‘Bringing Up Bates’ Why Wasn’t Michael Bates In Erin’s Wedding?

Erin Paine and Michael Keilen - Bringing Up Bates - Instagram - YouTube

Bringing Up Bates fans are asking questions about Erin Paine’s wedding and want to know why her sister Michael Bates Keilen wasn’t a part of the event. A recent comment from Erin got fans talking about this once again, despite her wedding being nearly 10 years ago. So, what was said about Michael and Erin recently? Keep reading for all of the details.

Erin Bates Paine chats about her wedding day.

Bringing Up Bates star Erin Bates Paine recently had a Q&A session on her YouTube channel. Fans wanted to know who her bridesmaids were on her wedding day. Erin married Chad Paine on Nov. 2, 2013.

In response to the question, Erin revealed that her maid of honor was her sister Tori. Then, her bridesmaids were her sisters  Alyssa and Carlin, and her friends Becky and Abby. While answering this question, she pointed out that she wanted Michael to be a bridesmaid, but she didn’t feel comfortable. So, Erin didn’t push her.

Erin Paine and Michael Keilen - Bringing Up Bates - Instagram
Erin Paine and Michael Keilen – Bringing Up Bates – Instagram

Bringing Up Bates fans have questions about Michael Bates Keilen.

On Redditfans are chatting about Erin’s recent answer about her wedding day. And many were surprised to learn that Michael wasn’t a bridesmaid, just because of how close the sisters seem to be today. One fan started the conversation and asked, “Just confused why she wouldn’t be comfortable being a bridesmaid for her sister?”

Other fans pointed out that Erin was the first Bates sister to get married, so this was a whole new experience for all of her sisters. Because Michael had never been a bridesmaid before, she might have simply been nervous about what it entailed.

One fan speculated, “Michael is shy and has admitted to struggling with body image her entire life. I think she was self-conscious about being on stage in front of hundreds of people and a camera crew.”

Someone else thought more might have been going on behind the scenes though. The fan wrote:

“So Michael may have said no to Erin, but there is definitely more that is not being said there. I think the more practical answer is that she had to watch the very young ones of their siblings.”

It doesn’t look like Erin and Michael have publicly spoken about this situation enough to share all of the details, however. So, all fans know is that Michael was uncomfortable.

So, did you realize that Michael Bates Keilen wasn’t a bridesmaid in Erin Paine’s wedding? Do you think this is truly just because she was shy and uncomfortable, or do you think there is more to the story? Sound off in the comments section below, and come back to TV Shows Ace for more news about the Bringing Up Bates stars. You can watch the full YouTube Q&A video below.

Aubrey Chorpenning

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