She's fully licensed and working for months. On March 9, 2020, Travis asked Katie to begin an official courtship. I guess well just have to wait and see. If they want to get to know someone, they do it in a family setting, as opposed to traditional one-on-one dating. MILL SPRING Phillip Jerry Bates, 69, of Mill Spring, passed away Wednesday morning, March 1, 2023 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills following a brief illness. We realize God's timing is always perfect, and we are looking forward to what the future holds for our own family, as well as the network." Katie was regularly featured on both shows. I hope that Michaela is pregnant! Aubrey Chorpenning has been a freelance writer since December 2016 and has primarily focused on reality TV and celebrity news. But it sounds like they may be adding new videos in the future. Will you be vacationing this year? And now, the heavy news: 'Bringing Up Bates' has Spring Break is just around the corner. InstagramFacebookYouTube I wonder if it will be another pregnancy? His groomsmen were his brother-in-law Cameron, his cousin Jeffrey Walsemann, his cousin-in-law Jeffrey Weaver, Katie's brother-in-law Evan, and his friends Aaron Scully and Gavin Ziegler. But Josie isn't? It was the most magical weekend and we are so happy to share it with you! . The couple shared their first kiss at the altar. A Truly Big Bates Announcement: Josie has a job in a real salon. WebToday, nine of Gil and Kelly Bates' 19 children are married, and 10 are unmarried, but tomorrow, their married kids will officially be the majority. Love this family. Former Bringing Up Bates star Trace and his wife Lydia Bates are expecting their first baby! On February 17, 2023, Katie and Travis shared a post stating that it was baby time. The proposal took place in an ocean pier gazebo, which was decorated with candles, a large heart constructed of red roses, and a sign that read, "Will you marry me?". I know her and her husband have been trying for couple years and still nothing and they would be so happy. She was the couple's eleventh child, and they went on to have eight more children after her. Fans of "Bringing Up Bates" recently learned that the show would be canceled after 10 seasons (via US Weekly ). Maybe both Carlin and Josie are engaged, maybe Tori is having twins, maybe Lawson scored a recording contract it would be wonderful if Michael is pregnant or adopting a child. She is the sister of Zachary Bates, Michaela Keilen, Erin Paine, Lawson Bates, Nathan Bates, Alyssa Webster, Tori Smith, Trace Bates, Carlin Stewart, Josie Balka, Jackson Bates, Warden Bates, Isaiah Bates, Addallee Bates, Ellie Bates, Callie-Anna Bates, Judson Bates, and Jeb Bates. Those chickens liked the front porch better than the backyard, which Kelly & the girls didn't appreciate! Since our last update, he celebrated his first Christmas, New Years, and Valentine' John and Alyssa are due to welcome their fifth child next month. A native of Polk County, Jerry was the son of the late Lloyd Francis Bates and Exie Lee Thompson. MILL SPRING Phillip Jerry Bates, 69, of Mill Spring, passed away Wednesday morning, March 1, 2023 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills following a brief illness. Watch for a special announcement this Thursday during @SmallTownBigMayor at 9:30 PM ET on UPtv! WebThe Bates family and the Duggar family have spent much time together through the years. In addition to writing about and watching TV, she enjoys spending time with her family and cats, baking, reading, and doing DIY projects. A memorial service will follow at 3:00 p.m. Saturday at the funeral chapel with Reverend Mike Gettys and Reverend Jeremy Wood officiating. I hope for Michael that she pregnant but I'm guessing an engagement or preganacy by Zach & his wife. On September 19, 2019, Katie announced via Facebook Live that she was in the beginning stages of a relationship with Travis Clark. WebBig Bates Announcement In a family with 19 children, big announcements are not all that uncommon, but they are always exciting. On September 22, 2022, they revealed that they are naming their daughter Hailey James. Zachary, Lawson, Nathan, Trace, Jackson, Warden, Isaiah, Judson & Jeb (brothers)Michaela, Erin, Alyssa, Tori, Carlin, Josie, Addallee, Ellie & Callie-Anna (sisters) Yesterday we shared our updated February birthday cover and today we are back to share our March birthday cover. So my prediction is that someones courting. You can find here the latest and trending news. Welcome to The Bates Family Blog! I am always hopeful it's Michael and Brandon are expecting. Meet the super-sized Bates family: Parents Gil and Kelly Jo Bates have 19 kids, 3 kids-in-law, and their first grandbaby on the way! They will tie the