{"id":33821,"date":"2023-08-24T15:33:03","date_gmt":"2023-08-24T15:33:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/08\/24\/collin-gosselin-update-jon-details-sons-marines-training-life-in-boot-camp\/"},"modified":"2023-08-24T15:33:03","modified_gmt":"2023-08-24T15:33:03","slug":"collin-gosselin-update-jon-details-sons-marines-training-life-in-boot-camp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/08\/24\/collin-gosselin-update-jon-details-sons-marines-training-life-in-boot-camp\/","title":{"rendered":"Collin Gosselin Update: Jon Details Son&#8217;s Marines Training, Life in Boot Camp"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>During a recent interview, Jon Gosselin asked his estranged daughter <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehollywoodgossip.com\/2023\/08\/jon-gosselin-to-daughter-mady-i-love-you-please-dont-badmouth-collin-for-kate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">to not badmouth Collin<\/a>. Even though he acknowledges that Kate put her up to it.<\/p>\n<p>But not everything about Collin had to do with what Kate put him through as a child or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehollywoodgossip.com\/2023\/08\/collin-gosselin-defended-by-jons-ex-colleen-conrad-after-kate-gosselin-smear-campaign\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">her smear campaign<\/a> against him as an adult.<\/p>\n<p>Jon and his recently revealed girlfriend, Stephanie Lebo, discussed what Collin\u2019s up to now.<\/p>\n<p>For years, he expressed excitement to join the military. He\u2019s not at basic training. How is that going?<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-482117 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/0823_jongosselin_stephanielebo_01.png\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/0823_jongosselin_stephanielebo_01-1024x576.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/0823_jongosselin_stephanielebo_01-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/0823_jongosselin_stephanielebo_01-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/0823_jongosselin_stephanielebo_01-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/0823_jongosselin_stephanielebo_01-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/0823_jongosselin_stephanielebo_01-480x270.png 480w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/0823_jongosselin_stephanielebo_01-720x405.png 720w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/0823_jongosselin_stephanielebo_01-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/0823_jongosselin_stephanielebo_01-735x413.png 735w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/0823_jongosselin_stephanielebo_01-335x188.png 335w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/0823_jongosselin_stephanielebo_01-347x195.png 347w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/0823_jongosselin_stephanielebo_01-520x293.png 520w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/0823_jongosselin_stephanielebo_01-640x360.png 640w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/0823_jongosselin_stephanielebo_01-960x540.png 960w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/0823_jongosselin_stephanielebo_01-1080x608.png 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/0823_jongosselin_stephanielebo_01.png 1920w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Speaking to Entertainment Tonight in August of 2023, Jon Gosselin and girlfriend Stephanie Lebo discussed everything from their relationship to his estranged children.<span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (Entertainment Tonight)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Jon Gosselin sat down alongside girlfriend Stephanie Lebo to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etonline.com\/jon-gosselin-shares-update-on-son-collin-after-enlisting-in-us-marine-corps-exclusive-210128\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">talk to <em>Entertainment Tonight<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCollin\u2019s super independent,\u201d he shared of his 19-year-old son.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo he lived on his own a little bit during high school,\u201d Jon shared, \u201clike he just wanted to experience that.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"627\" height=\"631\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Collin-Gosselin-Claims-Mom-Kate-Institutionalized-Him-So-He-Couldnt-Reveal-Her-Alleged-Abuse-Feature-copy.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-479924\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Collin-Gosselin-Claims-Mom-Kate-Institutionalized-Him-So-He-Couldnt-Reveal-Her-Alleged-Abuse-Feature-copy.jpg 627w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Collin-Gosselin-Claims-Mom-Kate-Institutionalized-Him-So-He-Couldnt-Reveal-Her-Alleged-Abuse-Feature-copy-298x300.jpg 298w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Collin-Gosselin-Claims-Mom-Kate-Institutionalized-Him-So-He-Couldnt-Reveal-Her-Alleged-Abuse-Feature-copy-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Collin-Gosselin-Claims-Mom-Kate-Institutionalized-Him-So-He-Couldnt-Reveal-Her-Alleged-Abuse-Feature-copy-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Collin-Gosselin-Claims-Mom-Kate-Institutionalized-Him-So-He-Couldnt-Reveal-Her-Alleged-Abuse-Feature-copy-333x335.jpg 333w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Collin-Gosselin-Claims-Mom-Kate-Institutionalized-Him-So-He-Couldnt-Reveal-Her-Alleged-Abuse-Feature-copy-345x347.jpg 345w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Collin-Gosselin-Claims-Mom-Kate-Institutionalized-Him-So-He-Couldnt-Reveal-Her-Alleged-Abuse-Feature-copy-517x520.jpg 517w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"627\" height=\"631\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-479924 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Collin-Gosselin-Claims-Mom-Kate-Institutionalized-Him-So-He-Couldnt-Reveal-Her-Alleged-Abuse-Feature-copy.