'Bringing Up Bates' Why Fans Worry For Ellie Bates' Future?

Bringing Up Bates star Ellie Bates is one of Gil and Kelly Jo’s kids who still live with them today. She’s currently private on social media. But she often appears in some of her siblings’ social media posts and vlogs. The 17-year-old has made many people curious as she’s expected to be the next Bates sibling to enter courtship. However, some fans worry about how her life may turn out. Keep reading to see why.

Bringing Up Bates: How’s Ellie Bates Today?

One of Ellie’s last appearances was during her birthday celebration last April. Kelly Jo made a lengthy post for her daughter, saying she has the most adorable laugh. The Bringing Up Bates star then gushed over how Ellie is an adventurous child and is full of energy. Kelly Jo also likes how her daughter is so easy to get along with, adding that she loved watching how she turned into a very caring person.

Ellie Bates From Bringing Up Bates, Sourced From The Bates Family Facebook

She continued, “I love you so much, & as you get older & closer to leaving home one day, I recognize even more how truly incredibly blessed we all are to get to have you in this family!” Kelly Jo also shared throwback photos from when Ellie was still a baby.

Why Fans Worry For Ellie’s Future?

Some Bringing Up Bates fans on social media discussed why they worry about Ellie Bates’ future. According to the poster, Ellie is turning 18 this year, and they wonder if she’s transitioning into a full-time influencer like some of her older sisters or will be more private like Addallee.

Ellie Bates From Bringing Up Bates, Sourced From @thebatesfam Instagram / Reddit

Many assume that Ellie might walk into the influencer life. However, some of the older daughters became influencers when they got married. Due to this, some believe that Ellie may look forward to courtship first. Meanwhile, several commenters think there’s something more in Ellie due to her “snarky” behavior.

“Ellie is maybe the one I’m most curious to see how her future plays out. I always think of her answering the producers when they asked how she planned to tell her family she was expecting one day (insane thing to ask a literal child, btw) with a snarky little “I’m just not gonna tell them.””
“I think she’ll be more influencer but I also get the feeling Gil & Kelly have not encouraged it to happen until in a relationship. So I don’t think we’ll see it until she is heading towards marriage.”
“To me Ellie seems kinda up in the air. She has always seemed to not like a lot of attention, so it’s hard for me to imagine that she has the right personality to be an influencer. But she does seem to be into hair and makeup trends and kinda emulates her influencer sisters in terms of style, so in that regard I could see her maybe going that route.”
“The thing is , I think there is something more to elllie! She seems like she could be a little shit stirrer ( in a fun way) The way she walked past Tiffany and then SLAPPED her ass in that one video ! They way she was low key calling Lawson stupid in same video I think she would love to do certain things like wear jeans and maybe work with her sisters once she turns 18.”

Bringing Up Bates: Will Ellie Bates Continue To Work With Her Sisters?

Ellie Bates has done part-time jobs at the Bates Sisters Boutique, which is owned by Whitney and Carlin. The Bringing Up Bates star does photo shoots to endorse some of the company’s clothing. Just like her siblings, Ellie was homeschooled by Gil and Kelly Jo. She has also been an active member of their church. It’s unclear if she’s going to pursue a degree in the future. But there hasn’t been a great history in the Bates family when it comes to studying in college.