Exciting news for fans eagerly anticipating the comeback of their favorite show, Gold Rush White Water! The highly popular reality TV series on Discovery Channel will be returning in just a little over two months, promising another thrilling season. Let’s take a glimpse into what to expect from the upcoming season, as well as its release date.
After the intriguing conclusion of the previous season on June 9, 2023, fans were left eagerly anticipating the next chapter of their favorite spinoff series. What made it even more intriguing was that this season was initially intended to be part of season 6. However, midway through, Discovery Channel made the decision to halt season 6, leaving fans in suspense for three long months. Finally, when the show made its triumphant return, it was branded as a “new” season. As a result, the release of the new season was delayed compared to previous years.
Stay tuned for the return of Gold Rush White Water, where we will dive into another thrilling adventure of gold mining in the treacherous waters.
Gold Rush White Water has traditionally premiered in the later months of the year since its second season. After initially debuting in January 2018, subsequent seasons have consistently followed a late-year schedule. However, concerns arose among fans when November came and went without the new season’s premiere, leading some to fear that the show may have been discontinued due to issues in the previous season.
Fortunately, this is not the case. The official Facebook page of the late Dakota Fred, a beloved cast member, recently announced that the new season of Gold Rush White Water will be airing on February 16, 2024 (subject to change). This news was reported to be from a reliable source, providing assurance to fans eagerly awaiting the show’s return. Additionally, there is exciting news about a tribute special dedicated to Dakota Fred.
Dakota Fred, an original member of the cast, sadly passed away on July 11, 2023, at the age of 80 after battling brain cancer for four months. To honor his memory and contributions to the show, a special episode will be aired in the near future. Dakota Fred had been an integral part of Gold Rush White Water from its inception and had spent a decade showcasing his gold mining adventures in Alaska on television.
With the new season set to premiere in February 2024 and a tribute special dedicated to Dakota Fred on the horizon, fans of Gold Rush White Water can look forward to the continuation of their favorite show and reminisce on the unforgettable moments shared with a beloved cast member.
Dakota Fred won’t be part of the upcoming season of Gold Rush White Water, but his family is expected to still be featured on the show. However, another member of the cast, Kayla Johanson, has decided to leave the reality TV series. Kayla cited the drama among the miners and the lack of successful mining as reasons for her departure. She expressed frustration at constantly following someone with unsatisfactory results while having to deal with unnecessary drama. Despite these changes in the cast, the return of Gold Rush White Water on Discovery Channel is highly anticipated. Share your thoughts on what you hope to see in the new season in the comment section below.
