Former Expedition X host Jessica Chobot has finally addressed her departure from the popular Discovery series following the recent changes in its lineup for Season 8.
Expedition X, a show that dives deep into paranormal and supernatural investigations, has captivated audiences with its reality TV format, where a team of experts explores haunted locations and other unexplained phenomena.
Since its launch on the Discovery Channel in 2020, the show had consistently featured Josh Gates, Phil Torres, and Jessica Chobot as its main hosts throughout the first seven seasons.
Where Is Jessica Chobot on Expedition X?
The eighth season of Expedition X kicked off with an investigation at Weston’s Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum in West Virginia—an infamous site often cited as one of America’s most haunted places. The asylum operated from 1864 to 1994 and was notorious for witnessing thousands of patient deaths due to horrific medical practices.
In this new season, Heather Amaro joins long-time hosts Josh Gates and Phil Torres as she steps into the role previously held by Jessica Chobot. Amaro brings her own expertise to the table; she is a third-generation paranormal investigator who has spent over two decades participating in various expeditions alongside her family. In an Instagram video, she expressed how joining Expedition X was “a dream come true,” further fueling excitement among fans eager to see what she brings to the series.
Why Did Jessica Leave Expedition X?
Ahead of Season 8’s premiere, Jessica Chobot took to Instagram to shed light on why she’s no longer part of Expedition X.
In her post, she extended warm wishes to her former co-hosts while revealing that she’s currently involved in a new project with Discovery. This new endeavor requires much of her attention and ultimately led her to step away from hosting duties on Expedition X.
“Hi all! I just got back from holiday with my friends & wanted to give you this quick update: To start it off, I want to wish a great season ahead for Phil Torres @heatheramaro & everyone else at ’EXX’. For those wondering why I’m not part of this season—I’m working on something new with Discovery! Can’t wait until I can share more details about this exciting adventure soon! Here’s a hint: It involves some weird sht that I love mixed with other weird sht that I love—the perfect combo!”
While some fans have speculated about possible tensions between Chobot and her co-hosts leading up to her exit, there is no concrete evidence supporting these claims. Her positive social media message suggests otherwise. Additionally, Discovery has yet to provide any official statement regarding why she left beyond confirming that she’s not partaking in Season 8.
Given Chobot’s extensive background in exploring supernatural topics within media projects like podcasts or television shows—it seems likely she’ll continue pursuing similar interests but perhaps through solo ventures or different formats under Discovery’s umbrella. Although details remain scarce about what exactly lies ahead for Chobot professionally—both fans and industry insiders seem eager—and supportive—to see where she’ll go next.
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