Bates Family Included In Controversial Duggar Docuseries

Gil and Kelly Bates - YouTube - Bates family

The Bates family is set to be included in the controversial Duggar docuseries, which releases very soon. Though the title centers around the Duggars, the Bates have a close connection to them and are a part of the same religious organization. So, what is public so far? What should fans know about the new series? Keep reading for all of the details about the Bates’ upcoming appearance in the docuseries.

Duggar Docuseries Trailer Released

This week, the trailer for the new Duggar docuseries was released. The docuseries is titled Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets. It’s scheduled to hit Amazon Prime Video on June 2, so it’s just around the corner. Fans are interested in seeing what secrets might come to light in the new series. The trailer shows interviews with Derick and Jill Dillard and Duggar cousin Amy King.

In addition to featuring the Duggar family, Shiny Happy People will also focus on the Bates family. Like the Duggars, Gil and Kelly Bates have 19 kids. They are also a part of the IBLP (Institute in Basic Life Principles) and share many of the same beliefs and values. The two families know each other well. On social media, fans sometimes see photos of them together, attending various weddings or events.

Bates family - Instagram
Bates family – Instagram

Bates Family Included In Series

In December 2021, Variety confirmed the series was in the works. At the time, the outlet noted:

“The filmmakers’ investigation into the Institute in Basic Life Principles and the Duggars will also focus on two other large reality TV families: the Plaths, of TLC’s Welcome to Plathville, and the Bates, of UpTV’s Bringing Up Bates.”

Bates family - Duggar docuseries Shiny Happy People Trailer - YouTube
Bates family – Duggar docuseries Shiny Happy People Trailer – YouTube

In this second snap, Michael Bates Keilen is carrying a couple of her younger siblings.

Bates family - Duggar docuseries Shiny Happy People Trailer - YouTube
Bates family – Duggar docuseries Shiny Happy People Trailer – YouTube

Fans are eager to see just how much the Bates will be a part of the series. It does seem to be primarily about the Duggar family. But from the trailer and initial details, it sounds like the Bates will make an appearance somewhere.

So, did you know the Bringing Up Bates family will be a part of the Duggar docuseries? Will you be watching it? Sound off in the comments section below, and come back to TV Shows Ace for more news about the Duggar and Bates families. Below, you can check out the full trailer.

Aubrey Chorpenning

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