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Collin-Gosselin-Claims-Mom-Kate-Institutionalized-Him-So-He-Couldnt-Reveal-Her-Alleged-Abuse-Feature-copy.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Collin-Gosselin-Claims-Mom-Kate-Institutionalized-Him-So-He-Couldnt-Reveal-Her-Alleged-Abuse-Feature-copy.jpg 627w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Collin-Gosselin-Claims-Mom-Kate-Institutionalized-Him-So-He-Couldnt-Reveal-Her-Alleged-Abuse-Feature-copy-298x300.jpg 298w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Collin-Gosselin-Claims-Mom-Kate-Institutionalized-Him-So-He-Couldnt-Reveal-Her-Alleged-Abuse-Feature-copy-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Collin-Gosselin-Claims-Mom-Kate-Institutionalized-Him-So-He-Couldnt-Reveal-Her-Alleged-Abuse-Feature-copy-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Collin-Gosselin-Claims-Mom-Kate-Institutionalized-Him-So-He-Couldnt-Reveal-Her-Alleged-Abuse-Feature-copy-333x335.jpg 333w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Collin-Gosselin-Claims-Mom-Kate-Institutionalized-Him-So-He-Couldnt-Reveal-Her-Alleged-Abuse-Feature-copy-345x347.jpg 345w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Collin-Gosselin-Claims-Mom-Kate-Institutionalized-Him-So-He-Couldnt-Reveal-Her-Alleged-Abuse-Feature-copy-517x520.jpg 517w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Collin Gosselin sits down here for an interview with VICE TV.<span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (Instagram)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Jon continued: \u201c[Then] he enlisted at 18 and he left when he was 19.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Of Collin\u2019s development and maturity, he opined: \u201cI think it taught him to grow up a lot faster.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Collin did not have a good, normal, or happy childhood. It is not uncommon for children in these circumstances to race to adulthood \u2014 even if, like Collin, they find a stable and nurturing environment during their teen years.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"965\" height=\"910\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot-2023-07-25-at-10.41.45-AM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-480255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot-2023-07-25-at-10.41.45-AM.png 965w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot-2023-07-25-at-10.41.45-AM-300x283.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot-2023-07-25-at-10.41.45-AM-768x724.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot-2023-07-25-at-10.41.45-AM-735x693.png 735w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot-2023-07-25-at-10.41.45-AM-335x316.png 335w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot-2023-07-25-at-10.41.45-AM-347x327.png 347w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot-2023-07-25-at-10.41.45-AM-520x490.png 520w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot-2023-07-25-at-10.41.45-AM-640x604.png 640w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot-2023-07-25-at-10.41.45-AM-960x905.png 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"965\" height=\"910\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-480255 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot-2023-07-25-at-10.41.45-AM.png\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot-2023-07-25-at-10.41.45-AM.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot-2023-07-25-at-10.41.45-AM.png 965w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot-2023-07-25-at-10.41.45-AM-300x283.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot-2023-07-25-at-10.41.45-AM-768x724.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot-2023-07-25-at-10.41.45-AM-735x693.png 735w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot-2023-07-25-at-10.41.45-AM-335x316.png 335w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot-2023-07-25-at-10.41.45-AM-347x327.png 347w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot-2023-07-25-at-10.41.45-AM-520x490.png 520w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot-2023-07-25-at-10.41.45-AM-640x604.png 640w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot-2023-07-25-at-10.41.45-AM-960x905.png 960w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Jon Gosselin is a proud papa as he celebrates the high school graduation here of daughter Hannah and son Collin in 2023.<span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (Instagram)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>At present, Collin is undergoing military training.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI got some letters from him from boot camp, from Parris Island,\u201d Jon detailed. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe\u2019s doing super well! He just talks about, like, training,\u201d he shared.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"986\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-2023-08-01-at-3.32.29-PM-1024x986.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-480692\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-2023-08-01-at-3.32.29-PM-1024x986.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-2023-08-01-at-3.32.29-PM-300x289.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-2023-08-01-at-3.32.29-PM-768x739.