Screw you Discovery Channel

[Il Duce]

for being greedy and now ruining one of the best shows on tv.

Three 'Deadliest Catch' Captains Quit Show, Report Says

Three ship captains from Discovery's reality series "Deadliest Catch" have quit, the Hollywood Reporter reports.

After being sued by Discovery for not working on a planned spin-off, Capts. Johnathan and Andy Hillstrand said bye-bye to the network. They were joined by Capt. Sig Hansen.

"We have been through a lot over the past year and unfortunately given the current situation with Discovery we are unable to continue participating in 'Deadliest Catch,'" the fishermen said in a joint written statement. "It has been a fantastic ride, and we wish the best to all of the amazing and supportive 'Catch' fans we have met over the years."

The Hillstrands are being sued for $3 million by the cable network, which claims they scuttled the spin-off "Hillstranded" by failing to finish the series.

The Hillstrands' lawyer said the lawsuit could force them to sell their boats and fire their crews.

Hansen joined the walk-out, saying, "I want people to know the captains stand together, and me and my brothers support them 100 percent."

Hansen is captain of the Northwestern on "Deadliest Catch." The Hillstrands captain the Time Bandit.

This has been a tough year for "Deadliest Catch" captains. In February, show favorite and Cornelia Marie captain Phil Harris died of a massive stroke at age 53.

[Guest db99wj]

Yep, it seems discovery blew it. However, if they breached a contract, there might be other issues. I have to believe that Discovery is smart enough to have had the appropriate contracts and agreements in place.

Whatever happened, this appears to be a lose/lose/lose situation for all involved and the viewer.

[Il Duce]

I just wish they would all stay and that whiny little bish captain of the Wizard would leave instead.

[Guest GT_Rat]

Sounds more like someone agreed to a spin off, accepted a healthy advance, and then backed out in mid production to me.

[Guest Moody]

Sounds more like someone agreed to a spin off, accepted a healthy advance, and then backed out in mid production to me.

That's what I was thinking, but who knows... Honestly, though - did Network Execs really expect to be able to "control" these people? They honestly don't give a **** about whom watches them on the television - they have a passion for fishing, and it's all that they know/live for in the first place. Saying, "F- You" to the Network doesn't bother them one bit. If they have to sell their boats, and quit their profession (likely, all that they know), because of a lawsuit, then that is complete garbage, honestly.

[peejman]

With Phil, Sig, Andy, and Jonathan gone, the show is done. I'll turn off my DVR.

[Il Duce]

and ill bet they wont have to sell their boat. i have a feeling enough people would help pitch in to pay off that crap

[Guest TargetShooter84]

What a shame...

Gotta love networks like that.

[Mike.357]

I dunno how you all watch that reality crap anyway.

I get enough of reality from Monday through Sunday each and every week of my life.

[trblmkr13]

They could be getting sued as leverage to complete the series they signed up for

[ShaunM]

With Phil, Sig, Andy, and Jonathan gone, the show is done. I'll turn off my DVR.

Same here.