Duck Dynasty She returned to continue the era of reality television. The 2000s series that captivated America returns with a new edition, Duck Dynasty: Renaissance.
“The most-watched reality series in cable history” is scheduled to return in 2025 for two seasons – 20 episodes – and will be followed by… Phil Robertson and Kay Robertson son Will Robertston As are he and his wife Corey Robertson“, “They struggle to chart Duck Commander’s future, watch as they navigate marriage, children and their own businesses, and pass on the family legacy,” according to Official press release.
“The Robertson family has earned a seat in homes across the country with their unique brand of down-home practicality, Southern charm and relatable humor,” said Executive Vice President and Head of Programming at A&E and Lifetime. elaine frontain bryant, He said in a statement. “Duck Dynasty We’ve played a huge role in A&E’s success for many years, and we look forward to reuniting with the Robertson family in the revival.
Duck Dynasty: Renaissance It’s set to premiere this summer and will also feature Miss Kay, Uncle Si and other family favorites from the original show. Duck Dynasty It aired from 2012 to 2017, peaking with 11.8 million views before the Robertsons decided to “focus on other projects in 2017”.
“Going back to A&E is a bit like coming home,” Willie, 52, and Corey, 51, noted in the press release. “We are grateful to everyone who has followed our family grow and expand and can’t wait for the cameras to once again capture all our new adventures, or perhaps our misadventures.”
Phil, 78, was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and was not listed among the family members scheduled to participate in the revival. Phil’s sons Jesse Robertson and Al Robertson They revealed that their father had been diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s and a blood disease during the December 6, 2024 episode of their podcast “Unashamed,” saying he was “not feeling well.”
Jesse, 55, explained: “We have a team of doctors, and then we have another group of doctors who look at all the tests, and they all agree that there is no cure for what he has.” “It’s causing problems throughout his entire body.”
Willie provided more details about his father’s condition weeks later in an interview with Fox News.
“He has a blood disorder, so he has mental problems that may be early on [onset] “Alzheimer’s … and maybe some strokes because of his blood,” Willie told the outlet on December 17, 2024. “So, it’s possible that some strokes could happen, and that’s what happened. So, we’re still checking all of that out. But then he also has Back issue, he broke his back and that’s where the pain is so he’s kind of fighting a lot of different things at the same time.
The reality TV family has rallied behind the father-of-four as his health deteriorates, ensuring he is not alone as his condition progresses.
“They want to give him the best life possible under the circumstances and are checking on him often and taking him on drives in the woods to remember the good old days and make sure he gets the best care,” Insider exclusively said. In touch About his loved ones on Monday, January 20.