Travis Clark Admits to Affair Just One Day After Katie Bates Announces Miscarriage 2026

From a devastating loss to a shocking public confession. Only 24 hours after Bringing Up Bates star Katie Bates shared the heartbreak of a pregnancy loss, her husband Travis Clark took to social media to admit to an extramarital affair.

Travis Clark Affair Admission Following Katie Bates Miscarriage

On January 17, 2026, the 24-year-old former reality star posted a candid apology on his Instagram Stories. "I was unfaithful to my wife. I had an affair and repeatedly broke her trust," Clark wrote. He described his actions as a "failure" and stated he is taking responsibility by seeking help to become a more "honest and accountable man."

A Timeline of Grief and Betrayal

The admission comes at a particularly sensitive time for the family. On January 16, Katie Bates released an emotional video documenting her pregnancy and subsequent loss. The video transitioned from joyful celebrations of a positive test to Katie sobbing in a hospital bed, captioned with, "I will spend the rest of my life missing you."

• The couple married in December 2021
• They share two children: Hailey James (born February 2023) and Harvey Gray (born September 2024)

While Katie has not yet addressed the cheating scandal directly, her brother Lawson Bates shared a cryptic Instagram Reel. The post emphasized being the type of father that children should want to emulate, which many followers interpreted as a direct jab at Travis.