It is reported that three of the captains who star in the Discovery Channel's reality show 'Deadliest Catch' have left the series.
Captains Sig Hansen and Johnathan and Andy Hillstrand sent the following statement to the Hollywood Reporter: "We have been through a lot over the past year and unfortunately given the current situation with Discovery we are unable to continue participating in 'Deadliest Catch'.
"It has been a fantastic ride, and we wish the best to all of the amazing and supportive 'Catch' fans we have met over the years.”
Earlier this month the Hillstrands were sued for $3m in damages by Discovery after the channel alleged that they had not finished work on a 'Deadliest Catch' spin-off series, 'Hillstranded'.
The brothers' lawyer has said the lawsuit could lead to the two captains having to sell their boats and lay off their crews.
Entertainment Weekly reports that Hansen decided not to star in 'Deadliest Catch' to show his support for the Hillstrands.