knot on Thursday, May 12th, in San Diego, California. Oh I love Bates sized news! I can't stand the phrase baby bump. cant get enough of this family! The due date was later revealed to be March 4, 2023. They were filming her gender reveal party over the weekend. Eleven of their children are married while one is in a relationship. I would love it to be that Michael is pregnant. The family decorates the house in order to make the Paine's feel special. The obvious choices are:Toris pregnantJosies engagedCarlins engagedThe truly biggest Bates announcement would be:Michaela is pregnantLawson is courtingTori got a teaching position in a public schoolJosie got a job in a salon. Katie is said to be full of spunk and laughter. You can find the video at the bottom of this article. One of the biggest changes for us is that the network will be moving toward producing more scripted family shows and will not be renewing a contract to film new 'Bringing Up Bates' episodes. As the kids grew older, the show became even more successful as fans tuned in to watch them grow and have families of their own. I know! Katie's matron of honor was her sister Josie. This site/blog is dedicated to providing factual information & regular updates on the Gil and Kelly Bates family and their show. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews. However, due to Katie's blood clotting disorder, they said that the baby could arrive around mid-February 2023. Kenna Joy Bates (born October 17, 2022) is the only child of Nathan Bates and Esther Bates . She has been working there for months. It remains a decent show because the material is fairly fresh and revelent, and not of ton of flashbacks. Their courtship proposal is featured on the Bringing Up Bates episode "I Love You to Piz-zas!". The day the chicken coop is being built happens to be Carlin's 14th birthday! Use of these names, logos, and brands does not imply endorsement unless specified. Welcome to our blog for the Bates family! Carlin wasn't expecting much of a celebration with everyone being so busy, but they surprise her with cake, balloons, and roses! They use their channels to share a little bit of everything with their fans. They would eventually get another show, "Bringing Up Bates" on the station UPtv. Trace is the eighth out of the family's 19 kids. The family decides to get chickens, since they would be able to provide the crew with fresh eggs. We probably know each other :). Thursday, March 2, 2023 Trace Bringing Up Bates star Lawson Bates and actress Tiffany Espensen are married! First, the good news: Finley Marie Paine has arrived! Thanks for leaving your comments! Between January 23rd and February 17th, a span of less than four weeks, the Bates family has a whopping 10 birthdays to celebrate, including two "double birthdays." The first double birthday was Trace and Jeb on February 1st, and the second is today. Jackson is turning 20, and Addallee is turning 16. Happy birthday to this brother-sister duo! So, maybe Nathan and Esther will use their YouTube channel for the same reasons. Photo courtesy lawsonbates.com Since our last update, she celebrated her first Zade is one month away from turning one years old. Spouse(s) are engaged. When the show debuted in 2008 under the name "17 Kids and Counting," it raked in an impressive 3.29 million viewers (via Variety). Yesterday, Trace and Lydia announced that they will be sharing big news on Saturday (March 4th) at 3pm. On September 10, 2022, they revealed that they are expecting a girl. It's your lucky day! So far, the couple has shared one video on their YouTube channel. When will the news be during the episode? She was a bridesmaid at her sister Josie's wedding to Kelton Balka on October 5, 2018. On the Next Bringing Up Bates - A Big Announcement! Back at the Bates home, the 2 large families hang out, playing basketball & cards together. After revisiting some of our favorite places together, and making some new memories along the way, we are overjoyed to announce that we are engaged! WebCarlin and Evan Stewart grapple with the fears theyve experienced as they try to get to the root cause of Laylas serious medical condition. The romantic gesture was captured by a videographer, and the couple has shared several sneak peeks since they announced their engagement. Carlin and Josie are engaged, Michael and Whitney are pregnant. But I really hope Micheal is pregnant.. After just 24 hours, the video has received over 32,000 views from fans. Bates Family Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. During the weekend of February 11th, John and Alyssa a double birthday party for their daughters, Lexi and Maci. She and her siblings were raised as active participants of Bill Gothard's Institute in Basic Life Principles, and regularly attended the yearly Advanced Training Institute conferences in Big Sandy, Texas. She was a bridesmaid at her sister Tori's wedding to Bobby Smith on December 16, 2017. My guess is Tori and Bobby's gender reveal.Or maybe it's twins! To this day, fans still This confirmed speculation that the two were a couple that had been happening since they first appeared in each other's Instagram stories in late July 2019. Josie is engaged2. Anonymous at 1:30pm same, poor baby keeps getting called a bump. Likely an engagement announcement from Carlin or even Josie but my heart TRULY prays and hopes that it's some baby news from Michael and Brandon. In May 2020, she graduated from the Cosmetology program at Crown College. . For their honeymoon, Katie and Travis went to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Gil Bates (father)Kelly Bates (mother) Tori is having twins!! Required fields are marked *. Since our last update, she celebrated her first Zade is one month away from turning one years old. The new episodes will premiere It's probably that Carlin and Evan are engaged and will be married by the end of summer. James Duggar and his friend Elijah started in London and met up with Jana Duggar, Jed Duggar, Katey Duggar, Truett Duggar, and their friend Laura in Rome. Travis wrote the song "I Choose You" for the wedding. The group also took a tour of Pompeii, which is about 150 miles southeast of Rome. We will try our best to answer to each comment but due to the amount of comments that we receive, we can only do our best. Two big announcements were made today. They have nineteen children with four in heaven. The pair shared an exciting announcement on social media over the weekend, and they wanted to include fans in this moment. Many of the children remain close friends and have taken part in each others' weddings. Her dress was designed by Renee Miller of Renee's Bridal. A baby would have to be Zach & Whitney or Michael and Brandon. Josie already has a job in a salon. But I'm guessing that Josie is engaged. We will try our best to answer to each comment but due to the amount of comments that we receive, we can only do our best. They go around in a circle, everyone praising Carlin about something-- her parents praise her for being so generous & always giving of herself, while Zach praises her diligence! UPtv released a statement about the show's future that read, "We will not be premiering 'Bringing Up Bates' season 11 on UPtv as planned as we will be focusing our programming in 2022 on movies and a new scripted series to be announced soon." Katie completed a one-year Bible program at Crown College of the Bible. I'm pretty sure the only one that lasted more than a year was Michaela and Brandon, and in their case there was no "dating in everything but name" pre-courtship period like the younger Bates have had.And while Josie and Kelton have only been officially courting for 6 months they have known each other for 3 years, so I wouldn't be surprised to hear them announce an engagement either. October 5, 2000 (2000-10-05) (age22) She has to take two shots a day during pregnancy. Or either Josie/Kelton or Carlin/Evan (or both!) Gender reveals are not considered an announcement. The next day, during the building of the chicken coop, the family is reminded that Warden & Isaiah have a dentist appointment! Several other Bates family members, including Alyssa Webster and Carlin Stewart, have YouTube channels as well. In 2012, TLC aired one season of the show United Bates of America, which focused on Katie's family. The video features a series of clips from the couples recent proposal. A few weeks ago, on August 8th, the Bates family (all 21 of them!) On August 6, 2022, Katie and Travis announced that they are expecting their first child, due March 2023. Children They both have large families and their children are similar in ages and grew up together. The wedding had around 400 guests. Katie Grace Clark (ne Bates) (born October 5, 2000) is the eleventh child and seventh daughter of Gil Bates and Kelly Bates. Tags: Bates, Bringing Up Bates, Esther Keyes, Nathan Bates, Your email address will not be published. Published 5:03 pm Thursday, March 2, 2023. The flower girls were Katie's nieces Willow and Layla and their dog Remi. Welcome to our blog for the Bates family! Our aim is to post all points of view, but we do not post anything that is profane, insulting, derogatory, or in poor taste. Lawson steps up and offers to take them. Actually if Evan and Carlin get engaged after a 10 month courtship, this would be pretty consistent with prior courtships the Bates have had. Carlin and Evan's They call it the "For Knox" of Chicken Coops. The bates date for a while before courtship so I don't think it's a new courtship. Gil