Deadliest Catch is back on the air for an all-new season of the popular show. However, fans of the show have been quick to notice that one captain has been noticeably absent from the new Season 21 episodes. So, why is this captain missing from this latest season?
Deadliest Catch Is Back On The Air With Season 21
Without question, Deadliest Catch has been a hit with viewers for many years. You don’t premiere Season 21 of a show without it being incredibly popular, and without people being willing to tune in and keep supporting the show.
Some fans were concerned recently when the new season was moved to Fridays, as many refer to the Friday airing as the “death slot” for shows that are on their way out. However, at least for the moment, viewers are enjoying getting to catch up with their favorite captains and crews, as these people continue to risk their lives on the open sea for a big payday.
Show Captain Noticeably Absent From New Season, Fans Concerned
One of the things that draws viewers to watch new Deadliest Catch episodes is to see how captains manage their crews. It’s one thing to be a leader when everything is going according to plan. However, your mettle doesn’t truly get tested until things go wrong and there is a wrench thrown into the order of things.
These captains must manage their crews, including personell, as well as keeping the morale up when things go south. However, as Deadliest Catch fans have noticed in Season 21 so far, Captain Wild Bill Wichrowski has not been in the new scenes that have currently been airing.
Why Has Captain Wild Bill Wichrowski Been Missing From Deadliest Catch?
With his signature long, white hair and white beard, Captain Wild Bill Wichrowski has been one of the keystone personalities on the popular program. However, as fans have been quick to note, he has been absent from Deadliest Catch in Season 21.
It turns out, Bill has been absent so that he could focus on his cancer recovery. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer at the end of Season 19. The good news is, according to Captain Bill, he appears to be cancer-free.
Taking to Facebook to tell his followers about the status of his health, Wild Bill previously said, “I seem to be cancer free now. I have always felt 10-15 years younger than my age [with] the job I have and being around crew 1/2 my age. Feels like the clock has caught up. Maybe small price to pay. Thanks for concern and best wishes. If you have symptoms, get checked.”
Despite the good news about being cancer-free, it seems Captain Bill is taking extra precautions and giving himself more time to rest. At the time of this writing, there is no definitive timeline for Bill to return to the show, but either way, most fans are glad that he is doing well.
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Evan Morgan has been a full-time freelancer for over a decade. When he’s not writing about the latest TLC gossip, he enjoys listening to music and catching up on the latest scripted drama or true crime documentary.