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Who left swamp people so far and where are they now?

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Who left swamp people so far and where are they now?

An American reality show called Swamp People debuted on History on August 22, 2010. The program focuses on the daily routines of alligator hunters who make their living by killing American alligators in the wetlands of the Atchafalaya River Basin. The show focuses on different alligator hunting teams during each season. Other facets of the swamp's social and sports life, including fishing and animal hunting, are also included in certain episodes. The show began to include locations outside the Atchafalaya River Basin starting with the fourth season, showcasing gator hunting teams in various regions of Louisiana as well as Texas swamplands. In this article we will be discussing the cast members of the Swamp people  who left the show so far.  

All cast members who left the show  

Individual  

Location(s)  

Season(s)  

Albert Knight  

Morgan City, Louisiana  

1  

Anthony Knight  

Morgan City, Louisiana  

1  

Clint Landry  

Pierre Part, Louisiana  

1, 3  

Joe LaFont  

Port Sulphur, Louisiana  

1–3, 6  

Junior Edwards  

Bayou Sorrel, Louisiana  

1–6, 12  

Kenwood Knight  

Morgan City, Louisiana  

1  

Malcom McQuiston  

Bayou Sorrel, Louisiana  

1–3  

Mike Kliebert  

Hammond, Louisiana  

1  

Randy Edwards  

Bayou Sorrel, Louisiana  

1, 3–6  

T-Mike Kliebert  

Hammond, Louisiana  

1  

Tommy Chauvin  

Port Sulphur, Louisiana  

Violet, Louisiana (Seasons 8–9)  

1–3, 6, 8–9  

Glenn Guist  

Gonzales, Louisiana  

Pecan Island, Louisiana (Seasons 4–6)  

2–9  

Jay Paul Molinere  

Houma, Louisiana  

Violet, Louisiana (Seasons 8–9)  

2–10  

Liz Choate  

Pierre Part, Louisiana (Season 2)  

Pecan Island, Louisiana (Seasons 3–6, 12)  

2–6, 12  

Mitchell Guist  

Gonzales, Louisiana  

2–3  

Nick Payne  

Hammond, Louisiana  

2  

RJ Molinere, Jr.  

Houma, Louisiana  

Violet, Louisiana (Season 8)  

2–10  

Terral Evans  

Slidell, Louisiana (Seasons 2, 5–6)  

Pierre Part, Louisiana (Seasons 10–11)  

2, 5–6, 10–11  

Austyn Yoches  

Bayou Pigeon, Louisiana  

3  

Blake MacDonald  

Bayou Pigeon, Louisiana  

3  

Kristi Broussard  

Pecan Island, Louisiana  

3–4, 8–9  

Ron Methvin  

Hammond, Louisiana  

3–9  

Harlan "Bigfoot" Hatcher  

Beaumont, Texas  

Pierre Part, Louisiana (Season 4)  

4–5, 9  

Brandon Hotard  

Pierre Part, Louisiana  

4–6  

David LaDart  

Marion, Louisiana  

Raceland, Louisiana (Season 5)  

Violet, Louisiana (Season 5)  

4–6  

Jeromy Pruitt  

Marion, Louisiana  

Raceland, Louisiana (Season 5)  

Violet, Louisiana (Season 5)  

4–6  

Jessica Choate  

Pecan Island, Louisiana  

4–6  

Marie Lacoste  

Pierre Part, Louisiana  

4–5  

T-Roy Broussard  

Beaumont, Texas  

Pierre Part, Louisiana (Season 4)  

