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Bringing Up Bates stars Gil and Kelly Jo Bates continue to stay in touch with fans after the cancellation of their show in June 2021. According to UpTV, the network is focusing more on scripted TV shows and new movies. Despite stepping off the TV screens, many family members continued sharing their lives through vlogging. However, some Redditors think the family’s future in YouTube videos may be in trouble. Keep reading to see why.
Bringing Up Bates: How Are Gil & Kelly Jo Bates’ Family Today?
It’s been a busy year for Gil and Kelly Jo’s family. The Bringing Up Bates star just welcomed five grandkids this year. What makes it special is that all of them are baby boys. One of the most recent family members who gave birth was Esther Bates. She welcomed her second child, Graham Alan, on October 4, 2024. There’s currently no pregnant Bates today. However, Carlin has been hinting at a possible third child with Evan, especially in her latest vlog. However, some fans think the Bates family may soon have issues making YouTube content.
Bates Family’s Vlog In Trouble?
Some Bringing Up Bates fans on Reddit react to a recent hearing regarding Shari Franke’s abuse claims. She’s the daughter of Mormon family vlogger Ruby Franke. According to her testimony, she’s a victim of “family vlogging.” Her statement comes amid the increasing number of child-influencers online, especially when it comes to conservative and religious families.
Shari wanted to end it by passing a law, adding that children shouldn’t be used to make money on any social media platforms. Several Redditors think this is a bad sign for the Bates family’s YouTube content, which is often filled with stories about Gil and Kelly Jo’s grandchildren.
- “You go girl. Hope their is a law about family Vlogging.”
- “In Minnesota there is a law that is going to effect that, while rather vague, does have some parameters for those who monetize their social media and the presence of children in their content. Idk the specifics, but it’s a start.”
- “It’s great that states are slowly starting to pick up on the need to regulate these things. I do have to chuckle at Minnesota being one of the few, I can’t imagine many family vloggers there.”
- “Yes! I think it’s a huge step towards a larger protection for kids!”
Bringing Up Bates: Kelly Jo Bates Shares Heartwarming Family Project
Kelly Jo continues to share positive content about her family on social media despite the ongoing issues about family vlogging involving children. Recently, the Bringing Up Bates star shared their upcoming Christmas project in which they pack up different kinds of gifts for certain organizations. Many commended Kelly Jo and her family for their good deeds.
- “My husband and I fill two boxes every year. He shops for a boy and I shop for a girl. We love doing this!”
- “It’s incredible that this is an international initiative- we do it in Australia. What a fabulous way to bless children at Christmas time and into the year.”
- “I love doing the Shoeboxes! I’ve been filling them for many years!”
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