Kate Gosselin is recovering after a sudden medical emergency. The former Jon & Kate Plus 8 star — who also competed on “Dancing With the Stars” — posted an alarming TikTok photo on Monday, September 29, from a hospital bed with IVs in her arms, asking fans for prayers.
(Photo by Amanda Edwards/Getty Images for Discovery)“Please pray for me tonight and tomorrow.🙏 I will be fine, but I’m scared and would appreciate prayers!” she wrote. “Thanks, guys😘.”
In her caption, Gosselin reassured fans she would share more details when able. “Emergencies don’t care about schedules! Please DON’T worry about me! Please pray instead! Don’t worry, story time to follow when I’m able! Love you guys! I’ll be back as soon as I can! 😘.”
Fans Show Support in the Comments
Thousands of fans quickly flooded the comments with prayers and encouragement. One supporter wrote, “You are a strong woman who can do hard things! Praying to Jesus for your comfort and healing. ✝️😇.”
Gosselin personally replied, “Thank you! I had to call upon that strength that I know I have deep down tonight! And I appreciate your prayers!” She also appreciated several other messages offering support and well wishes.
Another comment read: “Gosselin shares eight children with ex-husband Jon Gosselin: twin daughters Mady and Cara, 24, and sextuplets Alexis, Hannah, Aaden, Collin, Leah, and Joel, 21.
The family rose to fame on Jon & Kate Plus 8, a reality show that documented the challenges and joys of raising a large household. Today, Gosselin works as a nurse while continuing to connect with fans online. Despite her hospitalization, she reassured her supporters that she would return soon to share her story. Another comment read:
Kate Previously Shared Her Health Struggles
While Gosselin has not revealed details about her current emergency, she has spoken openly about lasting health issues connected to her sextuplet pregnancy. In a TikTok video earlier this month, she explained she has dealt with bladder problems since giving birth to six children in 2004.
“When I was pregnant with them, my stomach was squished up here, like 1 inch. You can see it on an ultrasound,” she said. “And my bladder was squished way down here, compressed the whole time with baby weight. Compressed, compressed, compressed.”
She revealed that the pressure damaged her bladder’s elasticity, leaving her with issues that have persisted for years. “Ever since then, my bladder has never been right. It has never been right,” she said.
A Mother of Eight With a Full Life
Gosselin shares eight children with ex-husband Jon Gosselin: twin daughters Mady and Cara, 24, and sextuplets Alexis, Hannah, Aaden, Collin, Leah, and Joel, 21. The family rose to fame on Jon & Kate Plus 8, a reality show that documented the challenges and joys of raising a large household.
Today, Gosselin works as a nurse while continuing to connect with fans online. Despite her hospitalization, she reassured supporters she’ll return soon to share her story.
