Michael and Mikaela Keelan become adoptive parents of third child
13 october 2026 в 12:13
Michael «Michaela» Bates and Brandon Keilen, stars of the reality show «Bringing Up Bates», - have become foster parents to their third child. Michaela announced this on Instagram on October 11, noting that a lot has happened in their lives and she hasn’t had the chance to share the news.
Michaela, 36, and Brandon, 37, married in August 2015 and are already raising two foster sons. She added that their family is enjoying this special time and mentioned her father, Gil Bates, is recovering after a recent heart attack.
The news of the new foster child comes amid questions from fans about the couple’s plans for adopting their foster children. In August, Brandon and Michaela addressed these questions in a YouTube video, stating that they love the boys as long as they can, but the decision to adopt does not rest with them.
It was also revealed that Gil Bates and his wife Kelly Jo are sharing updates about his recovery after the heart attack. In an Instagram post from October 9, they talked about the support they received from their children and grandchildren, as well as how important the atmosphere of love and laughter is for Gil at home.
Michaela, 36, and Brandon, 37, married in August 2015 and are already raising two foster sons. She added that their family is enjoying this special time and mentioned her father, Gil Bates, is recovering after a recent heart attack.
The news of the new foster child comes amid questions from fans about the couple’s plans for adopting their foster children. In August, Brandon and Michaela addressed these questions in a YouTube video, stating that they love the boys as long as they can, but the decision to adopt does not rest with them.
It was also revealed that Gil Bates and his wife Kelly Jo are sharing updates about his recovery after the heart attack. In an Instagram post from October 9, they talked about the support they received from their children and grandchildren, as well as how important the atmosphere of love and laughter is for Gil at home.
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