Even after Bringing Up Bates ended, fans have continued to follow the family’s lives on social media. Recently, Warden had big news to share. In fact, members of the family were already responding in the comments over the news.
The Bringing Up Bates Star Was Seen With A Special Someone In Charleston, South Carolina
Fans were introduced to Warden and the Bates family through a number of reality shows, including United Bates of America and Bringing Up Bates. The latter show, which followed Gil and Kelly Jo Bates and their 18, later 19, children, near Knoxville, Tennessee, from 2018 to 2021 on Up TV
Warden is Gil and Kelly Jo’s thirteenth child and sixth son. After the series original end, fans have continued to follow Warden and other members of the family on social media.
Recently, Warden had big news to share with fans in a joint post on Instagram. He could be standing alongside Kaybrie Patterson, who also shared the post.
The carousel post showed Warden and Kaybrie together as they took photos in Charleston, South Carolina. In a caption, Kaybrie wrote, “You + Me + Charleston.”
A Few Members Of The Bates Family Celebrated The Big News (& Even Got A Few Responses)
Kaybrie could be seen wearing a pink and white layered dress. Warden wore blue jeans and a light purple dress that matched well with Kaybrie’s outfit. According to a tag, the outfit was credited to Altar’d State, a women’s fashion brand.
Warden and Kaybrie also shared an image of themselves together in another photo during an Instagram Story. This one was captioned, “Charleston is even better with you.”

Back in 2023, Warden was previously attached to Taylor Maples, with him being seen celebrating Thanksgiving with her family. At the time, they also shared a joint post with a caption reading, “You + Me = [Heart].” The following year, however, Warden confirmed he was single, suggesting the relationship had ended.
Since the post has been shared on social media, many members of the Bates family have also congratulated the couple on the news. Warden’s sister Carlin shared a few heart emojis. His sister Josie also wrote, “Cutest.” This, in turn, got a response from Kaybrie, who posted a “Love You So Much” symbol, as well as a heart-hands emoji.
Even the Bates Family’s official Instagram left a comment, sharing, “Great pics!!! Love you guys!!!” This caused Kaybrie to write, “We love you, too,” complete with a heart emoji.
Fans have also since been reacting to the post on social media. Although many still had questions, they still took time to share their well-wishes with the couple. Some comments included:
- “We pray for them. Thank you, Lord!”
- “Is she the one he had at Carlin’s after Miles’ bday party?”
- “Awe!!! So sweet!!! I love this so much!!! So happy for y’all!!! These pictures are the sweetest of y’all!!! Y’all are so cute!!!”
- “He looks like Trace. All of the sister-in-laws look alike. They make a cute couple.”
- “Beautiful photos. Such a sweet couple.”
- “Omg. Another gorgeous ‘Bates couple.’”
- “Such a sweet couple…love her dress.”
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