4–5  

Tom Candies  

Thibodaux, Louisiana  

4  

ZZ Loupe  

Thibodaux, Louisiana  

4  

Holden Landry  

Pierre Part, Louisiana  

5–6, 8–10  

Johnny Banks  

Slidell, Louisiana  

5  

Johny Tenner  

Zwolle, Louisiana  

5  

Roger Rivers  

Zwolle, Louisiana  

5  

Robert "Frenchy" Crochet  

Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana  

7–10, 12  

Gerard "Gee" Singleton  

Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana  

7–10, 12  

Alvin Plaisance  

Houma, Louisiana  

Violet, Louisiana  

8  

Dwaine Edgar  

Pierre Part, Louisiana  

8–10  

Justin Roy  

Pecan Island, Louisiana  

8–9  

Todd Alexander  

Gonzales, Louisiana  

8–9  

Joseph "Big T" Rogers Richard  

Pierre Part, Louisiana  

9–11  

Coy Farmer  

Beaumont, Texas  

9  

Jay Foster  

Beaumont, Texas  

9  

Dusty Crum  

Pierre Part, Louisiana  

10  

Aaron Lee  

Houma, Louisiana  

11  

Brock Theriot  

Houma, Louisiana  

11  

Destin Choate  

Pecan Island, Louisiana  

12  

Cast members' reasons for leaving the show  

  • Albert Knight  

Albert Knight is a well-known television personality and a hunter. He appeared in the History Channel reality show Swamp People. Albert was born in Louisiana. He made his debut in season 1 on 22 August  2010. He was seen in 30 episodes. He hunted alligators in Louisiana's swamps with his children, Kentwood Knight and Anthony Knight. Swamp People showed his incredible hunting abilities, which contributed to his enormous popularity. He appeared alongside Junior Edwards, Joe LaFont, and Bruce Mitchell. He was only seen on season 1 of Swamp People, where he shows his hunting abilities in it. He left the show because he doesn’t know swimming, although he tried his best. According to our research team, now he is frequently spotted driving his 18-wheeler, and also he runs a trucking firm.  

  • Anthony Knight  

Anthony Knight, also son of Albert Knight is an American Television personality who was born and raised in Louisiana, United States. He gained much popularity from the TV series, “Swamp People”. He made his appearance in season 1, then he left the show because of personal reasons. According to our research team, there is no information on what he is currently doing now.  

Albert Knight with his two sons Anthony Knight and Kenwood Knight
Albert Knight with his two sons Anthony Knight and Kenwood Knight
  • Kenwood Knight  

Kenwood Knight is an American TV Personality and a gator hunter He is the son of Albert Knight. He made his appearance on the TV reality show Swamp People in 2010, season 1. After season 1, Kenwood is not seen in Swamp People. There is no reason revealed on social media.  

  • Clint Landry  

Clint Landry is a hunter and also a partner of Troy Landry. Clint was born and grew up in the Louisiana town of Pierre Part. Clint and Troy have been together for over 20 years. He made his appearance in the History Channel reality show Swamp People in season 1, and season 3. Clint couldn't hunt since he had to work on his turtle farm. So he left Swamp People. Currently, he is running his turtle farm.  

Clint Landry from swamp people
Clint Landry from swamp people
  • Joe LaFont  

An American hunter Joe LaFont, was born in Louisiana, US. He made his appearance in the TV reality show “Swamp People” on seasons 1,3, and 6. Altogether he has made his appearance in 262 episodes. He was a well-known cast member of “Swamp People”. In season 3, he had back problems so he left the show and again he made his comeback in season 6. He has a history of legalproblems, including domestic abuse, assault and illegal holding of alligator parts.  

Joe LaFont from swamp people
Joe LaFont from swamp people
  • Ron Methvin  

A gator hunter and American television celebrity, Ron Methvin, born on June 15, 1982, in Pineville, Louisiana, US. He is a well-known member of the “Swamp People” cast of the TV reality program. The team that was dispatched to Afghanistan included Ron, another Sharpshooter who has long served his country.  He made 75 episodes of Swamp People from 2012 to 2018. After making appearances in 75 episodes, he left the show in 2018 because he couldn’t manage his time for alligator hunting. At that time he was taking a 22 weeks police training program. Currently, Methvin began his career as a jail correctional officer, worked for ten years as a narcotics investigator, and is currently a patrol supervisor.  

