Although it’s been announced that Capts. Sig Hansen, along with Andy and Johnathan Hillstrand will not be appearing on the seventh season of Deadliest Catch, but it’s not a done deal.
The Hillstrand quit amidst a $3 million lawsuit filed by Discovery for allegedly not completing work on a planned spinoff special.
But since the death of Phil Harris, the show may not survive any more drastic casting changes – and the network knows it! It’s rumored that the two sides are discussing a settlement so the trio can return to the show.
And they better hurry! The boats are scheduled to leave for Dutch Harbor, Alaska, by October 15th to take advantage of king crab season in the Bering Sea.
Only time will tell.