recently defended herself amid allegations of Colin’s abuse.
She responded to a supporter in the comments section of a TikTok video she posted, which featured her celebrating her boyfriend Steve Nield’s birthday.
When a follower praised her for the sacrifices she makes as a mother, Kate replied: ‘Wow. Thank you. I needed this encouragement. I know who I am and my kids know who I really am and that’s all that matters to me.
Jon & Kate Plus 8 aired for five seasons on TLC from 2007–2017, with the fifth season premiere garnering 9.8 million viewers.
Kate filed for divorce from Jon in 2009, at the height of her reality TV fame, sparking a contentious custody battle.
Ultimately, John received full custody of Hannah and Colin, while his ex-wife was awarded custody of the remaining children.
During a TikTok Live in 2025, Kate spoke honestly about her divorce, admitting that the collapse of the marriage “wasn’t good for my kids.”
‘I don’t know if you have kids or not,’ she told her online audience, ‘but honestly I made the decision based on how I want to be treated.’
In an interview with Vice TV in 2023, Collin accused his mother of abuse and said that she treated him differently than his siblings.
Kate hit back in a statement to People, claiming, ‘My son Colin, who I love with all my heart, has received multiple psychiatric diagnoses over the years. For the safety of Mary, his brothers and sisters, and his own well-being, he was placed in a facility after years of outpatient treatment that proved inadequate for his needs.’