A former adult content creator has traded in the chaos of Los Angeles for a life that couldn’t be more different, joining an Amish community in Pennsylvania and embracing a world of strict traditionalism.
Kendra Bates, a 33-year-old former professional dancer and Onl**ans model, made headlines after being introduced on TLC’s new reality series Suddenly Amish, which premiered on January 13, 2026.
Bates called the unexpected move “literally an opportunity from God,” however, viewers were heavily skeptical of her decision, given her past and the rigidity of the religious community.
