'Bringing Up Bates' Star Tori Bates Gives Birth To Baby #5

Bringing Up Bates star Kelly Jo Bates officially announced the arrival of her newest grandchild. The 57-year-old mom has already welcomed multiple grandchildren this year. There are still a couple of grandbabies to come for Gil and Kelly Jo. But the Bates family is now celebrating Tori Bates’ fifth child. Keep reading to see the exciting reveal.

Bringing Up Bates: Kelly Jo Bates Shared Updates On Tori

Kelly Jo is the only member of the Bates family to share updates about Tori since she stepped away from social media. In October 2023, the Bringing Up Bates star revealed that her daughter is expecting a fifth baby with Bobby Smith. Many were also surprised by how the married couple already had five children in just six years of marriage. Tori’s last IG post was from December 2022, where she cuddled with Bobby at a beach. But it seems the seventh Bates child might return soon as she finally welcomes her fifth baby.

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

Kelly Jo Reveals Tori’s Fifth Baby

In an Instagram post, Kelly Jo revealed Tori’s fifth baby. It’s a baby boy named Weston Slade Smith, who was born on May 29, 2024. “Congratulations, Bobby & Tori! Welcome little Weston Slade Smith Born 5-29-24 at 5:55 pm 6lbs 9oz and 19 3/4 in. We are so excited you’re here! You’ve already brought us so much joy!” the Bringing Up Bates star captioned. Kelly Jo Bates didn’t say much in her post like she used to, especially when welcoming a new grandchild. But several members of the Bates family celebrated by leaving positive comments on Kelly Jo’s post.

Tori Bates' Newborn Son Weston Smith, Souced From @thebatesfam Instagram — Tori Bates’ Newborn Son Weston Smith, Sourced From @thebatesfam Instagram

“Weston is beyond handsome. Congratulations @bobby_torilayne_smith we love you!”
“What a handsome little boy.”
“We can’t wait to meet him!!”
“Congrats! Another little boy for Miles, baby boy Bates, and baby boy Clark all to grow together with. The year of the boy!”
“Congratulations Bobby & Tori! Weston is precious! Congratulations to the fam fam on the newest little!”

Bringing Up Bates: It’s Raining Baby Boys For Gil & Kelly Jo Bates

Tori Bates’ baby boy makes it six grandsons in a row for Gil and Kelly Jo. Tiffany and Katie both announced that they were having a boy at their respective gender reveal parties. Esther and Nathan have yet to share the gender of their upcoming second child. But some Bringing Up Bates fans also predict a boy. Lydia, Erin, and Josie have all welcomed baby boys as well, making it a new record for Gil and Kelly Jo Bates.