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?
I really loved the show and the family. It was wonderful to watch and see how a family that loved God and each other lived.❤❤❤❤❤❤
I primarily watched up TV for the show Bringing up Bates l will not be watching any other shows on this net work im very disappointed as they were Amazing Godly people.
I love this family, UPTV, you are no longer watchable. Shame on you!
I really did love this show.. it’s awesome seeing how other ppl raise their children.. This show inspired ppl …I was there for the weddings and births of their children.. It was a great family show!!
No surprise considering their friendship with the Duggars. Josh’s trial sealed their fate. Surprised UPTV took so long to respond.
I watched Bringing Up Bates all of the time. I’m disgusted with UP TV for cancelling this family friendly shoe. I’m praying some other channel will take this on their network
We will no longer watch up TV. No moral television programming on this channel just reruns and junk! Glad we downsized our internet choices!
Love the bates family. It sadness I won’t see them again on telly
Bringing Up Bates was my favorite show on UP.
I will miss it. I think you are making a mistake
by taking it off.
I love bringing up Bates and im.going to miss that show
I was a loyal viewer of Bringing up Bates. I was so looking forward to seeing the new series. It saddens me that it is not coming on. I wish another network would pick up because it is one of the few shows. Worth watching. With all the gossip circulating it seems that up got caught up with politics instead of doing what is right. For ten years the show was good enough, now it is not ? I pray the Lord blesses the Bates family for living what they believe. I pray that I could have half the values… Read more »
I have cancelled my subscription to up tv. I only watched up tv to watch Bringing up Bates. I will do the same thing to tlc if I find out they cancelled outdaughered! I am done with it. Paramount better not cancel seal team because they will be next.
Maybe they should contact GAC family I cannot believe that Up Tv canceled the show other than heartland that is the only show I watch on UP TV and the only reason I steamed was because of Bringing up Bates and Heartland I am totally discouraged not sure if I will renew my subscription. You will lose alot of viewers. If the Bates family reads these seriously considering contacting GAC family
I think the upcoming Amazon program about the Duggers and their church along with the video Carlin posted were the demise of this show. I will mo longer watch UP TV. I’m tired of judgemental people censoring
I loved the show and the fun loving family..watching as the family continues to grow and expand.