Why The Bates Family May Beat The Duggars Soon

Bringing Up Bates stars Gil and Kelly Jo Bates are expecting to become busy grandparents this year due to their upcoming grandchildren. The two recently celebrated the pregnancy of their daughter, Katie Bates Clark. The big announcement also caused a big discussion on Reddit as fans speculated that the Bates family may beat one of the biggest records of their family friend, the Duggars. Keep reading to see what it was.

Bringing Up Bates: Kelly Jo Bates Expresses Excitement For Katie

Kelly Jo recently took to social media to share the big news about her daughter, Katie. According to the Bringing Up Bates star, she’s jumping in joy for her daughter’s second child, and she couldn’t wait to see Hailey as a big sister. “We couldn’t feel more blessed and excited! Congratulations, Katie & Travis!” the 57-year-old added. Katie also shared a vlog featuring their pregnancy announcement during the Bates family’s annual “I Love You Day” in February.

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

The Bates Family May Beat This Duggar Family Feat Soon

Some Redditors discussed the possibility that the Bates family may end up beating the Duggar family’s record when it comes to having the most grandchildren. According to the poster, it may only be a matter of time before Gil and Kelly Jo’s 32 grandkids outnumber Jim Bob and Michelle’s 33. However, others doubt that the Bringing Up Bates stars will keep up as there may be some secret pregnancy in the Duggar family, especially now that several of them have stepped away from the limelight.

The Bates Family From Bringing Up Bates, Sourced From @thebatesfam Instagram

“Right now the Bates have 32 confirmed grandkids and the Duggars have 33. Even though we don’t know if Kendra, Lauren, and Katelyn are pregnant or just gave birth, I think the Bates are going to blow past them in the next year.”
“Lauren and Katey had babies in May of last year so it might be a little early for them to be pregnant again. Kendra’s youngest is going to 2 in June so if anyone is pregnant out of three, she is the most likely.”
“I think they have potential, but with two of the Duggar couples MIA on social media it’s hard to truly know what will happen long term.”
“No there are 33 known Duggar grand children but kendra or lauren could have had another and no one know. Katie’s baby makes 32 grand bates.”
“I think Duggars will outdo them overall. Right now the Duggars have 7 unmarried, 1 married with no children and will have more girls than boys getting married. The Bates are actually similar with 1 newlywed couple, 7 unmarried, but more unmarried boys.”

Bringing Up Bates: Who Are Expecting In The Bates Family Today?

There are currently four members of the Bates family who are expecting a baby this year. One of them is Tori Bates, who’s speculated to welcome her fifth child this month or in May. Tiffany will also welcome a rainbow baby somewhere in July. Esther also surprised many Bringing Up Bates fans after sharing her upcoming second child this year. Meanwhile, Katie revealed that her second child will arrive in the fall.