Jessica Chobot Leaving ‘Expedition X’ Before Season 8
Expedition X is back on Wednesday night for Season 8. However, there will be one major difference when the show hits Discovery Channel this week. Jessica Chobot has left the paranormal series. Here is what we know about Jessica leaving Expedition X and what might be next for the reality TV star.
Expedition X Season 8 Returning Without Jessica Chobot
When Expedition X Season 8 premieres on Wednesday night on Discovery Channel, Jessica Chobot won’t be there as part of the show. Many fans got to know Chobot when she hosted IGN Strategize and Weekly Wood on IGN. She then hosted Nerdist News and started her own podcast in 2014.
However, Jessica got a new legion of fans when she left Nerdist in 2019 and joined the cast of Expedition X when it premiered on Discovery Channel in 2020. Hosted by Josh Gates, Phil Torres, and Jessica Chobot, the show follows investigators searching for supernatural happenings, the unknown, and hauntings.
It is a spinoff of Expedition Unknown, which also stars Josh Gates. There was only a short wait between Season 7 and Season 8, as the last season aired earlier in 2024, and it is already time for the new season. However, Jessica won’t be there.
Where Is Jessica Chobot From Expedition X?
The first teasers hit for Expedition X Season 8, and Jessica Chobot was not in it. Instead, Gates and Torres were joined by paranormal investigator Heather Amaro. This shouldn’t be a surprise since Amaro said she was coming to the show for the eighth season. However, many fans wondered if she would join the three or replace Chobot.
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It seems she is replacing Chobot. This was clarified by Phil Torres, who made sure to give Jessica credit while promoting the new season. “For those asking, Jess remains one of my closest friends and I’ll always be thankful for the many adventures we had both on and off camera,” he wrote. “She and I hope to find a way to work together again some day!”
Most fans don’t seem happy that she is not coming back, but many others are excited to see what Heather will bring to the show.
- “Not the same without Jess hope she’s back soon with her own show
- “I’ll miss Jess a lot because she was awesome and I’m a big fan, but I want to wish Heather the best and look forward to seeing what she brings to the show.”
- “All the people saying they’re not going to watch the show until they know why Jess isn’t there are behaving childishly.”
Neither Jessica Chobot nor Discovery Channel have addressed her departure. However, Jessica has hinted she might have a new show coming soon.
What are your thoughts on Jessica Chobot leaving Expedition X? Are you still excited about the new season? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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I’m totally bummed Jessica isn’t coming back for season 8..I’ll give the new cast a shot but I’m not excited..TBH I only watch the show cuz Jessica is so beautiful,she is definitely my celebrity crush..and I am interested in the UFO episode ‘s but the other shit scares me but I still watch to see her..