On August 7, 2025, 21-year-old Collin Gosselin shared a heartfelt TikTok directed at his seven siblings, beginning with a nostalgic family photo captioned “Born to be a team, us against the world,” then shifting to a solo clip of Collin in his car with the words “Forced to do it alone, and wonder every day what our lives could’ve looked like.” In the video, he expressed sorrow over being separated from his siblings and “pitted against each other,” questioning the cost of fame by saying, “All the fame and money in the world, but what about kids being kids?”
He concluded with an emotional message: “I will always love them more than anything… The tears I shed behind closed doors, thinking about the memories we could’ve shared. I love you guys.” Collin revealed that he still occasionally sees his sister Hannah, whom he recently helped with car issues, describing her as “so funny” and emphasizing the importance of their limited time together despite busy schedules. In comments on the video, he reiterated allegations of physical and emotional abuse, claiming he was treated “like an animal in her circus on TV,” describing instances of being locked up, isolated, zip-tied, and sent away for not fitting into a formula, and recalling a solitary visit at age 12 during which his mother allegedly told him he “destroyed our family.” He vowed to “break the cycle” to ensure his future children understand the value of sibling bonds. In September 2024, Collin first made headlines alleging his mother built a containment room in their basement, secured with bolts and cameras, where he was confined multiple times, and he shared private medical records to dispute psychiatric diagnoses he claimed were falsified. Kate Gosselin’s lawyer responded, defending her actions as efforts to protect the family from Collin’s “troubled behavior,” stating she never intended harm and that his multiple psychiatric diagnoses led to placement in a facility after outpatient treatment failed, including authorization by emergency room doctors following an outburst with a weapon, asserting his behavior was unpredictable and posed a risk. Kate described Collin as having a distorted perception of reality and said being around him was emotionally unsafe for her and his siblings. Jon Gosselin, Collin’s father, supported his son’s account, noting he gained custody of Collin and Hannah after discovering Collin had been sent to a behavioral facility at age 12, claiming Kate had minimal contact during that time and referencing Department of Human Services reports related to suspected abuse. Collin has since graduated high school and enlisted in the U.S. Marines, though he was discharged in 2023, and he is currently focused on reconciliation with his siblings and teaching his future children the importance of sibling bonds. Meanwhile, Kate remains active on TikTok and social media, sharing nostalgic and affectionate moments with the children still living with her, including a rare clip of Alexis hugging her before leaving home.