Gold Rush faced challenges in its previous season, as two mining teams faced difficulties in achieving success. Ultimately, the Clayton Brothers and Fred Lewis were removed from the series, while fan favorite Rick Ness made his comeback. Nevertheless, it seems that the most controversial mining boss from last season could potentially return to the show.
Let’s take a closer look at the current developments on Gold Rush and the potential return of a familiar face. One of the cast members who stirred both support and controversy was Fred Lewis. Initially, Fred was viewed as an inspirational figure, using his platform to advocate for veterans and their causes. However, as the season progressed, fans began to feel that the show relied too heavily on Fred’s veteran status. Even when he wasn’t discussing it, the narrator constantly reminded viewers about his military background. This became problematic because Fred’s actual mining work failed to impress compared to his fellow miners.
Fred’s inability to find gold, consistently falling short of his targets, and his tendency to offer excuses for his struggles had led to dissatisfaction among fans, ultimately resulting in his departure from the show. Following his exit, Rick Ness returned and teamed up with Parker Schnabel and Tony Beets, forming a trio of successful gold miners. The disappointing performance of the previous season became a distant memory. However, the situation might change with the unexpected reappearance of Fred Lewis.
In the upcoming season, Fred won’t be the boss anymore as he squandered that opportunity last season. Nonetheless, he is now in search of a job and has approached Parker Schnabel for a potential opportunity. Interestingly, some fans on Reddit have speculated about a potential twist that Gold Rush might introduce to add more drama to the series – the possibility of Fred joining Rick Ness’s crew.
Redditors have observed that Fred Lewis is actively seeking employment while Rick Ness is in need of workers for his newly assembled crew after a hiatus last season. Considering Fred’s desire to continue mining, it seems plausible that he could join forces with Rick. However, this potential development could incite significant controversy among the cast and crew.
One of the major additions to Rick and his newly formed team is Buzz Legault, who had a noteworthy performance last season while being a part of Fred’s team. However, Buzz had a not-so-great experience working with Fred and shared his dissatisfaction with Rick this season. According to Buzz, he didn’t earn enough money to even cover his travel expenses while working for Fred, and he described it as a dreadful experience. If Fred joins Rick’s team, Buzz will no longer be under his supervision. Nevertheless, this could potentially bring back unpleasant memories of last season. Some Redditors suggested that maybe Buzz could become Fred’s superior this time around on Rick’s crew. Despite that, it appears that Fred Lewis is making a comeback on Gold Rush. What are your thoughts on Fred Lewis returning to the show?
