TOO LATE, JANA! Lawson Bates Shocks Fans By Announcing Courtship - Who is Tiffany Espensen?

Lawson Bates revealed he's courting on Instagram yesterday. The Aspiring country singer & sometimes reality star went IG official with Tiffany Espensen - a former child star - find out all about her.
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[@kriselam7078]

So happy for Lawson and Tiffany to have found each other❤️❤️

[@DarkHairedCurlyOne]

I hope he dosent force her to give up her acting carer

[@teresagonzalez5027]

I hope not since he’s doing music

[@jimcraig2521]

Why would you ask such a question?

[@juju4842]

What's a carer? Like a care giver? Or do you mean career?

[@julianamartinez9737]

I don’t think they’re in a traditional courtship because look how close they are to each other on Tiffany’s post! She’s almost kissing him

[@mg.5968]

This isn’t the first time a Bates boy has dated a woman with a diverse background. Remember when Nathan Bates courted Ashley Salyer...who was half Dominican in 2015. She was from the Bronx NY and a big change of fundie pace from the typical fundie crew.

[@bayamonrican]

I remember.... I didn't know she was Dominican but I knew she was Latina.

[@PrairieeGirl]

Did they get married? I am out of the loop on the Bates family

[@Saltysaltire97]

@@PrairieeGirl idk if Ashley or Nathan ended things but no they didn't last, he's now in a courtship with a woman called Esther, many are speculating an impending engagement soon.

[@classified773]

@@PrairieeGirl the ended it

[@PandoraStolen]

I always had a feeling he would be with someone in the business. I don't know if it's clout chasing or not. But he does his music and has actresses in his videos so he's met people in the business so I had a feeling thought happen.

[@Gingerhomeandgarden]

Not sure why you felt Jana was waiting on lawson... or they would have dated...

[@st.2350]

Before Lawson, Tiffany did not have a blue checkmark on Instagram. After their announcement, she got a blue checkmark and her following increased.

[@CarolineDoes]

Remember last night when you said he definitely didnt have a gf..... 🤣

[@kristinjohnson5307]

I remember 🤣

[@IluvAmerica]

Right... anyway I’m just shocked that she’s not white. I thought they only married into their own race

[@CarolineDoes]

@@IluvAmerica same 🤷🏻‍♀️ maybe this is a good thing then.... like the gateway to more of an open mind....

[@MyNatasha1982]

😝😂🤣

[@asdkbi1515]

@@IluvAmerica to be fair she was raised by white ppl so /:

[@florinamartinez4282]

He scored a D list celebrity and she can now add Bringing up Bates to her IMDb. A match made in heaven.

[@dawntripp1974]

Not a surprise that she is a young one. In the fundy world men want to marry the ones that are more easily malleable, sweet and more likely to give them many babies. It’s hard in that world for people over 30..poor Jana! I used attend a southern Baptist church and after 30 NO one was interested. Sad but true!

[@billmurphy577]

Jana. , If you did like Lawson don’t despair you could do better. Get out of the cult and find a nice guy or a girl, or if you just wanna be single that’s cool too.

[@twinsof1965]

Jana needs to stop trying to be a Jezebel and playing mind games like a kid! Or she will get her own heart broke and she will be the one left crying. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@donnakillewald9151]

Finally! Lawson seems gentle, kind, thoughtful, and faithful. That what I observed from the show. Jana is the female copy of him. Who knows what is in her future.

[@kirstenrox234]

He’s a crazy trumpie

[@erinbanfield]

you know, I'm not a huge Bates fan or like country music but he actually wasn't worst I've heard .... from that 6 second clip anyhow.

[@lorisalou]

They are both so gorgeous. Can you imagine the kids they might have? Why can't jb loosen up like the bates.. all of the bates kids are always enjoying life. And every single one are good looking.

