Fans have been following the Bates family of Bringing Up Bates fame on social media for years. Recently, the family had big news to share. Tori and Bobby recently welcomed a new little addition to their family. Fans have since been sharing their reactions to the big news.
The Bates Family Update Was Recently Shared By A Happy Grandmother
Viewers were introduced to the Bates family through reality series like United Bates of America and Bringing Up Bates. These shows revolved around Gil and Kelly Bates and their 19 children.
As viewers know, Tori is Gil and Kelly’s seventh child and fourth daughter. She married Bobby Smith in 2017. Since then, the two have started a family of their own, with children, including Kade, Kolter, Charlotte, Cambree, and Weston.
On social media, however, the family shared big news concerning Tori and Bobby. They recently had welcomed a new addition to the family.
Taking to Instagram, the couple was seen holding their newest bundle of joy in a photo. As the family wrote in a caption, the couple now had a new baby boy.
Viewers Got To See Gage Interact With Various Members Of The Bates Family In The Post
The post shared, “Congratulations, Tori & Bobby! Our handsome little grandson, Gage Turner Smith was born 2-28-26 at 10:02pm, weighing 6lbs 4oz.”
In the carousel post, fans got to see Gage’s first moments with various members of his family. Towards the end, they got to see him receive a few hugs and kisses from his brothers and sisters.
Since their time on their shows, fans have continued to follow the family on social media and have continued to watch their extended family grow. For those keeping track, Gage’s grandmother wrote, “He’s our 19th grandson & our 39th grandchild, & he was absolutely worth the wait! And yes, I’m feeling like the most incredibly blessed granny ever!”
Taking to social media, fans congratulated the couple on the big news. A few commenters even shared some pieces of advice for the couple during this time. Some comments included:
- “Congratulations, give your body time to heal because 6 kids in 7 years is definitely a lot.”
- “Congratulations Tori and Bobby! Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Bates! Y’all have the most beautiful family in your children have the most beautiful babies.”
- “That sweet little fellow looks just like his daddy congratulations.”
- “Tori is simply beautiful and that baby is Bobby’s mini. Congratulations.”
- “It’s incredible out of so many kids and grandkids there’s no twins (yet).”
- “Congratulations to all of you! Such a precious little boy & a wonderful family to love on him!”
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John Witiw has been a writer since at least 2015. He’s covered a variety of topics, especially when it comes to film and television.
