Jon Gosselin & Colleen Conrad: Gosselin And New Girlfriend Have Lived Together For Eight Months, Reports Claim

Jon Gosselin has stepped out with new girlfriend Colleen Conrad, revealing the most serious relationship he’s been in since splitting with wife Kate Gosselin 8 years ago.

Jon has been keeping the new relationship very quiet. This week reports emerged that the 38-year-old reality television star has been dating Conrad for the past 9 months, and that they have lived together for the last 8 months.

A source told Us Weekly that Jon Gosselin and Colleen Conrad have known each other for some time, but they sparked a romantic relationship after running into each other late last year.

“They ran into each other after years of not seeing each other and instantly reconnected,” a source told Us Weekly.

The outlet noted further details about Jon’s new girlfriend.

“A Penn State grad, Conrad has two teenage children, a son and daughter, who have both met Gosselin and his brood of eight, twins Cara and Maddy, 14, and 10-year-old sextuplets Alexis, Hannah, Aaden, Collin, Leah, and Joel. However, the source adds that the pretty brunette hasn’t yet had the pleasure of meeting her live-in boyfriend’s famous ex Kate, 40.”

Despite a bitter divorce, both Jon and Kate Gosselin appear to be much happier now. Jon has stayed mostly away from the limelight, working as a DJ in Pennsylvania and staying off television.

Kate is still in the reality television spotlight, but said she is very happy with the new phase of her life.

“It’s been the greatest five years of my life,” Kate said in a clip that aired on Entertainment Weekly about the celebration for her 40th birthday.

Kate added that she is looking forward rather than dwelling on her split with Jon.

“Don’t talk to me about ex situations,” she said. “I don’t define myself with that.”

With new girlfriend Colleen Conrad, Jon Gosselin is reportedly trying to play a bigger role in his children’s lives. Earlier this year, reports suggested that he is seeking full custody of daughter Maddy.

“Jon’s priority is what is best for the kids… [He will] fight for them,” Gosselin’s attorney Kristen Doleva-Lecher said at the time. “Jon is currently not commenting on the situation. His focus remains on his children.”

While Jon Gosselin and Colleen Conrad appear to be moving forward, he’s not the only one with a serious relationship. Kate Gosselin has been linked to millionaire CEO Jeff Prescott, who she has reportedly been dating since January.

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