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Jon Gosselin, Waiting Tables At Black Dog Cafe

Dale Chong |
September 19, 2013 | 2:52 p.m. PDT

Staff Reporter

Jon Gosselin waiting tables at Black Dog Cafe (Tumblr)
Jon Gosselin waiting tables at Black Dog Cafe (Tumblr)
Since TLC's hit reality show "Jon and Kate Plus 8" has gone off the air and the Gosselins' messy divorce cleared the tabloids, it seems that Kate Gosselin has been living the good life with her eight children. It turns out her ex-husband, the infamous Jon Gosselin, has been staying under the radar waiting tables and living in a cabin. 

"Entertainment Tonight" met up with Gosselin at the Black Dog Cafe in Pennsylvania, where he currently works as a waiter. Gosselin said that, after his dramatic divorce and high-profile lifestyle, it has been "next to nearly impossible" to find any sort of work. 

Looking at where he was just a few years ago, living in a million-dollar home and absorbing the lifestyle of celebrities, it's easy to say that Gosselin's life has spiraled downward since his marriage and television show ended. He now resides in a cabin without Internet or television.

Gosselin was quick to argue, "I've hit rock bottom like 20 times, and then I just bounce back and go somewhere else."  

Gosselin said he was nervous at first of how he would look when he first started working, but has made it clear he does not regret anything and enjoys his current job. He says working at the restaurant is fun and he enjoys talking to customers. 

The Gosselins divorced in 2009, with plenty of the messy details out to the public. Jon says that he and Kate have no relationship and share contact via text or email. He also added that he does not pay child support as they both financially support their children. 

READ MORE: The Reality Television Couples 'Curse'

Although he may claim to be content with the reality of being a former celebrity, it is safe to say that it has been a long fall from the top for Jon Gosselin. 

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