If you’re awaiting the Bringing Up Bates season 11, boy do I have some bad news for you. The reality series Bringing Up Bates will not be returning as planned for season 11. Unfortunately, the statement was passed a few days ago and left the fans disappointed.
Silver lining: the UPTV announced, “We will not be premiering Bringing Up Bates season 11 on UPTV as planned as we will be focusing our programming in 2022 on movies and a new scripted series to be announced soon.“
So, while there may not be your show to look forward to, new productions will be right around the corner.
What did UPTV Say About the Discontinuation of Bringing Up Bates?
In September, it was announced that the show would be back with a new season. It did not, sadly, turn out that way. Instead, the following statement was passed by the network.
“When we premiered Bringing Up Bates, the series was focused on parents with 19 kids who were teenagers and young children. The cameras were there to capture the love, laughs and big life moments, as the family continued to grow. Thank you to Gil and Kelly Jo Bates for welcoming viewers into your family’s home over the past ten seasons.”
“Thank you to the fans who tuned in every Thursday night to be part of the journey. We’re looking forward to continuing to uplift you with our programming in the future,” the statement concluded.
How did the Bates Family React to the Cancellation of Bringing up bates Season 11?
This is the statement they made.
“As the next year begins, our family will be experiencing a lot of new changes. One of the biggest changes for us is that the network will be moving toward producing more scripted family shows and will not be renewing a contract to film new Bringing Up Bates episodes. We realize God’s timing is always perfect, and we are looking forward to what the future holds for our own family, as well as the network!”
“The last ten seasons of filming with Bringing Up Bates have been an amazing journey for our family. We never expected or aspired to be on TV, but we are forever grateful to UP for all of the friendships we have formed as a result. Filming and opening up our home has been both rewarding and challenging, but there are not enough words we could say to show appreciation for the amazing film crew and all of the staff who have invested so much time into making this show possible,” The statement continued.
“They have become family and have impacted us forever. We are also grateful for all of the encouragement we have received over the years from those who have watched the show and have reached out to message us or pray for us.”
They also concluded, “Most of all, we are thankful to God for the experiences we’ve shared together as a family and for the lessons we’ve learned along the way. We feel very blessed to have these memories. We look forward to the next chapters of life unfolding before us with lots of new adventures. We promise to keep you updated on our lives in the days ahead and pray that God will richly bless each of you. Our greatest desire is that we would each strive to learn more about God and to grow in His grace.”
They handled the cancellation with grace and poise, that much is true.
The Story Behind Bringing Up Bates
What’s the hype about?
The viewers looked at the lives of Gil and Kelly, who got married in 1987. They had initially planned to not have kids, but circumstances and points of view shifted. Fast forward to the present, they raised 19 children, namely, Zach, Michaela, Katie, Erin, Lawson, Carlin, Nathan, Alyssa, Tori, Trace, Josie, Jackson, Warden, Isaiah, Addallee, Ellie, Callie-Anna, Judson, and Jeb.
Before capturing their own show United Bates of America in 2012, they were also featured on the Duggar family’s 19 Kids and Counting.
Ever since then, the family has only grown in all directions as many of the Bates have gotten married and started their own families.
Bringing Up Bates Season 10 Synopsis
Just because the show’s discontinuing does not make all of the previous years invalid, does it? Here’s the synopsis of Bringing Up Bates, Season 10, and we hope it convinces you to rewatch the entire series again, just like it convinced us.
At the beginning of the tenth season, Alyssa and John organize a gender reveal party keeping in mind social distancing. It is their fourth child. The season proceeds with endless parties and celebrations and happy moments, such as Katie’s 20th, the surprise party, meeting Nathan’s girlfriend, Mother’s Day, and so much more. The season ends on an amazing note as Whitney and Josie’s due dates arrive soon.
Let’s bid goodbye to our beloved show!
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