Jon Gosselin's Plea to Estranged Kids: 'We're Perfect Strangers'

Jon Gosselin has spoken out about his significant estrangement from most of his eight children. In an interview on Friday, October 23, 2026, Jon admitted he has not spoken to his older children, Mady and Cara, in approximately 13 years. He also noted he hasn't seen his sextuplets since before COVID-19. Jon expressed a strong desire to speak with them again, lamenting that they have become "perfect strangers."

His comments coincide with the release of his son Collin Gosselin's memoir, "In The Shadow of Eight: Surviving the Reality of My Childhood." The book contains allegations of physical abuse by their mother, Kate Gosselin, which she has consistently denied. Jon encouraged his estranged children to read Collin's book to understand the family dynamics better and to form their own opinions.

A documentary about the Gosselin family's time on television is also in production for Netflix, featuring interviews with Jon, Collin, and Hannah. This comes amidst recent conflicting claims between Hannah and Collin regarding their communication with each other.