and Kelly got married in 1987. Scroll down to check I hope it is either a pregnancy for Michaela or Tori getting a teaching job. It's a sad farewell when the Paines finally have to head back home, but they look forward to the next time they can be together. What do you think it is? With such a successful product on their hands, TLC wanted to add a similar show to their arsenal. We can't wait to meet him. appeared on Good Morning America. Even with so many people in the family, the Bates always make a point to make birthdays special. Nathan popped the question after an elaborate three-day trip. WebThe Bates Family has some BIG NEWS to share! I was there too. Your email address will not be published. Otherwise she would be 8 months pregnant for their 5 year anniversary. Bates on Good Morning America (Video Clip)! The cameras were there to capture the love, laughs and big life moments, as the family continued to grow. They have six grandchildren in heaven. October cant come soon enough!!!. Unless otherwise stated, photos courtesy of: UPtv; thebatesfamily.com; chadanderin.com; lawsonbates.com; keilencorner.com; @zachnwhitbates; @websterforever; @johnw1121; @bobby_torilayne_smith; @josie_balka; @keltonbalka; @carlinbates98; @evanpstewart16; @jacksonebates; @wardenjbates; @tracewbates; @kgbates2000; tarynyagerphotography.com/@tarynyagerphotography, Copyright 2012-2016 Bates Family Blog. Welcome to our blog for the Bates family! The Paine family of 12 is coming to stay with the Bates, making the total number of people in the house 33! I was there! On August 20, 2022, Katie revealed that she has some blood clotting disorders. On April 7, 2021, Katie and Travis got engaged at The Reach in Key West, Florida. Bringing Up Bates fans get a peek into the familys life. Despite the show being canceled, fans still get many updates via social media these days. Fans wish the show would return to UPtv, but that doesnt seem likely these days, unfortunately. Some are also hopeful that the family will be picked up by another network. Travis's best man was his brother Michael. So, what do you think of Esther Keyes and Nathan Bates big announcement? Adding more time could hurt the dynamic that works well. I am curious as to if someone got engaged, Someone is courting, or if there is another baby on the way! She enjoys pranking her family, reading history books, and deer hunting. She was a bridesmaid at her sister Carlin's wedding to Evan Stewart on May 25, 2019. They have twenty-three grandchildren with two on the way due April and August 2023. Nevertheless, they ended up enjoying it--but not withoutplentyof screaming (the instructor of 25 years says it's the loudest raft he's ever heard)! On March 10, 2020, they announced their courtship. Bates FamilyClark Family (in-laws) Tori's already pregnant, Alyssa and Erin both just had babies. Tori is pregnant and Josie does have a job in a salon. It could be anything, cause with the bates family you never know! All company, product and service names used in this website are for identification purposes only. They have twenty-three grandchildren with three on the way due in April, August, and September 2023. But it could also be that Whitney is having another baby (would explain why they did the vow renewal 6 months before the actual 5 year anniversary, if she's due around that time). Katie was a bridesmaid at her brother Zach's wedding to Whitney Perkins on December 14, 2013. It was similar to the Duggar version, showing off their large family. Trace & Lydia Bates tease a big surprise. The video is about four minutes long and features all of the highlights from their special day. I can't wait for the announcement! Katie worked as a stylist at her sister Josie's company Effortless Beauty. Josie and Kelton are both done with school and working. Episode descriptions for the first 3 episodes are below: The first 2 episodes of the series, "Love Times 21" and "Papa Bill's Farm", are now available to watch for free! So here are my guesses in order of probability:1. Michael is adopting or expecting None of those would come as a big surprise except for the last one. Carlin is engaged3. I think it is the gender reveal of Tori and Bobby's baby. Another possibility is a baby gender reveal by Tori and Bobby but I think it's still a tad early for that. "As the next year begins, our family will be experiencing a lot of new changes. By wearing leggings under their skirts, the Bates are able to stay modest while water rafting. It is a baby and not a bump. I just have a feeling that she's going to get married before Carlin. On December 3, 2021, Katie married Travis James Clark at Castleton Farms in Loudon, Tennessee. The girls birthdays are on Cambree is now seven months old and that means that it's time for