Gil & Kelly Jo Bates’ Unusual Absence Worries Fans

Gil Bates & Kelly Jo Bates From Bringing Up Bates, Sourced From @thebatesfam Instagram

Bringing Up Bates stars Gil and Kelly Jo Bates are making many of their fans curious as they continue to stay MIA from some of their kids’ big events. One of them was during a big birthday party held by Alyssa Bates and John Webster for their daughters. Another married couple also made a major decision recently, but Gil and Kelly Jo are still nowhere to be found. Until recently, some Redditors began to speculate that something may be up behind the cameras. Keep reading to see the possible reason behind Gil and Kelly Jo’s sudden absence online.

Bringing Up Bates: Gil and Kelly Jo Bates’ IG Continues To Stay Active

Despite missing many family gatherings and occasions, Gil and Kelly Jo continue to stay active online. But the Bringing Up Bates stars don’t upload photos of themselves. Instead, the married couple often sends heartwarming messages to their kids and grandkids, who are celebrating a birthday. The proud parents also helped their oldest child, Zach, promote his new YouTube cooking show. However, some people think Gil and Kelly Jo may have bigger reasons behind their disappearance.

Gil Bates & Kelly Jo Bates From Bringing Up Bates, Sourced From @thebatesfam Instagram
Gil Bates & Kelly Jo Bates From Bringing Up Bates, Sourced From @thebatesfam Instagram

Gil & Kelly Jo’s Unusual Absence Worries Fans

Some Redditors discussed the unusual absence of Gil and Kelly Jo. According to the poster, Katie and Travis recently uploaded a video where they shared that the family wasn’t around to help them unpack following their relocation to Tennessee, which is something that Gil and Kelly Jo would normally celebrate. The two didn’t go to Florida as well to celebrate the birthday celebrations of Alyssa Bates Webster’s daughters.

Gil Bates, Kelly Jo Bates, Bradley Bates, From Bringing Up Bates, Sourced From @thebatesfam Instagram
Gil Bates, Kelly Jo Bates, Bradley Bates, From Bringing Up Bates, Sourced From @thebatesfam Instagram

Meanwhile, some Reddit users think Tori’s pregnancy may be the reason for Gil and Kelly Jo Bates’ absence. It’s no secret that the Bringing Up Bates stars don’t waste opportunities to have the front seat in welcoming their new grandkids.

  • “That leaves Tori + Bobby (heavily pregnant), Trace + Lydia (on vacation in FL), Carlin + Evan (in FL but got there later in the evening), Josie + Kelton (just had baby #3). Wonder where the younger siblings (Isaiah, Addallee, Ellie, Callie, Judson, and Jeb) are. Maybe with Kelly + Gil wherever they are? Huh, this is odd af.”
  • “In Katie and Travis video they said family wasn’t really around to help unpack as many were out of town. I take that as nod to Kelly and Gil. We know they would normally be alllll over this. They didn’t go to Florida for the grand birthday celebration which they also never miss.”
  • “We know KJ isn’t the mother who helps with heavy things. She’s always first one to be involved when there’s something fun and exciting happening, not when there’s actual work to do.”
  • “Yup, she will hold a baby while everyone else gets down to work, but she isn’t getting stuck in to the actual work.”
  • “Kelly-Jo only shows up for fun stuff or when she can sit and boss people around in her saccharine sweet way. Gil seems to rarely show up for anything.”

Bringing Up Bates: Gil Bates Hasn’t Been Present At Their Church?

Some Reddit users from the same thread also discovered that Gil hasn’t been at the pulpit since March 17th. Others also think that it’s one of the main reasons why Zach and Whitney have been going to church with Carlin and Evan. The Bringing Up Bates star barely showed up when Josie Bates welcomed her third child as well. Kelly Jo was last seen during Tiffany’s vlog, in which she accompanied her daughter-in-law to her pregnancy check-up.

Gil Bates & Kelly Jo Bates With Their Children From Bringing Up Bates, Sourced From The Stewart Fam YouTube
Gil Bates & Kelly Jo Bates With Their Children From Bringing Up Bates, Sourced From The Stewart Fam YouTube
  • “Gil has been missing from the pulpit since 17 March.”
  • “That’s interesting. Does he have a pulpit supply pastor fill in for him? This Sunday will be really telling since it’s Easter.”
  • “That explains why Zach and Whitney have been going to church with Carlin and Evan.”

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