Ron Methvin from swamp people
Ron Methvin from swamp people
  • Junior Edwards  

Junior Edwardsis an excellent Gator Hunter as well as a television actor. The TV reality show “Swamp People” helped him achieve a lot of notoriety and celebrity. The reality television show “Swamp People” approached him. From seasons 1 through 6, he made his debut. Also seen in season 12. Junior Edwards, along with several other cast members, was fired from Swamp People after Season 6. His removal was never officially confirmed, however, some stories said it was due to budget cuts or contract disputes. Junior denied asking for more money or having any problems with the production company. Following that, he appeared as a guest in Season 12. He is currently focusing on the hunting and fishing industry.  

Junior Edwards Cast of Swamp People
Junior Edwards Cast of Swamp People
  • Brandon Hotard  

Brandon is also a great TV actor. He made his debut appearance on the TV reality show “Swamp People” in 2012. Until 2014, he appeared in 14 episodes. He hasn't been seen in Swamp People since 2014. He usually aided stepfather Troy Landry and younger siblings Chaseand Jacob Landry  during the Alligator hunt. He is both a businessman and a television personality. Brandon was unable to manage his time and was forced to quit the performance. Brandon is now an estimator at Conrad Shipyard in Morgan City, Louisiana. He began working for the firm in December 2013 and continues to do so.  

Brandon Hotard
Brandon Hotard from swamp people
  • Malcom McQuiston  

Malcom McQuiston is a commercial fisherman who also hunts alligators. He has been a close friend of Junior Edwards and the Edwards family since before Willie Edwards was born. He made his debut on TV reality show Swamp People from seasons 1-3. But after that, he left the show. According to our research team, no reason was revealed on social media.  

Malcom McQuiston
Malcom McQuiston from swamp people
  • Mike Kliebert  

Mike Kliebert hunts alligators. He is Bruce Mitchell's brother-in-law, with whom he was frequently seen. He is well-known in his community since he runs an Alligator farm year-round. Mike appeared only once in Season 1, while he went out hunting with his son, T-Mike Kliebert.  

Mike Kliebert from swamp people
Mike Kliebert from swamp people
  • T-Mike Kliebert  

T-Mike Kliebert is also an alligator hunter. He was seen on a TV reality show Swamp People with his father in season 1. T-Mike had just begun alligator hunting that season to carry on a family heritage. His justification for not hunting earlier was that he was “hunting women.” The reason why he left the show is not revealed. He now runs his own business.  

T-Mike Kliebert
T-Mike Kliebert from swamp people
  • Randy Edwards  

Randy Edwards is the son of Junior Edwards. He is an actor as well as a Gator hunter. Edwards appeared in Swamp People for the first six seasons alongside his father, Junior, and mother, Theresa. Randy Edwards, 35, of Donaldsonville, died after his automobile collided with a utility pole at 3 a.m. on LA 75 south of LA 66, according to State Police. The collision may have been caused by impairment.  

Randy Edwards
Randy Edwards former cast of swamp people
  • Tommy Chauvin  

Tommy Chauvin makes his television debut alongside his father, Joe LaFont, in the reality show Swamp People. He appeared in seasons 1-3, 6, 8, and 9. Several hunters were laid off when management changed hands in 2016. Tommy was followed by LaFont to the exit doors. The showrunners have not indicated any intentions to bring the pair back for the time being. During the second season, Tommy and his stepfather had a falling out and chose to hunt separately. The argument, however, lasted only a few days before the pair were reconciled. They stayed together for the duration of the second season. In the third season of the program, Tommy was forced to go out on his own once more.  

Tommy Chauvin
Tommy Chauvin from swamp people
  • Glenn Guist  

Glenn first appeared on the TV reality show Swamp People in 2011, according to our research team. He was a member of the season 2 regular cast. He has appeared in 72 swamp people. During his time on the show, Glenn was never nominated for or won any awards. Glenn has lived in the swamp his entire life and does not want to live anyplace else. He had a significant absence from the program during the seventh season in 2016 but returned for two episodes during the ninth season in 2018. It was up to the show's makers to determine whether or not to keep him, but he left along with other cast members, including already well-known YouTuber Zak.  

