Hailey Glassman Fires Back, Denies Ending Gosselin Marriage

**Hailey Glassman Denies She Ruined Jon and Kate Gosselin’s Marriage**

Hailey Glassman, the newest cast member on *Real Housewives of New York*, used Tuesday’s episode to reject rumors that she was responsible for the end of Jon and Kate Gosselin’s marriage.

During a confessional with Jessel Taank, Glassman explained that her relationship with Jon began after his separation from Kate, but the news had not yet reached the public, creating a false impression of infidelity.

She recalled the moment when a photo taken on her dad’s yacht was posted to, labeling it a “Jon with mystery woman” story. , the tabloids then amplified the claim that she was “Home‑wrecking Hailey, she ruined a family of eight,” an allegation she insists was never true.

The episode also highlighted how the sensationalist coverage has impacted Glassman’s life, a narrative she says still lingers today.

## Background & Context

Jon and Kate Gosselin married in 1999 and rose to fame on TLC’s *Jon & Kate Plus 8*, which followed their eight children from 2007 to 2009. The couple announced their divorce in June 2009 during an episode of the series.

Kate continued starring on the renamed *Kate Plus 8* from 2010 to 2017, while the exes—who share twins Madelyn and Cara, 25, and sextuplets Aaden, Joel, Collin, Leah, Hannah and Alexis, 22—are not on speaking terms.

Glassman first met Jon after her father performed a “tummy tuck” on Kate following the birth of their sextuplets. The event led to Jon becoming a family friend. When Jon and Kate separated, he moved into Glassman’s parents’ house around the time she returned from college, and the two developed a friendship that later turned romantic.

From June 2009 to October 2009, Glassman and Jon dated before ultimately breaking up. She attributes the end of their relationship to the relentless media scrutiny she faced during that period.

## What the Media Said and How It Affected Her

Glassman told Jessel that at the time, tabloids “invaded” Indiana University, where she studied, and asked people to give them a “juicy story” on her in exchange for $100.

She said that the coverage destroyed her reputation when she was just 22, a time when “you don’t know who you are.” Glassman described the media’s portrayal as “destroying me,” and claimed it was as if “a piece of you died but there was no funeral for you.” She added that this ordeal “ruined my life.”

The narrative began when a photo of Glassman and Jon on a yacht appeared on, prompting headlines about a “mystery woman.” The story was subsequently amplified by the tabloids, who portrayed Glassman as a “home‑wrecking” figure. , the media’s depiction was far from accurate and only served to spread salacious lies.

The relentless coverage led Glassman to break off her relationship with Jon. She said that “the media was just destroying me,” and that she was “just so beaten down.” The experience has had a lasting impact on her, .

## The Gosselin Family and Their Reality TV Legacy

Jon and Kate’s eight children—twins Madelyn and Cara, and sextuplets Aaden, Joel, Collin, Leah, Hannah and Alexis—were born in 1999. The family gained national attention on *Jon & Kate Plus 8*, which aired from 2007 to 2009. After the Gosselins split, Kate continued to star on *Kate Plus 8* from 2010 until the show ended in 2017.

The Gosselin children have grown into adulthood, with the twins now 25 and the sextuplets 22. Despite their public profiles, the exes remain estranged and have not spoken with one another since their divorce announcement. The family’s reality television journey remains a significant chapter in the genre’s history.

The newest *RHONY* episodes continue to air Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on Bravo, where Glassman’s story has added another layer of intrigue for viewers.