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Judson Turns 8, Brandon Turns 29
Today is the last double Bates birthday of the year. Judson Bates is turning eight, while Brandon Keilen is turning 29. Jeb Bates and Judson Bates Judson Bates and Callie BatesMichael Bates Keilen and...
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Gender Reveal for Bates Grandbaby #9
This Thursday on the penultimate episode of Bringing Up Bates season seven, you'll watch footage from the gender reveal party for Tori and Bobby Smith's first child. (Visit our June 21st post to find...
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17 Days!
With Josie and Kelton's wedding just around the corner, Gil and Kelly Bates are scrambling to prepare for their sixth child to walk down the aisle. The big event will take place on October 5th in...
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Tori's 30-Week Baby Bump
Tori Bates Smith is approaching the 31-week mark in her pregnancy. Robert Ellis Smith IV is due November 24th. Tori and Bobby have chosen to call him Kade because they say it is Latin for "fourth...
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Carlin's New Look
In preparation for fall, which officially starts in two days, Carlin Bates got a new hairdo. Just a few days ago, she was rocking a head of blonde hair, and now she's a brunette. What do you think of...
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Bringing Up Bates "Pink Or Blue, What Do You Think?"“When I found out Tori was expecting, the first thing I said is, ‘Can I plan you a gender reveal party?’” says Erin, who loves parties. Tori and...
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Whitney Turns the Big 2-5!
Today, the Bates are celebrating the birthday of their only daughter-in-law. Gil and Kelly have four married daughters, which means they have four--soon to be five--sons-in-law, but as of yet, only one...
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Counsel from a Coffee Shop
The big engagement episode is just around the corner! Bringing Up Bates "A Monumental Proposal" premieres next Thursday on UP and will be one hour long. In the video below, Kelton Balka finalizes his...
View ArticleBates Fan File 735
Hope all my blog readers are having a relaxing Friday evening (or Saturday morning for my wonderful international readers). Just wanted to share my Bates Fan File segment for this week. Who else is sad...
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Tori's Birth Plan
Tori and Bobby Smith are just weeks away from meeting little Robert Ellis Smith IV, due November 24th. While she lived in Knoxville, Tori saw Dr. Vick, who has done obstetrics for multiple members of...
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Big Bates News Coming Soon!
Here's an exciting announcement to kick off your Monday. The Bates family has some big news, and the network will be revealing it by the end of the week! What do you think it is? Photo courtesy of UP
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Carlin is Engaged!
The big Bates secret has been revealed. Carlin Bates is engaged to Evan Stewart! The proposal took place over the weekend at Portland Head Lighthouse, reports PEOPLE Magazine. Evan surprised Carlin...
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Carlin and Evan Engagement Photos
Have you heard the news? Carlin and Evan are getting married! Below are a few photos from their Maine coast engagement. Carlin Bates and Evan Stewart Carlin Bates and Evan StewartCarlin Bates and Evan...
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Engagement Message from Carlin and Evan
Earlier today, we posted Carlin and Evan's engagement message and photos, and now we're topping it off with a video from the couple, filmed soon after the proposal. Photo/video courtesy of UP
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Season 8 Coming in 3 Months
The Bringing Up Bates season seven finale premieres this Thursday, but UP has just announced a start date for season eight! As in past years, the network will kick off the New Year with all-new...
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2 Bates-Sized Surprises
"There’s something about seeing your child happy. That brings the most fulfillment. And knowing how happy that Josie is going to be when Kelton surprises her…I’ve been counting down the days for...
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What to Expect on Season 8
Yesterday, we announced the season eight premiere date--Thursday, January 3, 2019. Season seven will end with Josie and Kelton's engagement tomorrow evening, so what's in store for season eight? The...
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Kelly Flips Out
"When I saw some of the terrain that we were fixin' to go over, I just knew I was missing out on hearing my wife scream in that car. That's one of my favorite things."-Gil BatesKelton's proposal may be...
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Bringing Up Bates "A Monumental Proposal"After Kelton surprises her at work, Josie has to run home to pack. When Josie, Kelton, and the parents arrive in Utah, they are amazed by the beautiful...
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Marriage License--Check!
Things are getting real for Josie and Kelton! They have their marriage license and are looking forward to tying the knot in just eight days. Kelton Balka and Josie Bates Photo courtesy of...
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