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-2023-08-01-at-3.32.29-PM-735x708.png 735w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-2023-08-01-at-3.32.29-PM-335x323.png 335w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-2023-08-01-at-3.32.29-PM-347x334.png 347w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-2023-08-01-at-3.32.29-PM-520x501.png 520w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-2023-08-01-at-3.32.29-PM-640x616.png 640w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-2023-08-01-at-3.32.29-PM-960x924.png 960w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-2023-08-01-at-3.32.29-PM.png 1047w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"986\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-480692 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-2023-08-01-at-3.32.29-PM.png\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-2023-08-01-at-3.32.29-PM-1024x986.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-2023-08-01-at-3.32.29-PM-1024x986.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-2023-08-01-at-3.32.29-PM-300x289.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-2023-08-01-at-3.32.29-PM-768x739.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-2023-08-01-at-3.32.29-PM-735x708.png 735w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-2023-08-01-at-3.32.29-PM-335x323.png 335w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-2023-08-01-at-3.32.29-PM-347x334.png 347w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-2023-08-01-at-3.32.29-PM-520x501.png 520w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-2023-08-01-at-3.32.29-PM-640x616.png 640w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-2023-08-01-at-3.32.29-PM-960x924.png 960w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-2023-08-01-at-3.32.29-PM.png 1047w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Jon Gosselin is the king of the world! Sort of. He shared this photo in April 2023.<span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (Instagram)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>According to Jon, \u201cHe said he doesn\u2019t really have time to do anything [else].\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s very structured,\u201d Stephanie then chimed in.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s very, like, at 4 a.m. they get up, they do PT, they go eat, then they go study, classroom, then they eat, then PT, you know?\u201d Jon elaborated. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"923\" height=\"870\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot-2023-07-10-at-6.37.08-AM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-479131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot-2023-07-10-at-6.37.08-AM.png 923w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot-2023-07-10-at-6.37.08-AM-300x283.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot-2023-07-10-at-6.37.08-AM-768x724.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot-2023-07-10-at-6.37.08-AM-735x693.png 735w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot-2023-07-10-at-6.37.08-AM-335x316.png 335w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot-2023-07-10-at-6.37.08-AM-347x327.png 347w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot-2023-07-10-at-6.37.08-AM-520x490.png 520w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot-2023-07-10-at-6.37.08-AM-640x603.png 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"923\" height=\"870\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-479131 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot-2023-07-10-at-6.37.08-AM.png\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot-2023-07-10-at-6.37.08-AM.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot-2023-07-10-at-6.37.08-AM.png 923w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot-2023-07-10-at-6.37.08-AM-300x283.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot-2023-07-10-at-6.37.08-AM-768x724.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot-2023-07-10-at-6.37.08-AM-735x693.png 735w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot-2023-07-10-at-6.37.08-AM-335x316.png 335w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot-2023-07-10-at-6.37.08-AM-347x327.png 347w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot-2023-07-10-at-6.37.08-AM-520x490.png 520w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Screenshot-2023-07-10-at-6.37.08-AM-640x603.png 640w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Collin Gosselin posted this photo on his personal Instagram page in the summer of 2023.<span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (Instagram)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Jon then acknowledged that \u201cIt\u2019s what he\u2019s always wanted to do.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Collin has spoken about this aspiration for years.<\/p>\n<p>As many people have pointed out, people and especially children who have experienced institutionalization sometimes desire that rigidity and structure when they are free.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"511\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Jon-Gosselin-Daughter-Hannah-charity-vert-copy.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-479973\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Jon-Gosselin-Daughter-Hannah-charity-vert-copy.jpg 511w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Jon-Gosselin-Daughter-Hannah-charity-vert-copy-300x277.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Jon-Gosselin-Daughter-Hannah-charity-vert-copy-335x309.jpg 335w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Jon-Gosselin-Daughter-Hannah-charity-vert-copy-347x320.jpg 347w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"511\" height=\"471\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-479973 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Jon-Gosselin-Daughter-Hannah-charity-vert-copy.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Jon-Gosselin-Daughter-Hannah-charity-vert-copy.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Jon-Gosselin-Daughter-Hannah-charity-vert-copy.jpg 511w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Jon-Gosselin-Daughter-Hannah-charity-vert-copy-300x277.