Why did Will Willis leave Forged in Fire?

Why did Will Willis leave Forged in Fire?

While we appreciate Wil Willis and everything he brought to the series, we are excited to start this new chapter and welcome Grady Powell into the 'forge' as our new host.” While details about Willis' exit were kept under wraps, he likely decided to leave the show to spend more time with his family.

What happened to Wil Willis on Forged in Fire 2020?

Wil Willis, the host of Forged in Fire has been the face of the show for over seven seasons. Willis abruptly left his hosting duties and will not be returning to the show for its newest season. He was replaced by former US Army Green Beret Grady Powell.

Will Wil Willis return to Forged in Fire?

When Season 8 of "Forged in Fire" began airing on the History Channel, some fans were dismayed to see the show's longtime host Wil Willis had been replaced. Unfortunately, Willis hasn't spoken out about what led to his departure from the series. ...

Who replaced Will Willis on Forged in Fire?

Grady Powell Grady Powell (season 8–present), a former U.S. Army Green Beret, replaced Wil Willis as the show's host as of the Season Eight premiere on Novem. Powell's previous television experience includes two seasons starring on Dual Survival on The Discovery Channel.

What does Forged in Fire do with the meat?

Robert from the 100th Forged in Fire episode seemingly commented on a Reddit post, confirming, “The meat gets donated to places, typically not for human consumption. Instead, wildlife reservations and things like that get the meat in order to keep it from going to waste.”

Why did they change the host of Forged in Fire?

According to Trib Live, the History Channel said that the decision to replace Wil with Grady was made to earmark a "new chapter" in the show's existence, and with the new year underway it makes much more sense now.

Has a girl won Forged in Fire?

Yes, two! The other female winner on the show was Kelly Vermeer, on Season 3's fourth episode, "the Falcata." She made waves after the victory and has launched a successful smithing business, which you can check out on social media here. ...

Does Forged in Fire waste the meat?

The meat used on 'Forged in Fire' is not going to waste. While many worried the meat was going unused, Bill Goldberg, the host of the Forged in Fire spinoff series, Knife or Death, confirmed that the meat does not go to waste.

Do Forged in Fire keep weapons?

It turns out, after getting eliminated on the show, contestants are required to leave behind any blades and weapons that they were working on. This is because the show is filmed in New York, and New York knife laws state that it is illegal for a weapon to be manufactured on television unless that weapon is a prop.

Do Forged in Fire contestants keep their blades?

It turns out, after getting eliminated on the show, contestants are required to leave behind any blades and weapons that they were working on. This is because the show is filmed in New York, and New York knife laws state that it is illegal for a weapon to be manufactured on television unless that weapon is a prop.

Who is going to replace Wil Willis on forged in fire?

• Abbott, a two-time winner of the show, was promoted to the judge’s panel in season 4, and the teaser reveals that he will now host the 2020 season in place of Willis. Fans of the show are naturally asking what happened to Willis.

Who is going to be the new host of forged in fire?

• Wil Willis Is Not Part of New Forged in Fire Season. Wil Willis, the former Army Ranger, has been the host of Forged in Fire since it began. He was last seen hosting the show’s spinoff. But the new teaser for the upcoming season shows that Ben Abbott is going to host the show.

Why did Wil Wheaton leave forged in fire?

• While many television shows halted production due to the COVID-19 pandemic last year, there might have been a good reason Wil had to sit the 2021 season out. In March 2020, he welcomed a child with his wife, artist Krystle Amina!

Who are the judges on forged in fire?

• The show features world-class bladesmiths recreating historical weapons in a competition. There are four judges, and Wil has served as the show's host for quite some time. His responsibilities on the show have included giving competitors specifications to meet for their blades and offering advice.