[@MsPandachen]

Daddy bates is the leader of the IBLP. The kids are just made to look more open. To attract more followers because it isn’t so „strict“

[@Daddywiseclussy]

"Cuz I'm singing a song for a girl with pretty blue eyes" you ended up either a pair of brown eyes

[@lorisalou]

I was thinking the same thing. Your clown pic is frieking me out. That thing is scary even that small.

[@lindseya8898]

@@lorisalou it's Pennywise! The person's username is even Daddywise!🤣

[@Daddywiseclussy]

@@lindseya8898 💅💁‍♀️

[@mom-mawm8192]

Perhaps your life will become more positive if you begin to look for the positive in others!!! You get the respect you give...

[@jimcraig2521]

well said. some of these commenters need a whole lot of positivity in their lives to get ride of their negativity.

[@darlenecorcoran2892]

jana dodged a bullet lol. seriously though i could never understand why anyone thought they would work. i dont think their personalities click. jana is hardcore work and lawson is lazy and waits for others to do it so he doesnt have to (not an insult, kelly has 'joked' about it on the show a couple of times while building things) jana is more selfless and introverted than lawson. he likes all the attention

[@sarahduhay5150]

Theres nothing wrong with Lawson. Hes handsome and works hard for his money plus he can sing. Better than most of the deadbeat men his age in my neighbourhood.

[@layneyancey4619]

Exactly

[@kirstenrox234]

@@sarahduhay5150 he’s a egotistical trumpie

[@darlabingham7730]

Darlene, I agree !!

[@Hockeyfan_972]

@@kirstenrox234 Trump has nothing to do with this. Get over yourself!

[@erinpauley6697]

Nathan is off the market also if you see everyone's stories I am surprised the family is okay with an actor, just because they are not about that life. Also, their posts don't seem to have chaperone's like the rest have. I know just small pieces we see.

[@ann-marimaukonen6805]

"The adult sector" ( 09.07) did give a bit of strange vibe, since she's a conservative christian.... But that's just me....

[@asiab5646]

They are gorgeous together can't wait to see their gorgeous babies

[@bethanymiller1629]

I got blocked by Lawson when I called him out on his Twitter for his part in the Domestic Terrorism on 1/6/21.He made fun of the cop killed , he didn’t like my comment & blocked me. I don’t care because I won’t be watching the show anymore, but I don’t mind getting updates from your channel, I just don’t want to add to their viewership because as long as they get decent ratings the show goes on! They love weddings & birth specials because those get the highest ratings. I’m not sorry that I’m missing Lawson’s wedding special! Did you know his eldest brother is a cop? When he made fun of the dead cop, I asked him if he’d be okay with someone beating his brother to death with a fire hydrant for doing his job! That’s when I got blocked. I can’t stand people with those kind of double standards! Anyways I appreciate your updates because I don’t think watching your channel helps them at all. I love your commentary!

[@ladybuggs11]

The funny thing is, the cop was a Trump supporter, and he was doing his job to protect the Congress. It is sickening that anyone would make fun of a cop being killed. He needs to pray for forgiveness.

[@robertahernandez4871]

Congratulations Lawson and Tiffany

[@cheryllauscher4804]

How old is Lawson? Does he need a chaperone? I heard you say 27, how old is she? He’s old and doesn’t need a chaperone!😂

[@rebeccalunsford9372]

Happy for them. See where this goes she sounds sweet and down to earth.

[@KokoKouture78]

You know what’s funny she was my favorite character in almost all the shows she played in 💕especially piper🤣

[@LisaofHopewell]

I feel like she's there to boost his "career" with her looks and contacts.

[@minenotyours7980]

Coming here to say this. If they marry, they will be divorced within 5 years. He is only using her.

[@voniarichardson7945]

Ok I was feeling the same vibes. I think this is a set up too get people to forget him and his brother were at the Capitol when the riots happened. Its just too "perfect". We knew Nate was all bubbly, but Lawson not a peep. Now a month after the Capitol not does he have a gf, but they are already courting. This Lawson, the whole world would have known by now..

