Gil Bates is a TV reality star known for his TV show on . The show centers around Gil, Kelly and their 19 children.
Gil born was born as Gilvin Bates to Bill Bates and Jane Bates on , in Honea Path, South California. He was raised along with his siblings Greg Bates and Jennifer.
Gil was obsessed with football from a young age and started playing by the age of eight. Gil attended Belton-Honea Path High School. He then attended Anderson University where he met his future wife, Kelly Jo Callaham.
Gil became Christian at the age of ten when one of his coaches, Kenny Ashley, started a chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He began attending Austin Road Baptist Church with the permission of his parents.
The reality TV star owns the , a tree excavating company. He opened his church, in . He also serves as a member of the board of directions for the Institute in Basic Life Principles.
Gil and his family were introduced to the public in 2008 via an episode of with their family friends the Duggar Family. They appeared in many episodes during the show.
On , Bates premiered their own TLC show . The show ran for one season, however, got canceled on
On , the Bates family made the announcement of their second reality show . It was premiered on January 1 and is on its sixth season currently.
Gil married his college sweetheart Kelly Jo Callaham on December 30, 1988. They first met in a chemistry class and fell in love. They had their first child Zachary on and later Michael Christian (Erin Elise William LawsonKenneth Nathaniel Alyssa Joy 11/9/94),Tori Bates
After them, they also gave birth to Trace Whitfield Carlin BrianneJosie KellynKatie GraceJackson EzekielWarden JusticeIsaiah CourageAddallee Hope
They didn't stop giving birth to children until Ellie Bridge Callie-Anna RoseJudson WyattJeb Colton were born
Gil’s daughter Erin married Chad Paine on The pair has three children Charles Stephen Brooklyn EliseEverly Hope
On , Zach married Whitney , and has two children together, Bradley Gilvin Kaci Lynn
Gil’s daughter Alyssa married John Webster on , and has three children together, Allie JaneLexi MaeZoey Joy
On Michaela married Brandon Keilen. However, the couple does not have any children together.
And on Tori married Bobby Smith. The pair is expecting their first child due this fall.
Being married at an early age, neither Gil nor Kelly is seen having extra affairs or seen with anyone. There is no information on Gil's past relation, girlfriend or divorce.
On , against the Institute in Basic Life Principles and its board members a lawsuit was filed claiming ‘sexual abuse, sexual harassment, and inappropriate touching’. However, on , it was cleared that the lawsuit was misplaced with Bill Gothard being the only source of misbehavior and on , the complaint was dismissed.
Gil nationality is American and ethnicity is white. The TV reality star through his successful TV serial has managed to make $250,000 net worth and when combined, it is estimated to be $1 million. His salary is under review.
ncG1vNJzZmiekaK8tr%2FSrZirnJ%2Bie6S7zGieoqRdl661sdI%3D