Did Katie Bates' Brother, Lawson React To Her Husband, Travis Clark's Infidelity? Says, 'One Day..'

'Bringing Up Bates' star, Katie Bates, husband, Travis Clark, admitted to cheating on her after she announced her pregnancy loss on Instagram.

By Saakshi Gupta Last Updated: Jan 19, 2026 | 05:04:54 IST

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Bringing up Bates fame, Katie Bates has been dealing with an incredibly painful and emotional time in her life. She recently took to her Instagram handle and announced the loss of her third unborn child. As tributes poured in for the influencer, her husband, Travis Clark, shocked the fans by confessing to his infidelity. The double blow to the influencer has placed Katie's private life in the spotlight. As fans have extended their support to the actress, here's what her brother and Bringing up Bates star, Lawson Bates, shared amid the same.

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Lawson Bates' viral post is a dig at Travis Clark? 

A short while after Travis Clark confessed that he was unfaithful to his wife, Katie Bates, her brother, Lawson Bates, took to his Instagram and shared a cryptic but emotional Instagram Reel. The post made many fans speculate that it was directed at Travis. In the video, Lawson was spotted working out at the gym as a text flashed across the screen. The cryptic text read:

"One day, someone might tell your kids… 'You're just like your dad.' Make sure it's a compliment, not an insult."

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Further, Lawson captioned the post with a Bible verse about integrity, responsibility, and good character. Even the message made many netizens interpret it as a response to Travis' confession. They quickly took to the comments section, praising Lawson for his loyalty and protectiveness towards his sister. However, soon Lawson turned off the comments section, creating confusion. Although he did not directly call out Travis, the timing of the post, just hours after his confession, made fans wonder who the message was meant for.

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What did Travis Clark state about his extramarital affair? 

Travis Clark confirmed his infidelity through an Instagram story on January 17, 2026, after his wife, Katie Bates, announced her pregnancy loss. He admitted that it was was not easy for him, but he felt he needed to apologize for his actions. Travis highlighted that he had repeatedly broken her test, and he was the only one responsible. Subsequently, he asked for some privacy for his wife, Katie is dealing with a difficult chapter in his life. In his words:

"I was unfaithful to my wife. I had an affair and repeatedly broke her trust. There is no excuse for what I did. This was my failure and my responsibility alone. I am truly sorry for the pain, humiliation, and betrayal I caused my wife through my choices."

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Kate Bates had a heartbreaking pregnancy loss

Before Travis's confession became public, Katie and Travis had already shared the shocking news about the farmer's pregnancy loss. Katie shared an emotional video on January 16, 2025, where she revealed that she lost her baby while expecting her third child. The footage initially shared the joyful moment when she got a positive pregnancy test, to the following hospital footage where she cried in a hospital bed after the loss. For those unaware, Katie and Travis are already parents to a daughter, Hailey, 2, and a son, Harvey, 1. 

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