Glenn Guist with Mitchell Guist
Glenn Guist with Mitchell Guist
  • Mitchell Guist  

Mitchell Guist was one of the great TV actors and gator hunters. He made his debut in seasons 2-3 on Swamp People. Mitchell Guist's death stands out like a sore thumb in Swamp People's history. The reality celebrity was also involved in an accident and passed away on May 14, 2012. Mitchell was killed by the Belle River after slipping while carrying stuff aboard the boat. While early reports stated that Guist had a seizure, it was later confirmed that the reality star had suffered a heart attack. Guist, who was declared dead at Morgan City Hospital, was said to have died of natural causes.  

  • Jay Paul Molinere  

Jay Paul Molinere is a Native American sharpshooter and alligator hunter. He goes hunting with R.J. Molinere, his father. Jay Paul shoots the alligators while his father struggles with them. Jay is a devoted father who has one son, who has appeared in a few Swamp People episodes. On August 22, 2010, the program's debut season began. Jay appeared in 78 episodes from his 2011 debut and 2019. Jay is no longer a member of the cast.  

Jay Paul Molinere and his father RJ Molinere, Jr
Jay Paul Molinere and his father RJ Molinere, Jr.
  • RJ Molinere, Jr.  

RJ is a member of the Houma tribe of Native Americans, an alligator hunter, a world champion arm wrestler, and a fisherman. He was born in Louisiana, in the United States, on September 21, 1961. He started alligator hunting when he was a youngster, and he taught his son Jay Paul Molinere, who also participates in the episode, how to do it. He debuted in season 2 and remained on the program for nine seasons before departing in 2019.  

  • Liz Choate  

Liz Cavalier was born in Pierre Part, Louisiana, on January 21, 1970. She debuted in the television reality series “Swamp People” in 2011. From seasons 2 through 6, she made appearances on the program. As the show's management team changed, Liz wished to leave the cast along with a number of others. Liz's social media appeals sparked even more criticism. She persevered in her obstinacy and continued to make the demands of the management public. The new management team urged Liz to delete her social media posts, but she never did. Liz was forced to leave the reality show as a result. After a four-year hiatus, Liz returned in Season 12 and participated in five episodes. However, she hasn't been on Swamp People since 2021, which has led her followers to believe that she has officially left the show.  

Liz Choate
Liz Choate from swamp people.
  • Destin Choate  

Destin Choate is the stepson of Liz Choate, well known as the “Alligator Queen” for her hunting abilities. He grew up in the swamp, learning how to hunt gators from his stepmother and father. He also participated in high school football. In 2021, he joined the program for Season 12 and participated in 5 episodes.  

Destin Choate with his stepmom Liz Choate
Destin Choate  with his stepmom Liz Choate.
  • Terral Evans  

Terral Evans was born in Louisiana, United States, on May 13, 1957. Terral Evans has been a part of Swamp People since 2011. He first appeared in the season 2 episode “Gator Gauntlet.” Terral was one of the players ordered to leave the set when the management changed at the end of season six. Terral, while not as loud as the Gator Queen, was disappointed with the presentation. Terral and management buried the hatchet after a few years apart to work together. Evans returned for two more seasons, seasons 10 and 11, before departing for the second time. Evans had 48 appearances from 2011 until 2020, according to IMDb.  

Terral Evans
Terral Evans from swamp people
  • Blake MacDonald  

Blake McDonald is an inexperienced alligator hunter who works with his cousin Austyn Yoches and their dog Manneaux. He began alligator hunting with Austyn when he was 18 years old. He and his cousin decided to go off the grid and live off the earth in a houseboat deep in the swamp. He made his appearance on season 3 of Swamp People. But he left the show because of some reason.  

