Jon Gosselin Says He'll 'Definitely' Invite His Estranged Kids to His Wedding: 'Door's Always Open Here'

Mar. 15, 2025

From left: Jon Gosselin with his fiancée Stephanie Lebo and his kids.Photo:Jon Gosselin/Instagram;Kate Gosselin/Instagram

Jon Gosselin/Instagram;Kate Gosselin/Instagram

Jon Gosselinis holding out hope that his estranged children will be at his wedding.

Shortly after the news ofhis engagementto girlfriendStephanie Lebo, 36, went public, theJon and Kate Plus 8alum, 47, toldEntertainment Tonightthat he had his fingers crossed that his children would be in attendance on his big day.

Jon shares twins Mady and Cara and sextuplets Alexis, Hannah, Aaden, Collin, Leah and Joel with his ex-wifeKate Gosselin. He is estranged to all but his son Collin and his daughter Hannah.

Kate Gosselin and Jon Gosselin with their eight children.Heidi Gutman/NBC NewsWire

Heidi Gutman/NBC NewsWire

“I would definitely do that,” Jon explained. “I would definitely send an invite to all of them. You know, they are my kids. It’d be nice for her to meet my other kids.”

“I just kind of support the kids that are integrated into the family. If other ones wake up and realize what’s going on, the door’s always open here,” he added.

The former reality star admitted that he didn’t tell his estranged kids about his plans to propose, but sought approval from Collin and Hannah.

Jon shared how Hannah cried at the happy news before recalling the casual way he let Collin know.

(L) Jon Gosselin and Stephanie Lebo.Jon Gosselin/Instagram

Jon Gosselin/Instagram

The outlet reported that Stephanie’s dad whispered to her after the emotional moment: “You don’t know how long I waited for this day for you, and there was a time where I thought it was never going to happen for you. I’m so very happy for you and Jon. My best advice is never stop being in love. Love comes first.“⁠

While Jon is game to tie the knot again — he was previously married to Kate for 10 years from 1999 to 2009 — he nixed the idea of having more kids.

“We’re both fixed, so it’s not happening,” he told PEOPLE of starting another family. “I’m not getting a reversal. It was annoying enough to get it fixed so I’m not going to go down that road. I’m 47. She’s 36. We just want to enjoy life.”

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He noted that Stephanie’s 14-year-old daughter lives with the couple, so they are not empty nesters just yet. “It’s really nice,” he told PEOPLE of having the teen at home with them. “I’ve never had one kid before, so I’m learning as well.”

“So it’s very different, but it’s cool to see Collin and Hannah be the big brother and big sister, because they never had that,” Jon continued. “So they’re mentoring her as well, so it’s very interesting.”

source: people.com