Bringing Up Bates star Tori Bates is one of the few daughters of Gil and Kelly Jo Bates who are no longer active online. She welcomed her sixth child with Bobby Smith on February 28, 2026. Everything about her pregnancy up to her delivery was kept private. Kelly Jo was the one who shared updates about her daughter months ago. It’s been a busy month in the Bates family, with Gil and Kelly Jo welcoming new grandkids left and right. But amid Tori’s absence, Erin took to social media to share a photo of them. Keep reading to see her post.
‘Bringing Up Bates‘: Tori Bates’ Latest Social Media Post
Tori’s last IG post was her pregnancy announcement on October 2, 2025. She wrote, “Well, it’s been a while since I’ve shown up here (apparently I only log in for life’s biggest moments 🙃)… but this one is too sweet not to share: Baby #6 is joining our crew in March 2026! 🍼💛.” The Bringing Up Bates star also shared a rare photo with her family, and many were surprised to see how big her kids have grown.
According to Tori, their lives have been filled with little feet and sticky kisses, so they can’t post anything online. Tori went on to say that they’re grateful for the life they have. She added, “We are so grateful to be living this life, experiencing more of God’s richest blessings with each passing year. ✨.” Since then, Tori has disappeared from the online world. But Erin recently shared a rare photo of them, showing their youngest children.
Tori Makes Rare Appearance After Giving Birth To Sixth Baby
In an Instagram post, Erin shared a photo with her rarely seen sister, Tori. The two are carrying their respective babies in the photo. Erin also uploaded pictures with some of her siblings, and another snap indicates that they went to a friend’s wedding. It wasn’t Isaiah and Sarah’s nuptials, which were kept private by the family. Erin wrote, “Snippets of life lately 📷❤️.” Many Bringing Up Bates fans were also glad that Erin is recovering well after suffering from UTI and a kidney infection, leading to septic shock, which nearly took her life. Meanwhile, many fans were glad to see Tori glowing and looking happy amid her online absence.
- “Beautiful family pictures and how fun and special spending time with family. Beautiful young ladies and very sweet.”
- “We’re giving thanks the Lord has blessed you and restored your health. So happy to see you enjoying life with your loved ones and glowing inside and out. Psalm 9:1 and 106:1 ❤️”
- “Beautiful young women! I love you both! May God bless you always💕”
- “Erin is it me or do you look more radiant than ever?? You are literally glowing!!”
- “The Bates families are blessed with Amazing looks and wonderful Godly men!”
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