Jon Gosselin has been in the news recently, celebrating a legal victory at the expense of his ex-wife Kate Gosselin. On news of her failure to recover $132,000 in back child support payments, Jon allegedly rubbed salt in the wound, claiming it was time for Kate to earn her own money now that their children were grown.
This latest development marks the newest chapter in the ongoing drama between the two former reality TV stars, who rose to fame in the mid-2000s with their hit show Jon and Kate Plus Eight. The show, which chronicled their experiences raising their large family of sextuplets and twins, was a big hit and helped to make the Gosselins household names.
However, following their highly publicized divorce in 2009, the pair have been embroiled in numerous legal battles and public spats. This latest victory for Jon comes after a judge denied Kate’s attempt to recover the money from back child support payments. According to sources, Kate believed she was entitled to the money, which had supposedly been withheld in 2012. However, the judge did not see things the same way, leading to Jon’s alleged gloating over the situation.
“It was difficult enough for Jon to watch Kate have the children film during most of their childhood, only to dip into their hard-earned money to spend on herself,” an insider shared with In Touch Weekly.
The feuding exes have added fuel to the fire by reportedly taking jabs at each other, with Jon taking satisfaction in Kate’s legal defeat. While he has been working as a DJ, Kate, who reportedly earned $250,000 per episode of Jon and Kate Plus Eight, has seemingly struggled to find success outside of reality television after the show went off the air in 2017. Despite having a nursing degree, Kate has seemingly failed to make any effort to make money away from the camera.
In contrast, Jon has worked consistently as a DJ and has started to build a career for himself outside of the TV spotlight. He hopes that Kate will take a cue from him and make a similar effort to earn her own living. As the couple’s children have grown up, Jon reportedly believes that it is time for Kate to shift her focus and start working to support herself.
“Kate is currently living a very quiet and boring life in North Carolina. She doesn’t date and has very few friends – actually, her best friends are pretty much her kids,” shared an insider to In Touch. This report has sparked news of Kate’s emotional and financial struggles, implying that she may be desperate at this point in time.
“It is very clear that Kate has no interest in living a normal life and having a real job,” The Sun reported, hinting that Kate was reluctant to make the transition to living a life outside of the spotlight. Despite her former lavish lifestyle and fame, Kate seems to be finding it a challenge to maintain her financial stability.
As Kate’s struggle continues, speculation has arisen about her financial status and her ability to support herself and her family. The public is left to wonder about her future and whether she will transition from reality television star to a more conventional lifestyle. With reports of financial woes and emotional turmoil, fans are left wondering how Kate will navigate her future and find happiness outside of the reality TV bubble.