[@minenotyours7980]

@@voniarichardson7945 Could be, but he has been dating her for a little while now. This is why he was all of a sudden making more professional music videos. I just really hope she sees through the pretty boy, fake smile, and dump him.

[@jimcraig2521]

There is something so wrong with your attitude and those that agree with you.

[@rebeccacorbin1590]

After coming out for Trump, she can kiss her career in Hollywood goodbye.

[@carblarson8868]

There are a lot of people in Hollywood that are Republicans. Trump is a different beast and that is hard to get past for most people, but if you can make money for Production companies, they don’t care.

[@rebeccacorbin1590]

@@carblarson8868 I wish that were so....... Today's climate of hate and vindictiveness toward conservatives is ugly and getting even more so by the day. This is a time for fervent prayer. Remember there are Republicans and then there are Republicans in name only.

[@aj25055]

@@rebeccacorbin1590 most folks don’t have many issues with republicans/conservatives. It’s trump folks have an issue with seeing how he’s neither. With that being said she will be ok career wise if that’s what she wants now.

[@pattybronner6212]

She's really okay with a guy who stormed Washington?

[@MsLibby76]

Why do you care?? Its not your life 😘

[@lightfluffy6017]

@@MsLibby76 do you care?? your watching too. just wondering

[@MsLibby76]

@@lightfluffy6017 yes I care :)

[@pattybronner6212]

You're not wrong. It is none of my business. However, like many, I enjoy harmless gossip.

[@Ladie_Paige]

@@pattybronner6212 u go girl. We all have a sense of curiosity. Nothing wrong with that.

[@axlismypuppy]

So I know for a fact that Disney is still filming and I know that compared to how much Disney makes that they pay peanuts for what they do and how much time they spend on set. They get money to pay rent while they are out here but they barely get enough. They all live in apartments between bachelor to 2 bedroom apartments. They also find loopholes to keep the kids on set until 2 or 3 am etc.

[@kmills1231]

Oh no the bates will be connected with the irwins

[@lollyp173]

The most interesting thing is she quoted a New Internal Version (NIV) of the Bible. Not King James! That's mad progressive!

[@kimc555]

She doesn’t dress modest .... hmmm

[@dianesavant2818]

Jana isn't leaving home or getting married. I don't believe she is into men. It's so sad she can't live her ADULT life as she sees fit.

[@teresagonzalez5027]

@Emily White I swear everyone thinks one is gay just because they don’t want to be bothered with getting involved with a man

[@aryannanycole6759]

I wonder if she will move to Tennesse or Lawson will make the move to LA. She has a good career and it would suck if she were to drop it. She does seem like a sweet girl and I wish her the best.

[@claudeand9836]

I see them more likely moving to LA considering her past career and contacts and his want to be career. Jeremy and Jinger are there and with that school being there to draw people like Jeremy there must be a conservative, fundamentalist type community even in LA.

[@myrnaskogland1268]

Lawson is a little full of himself . He comes across like a arrogant "don't tread on me" redneak Not impressed with him at all .

[@hopefulgal025]

I'm glad. These two make a wonderful couple, and I can't wait for what the future holds for these two!

[@Libra8410]

An asian? I wonder how his parents feel about that...

[@jaymielee1110]

I think as long as they have similar beliefs is what matters most. Im happy for them.

[@bayamonrican]

I find it less concerning from the Bates vs the Duggars.... one of the Bates boys use to court a very Latina... it's unfortunate they broke up due yo differences

[@Libra8410]

@@jaymielee1110 I'm fine with it too but I know how fundies can be...

[@RileyMommie07]

I doubt they care, the fact that she's adopted and has connections to Billy Graham probably mean a lot more to them.

[@sarahduhay5150]

I hope it is the same way thay Daddy felt when they overlooked funny business at the IBLP

[@jankehoe6078]

happy for them and Lawson is a more worldly guy than other family members!

[@AyakoTachi]

Unsurprising that he's marrying someone a decade younger than Jana.

