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On Purpose with Jay Shetty · October 12, 2026 · 1h 36m
COLLIN GOSSELIN: The Real Story Behind One of America’s Most-Watched Families
Collin Gosselin opens up about growing up on the reality show Jon & Kate Plus 8, describing a childhood lived under constant filming that he says normalized a false public image. He shares painful accounts of alleged physical abuse, targeted isolation, and a twenty-month stay in an institution he felt was unnecessary. Collin explains how a smuggled note led to a reunion with his father, and how he is now working to rebuild his life and speak out about his past.
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