‘Bringing Up Bates’ Canceled After 10 Seasons at UPtv
The reality series Bringing Up Bates will not be returning as UPtv has canceled the long-running show.
As announced back in September, Season 11 was expected to premiere in February; however, on Tuesday, the network revealed that it would not be moving ahead with the series.
“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,” UPtv said in a January 18 statement to TV Insider.
The series centered around Gil and Kelly Bates and their 19 children. The family originally featured on the TLC network in the Duggar family’s 19 Kids and Counting before landing their own 2012 series called United Bates of America. The Bates moved to UPtv in January 2015 for Bringing Up Bates, which ran for 10 seasons.
“When we premiered Bringing Up Bates, the series was focused on parents with 19 kids who were teenagers and young children,” the statement continued. “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.”
Following the cancelation news, the Bates family shared their reaction in a statement to People. “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 statement read.
“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.”
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Well that was my favorite show, so you just helped me make an important decision on buying or not buying subscription for UPTV. Since I would have had to spend more to get a platform where I could get UPTV. I will not be choosing that platform at this point in time I will go with the other platform as I don’t watch anything else on UPTV.
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Why? We looked forward to watching them each Thursday. Was so nice to watch something that was decent. I suggest you rethink this decision.
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Whaaat??! We went through the past few months looking forward to NEW Bringing Up Bates shows!! It was like getting ready for a family reunion! PLEASE RECONSIDER!! It was one of the only decent shows worth watching. Our entire family loved it!!
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I will definitely cancel my subscription to up tv. Glad I follow the family on Instagram
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I will not renew my subscription as Brining Up Bates is the only reason I got UpTv
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My favorite show…always the first show I watch off Recordings! Well I’m very disappointed that Ups channel has canceled The Bates show. No need for the subscription to ups anymore.
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Loved the show! Finally a reality tv show that had some “real” substance and life lessons worth watching. My daughter and I do not watch a lot of the same shows but this was one we could enjoy as a family! Hope another network picks up the series.
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Thats too bad. I will definitely canvel my add on subscription for uptv. That was the only reason I took it was because of Bringing up Bates. Too bad 👎☹️😪
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Why did you do this? In a world like todays, wasn't it nice to see a family show. I guess upTV is done in my eyes. Thank goodness for uTube and their various channels for my Bates updates. upTV I'm done with you too.
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I'm so unhappy that UP canceled Bringing up Bates!! I was so looking forward to the weddings and new babies, plus I will miss watching the little kids grow up. UP TV has really let the fans down. I shall not watch any of the movies or new programming! I'm boycotting UP tv!!!
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I have been binge watching this show for the last several weeks. I am HIGHLY disappointed that they are not going to be renewed:(. But, I am sure the family will continue to prosper and thank you so much for the last 10 wonderful years you have let us into your home. I am an only child, and only have 2 children of my own, so it has been mesmerizing to see how y'all managed such a large family. Thank you again.
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I have been waiting all season for Bringing up Bates too come back on. I can’t believe UPTV canceled them. It was the best show on UPTV. Why? Is it because they have FAITH and BELIEVE in the LORD.
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Very disappointed to find out uptv canceled the show. I always looked forward to watching. Thank goodness I did not order uptv.
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I Think y'all made a bad decision on not renewing Bringing up Bates. I looked forward to Thursdays. Other than Heartland Bring Up Bates is the only reason . I guess i can cancel my subscription to up faith and family channel. I can watch Heartland on Hulu. To the Bates family. i live in the Frost Bottom community not far from y'all. I lost my dad my son in a 2 week span in July of 2019 and my mom in july of 2021 I've watched your show over and over thank you and I hope your show is picked up on another channel
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Up tv you suck I’ll will never ever watch your channel again
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Why!!! Why cancel that show it was the only reason I had Uptv so now I guess I can cancel
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So very sad. There have been so many teaching moments throughout the years and I think what occurred that I suspect led to the show's cancellation could have been such an important teaching moment. Disappointed. And it's interesting that they continue airing (ad nauseam) Heartland. I can't imagine a more selfish, stubborn, clueless cast of characters. So very tiring.
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VERY DISAPPOINTED this reality show has been canceled from uptv.
Watching this family is very INSPIRATIONAL and UPLIFTING but I understand GOD has another plan for this beautiful Family.
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Why not cancel Little House on the Prairie too? I mean yeah that’s a good show but it’s getting old and tired I would rather have the Bates!!!!
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I am so disappointed!!!! I never had children of my own and I come from a smaller family, I’m not religious but I absolutely love the show. they are so much more interesting than those Kardashians (the K’s do not live in the reality most of us do…They are selfish, tasteless, disrespectful, avaricious and flaunt their wealth). The Bates are real and they show their warts and I love them for it and I can’t watch the show without smiling and appreciating the love and support that they offer each other every day…Plus for a family that doesn’t have a lot of money they have amazing adventures! I loved going with them on those. Oh I forgot…The Bates have so much talent and artistry and just plain old feel goodness about them that the Kardashians will never have. I too will not be subscribing to UpTv…The Bates were what I thought The core of UpTV was all about… programming that is uplifting and makes you feel good… oh and the Bates girls are way more stylish than the K’s …. who would ever dress like them anyway?
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Please reconsider as the show is a true family favorite. We tuned in every Thursday to watch this great wholesome show that provides a great amount of family laughter. WWJD
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What can I say very disappointed that upTV decide to cancel bringing up bates. The only reason I watched a TV was for the show. I don’t understand why they cannot continue the Show. I enjoyed watching this program. Bill and Kelly are a great couple to watch. Shame on up TV for not be able to find room for for them. Like I said there’s no reason for me to watch Up tv anymore. Good luck Up TV I hope you still have people watching your TV station. Thank you made a huge mistake cancel this program.
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I loved the Bates family and will continue to do so. I’m so disappointed with up for dropping the show. They were real not perfect. I watched to see the children grow up. I was blessed with 1 son and 1 granddaughter so I had to watch to get the house full feeling I’ve always wanted. Maybe not 19 however.
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This was a bad decision on UPTV. This was a great family show. I watched it since the first episode. Cancel UPTV is a no brainer now.
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Very disappointing it’s canceled, frankly I’m pissed. I think the family brought more value, and a consistent structure to other families homes. This cancel culture because a network is scared to get some backlash is weak on UPtv’s part. Christian run? Evil wins by shutting down God’s work. Ridiculous!
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Noooooooo I love Bringing Up Bates!
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I am so mad that there will not be a season 11 of bringing up Bates not what in the heck am I supposed to watch now that's the only show I look forward to watching on Thursdays I don't have no other show to watch now you guys need to bring bringing up base back please I need my show
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I'm very sad, I would watch this my my nephew, he thought he was watching those guys, when in reality he was watching a family, and learning values! Thank you 😊 You are mussed.
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Truly enjoyed your show. It's nice to see real genuine hard working God loving people share their life. Will miss you and the family.
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You cancelled the BEST show on your network. I will be canceling my subscription to UpTv! Every time there is something good and worth watching that doesn’t have cussing or Nakedness involved, it gets cancelled! I thought you we’re different… GOODBYE
UPTv!
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I hate that up tv canceled the bates series. I fell in Love with the Bates family. And would Loved to have meet them all in person.
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One of the only series I look forward to watching. Only time I watch UP tv. Why do you always cancel the good shows?
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I have canceled my subscription to Up TV because Bring up Bates was the only reason I got the subscription to begin with. I didn’t realize it had been canceled but I wondered why it wasn’t showing, now I know. I loved that show, they are the most beautiful and special family and I loved following their lives. I would have continued to watch them as long as they were on. I am so disappointed that they were canceled and it wasn’t their choice. In my opinion, you’ve made a big mistake Up TV. I would renew my subscription to Up TV but only if Bring Up Bates were part of the line up again. Love you Bates Family!
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Complaining on here will do nothing. Write the network at uptv contact and complain on their forum
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Cancelled, you say? Hopefully that Bates family does not have a dyed-in-the-wool child molester masquerading as a faithful father-of-seven that sped up its cancellation yet you never know these days...
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CANCEL, CANCEL,CANCEL Nothing to do with Uptv
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Will they at least show the reruns I loved even watching the reruns I still got a kick out of those
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Now that I saw the video they should be cancelled. I watched this show religiously. Sorry poor judgement on family and the producers caused the cancellation. Think people. God says do unto others for such a Christian family they should have known better
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