[@jimcraig2521]

Courting is a long way from marrying.

[@criscat8239]

That country music video is so cringey...

[@LisaofHopewell]

Billy Graham was NOT a "televangelist." That is a term for sleazy money-grubbers. And she talked to Franklin Graham. Billy has been dead since 2018.

[@heyman-ew2ss]

She said she met him when she was really young.

[@mienafriggstad3360]

I believe her when she said she met Billy Graham; because she said she was very young. Billy Graham was still active until 2015; he passed away in 2018. I saw Billy Graham, Franklin Graham and Michael W. Smith in 1996.

[@donellefeltham]

I know this is a Bates story, however it just popped into my head, I wonder how much people not liking Jim Bob and Shelly to much that has stopped any of The Bates and Dugger’s kids getting together. I know it has always been a Dugger dream for their kids to hook up and marry a Bates. I don’t know I could be way off base, although when you think about it’s probably not too far fetched.🎼❤️🇦🇺❤️🇺🇸☘️

[@brendadole4755]

Congrats to both. They are a nice looking couple.

[@kerri7145]

Wow, what a beautiful lady inside and out 💞!

[@kamirobey175]

Billy Graham, unlike his son, was not someone who made distinctions about political beliefs and once someone was elected to the office of President, he would minister them if they asked for his guidance..so HE wasn't a fundee. As for her voting for Trump...my husband voted for Trump, I voted for Biden, he's not a fundamentalist, or any of the other qualities that people think of when they hear someone voted for him. My point is, you can be an outspoken Christian without being judgmental of others, and you can vote for a bad person and not be a bad person yourself. Honestly, I hope that they're both happy. The Bates aren't as gungho these days about their church teachings. When comparing them with the Duggars, the difference is night and day. Yes Gill makded Controversial comments in 2013, that I find horrible, BUT unlike Jim Bob Duggar, Gil has shown that he can learn and grow as a person.

[@taylor1598]

I’m worried for Tiffany. I get the feeling that Lawson is a player, and possibly controlling (like when it comes to her clothing, looks, etc”). Hopefully, I’m wrong, but....yea....I think he is bad news. He maybe using her to build his “fame”. Plus, I don’t see him and Bindi getting along.

[@theunimportant196]

He and his brother Trace went to DC on the 6th and participated in the riots on the Capitol. They claim to have been part of the "peaceful" part of it but yeah. He is BAD NEWS.

[@IluvAmerica]

I’m just surprised that she’s not white

[@taylor1598]

@@IluvAmerica true, the Bates are just as closed minded as the Duggars, they’re just better at hiding it. Maybe he is ok with it because she has similar Fundie beliefs and is adopted. Idk Tiffany, but maybe she is more cultural American/ white American , I don’t see Lawson trying to adapt or learn about cultures outside of his own.

[@IluvAmerica]

@@taylor1598 I don’t see him trying to learn about cultures besides his own either, but I don’t think she’ll mind his willful ignorance. Curious to see how much longer this will last. Do you think they’ll end up getting married?

[@darlenecorcoran2892]

@@IluvAmerica fortunately i dont think color is too big a deal with the bates. kelly has 2 sisters that are black and also adopted so they shouldnt have any hang-ups like some of them do. (sins of the father type stuff)

[@aramintaverwys1934]

Hiiiiii Katie!!!! Loving the new "clips" you are doing! Keep it up gorgeous lady!!

[@WithoutACrystalBall]

Thank you! Will do!

[@kimc555]

She doesn’t dress modest at all so will be interesting if that changes ...

[@Hockeyfan_972]

Its up to the couple to decide. Whitney, Alyssa Carlin don't wear skirts

[@kimc555]

@@Hockeyfan_972 once a girl is married - that’s one thing. Before marriage ... Jim Bob wouldn’t like that at all.

