Bringing Up Bates is not returning to UPtv. The cable channel originally renewed the show for an 11th season, but the channel’s focus has changed. The series follows Gil and Kelly Bates as they raise their 19 children together.
The following was said about the change of heart by UPtv in a statement to TV Insider:
“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.
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 Bates family also shared a statement after the release of the cancellation news:
“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… 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.”
What do you think? Are you surprised that UPtv has cancelled Bringing Up Bates? Did you watch the series?
No, anythBring clean,
I sure wish UPTV would reconsider and honor the contract for Bringing Up Bates. It has been fun seeing inside their homes, Thursday nights were the highlight of watching TV. Please bring back the Bates.
Please bring back Bringing up Bates. It was my favorite show.
It stinks. Cancel culture over a game of charades. Ridiculous
I am so disappointed. I hope uptv will reconsider or if they choose not to do so, maybe TLC will pick them up so viewers can continue to enjoy watching this family grow . It’s been so uplifting to watch a show that seems so real and natural, it’s nice to see some television that isn’t all about sex, violence and lies.
The Bates are close friends with the Duggars. While they are a little closer to mainstream, they have common values and lifestyles. I’m wondering if this could be fallout from Josh Duggar’s fall from grace.
of course why show a good family with Godly values. Up TV is making a big mistake
Why did you cancel one of the most popular shows? My entire family loved watching them on Thursday night and was looking forward to the upcoming season. Such a disappointment to take away a show of inspirationand hope. Please bring it back.
It’s a real disappointment that the show was canceled, there is more behind this decision. WHAT IS IT?
I loved watching the show couldn’t wait for the next series. The Bayes Family is a Christian show then watching the Gilmore girls over and over again plus little house on the prairie all day but we can’t watch the new series of the Bates Family. They had a clean spiritual stories Family of faith.. It is shameful..
I’m very mad i will no longer watch UPTV it was the only show i watch on that channel. the only time i will watch UPTV is the 5 Chandler’s Christmas movies in December. I think there going to loses a lot of viewers because of the decision. Please bring them back. i would like to see Jadon, Hazel and Charlotte being born, Nathan’s and Kate’s Wedding and Erin Miracle 5th pregnancy to term
I’m really upset it was a great show I love it please put it back own
Why in the world would you cancel one of the few wholesome shows on television or is that the reason …. Too wholesome and conservative?
I think it’s a crying shame! It was a family show with family values and Christian values, that was for all ages and you get rid of it. WHY?. I loved watching them and their family growing. Shame on you UP T.V.
Please bring them back to up tv please