September Recap

The Bates family has celebrated Brandon, Judson and Whitney's birthdays!

Lexi Mae celebrated her eight month milestone as Kaci celebrated her 15th month milestone while Brooklyn celebrated her 13th month milestone.

Bobby and Tori announced their engagement.

Bringing Up Bates finished Season 6 on September 14th. UP TV announced on September 27th that Bringing Up Bates has been renewed for a seventh season which will start in January 2018.

Carlin and Evan celebrated their one year anniversary. There is currently no official Courtship announcement just yet.

One month until Bradley's third Birthday!

Bradley is turning three in just one month! It's so hard to think that Zach and Whit will have a three year old little boy!

Recap: From Friends to Fiances

Bobby is heading to the Bates family home to celebrate I love you day 2016. Kelly reveals that Gil told Tori not to dive in too soon however it's too late. Nathan was happy that his girlfriend, Ashley, was there. Update about Nathan and Ashley: Nathan ad Ashley decided to end their courtship however to remain to be good friends.

Two months have gone by, The Bates are heading to Florida for both to meet Bobby's family and Allie Jane's first birthday.

Alyssa reflects on her courtship with John and how often Tori was their chaperone. She reveals that she ended up requesting a different chaperone after a while. Tori was really strict and would make them move if they were too close for her liking. She also added that now she really cuddly with Bobby.

In October 2016, Bobby asked Tori if they could start courting during a family vacation in Florida. The setting was at the beach during the sunset. Afterwards they enjoy their dinner.

In March 2017, Bobby heads up to Tennessee to find a place to live after his graduation. One of the family friends offers up her camper for him to live in.

In May 2017, Tori and the family head down to Florida to celebrate Bobby's graduation.

In June 2017, Bobby ends up pulling aside Gil to ask for his blessing to propose to Tori. Gil believes that they are a prefect match.

Bobby ended up proposing to Tori in September 2017. Click here to read the announcement and the photos.

New photo of Kaci and Whitney Bates

We are so excited to share the newest photo of Kaci Lynn and her mama!

Whitney recently shared on her Instagram that she was trying to get a picture of Bradley and Kaci together however Bradley wanted to get a photo of his mom and sister.

Be sure to check out All about Kaci's October update for more photos!

Season 7 Press Release

This morning, we announced that Bringing Up Bates will return on January 4, 2018 for their seventh season. So here is the press release for you all to enjoy!

UP TV, the entertainment destination that showcases stories about modern American families and the relationships that define them, announced today that it has renewed hit reality series Bringing Up Bates for a seventh season after solid growth with season six was capped off with its strongest episode of the season1. Led by devoted father Gil and his loving wife Kelly Jo, the Bates do everything in bulk while staying true to their values and rules for the family. On the heels of the 2016/17 broadcast TV season being the network’s best ever in P18-49 (+10% LSD)2, UP has ordered 26 episodes, which is the largest season episode order to date. The new season will premiere Thursday, January 4 at 9 p.m. ET.

“With 31 people covering three generations now in the Bates family, each day is full of surprises, love, humor and new memories,” said Timothy Kuryak, svp unscripted development and production, UP. “This new season of Bringing Up Bates will take viewers on a journey full of some of life’s biggest moments including the highly anticipated engagement and marriage of Tori Bates and Bobby Smith as well as job changes, new relationships and new surprises! The Bates continue to deliver on the promise of feel-good, positive entertainment.”

In the new season of Bringing Up Bates, the Bates continue to add to their family. From Tori and Bobby’s wedding planning to Carlin’s impending courtship to Josie’s growing relationship to possible babies on the way, love is in the air for the Bates. And lately, their simple rural lifestyle in Tennessee is in a flurry of transitions as this remarkable and ever-expanding family continues to navigate life’s trials and triumphs.

Whitney gets her real estate license, Chad takes on a new opportunity, Michaela and Brandon move into a new house and continue their fertility journey, and the Bates are in full wedding prep for Tori and Bobby’s upcoming nuptials.

Season 7 announcement!

We are so excited to share that Bringing Up Bates will have another season come January 4, 2018.

We will have the official press release later on our blog.

So stay tuned for it.

Season 7 update

On September 18th, We heard from the network and there is no update on Season 7 yet. We will let you know if we hear anything soon.

Be sure to see tonight's recap of Bobby and Tori's relationship!

Update: Sept 28th bringing up Bates has been renewed for a new season

Father and son!

All about Lexi: Eight months Months old

Can you believe that Lexi Mae is now eight months old today? This past month, she learned that she will be getting a new uncle when her aunt, Tori, gets married to Bobby.

Preview: From friends to fiances

In this all new special, take a look back at Tori and Bobby’s romance from the beginning of their relationship, through their courtship, all the way up to their romantic proposal.

Bobby and Tori's engagement photos!

In case that you have not heard that Bobby and Tori are engaged to be married in December. We currently do not have an official wedding date but should have one soon. We have the photos to share with you all before we share them on our blog.

 

October Birthdays

Happy Sunday! 

We are so excited to share our newest birthday cover! The family has four birthdays this month!

New Webster family photo

We have a new family photo of the Webster family. It's hard to believe that Lexi Mae will celebrate her eight month milestone in a few days.

New Photos of Zach and Whitney!

Zach and Whitney are a few months away from celebrating their 4th wedding anniversary in December. They recently shared three new photos of them.

 In a few days, we will be sharing new photos of Zach and Bradley

Bates Secret Special

As many of you have heard that Bobby and Tori got engaged early this week. We announced their engagement on Thursday night. UP TV has decided to do a special on the couple that will go from friends to fiance.

We are so excited for the happy couple and can't wait for their wedding this December!  The special will air on September 28th!

Bobby & Tori: Engaged

We are so excited to share the special news that Bobby and Tori are engaged to be married. According to People Magazine, the couple is planning to wed in December 2017.

Check out the article done by People Magazine by clicking here.

Check out the article done by UP TV by clicking here.

Check out the photo gallery done by UP TV by clicking here.

Big News Reveal Tonight!

First of all, we want to wish Whitney Bates a very happy birthday. She is turning 24 years old today. Check out her birthday blog post by clicking here! 

The Bates Family has some BIG NEWS to share! Watch for a special announcement tonight during #SmallTownBigMayor at 9:30 PM ET on @UP_tv!

Then join the Bates Family after the announcement for a special #BringingUpBates Facebook LIVE at 10 PM ET!

 Don't worry if you miss the special announcement, we will be sharing it tonight as soon as it's announced.

Whitney turns 24!

Happy 24th Birthday Whitney! 

All about Kaci: 15 months old

Kaci Lynn is now 15 months old! She recently celebrated the season finale of Bringing Up Bates.

Update on Whitney

Many people have been asking for an update on Whitney after seeing that there was some news.

Whitney and Zach

On August 1st, Whitney revealed to her family and friends that she passed her test. She is now an real estate realtor.