Why ‘America’s Backyard Gold’ Star Dave Turin Left ‘Gold Rush’
Dave Turin is back for a new Gold Rush spinoff America’s Backyard Gold. He is helping out everyday gold miners get the most gold they can without buying the big machinery that folks see on the OG. However, a few years back, Turin stepped away from the hit Discovery series after a shocking fight that viewers still talk about.
Now, Dozer Dave is on his fourth series with Discovery. What happened?
Dave Turin Starred in Gold Rush Working For Todd Hoffman
Dave Turin’s new Gold Rush spinoff series America’s Backyard Gold is premiering. However, many fans remember him from the OG, working for the Hoffman team. Dave Turin was a guest star in the first season of the hit gold mining series, but after that, he was a regular. Despite his levelheadedness, he left in Season 7 for the most shocking of reasons.
As seen in the Discovery video, Dave Turin got into a physical altercation with Trey Poulson in Season 7. Feeling he was disrespected, the usually calm Turin just blew his cool. He wound up disagreeing with his mine boss Todd Hoffman, and he left the series. Todd wound up leaving one year later. This inability of the team to get along took a toll on everyone.
However, now Turin tells TV Insider that he has “made peace with it.” But, there was a time of deep struggle. Dave admits, “This was a difficult time in my life because that was my identity.” He went on to share that he tried his “best to make amends.” After that, he felt he could move forward.
The struggle was not just about what happened. He lost his livelihood. He shared that “Nobody was going to hand me a new job.” He also revealed that he pitched a couple of shows before he returned to Discovery. Most of all, he proved that his hard work has paid off. Although many remember that altercation, he has moved on, and is focused on helping regular folks get gold.
Don’t Miss America’s Backyard Gold On Discovery
It looks like the fourth time’s the charm for the Gold Rush alum. Dave revealed that “I enjoy this one more than any of them.” He revealed that most people already knew his story. He has the opportunity to learn theirs. Most of all, it is satisfying for him.
When you meet someone passionate about what they’re doing, it’s infectious. There truly is gold fever. It’s a great TV show, and I think people will enjoy it.
Don’t miss the premiere of America’s Backyard Gold on Friday, March 15, at 9 p.m., Eastern, on Discovery. Don’t miss Gold Rush: White Water Season 7 airing right before at 8 p.m., Eastern.
Gold Rush fans, are you looking forward to Dave Turin’s new gold mining sereis?
