Katie Bates and Travis Clark's fairytale romance hit a shattering wall when his infidelity surfaced, just as she was mourning the loss of her third pregnancy.
Katie Bates and Travis Clark, 24, former stars of the reality TV show, Bringing Up Bates, were a beloved influencer couple. They established a significant online presence through their YouTube channel, where they document their life as young parents and share family-oriented content. As of January 2026, Katie and Travis are leading the discussions, not due to their enduring videos but for something absolutely unexpected. Travis publicly confessed to cheating on his wife while she was dealing with a miscarriage. Here's all about the couple's happy times before their relationship took a bitter turn.
Katie Bates and Travis Clark's relationship began in June 2019 after being introduced by mutual friends. They first connected when Travis messaged Katie on Instagram on June 27, 2019. At that time, he thought she was "the most beautiful girl" he had ever seen. While chatting online, the couple felt an instant connection and wanted to know more about each other by meeting in person. One month later, in July 2019, they met for the first time at a church gathering in Travis's home state of New Jersey.
Katie and Travis reportedly officially announced they were in the beginning stages of their relationship via Facebook Live on September 19, 2019. During this time, they maintained a long-distance relationship through FaceTime and monthly chaperoned visits. On March 9, 2020, Travis officially asked Katie to enter a courtship (a formal form of dating focused on marriage), while they were in Berlin, New Jersey.
Katie's Christian family preferred courtship to normal dating as they prioritised the commitment of marriage, as reported by Parade. Honouring their wish, Travis made the proposal to Katie. It was a significant milestone in their relationship, and the iconic moment was later featured on an episode of Bringing Up Bates titled, 'I Love You to Piz-zas!'
Katie Bates and Travis Clark's three years of fairytale romance reached a crucial juncture when they chose each other as their life partners. After a year-long official courtship, Travis proposed to Katie on April 7, 2021, at The Reach in Key West, Florida. The event took place in an ocean pier gazebo decorated with red roses and candles. He performed an original song he wrote for her, titled Will You Marry Me while playing the guitar. At the end of the same year, on December 3, 2021, the couple tied the knot.
Travis and Katie's wedding was held at Castleton Farms in Loudon, Tennessee, with approximately 400 guests. The ceremony was reportedly officiated by Katie's father, Gil Bates, along with Travis's grandfather and uncle. Continuing their tradition of musical gestures, Travis sang another original song, I Choose You, to Katie during the ceremony. Travis was happy to get to marry his "best friend in life" and have their family and friends witness the event. Sharing their feelings about their big day, the couple told Us Weekly:
"This day has been worth all of the waiting, all of the dreaming and even worth all of the work of wedding planning, with its occasional stresses and anxieties. It's been worth every moment, and we really can't believe we are actually married! We know we still have a lot to learn about marriage and relationships, but we are excited to spend our lives learning and growing together."
Katie Bates and Travis Clark are parents to two children, a daughter and a son. Their first child, Hailey James Clark, was born on February 17, 2023. Their second child, Harvey Gray Clark, was born on September 29, 2024. A third baby was on the way, but Katie suffered a miscarriage. On January 16, 2026, she shared an emotional video on Instagram documenting the journey, from the joy of discovering the pregnancy and revealing it to Travis, to the heartbreaking moment of loss in a hospital bed where she was filmed saying, "I just lost my baby." The poignant caption of the post read:
"I will spend the rest of my life missing you."
Just one day after the miscarriage announcement, Travis Clark shared a bombshell Instagram Story confessing to an extramarital affair. He stated he had been "repeatedly unfaithful" and broken Katie's trust. He repented for his actions and publicly accepted responsibility. Travis noted he is "getting help" to become more accountable. As of mid-January 2026, Katie has remained publicly silent regarding the confession, and he has requested privacy for his wife as she processes both her pregnancy loss and his cheating. He wrote:
"I'm sorry for the pain, humiliation, and betrayal I caused my wife through my choices. I understand that an apology doesn't repair what I broke, and forgiveness is not something I deserve or can ask for. I am taking responsibility by getting help and doing the work to change and become a more honest and accountable man, regardless of outcome. I ask for privacy and grace for Katie as she processes this in her own time."
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