Blake MacDonald
Blake MacDonald from swamp people
  • David LaDart  

David Le Dart is a swamp veteran. He's been hunting alligators for more than 40 years, and he's passed on his expertise and experience to his stepson, Jeromy Pruitt. He appears in seasons 4 and 5. In 2013, he joined the reality program Swamp People, where he created a strong partnership with Jeromy. He is noted for his cool attitude, strategic approach, and reverence for the marsh and its inhabitants. He is not afraid to take chances and experiment with new tactics in order to catch the largest gators.  

David LaDart with his step-son Jeromy Pruitt
David LaDart with his step-son Jeromy Pruitt
  • Jeromy Pruitt  

American alligator hunter and former Swamp People actor Jeromy Pruitt. From an early age, he went with his stepfather David Le Dart into the Louisiana marshes to acquire the alligator trade's trade secrets. The moniker “king of the swamp” was bestowed upon him due to the development of acute eyes, a steady hand, and a courageous mentality. From 2013 through 2016, he participated in the reality TV program Swamp People, where he displayed his abilities and competed against other hunters for the championship. He has made his appearance in seasons 4-7 (51 episodes). He earned a fortune from his hunting career and reality TV series, becoming a fan favorite and a prosperous businessman.  

  • Holden Landry  

Holden Laundry is a reality television personality and a teenage alligator hunter who was featured on the History Channel's Swamp People. He was seen in seasons 5-6, 8-10. He is Troy Landry's nephew and the cousin of Jacob, Chase, and Brandon Landry, all of whom are experienced hunters and fishers. His cousin Chase hired him as a deckhand. He has the word “Famille” tattooed on his forearm, which means “family” in French and symbolizes his love and commitment to his relatives.  

Holden Landry
Holden Landry from swamp people
  • Robert “Frenchy” Crochet  

On Swamp People, Robert “Frenchy” Crochet was a gator angler.  He started the program in season 7 and stayed for four seasons before leaving in 2019. He and Frenchy returned to the program in season 12.  He retired from gator hunting a few years ago but returned due to the expanding alligator population.  

Robert Frenchy Crochet
Robert "Frenchy" Crochet from swamp people
  • Gerard “Gee” Singleton  

Gerrard “Gee” Singleton is a reality television personality and lifetime crab fisherman who appeared on the History Channel's Swamp People. He is the hunting companion of his buddy and mentor, Robert “Frenchy” Crochet. He started the program in season 7 and stayed for four seasons before leaving in 2019. He and Frenchy returned to the program in season 12. He is a happy and enthusiastic hunter that adds comedy and excitement to the squad. He hunts huge gators in the swamp using traditional Native American methods and his physical power and agility. When he is not working, he likes racing drag boats.  

Robert Frenchy Crochet and Gerard Gee Singleton
Robert Frenchy Crochet and Gerard Gee Singleton
  • Joseph “Big T” Rogers Richard  

In the ninth season of Swamp People, Big Tee made a cameo appearance. Fascinatingly, he was familiar with the majority of the cast members before he even stepped foot on the set, including Troy (Landry) and his sons, Jacob and Chase, Bruce Mitchel, RJ, and Jay Paul (Molinere). Tee was hired as a deckhand for Daniel's crew. Because of his outgoing demeanor, contagious passion, and accurate shooting, he rapidly won the hearts of the audience. According to IMDb data, he made 15 episode appearances between 2018 and 2022. Since Big T hasn't been on the program since season 12, many viewers have been left wondering what has become of him. Sadly, his health and financial issues have prohibited him from returning to the program or working as a gator hunter, which is the cause of his departure.  

Joseph Big T Rogers Richard
Joseph Big T Rogers Richard from swamp people
  • Dwaine Edgar  

Dwaine Edgar was born in Louisiana on October 25, 1972. Dwaine Edgar made his television debut on Swamp People, a show that highlights the history and traditions of Cajun alligator hunters. He debuted on the show in 2017 as a member of the Edgar family. He participated in the program alongside his father and brother in seasons 8 and 9, where he demonstrated his ability and enthusiasm for hunting alligators. Now he has been focusing on his family seafood business.

Dwaine Edgar
Dwaine Edgar from swamp people