Jon Gosselin reveals that he has been in close contact with his ex-girlfriend Colleen Conrad during her battle with breast cancer By Sam Joseph Semon For Dailymail.com Published: 23:16 GMT, 11 November 2021 | Updated: 23:19 GMT, 11 November 2021 Viewcomments Jon Gosselin revealed that he is still in close contact with his former girlfriend, Colleen Conrad, and that he had helped her through her battle with breast cancer. The 44-year-old media personality recently appeared on an episode of The Dr. Oz Show and gave the series' host various updates about his dating and personal life. The former Jon & Kate Plus 8 star split up from his ex earlier this year, and they initially started dating in 2014. On good terms: Jon Gosselin revealed that he is still in close contact with his former girlfriend, Colleen Conrad, and that he had helped her through her battle with breast cancer; they are seen in 2018 During the conversation, Gosselin noted that he and Conrad had experienced a rough patch during the early portion of the year. 'We had ongoing issues previous to our breakup and previous to her diagnosis, so we...didn't really want any stress during her treatment,' he said. The DJ then expressed that he and his former partner decided to remain close while she recovered from her various procedures. 'We thought it was best that we just stop our relationship and work on our friendship and get her through her treatment,' he said. Better as friends: The DJ then expressed that he and his former partner decided to remain close while she recovered from her various procedures 'I helped her through cancer, insurance and everything else. I supported her through her cancer. It was easier as friends to break off the relationship and get her through that as well,' he said. Gosselin went on to describe their breakup as 'definitely mutual,' although he stressed that they were still close. He added: 'I'll always love Colleen and we're friends and it wasn't because of cancer.' Staying close: The media personality also stressed that his former girlfriend was still close to his children and described her as 'a big part of Colin and Hannah's life' The media personality also stressed that his former girlfriend was still close to his children and described her as 'a big part of Colin and Hannah's life.' Gosselin then expressed that the breakup was healthy, as he was able to concentrate on various aspects of his life. 'It was good for my kids too, that I focus on them as well and focus on other things that were going on in my life, other projects and work as well. Then I could really focus on helping my friend get through her cancer,' he said. High-profile couple: Gosselin was previously married to Kate Kreider, with whom he shares eight children The media figure was then asked about the qualities that his ideal partner would have, as he was still keeping his options open regarding romance. 'I want stability and a nice person, just like I always have looked for in the past. I need someone to roll with the punches,' he said. Gosselin was previously married to Kate Kreider, with whom he shares eight children. The high-profile couple divorced in 2009 and entered into a lengthy custody battle that saw two of their kids moving to live with their father full-time. He later began dating Liz Jannetta, and the two previously appeared on an episode of Couples Therapy before they broke up in 2014. The media personality later started a relationship with Conrad, and it eventually came to an end this past August. Split up: The media personality later started a relationship with Conrad, and it eventually came to an end this past August Read more: Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility