Jon Gosselin says he is perfect strangers with six of his children

Jon Gosselin says he is perfect strangers with six of his children Jon Gosselin says he has not spoken with six of his eight children in more than a decade, while his son Collin promotes a memoir accusing Kate Gosselin of abuse. Jon Gosselin says he has not spoken with six of his eight children in more than a decade. He told Entertainment Tonight that he is now perfect strangers with them. The former reality star said he still wants to know how their lives are going. He insisted his interest is not about Collin Gosselin's new book. Jon said he has been estranged from his two eldest children, Mady and Cara, for about 13 years. He added that he has no idea why they have not spoken to him.Jon Gosselin Seeks Contact With Estranged ChildrenHe said he knows his daughter Hannah has spoken with her siblings, but he has not personally talked to them. He said he has tried to reach out both publicly and privately. When asked for a message for the six children, Jon said he still loves them and hopes one day they will reach out to him. He urged them to read Collin's book and form their own opinions.Collin Gosselin, 22, grew up on television on Jon and Kate Plus 8. The TLC show aired from 2007 to 2009, when Jon and Kate divorced. The show was rebranded as Kate Plus 8 one year later. Collin and Hannah began living with Jon in 2018.Jon said Collin went no contact with his siblings while Hannah stayed in touch with her mother. In a new memoir, Collin accused his mother of restraining him with zip ties. He also accused her of hitting him when he failed to perform for cameras and isolating him in the family's basement. Collin told Fox News Digital this month that he wants an apology from his mother.Collin Gosselin Demands Accountability From KateHe said he wants her to admit what she did and take accountability. He said he would like her to say she is sorry for soiling his name. He added that her efforts to protect her reputation have come at his cost. Amid the abuse allegations, Kate Gosselin said her children know who she truly is.She made the comment while responding to fan comments on a birthday post for her boyfriend, Steve Neild. One TikTok user told Kate that people may attack her but it cannot shake who she is. The fan wrote that God is guiding Kate and Steve. Kate thanked the fan.Kate Gosselin Responds To Social Media AttacksShe wrote that she knows who she is and that her kids know who she truly is. She said that is all that matters. Kate has also been called a monster in social media comments after Collin announced his memoir. The family drama has drawn widespread attention.The original show documented the Gosselin family with eight children. Cameras followed them for years through Jon and Kate Plus 8 and later Kate Plus 8. Jon's comments come as Collin promotes his book and speaks publicly about his childhood. Collin said he wants accountability and honesty from his mother.Jon said he hopes his children will one day reach out to him. He said he will not stop trying to contact them.