[@deborahmccllch689]

Best one you've done. I like your positive attitude and will subscribe hoping you stay on this track. Keep up the good support for your stories. 😀

[@quinoasongs2507]

Interesting. Very very interesting

[@mienafriggstad3360]

I think they are a great match. 🥂🙏

[@lanaj5325]

They are a cute couple.

[@newjerseylion4804]

I’m hoping Tiffany isn’t anti lgbt considering she worked for Disney.

[@antraskrode7355]

I love Your channel. Morning coffee I start with Your videos(I'm from Europe :)). Will You do a video about Joy, when she answers who's her closest family members? And other stuff from her Q&A ?

[@TruckDriver2005]

I want to know if she'll talk about the author of the Duggar and Bates blogs. I'm wondering if anyone knows who she is?

[@betsywilliamsonyoga]

So, I am not that deep into the Fundie thing and this is the first time I am learning who either of these young people are. But Billy Graham, gross. My mom saw him live twice back in the 1970s. I make fun of her for it. Haha! As for mental health, if you are having issues please see a professional, i.e. someone with a degree in therapy, social work, or psychology.

[@sheteg1]

At least the Bates work traditional jobs

[@miranda57]

How old is Lawson?

[@nettycakes5293]

28 yo

[@Bbpierced]

21 & soon to be 22 according to KJ 8:26

[@teresagonzalez5027]

@@Bbpierced lawson is 28 the girl is 22

[@vixenlynn3980]

Sorry, can hear why he hasn't made it in the music world. Nothing special about his voice and sings off key

[@minenotyours7980]

He is only using her. She is a stepping stone.

[@lindabrown7046]

So happy for the both of them what abeautful young lady they make alovely couple

[@lovesanimalshatesrats6339]

I’m so surprised she’s not white.

[@bayamonrican]

She was raised by a white family... close enough?

[@bflogal18]

Kelly Bates has a sister who is black. Doesn’t mean they don’t reek of white privilege though...

[@lovesanimalshatesrats6339]

@@bflogal18 a half sister?

[@lovesanimalshatesrats6339]

@@bflogal18 and also one of the boys dated a black girl years back, it’s in an episode somewhere on KZbin. I have a lot of respect for them for that.

[@lovesanimalshatesrats6339]

I left a comment but I can’t see it, let’s see if this goes missing too. I said that it definitely helps she is adopted by white people, and the Bates used to have pictures of old slavemasters up in their house. So I’m soooo surprised that they court anyone that’s not white. That’s wonderful though.

[@jodicollins3109]

Junk news

[@joannaholland1113]

Aren’t they living together?

[@susansparanormalpennsylvan81]

lawson bates is hot

[@unicorn5798]

Interesting.

[@greenthumb1523]

They are sssooooo 😍 cute!

[@kathrynmason5702]

Is Tiff in college

[@kai82holman69]

And she's wearing jeans!!!

[@kristyspencer1667]

A few of the Bates girls wear jeans.

[@kai82holman69]

@@kristyspencer1667 that's true

[@suzannethompson9261]

Do you know anyone who is christophobic

[@lindavanocker1841]

Whoa@ her shoulders are showing!! Isnt that a big no no ! She looks about 12 yrs old.oh no ! Her knees showing too !!

[@karenpierson9841]

Thought he was gay, probably is.

[@victoriacastellanos985]

Hearing about her is obnoxious lol

[@twinsof1965]

So sad to see how his parents raised him as a good Christian young man and has waited this long to find a good Christian girl yet he didn't pray for the Lord's perfect will in this and went by his flesh. Don't see this relationship/marriage lasting too long if they decide to get married. Stay in the straight and narrow you were raised in bro. Pray for God's will before you make a huge mistake. How can a Hollywood star be a true Christian? A true Christian like your parents raised you to be? Not even the Duggar's are true Christians IMHO. I pray you seek the Lord for the right true Christian girl you truly deserve before you get more involved with this one! The Bible says “Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?” 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@nylecacaddick8776]

Congrats to Lawson and Tiffany