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?
Guess UPTV is off my list of channels I’ll watch. First Counting on now Bringing up Bates. I look for shows that are not full of cussing and sex. It’s very hard to find. I’ve been watching both shows from their beginnings and love watching the families grow, get married and have kids, now we are just shut off from both shows. I stopped watching TLC when they cancelled counting on, it wasn’t even associated with Josh, so why cancel. And the excuse for canceling the Bates is utterly ridiculous.
I can’t believe UpTV is canceling Bringing Up Bates! I am so upset and disappointed! It’s one of the best, wholesome, uplifting shows on TV. I hope UpTV will reconsider, or another network will pick them up – maybe GAC Family.
So disappointed. Was so looking forward to watching
The new season. It was refreshing…our loss that it isn’t
On any more!!!!!
I think it is so sad to see this show be taken off the air. Finally a Godly family, living out their faith and it is taken off the air. Shame on you. It makes me question this channels—true desire for good family entertainment??????
So disappointed, in UPTV! Why would you cancel such a great up lifting show? With all the hatred in this world, you cancel a show that for a half hour once a week puts a smile on so many faces!! What a shame
We are dissipointed that bates left, we are canceling UP TV
I am so bummed, was so looking forward to the 11th season. Such a disappointment. Guess I can cancel my subscription to UPTV now
Y’all are just stupid! Why would you remove a GREAT tv show with great ratings? You just shot yourself in the foot! Dumb move, Uptv! Most uplifting show on TV and you cancelled it! Why didn’t you ask your viewers? You can still redeem yourselves! Bring it back!!!! Whoever made this decision should be fired!
I will not be watching UPTV. This was a true Christian romance show. I don’t want to watch that make up romance shows that will be televised, on your UPTV Channel!
will not be watching UP Tv anymore either! Movies are no different that the same( and I mean they are all the same) romantic nonsense that is on Hallmark! Shame on you UP tv for removing such a dear family from your schedule
Please don’t do this its the only good thing on TV!! I love them all so much!!
Very Very disappointed one of the best shows. Hopefully another network will pick the show up, it would be a great move on there part.
This is one of the most best show on TV. I guess I need to stop watching UPTV NOW. It’s like they always take off all the show that love JESUS.. SOWHAT DOES THAT SAY ABOUT UPTV? Just saying!
Extremely disappointed!! I will not be
Watching up tv anymore. It was the only show worth watching on tv.
You are crazy, I love that show. I hope another network will pick it up