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Updated May 19th, 2021 at 18:54 IST

What happened to Andy Hillstrand from Discovery Channel's show 'Deadliest Catch'?

Andy Hillstrand decided to exit the reality show 'Deadliest Catch' in 2020, leaving the viewers in shock. Here's what happened to Andy Hillstrand since then?

Reported by: Aditi Rathi
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IMAGE: ANDY HILLSTRAND'S FAN PAGE ON FACEBOOK | Image:self
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Captain Andy Hillstrand became a famous face on the Discovery Channel's show The Deadliest Catch. He sailed through the sea with his F/V Time Bandit and his crew of sailors to catch crabs in the crab season. Andy Hillstrand in Deadliest Catch was ready for everything the sea had to offer. However, in 2020, Andy decided to exit the reality show leaving the viewers in shock. Since then, the viewers are thinking about what happened to Andy Hillstrand after years of filming with the Discovery Channel.

What happened to Andy Hillstrand?

Andy Hillstrand decided to leave The Deadliest Catch in 2020. As per a report by Distractify, Andy Hillstrand tried to stay away from the spotlight as soon as he left the show. He settled down somewhere in the Seattle-Tacoma area and owns his company, Hillstrand Construction. While on the show, in 2017, Andy took a break from his construction work after serious surgery. He then got back to his business and continued to work hard. However, Andy will not be seen on the show anytime soon as he made it clear in an interview.

In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Andy Hillstrand opened up about his exit from the Discovery Channel's show. He revealed that his time on the show led to conflicting circumstances. He further explained that he had some scheduling issues with the producers of the show. He also recalled how conflicting brand ideologies caused an adverse effect on his relationship with the producers. During the chat, Andy said there was a lot of misunderstanding on the show. Andy and his crew thought the channel had everything they wanted, however, they came back and said they needed some shots which disturbed their schedule. Gradually, as the circumstances became severe, he decided to leave the show. 

Details about Deadliest Catch

Deadliest Catch is a famous show that airs on Discovery Channel. It talks closely about sea life and aquatic animals. Since its premiere in 2005, the show has gained a large number of viewers. The show has had several members from the Hillstarnd family who have been closely associated with the sea for decades. It follows the lives of fishermen who catch crabs in the crab season while simultaneously fighting against adverse conditions.

IMAGE: ANDY HILLSTRAND'S FAN PAGE ON FACEBOOK

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Published May 19th, 2021 at 18:54 IST

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