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Jon-Gosselin-Daughter-Hannah-charity-vert-copy-335x309.jpg 335w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Jon-Gosselin-Daughter-Hannah-charity-vert-copy-347x320.jpg 347w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Jon Gosselin has a solid relationship with son Collin and daughter Hannah. And then no other kids of his.<span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (Instagram)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cWe sent him gift cards to go shopping,\u201d Jon noted.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut,\u201d he shared, \u201che won\u2019t be able to do that until the ninth week.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Jon went on to detail that \u201che just writes like, \u2018Hey, I miss you guys, I can\u2019t wait to eat a real meal.&#8217;\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<p>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Jon Gosselin&#039;s Message to Estranged Daughter Mady Amid Ongoing Family Drama (Exclusive)\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/J-nhjt4TwAk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Stephanie, who has been dating Jon (albeit outside of the public eye) for a couple of years, had nothing but praise for Collin.<\/p>\n<p>She called him a \u201cgentleman\u201d and praised his kindness and positive attitude. More or less anyone who isn\u2019t affiliated with Kate seems to view him in this way.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI mean, he brings flowers and he loves that his dad is happy, so it allows them to be happier,\u201d Stephanie shared. \u201cThings are great.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/0210_jongosselin_01-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-468812\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/0210_jongosselin_01-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/0210_jongosselin_01-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/0210_jongosselin_01-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/0210_jongosselin_01-735x919.jpg 735w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/0210_jongosselin_01-268x335.jpg 268w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/0210_jongosselin_01-278x347.jpg 278w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/0210_jongosselin_01-416x520.jpg 416w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/0210_jongosselin_01-512x640.jpg 512w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/0210_jongosselin_01-614x768.jpg 614w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/0210_jongosselin_01-864x1080.jpg 864w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/0210_jongosselin_01.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-468812 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/0210_jongosselin_01.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/0210_jongosselin_01-819x1024.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/0210_jongosselin_01-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/0210_jongosselin_01-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/0210_jongosselin_01-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/0210_jongosselin_01-735x919.jpg 735w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/0210_jongosselin_01-268x335.jpg 268w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/0210_jongosselin_01-278x347.jpg 278w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/0210_jongosselin_01-416x520.jpg 416w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/0210_jongosselin_01-512x640.jpg 512w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/0210_jongosselin_01-614x768.jpg 614w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/0210_jongosselin_01-864x1080.jpg 864w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/0210_jongosselin_01.jpg 1080w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">In September of 2022, Jon Gosselin showed off his superb sense of style by wearing an excellent shirt.<span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (Instagram)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cI think we built a good solid foundation for Collin to go into the Marines,\u201d Jon assessed.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAnd now he knows he has a strong support system at home,\u201d he added. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe has good friends that back him up,\u201d Jon affirmed. \u201cSo that he can fulfill his dream of being a Marine and still come home.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<p>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Jon Gosselin and Stephanie Lebo on Keeping Their Romance Secret for Years (Exclusive)\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-L0pX3EFVvM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>\u201cHe has great traits that reflect his dad,\u201d Stephanie praised. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cOne thing that they have in common, and I love it,\u201d she shared, \u201cis that if one of them says they\u2019re going to do something, they always follow through.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Stephanie reiterated: \u201cHe has a lot of his father\u2019s traits.\u201d So sweet!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehollywoodgossip.com\/2023\/08\/collin-gosselin-update-jon-details-sons-marines-training-life-in-boot-camp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>During a recent interview, Jon Gosselin asked his estranged daughter to not badmouth Collin. Even though he acknowledges that Kate put her up to it. But not everything about Collin had to do with what Kate put him through as a child or her smear campaign against him as an adult. 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