‘What an Upgrade’: Fans Congratulate ‘Jon & Kate Plus 8’ Star Jon Gosselin on Engagement to Girlfriend of 3 Years – Details
Jon Gosselin is now engaged, and while fans have congratulated him, some hope his new fiancée will be a better fit than his ex-wife.
On November 28, 2024, Jon Gosselin, his fiancée, and a publication announced his engagement. The news was shared on Instagram, featuring photos of the “Jon & Kate Plus 8” reality star kissing his fiancée and showing off her engagement ring.
A close-up image of the ring on Stephanie’s hand was also shared. According to the publication, Jon proposed to Stephanie Lebo on November 23, 2024, at her favorite restaurant, Willoughby’s on Park, in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania.
After enjoying dinner with their parents, the former reality star proposed in a private dining area, going down on one knee. Stephanie’s father was overjoyed and emotional, whispering to his daughter, “You don’t know how long I waited for this day for you, and there was a time where [sic] I thought it was never going to happen for you.”
Jon Gosselin and Stephanie Lebo show her engagement ring in a post dated November 28, 2024 | Source: Instagram/__stephaniiemariie__ | jongosselin1
He continued, “I’m so very happy for you and Jon.” He also offered some wisdom: “My best advice is never stop being in love. Love comes first.” The newly engaged couple celebrated afterward with close friends.
According to the publication, the couple met in late August 2021 at a backyard barbecue. Within a few weeks, the pair became an official couple but kept their relationship private for two years.
This past summer, they celebrated their third anniversary. Fans were excited for Jon, with many referencing his ex-wife, Kate Gosselin. One person wrote, “Good for him. He deserves a nice loving partner after being married to Kate [Gosselin].”
Another commented, “Pretty sure his ex would be bitter and salty that he’s living a happy life.” An Instagram user remarked, “What an upgrade!” while another agreed, saying he’d “Upgraded.” One individual added, “Happy for him. Still remember how awful Kate was to him on TV.”
In the same vein, another fan wrote, “I bet she doesn’t whine about his breathing. So glad he’s free from the clutches of that vile Sith Lord Darth Kate.” The comments continued, with one person saying, “I just hope she’s nicer than Kate!!”
Someone else noted, “Katelyn will be so [expletive] he got a younger GF.[sic]” On Facebook, one person stated, “Wish him the best. He deserves it, after surviving Kate.“
