Tonight: 2 'Large Talks'
On tonight's season finale episode of Bringing Up Bates, you'll hear Gil's answer to Evan's request for permission to court Carlin, as well as the Bates dad's response when Bobby asks for his blessing...
View Article'Uncharted Waters' Recap
Bringing Up Bates"Uncharted Waters"The show opens on Evan and Carlin’s courtship conversation with Gil and Kelly. “Of course, Dad always likes to throw in his little nuggets,” says Carlin, annoyed. “If...
View ArticleBates Birthday Double Take
It's been a busy day, but we want to do a quick birthday shout-out to Judson Bates and Brandon Keilen. Jud is seven years old, and Brandon is 28. Happy birthday, guys! Judson BatesBrandon Keilen and...
View ArticleWhite Rushing Water
Did you enjoy watching the Bates embark on an exhilarating whitewater rafting trip on Thursday's season finale episode? Some of the female Bates admit that they were quite frightened. A few of the guys...
View ArticleNew Webster Family Photo
Happy Monday! It has been a while since we have posted a new photo of the Webster family of four. Lexi is almost eight months old, while Allie is two years and five months. The Websters stay busy with...
View ArticleBates Secret Special Postponed
The season six finale ended on a cliffhanger, with Gil Bates giving Bobby Smith and Evan Stewart the green light to proceed to the next step in their relationships with his daughters Tori Bates and...
View ArticleBig Bates Announcement
Yesterday, we told our readers that the "Bates secret special" has been postponed until next Thursday, September 28th. We know you all are disappointed to have to wait an extra week to view that show,...
View ArticleWhitney's New Job
Zach Bates, Whitney Bates, Bradley Bates, Kaci BatesWhitney Bates, mama of two, has just joined the team at Bailey and Co. Real Estate as a REALTOR®. She is new to the office but says she is grateful...
View ArticleWhitney Celebrates 24
Happy 24th birthday, Whitney Bates! Missed yesterday's announcement about Whitney's new job? Click here to read all about it.If you enjoy this blog, be sure to check out Ellie's other blogs...
View ArticleBates Engagement
The big announcement has been made! Tori Bates and Bobby Smith are engaged! Visit UPTV.com for a statement from the couple, and check out the article on the People Magazine site for all the details of...
View ArticleTori Bates' Engagement Photos
As we just announced, Tori Bates and Bobby Smith are engaged! It was a complete surprise to Tori. Bobby picked her up from college and drove out to Wiseman's View in North Carolina.The couple hiked for...
View ArticleBates Wedding Date?
Tori Bates and Bobby Smith are headed to the altar this December, the couple tells People Magazine. Next Thursday evening on UP, relive their love story, leading up to Bobby's romantic proposal. Photo...
View ArticlePaine Family: September Snapshots
Between being a wife, mother, sister, musician, and music teacher, Erin (Bates) Paine is busy, but she she loves her hectic life.These new photos of the Paines may just melt your heart. Carson Paine is...
View ArticleFrom Friends to Fiancés
Tori Bates said yes to Bobby Smith's marriage proposal, and the two are headed to the altar this December! Bringing Up Bates is currently on break until the season seven premiere (date to be announced...
View ArticleBest Bates Prank
The Bates love practical jokes. According to Nathan Bates, Erin Paine and Carlin Bates are the biggest pranksters, which makes sense because mama Kelly Jo Bates was a bit of a prankster herself when...
View Article'Bringing Up Bates' Season 7 Announced!
Season six of Bringing Up Bates has ended, and we know you all are wondering whether the series will continue. Well, we have some exciting news! The network just announced the premiere date of season...
View ArticleTori and Bobby Special Airs Tonight
The "secret" Bates special airs tonight at 9pm ET/8pm CT on UP. In Bringing Up Bates"From Friends to Fiancés," take a look back at Tori and Bobby's relationship, and relive the many memories leading up...
View Article'From Friends to Fiancés' Recap
Bringing Up Bates "From Friends to Fiancés"The show opens as Bobby is making his first visit to the Bates home to celebrate I Love You Day (aka Valentine’s Day) 2016. “Daddy told Tori, he gave her a...
View ArticleTori and Bobby's Engagement Shoot
Taryn Yager, the Bates photographer friend who has taken tons of professional pictures for the family over the years, just shared a few snapshots from Tori Bates' and Bobby Smith's engagement photo...
View ArticleBrooklyn's 1-Year Photos
Yesterday, we shared a few pictures from Tori Bates and Bobby Smith's engagement photo shoot by Taryn Yager. Now, we have some more snapshots from Taryn to share. These are from Brooklyn Paine's...
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