'Bringing Up Bates' The Bates Family Soft-Launching New Show?

Bringing Up Bates star Kelly Jo Bates previously made headlines after sharing a barrage of IG clips with some people who they worked with during the reality show. The 57-year-old mom sparked speculation that something is brewing behind cameras, and may have something to do with a possible TV comeback. But what caught the attention of many was a follow-up from one of her kids, seemingly hinting at their TV return. Keep reading to see what happened.

Bringing Up Bates: Kelly Jo Bates Sends Heartfelt Message To Crew Members

Earlier this month, Kelly Jo shared multiple clips featuring stories about some of the people they worked with on UPtv. One of them is Garrett, whom they treated as family. According to the Bringing Up Bates star, Garrett doesn’t miss huge family events, especially weddings, baby showers, and other major celebrations.

Kelly Jo Bates & Gil Bates From Bringing Up Bates, Sourced From The Bates Family Facebook

“I wish I had 1000 more pics of this guy, but here’s just a few of our memories together! Garrett, we all love you to pieces & will be forever grateful for the treasured, fun memories we share!” she added. Kelly Jo later shared heartwarming stories with other crew members, but it created speculation that she may be setting her family up for a possible TV comeback.

The Bates Family Soft-Launching New Show?

Some Bringing Up Bates fans on Reddit discussed the possibility that Kelly Jo Bates is planning to film for a new show. UPtv parted ways with them in January 2022. They were able to document their lives for 10 seasons. However, it was reported that the Bates family had already filmed for Season 11, but the episodes were never shared with the public.

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

According to the poster, Trace’s latest vlog talking about his experience from the reality show seemingly adds fuel to the speculations that they’re aiming to film again. Others agreed and said that there are still tons of stories to share, and it’s highly possible for them to return again as they didn’t have any controversies, unlike their family friend, the Duggars.

“They’re definitely angling for something, I just can’t figure out what.”
“It sounds like clean up efforts. That or Gilbob is trying to woo the network. Look at all my adult married children! Film them for Je-sauce.”
“I had that SAME thought once I heard Trace mention the producer by name. However, I believe they are making way more money and have way more control doing what they all (almost) do now.”
“I don’t know but isn’t it about time for Lydia’s family’s one year deferral to be running out? I wonder if her parents or any member of the family has made any kind of arrangements regarding this situation.”

Bringing Up Bates: More Pregnancies & Courtships To Document

There are still several pregnancies and possible courtships in the Bates family today. Esther and Katey are expecting to give birth sometime this year. Lawson and Tiffany recently revealed that they’re now at the hospital to welcome their first child. There are currently no courtship announcements in the Bates family.

Isaiah Bates From Bringing Up Bates, Sourced From Reddit

However, a Reddit user previously shared a clip of Isaiah with his alleged girlfriend, Sarah, and many Bringing Up Bates fans hope that the family will get to share more about the two because Isaiah doesn’t have a social media account. Warden also shared his relationship with Taylor Maples earlier this year. But he later confirmed that he’s now single, confirming the rumors that they’ve split.

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