a new update on her. Here's How The Bringing Up Bates Family Feels About The Cancellation Of Their Hit Reality Show. We can't wait to meet him. Gil and Kelly got married in 1987. Can't wait to hear what it is. You must be 12 years old to water raft, so since Michaella isn't a big fan of the water, she volunteers herself to watch the 10 children who couldn't go. They have six grandchildren in heaven. The Bates family, made up of patriarch Gil and matriarch Kelly (above) and their 19 children, released a statement of their own (via People). Watch for a special announcement this Thursday during @SmallTownBigMayor at 9:30 PM ET on UPtv! In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Heather Etienne; two brothers, Edward Thompson and William Bates. However, the TLC version of the show didn't last, only airing five episodes. Their daughter Hailey James was born on February 17, 2023, at 10:29 pm. Their TLC show was called "United Bates of America." All rights reserved. The Bates Family/Instagram. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window). Residence I'm guessing either Michael is pregnant or Josie or Carlin is engaged. WebWelcome to our blog for the Bates family! Are you excited to see what they decide to share on their YouTube channel? Two Bringing Up Bates stars have made a very surprising statement about the ministry followed and promoted by close family friends the Duggars. Trace is part of the Bates family, who were seen in the reality series Bringing Up Bates from 2015 to 2021. In a family with 19 children, big announcements are not all that uncommon, but they are always exciting. In the Bates home, it's praises before presents on birthdays! Katie Grace Clark (ne Bates) (born October 5, 2000) is the eleventh child and seventh daughter of Gil Bates and Kelly Bates. Following an early celebration at Gil and Kelly's house, many of the married Bates kids either spent the holiday in their own homes or with their in-laws. Gil and Kelly and the younger children, as well as Nathan and Esther and Trace and Lydia, traveled to the family farm to be with Gil's parents, siblings, nieces, and nephews. UPtv released a statement about the show's future that read, "We will not be premiering 'Bringing Up Bates' season 11 on UPtv as planned as we will be focusing our programming in 2022 on Tori is pregnant. Eleven of their children are married while one is in a relationship. i hope its something like hour long shows & more specials! Siblings Late next week, the clan is going to reveal They announced that a few weeks ago. Gil's friend sets him up with several adult chickens and about 20 chicks! Or perhaps it will be another courtship? The couple shared the exciting news on Saturday. I bet its the gender of Tori and Bobbys baby! Thank you to Gil and Kelly Jo Bates for welcoming viewers into your family's home over the past ten seasons.". July 18, 2021 by Aubrey Chorpenning 0 Comments. For more news about the Bates family and their show, Bringing Up Bates, check back withTV Shows Ace. Bringing Up Bates star Carlin Bates and husband Evan Stewart are expecting their second baby together, E! Their engagement is featured on the Bringing Up Bates episode "Due Dates & An Engagement Getaway!". This was shortly before a new season was going to premiere. Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a29fecb79ef3ae31cce271d5b2a4c519" );document.getElementById("eedd789636").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Copyright 2023 by TV Shows Ace. Yesterday we shared our updated February birthday cover and today we are back to share our March birthday cover. With their parents present, Travis also sang the song "Will You Marry Me" that he wrote for Katie and played guitar. They first met on June 27, 2019. Yesterday, Trace and Lydia announced that they will be sharing big news on Saturday (March 4th) at 3pm. Jerry was of the Baptist faith and saved and baptized at Big Level Baptist Church. They will be getting married later today. For now, fans can enjoy the proposal video and look forward to more updates from Nathan and Esther as they start their lives together. Bates Engagement Announcement; Another Big Bates Announcement 'Seas the Day' Recap; Baby Smith's Gender Reveal; Kaci's Birthday; The Bates 'Seas' Eleven of their children are married while one is in a relationship. A big announcement is always an engagement or new pregnancy. Name Gil and Kelly got married in 1987. They have six grandchildren in heaven. Love this family! Her bridesmaids were her sisters Alyssa, Carlin, and Addallee, her sister-in-law Whitney, Travis's sister Kayla, and her friend Caitlin Kaetzer. Similar to the family seen on "19 Kids and Counting," the Bates family was known for its large size and religious beliefs (via Romper).