Bringing Up Bates’ star Katie Bates has finally spoken out after her husband, Travis Clark, admitted to cheating on her. Katie expressed how it’s a painful time for her family and how, after everything, she supports his decision and desire for transparency. This statement came after Travis Clark took to Instagram stories and publicly shared that he was unfaithful to his wife.
Katie Bates breaks the silence
In the Instagram post, Katie thanked everyone for their support and shared how her husband is reflecting on his actions. Katie wrote, “I am truly thankful for the love, prayers, and support so many have shown. To everyone who has reached out, please know that I am deeply grateful. After privately expressing deep regret and sorrow for his actions, Travis told me he felt it was important to publicly take accountability for what he has done, and I support his decision and desire for transparency.”She continued, “We are working through this privately, seeking counsel both together and individually as we try to determine the best path forward for our family. I am also being supported by legal counsel. This is not a quick or easy process, and it is not one I am taking lightly.”Amid this difficult chapter, she and Travis are focusing on their children, Hailey, 2, and Harvey, 15 months. “Every decision about our future will be made slowly and carefully, with what is best for our family and our children as the highest priority,” she wrote, before adding, “At the same time, I do believe in God’s power to restore, and my heart’s desire is to preserve our marriage.”Although Katie wanted to take a longer break from social media, she shared how it is an essential part of her career.“While I have delayed as much as I possibly can, there are prior commitments I am unable to cancel,” she explained. “I realize that life has to go on even through hardships and difficult situations, and I appreciate your grace and understanding during this time.” As she concluded her message, she expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support. She concluded, “Thank you for your continued prayers, kindness, and compassion.“The 25-year-old, who starred in Bringing Up Bates with her and her 18 siblings from 2015 to 2021, emphasized that she wants to work on her and Travis’ relationship.
Travis Clark’s public confession
Two days earlier, Travis Clark publicly confessed that he was unfaithful to his wife of four years. “I had an affair and repeatedly broke her trust,” he wrote on Instagram Stories January 16. “There is no excuse for what I did. This was my failure and my responsibility alone.”