Gil Bates and Kelly Jo Bates proudly boast a whopping 19 children. Their family saga unfolded over the course of Bringing Up Bates, a reality series that ran for ten captivating seasons.
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Since tying the knot in December 1987, the couple has seen their family grow exponentially; they welcomed their first child in 1988. By 2012, their unique genealogical experiment resulted in nine boys and ten girls, truly a diverse portfolio of offspring — and no twins to boot. The Bates legacy continues as many of their children have since married, expanding the family tree to include over 15 grandchildren and counting — the family is not slowing down!
The couple first appeared on television in the 2012 reality series United Bates of America, before transitioning to their long-running show, Bringing Up Bates, three years later. However, the show’s tenure came to an end with its cancellation in January 2022, after a decade of familial insights and adventures.
Let’s take a closer look at Gil and Kelly’s sizable brood as well as their grandchildren:
Gil Bates and Kelly Jo Bates are the proud parents of 19 kids, all chronicled over ten seasons of Bringing Up Bates.
The pair exchanged vows in December 1987, expanding their family with their first child the following year. By 2012, Kelly’s impressive maternal feat culminated in nine boys and ten girls — a mathematical marvel of parenting, showcasing a singularly typical family experience devoid of multiples. Over the years, many of their children have married, resulting in no fewer than 15 grandchildren — and the numbers keep increasing! Yes, they are on track to become quite the clan!
The Bates family first stepped into the limelight with the 2012 series United Bates of America, but their full family dynamics were fully explored in Bringing Up Bates, which aired three years later. The end came for this reality show in January 2022, marking the conclusion of a significant chapter in reality television.
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