Bringing Up Bates star Kelly Bates has reunited with 19 Kids & Counting and Counting On star Michelle Duggar. While some fans are happy to see the two longtime friends together again, others have nothing good to say about this reunion. But why are their followers so upset? Keep reading for all of the details about how these ladies came together again and read what fans are saying now.
Michelle Duggar & Kelly Bates are reunited.
As TV Shows Ace reported, Kelly and Michelle were reunited recently! The two ladies and their families have been friends for years. They each have 19 kids and live similar lifestyles. Kelly lives in Tennessee, while Michelle lives in Arkansas. But another friend was celebrating her birthday in Connecticut, so Kelly, Michelle, and others took the trip there.
Below, you can see the photos Kelly shared from this reunion. Note that the slideshow does move pretty quickly, but Michelle is visible throughout it.
While some fans sent their love to Michelle and Kelly, others feel quite differently.
Why are fans furious about this reunion?
In the comments section of Kelly Bates’ new post about the reunion, fans are speaking their minds about her and Michelle Duggar. It turns out that some aren’t happy about these two getting back together again.
One accused Michelle of being a “p*do protector,” drawing attention to Josh Duggar’s scandals. A couple of fans said that Michelle looks happy and beautiful, but others quickly pointed out that she has been “harboring and supporting a CSA and abuser.” Another added that she is a “criminal.” Others commented puking emojis to get the point across.
One more Bringing Up Bates fan said, “I’m sorry I cannot do JB & Michelle! The way they have addressed Josh’s crimes has been heartbreaking tot his survivor!”
Below, you can read some of the comments on this post.
At this point, Michelle and Kelly are staying silent. They tend to keep the peace when it comes to negative comments like these, so they may not break their silence.
So, what do you think of Michelle Duggar and Kelly Bates’ reunion? Do you have a problem with Kelly associating with the Duggars after so much controversy? Sound off in the comments section below, and come back to TV Shows Ace for more news about both the Duggar and Bates families.
