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 am very disappointed the show had been cancelled. I will not be watching your station as I thought your station promoted faith and love of God
Please bring them back
What a colassal disappointment. You just canceled the best show on modern TV. Shame on you. I know that God’s timing is perfect but right now I just want to see what was already filmed and promised. This was a season of lots of babies and weddings and the fans were patiently waiting. I am truly sad that my favorite family show is done. I dont know why you did it, but I along with all the others, am really sad and disappointed. I guess its time to cancel uptv.
Just cancelled the only show I watch , the only show worth watching, on TV. I’m in the process of going to streaming. Now I know I don’t have to include uptv in my package
I truly don’t understand why this network would cancel this wholesome family program that is evidently so well loved and watched. The Bates Family show respect not only for each other but for those that take the time to be a part of their family on a weekly basis as we watch the highs and lows of their every day life. Please return their show to your weekly schedule
I think we need to keep on the family programs . Bates was a family show So sad uptv decided to cancel
I fi d it a shame that UpTV has chosen to listen to the political media and side with them. I thought this network was about faith and God. Yet you chose to take one of your top rated shows off the air because you are scared of the backlash of the political world. Bringing up Bates is all about showing the world the ways they live through God. And you still canceled them because of fear of backlash. This network has sealed their own fate by canceling it. To the Bates family, your ways of showing us all the… Read more »
I will no longer be watching UpTv.
If they are cancelled i will cancel uptv.
I will miss seeing the blessed events that this Christian family has shared with viewers. If UPTV was to cancel anything,they should clean up their daily programming of Gilmore Girls and Little House. How many times do we have to be tortured and/or bored with seeing these shows day in and day out. Give us back Gil and Kelly Bates. They are refreshing as a real life family with real issues and a real love for serving Jesus Christ.
I am very disappointed in the cancellation of Bringing up Bates. They are the reason I watch Up Tv. This has brought me such enjoyment and inspiration. The Bates are true Christians they are real on Tv but more important the same in person. My Mom passed away a year ago the show has been very uplifting. This is a very sad and disappointing . You are losing your greatest show!!!! Lonza Ellis
I am just heart broken over this announcment.
Such a wholesome family show to view that i enjoy watching every season.
Seems anything that stands for anything good anymore television networks want to remove.
Looks like i will not support this network anymore.
I am very disappointed that the Bates got canceled. Anything wholesome and good on TV won’t last. No more Uptv for me.
Goodbye UPTV!
My granddaughter and myself really enjoyed watching Bringing up Bates every week. We are very disappointed it has been cancelled! Please bring it back. Maybe another channel will pick their show up.