Bruce Mitchell was easily a fan favorite on History Channels’ Swamp People. It’s a show that highlights the dangerous lives of alligator hunters in the bayous and marshy areas of South Louisiana.
However, since 2019, he went missing and left fans wondering whether the alligators he passionately hunted finally got to him first. Whether or not that’s the case, here is an update on all the death rumors surrounding Bruce Mitchell and why he is no longer in Swamp People.
Bruce Mitchell in Swamp People.
The very first time Swamp People blew our minds was back in August 2010 when the show first premièred. After wrapping up the first season with great reviews, the executive board ordered another season with more episodes. Moreover, they also brought in new cast members like Bruce Mitchell to shake things up a bit.
Like a lone wolf, the reality star only hunted with his dog Tyler while the rest had partners. By the end of the first season, we saw Bruce team up with army veteran Ron Methvin’s sharpshooter in the third season. Like every other duo, they had their squabbles and tests in the swamps of Louisiana but also came through for each other.
What happened to Bruce Mitchell of Swamp People? Why did he leave?
For the next six years, the reality star became a series regular, appearing in each episode. But by the sixth season, his presence became intermittent as the producers cast him in only a few scenes.
Season 8 saw him back with his partner Ron, which went on for the next two seasons. But by season ten of Swamp People, he left without as much of a partying short to his fans. That said, what really happened to Bruce Mitchell of Swamp People?
We caught up with the Alligator Man on social media, where fans still keep tabs on him. The former reality star created a whole new page on Facebook called Mitchell’s Swamp Adventures.
Bruce’s livelihood hasn’t changed a bit since he left the series. He still keeps to his roots as an alligator hunter, minus the camera. That said, if you’re still waiting for him to get candid on the reasons prompting him to leave Swamp People, you won’t find any.
Rumors went on that it was probably due to some discord with the showrunners. Others placed their bets on money issues, but neither has any truth in it. If anything, Bruce Mitchell is just as financially stable as he was while on set; more on that later.
