Kelly on Duggar/Bates friendship

Kelly Bates answered a question on the family's Instagram on regarding why the Duggar and Bates families don't appear on Counting On and Bringing Up Bates.

Both UP TV and TLC are two different networks creates some restrictions. The families are still very close friends and are always there for important events like weddings and graduations. The families also give a helping hand and are always see each other throughout the year

Erin has been playing piano at many of the weddings that the Duggar family has had. John David was in Zach's wedding in December 2013. Jana was in Michaella's wedding in August 2015. Trace was involved with Joseph's wedding in September 2017. Carlin was in Joy's wedding in May 2017.

New specials

We have some fun news for our fans!

The Bates are filming specials for May! It's schedule to start on May 5th at 9pm!

Do you have a burning question for the Bates family? They are currently in Atlanta, Georgia, visiting the UP head office and filming website content.

Submit your questions now--either for individual family members or the Bates clan as a whole--and we will forward them to the network for possible use in this week's interviews!

Is Grandbaby #4 on the way?

Many people have asked if Brandon and Michaella are expecting their first child yet.

They haven't said anything to us if they are pregnant or not at the time of writing this blog.