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Tori Bates and Bobby Smith Welcome Second Child, a Baby Boy

by Arsad,

Tori Bates Gives Birth to Second Child, a son, With Bobby Smith

  • Tori Bates and Bobby Smith welcomed their second child, a baby boy, on Wednesday, March 25.
  • Sources confirmed in October 2019 that the couple was expecting their second child.
  • The couple already shares a son, Robert Ellison, who was born in November 2018.
  • The couple has been married since December 2017.

Congratulations are in order for Tori Bates and Bobby Smith! The Bringing Up Bates star has given birth; she welcomed her second child, a baby boy, with her loving husband on Wednesday, March 25.

A representative for the television actress confirmed the arrival of the newest addition of the family to PEOPLE.

CAPTION: Tori Bates and Bobby Smith welcome second son SOURCE: PEOPLE

Noting the name of the newborn, "Kolter Gray Smith," the couple exclusively told the publication in a statement,

It feels like such a crazy time in our world right now, but praise the Lord our little Kolter Gray has safely arrived! We are absolutely in love! In spite of all the questions in our minds of how things might unfold, God is so good and we are excitedly anticipating going home to enjoy our time together as a family of four.

They also gushed about the coronavirus pandemic.

Our hearts are with all those who are combating the silent enemy of COVID-19, and we encourage everyone to protect those around them and love each other like never before! God Bless, Bobby, Tori, Kade, & Kolter.

According to the outlet, the little one was born at 4:17 p.m. (ET) in Tennessee, weighing 6 pounds, 6 ounces.

As previously reported, Us Weekly confirmed in October 2019 that Bates and Smith were expecting their second child.

The couple is also parents of a son, Robert Ellison, who they welcomed in November 2018. The couple tied the knot in December 2017 at Calvary Baptist Church in Knoxville, Tennessee.