Trending News|February 03, 2015 11:37 EST
'19 Kids and Counting' News, Rumors: Joseph Duggar Dating 'Bringing Up Bates' Star Tori Bates?
Two reality shows might just overlap as the '19 Kids and Counting' star Joseph Duggar and 'Bringing Up Bates' star Tori Bates are rumored to be dating. The rumors started when Duggar started attending Crown Bible College for his college degree which is also Bates' current school.
Rumors will definitely spark between the two although it remains to be unconfirmed even though there are already several photos shared online between Duggar and Bates. As Duggar left his home in Springdale, Arkansas to attend college in Knoxville Tennessee, courtship rumors between him and Bates have not left them.
Apparently, Bates' home with her family is just 30 minutes away from school and it has been reported that Duggar have been spending a lot of time with Bates' family. Lawson Bates, one of Bates' siblings posted a photo of them and Duggar on Twitter having dinner at a Cracker Barrel Restaurant.
Although the photo seemed like it wasn't a date for the two rumored couple, several reports have still speculated that there is a growing relationship between the two especially growing up in a similar environment.
The Bates and the Duggars in fact have a lot in common. Both families have 19 kids and both have similar Christian beliefs which are very much seen in their shows. Also, one of the most striking similarities of the two is that they are both seventh in the family. A coincidence or not, reports still claim that there is a big possibility that Duggar is indeed courting Bates.
Meanwhile, Duggar's dad, Jim Bob is less concerned about his son's love life and more on his studies that he recently shared on Facebook for his birthday greeting to Duggar. "Jim Bob decided he wanted to do his own post for Joseph's birthday! So from dad: Joseph turned 20 on the 20th! He is such a great, diligent young man," Jim Bob wrote.
"He typically gets up early at 5 am and prays and studies his Bible for over an hour. Joseph has just started going to Crown Bible College in Knoxville, Tennessee. He loves teaching and discipling young men, encouraging them to make wise choices in their lives," he added.
"God is going to use Joseph in a mighty way to share His love and Bible principles to today's world! We are very pleased with his choices so far. We love you, son," Jim Bob continued.