“Duck Dynasty” Spinoff Won’t Include Phil Robertson Amid Health Struggles [Video]

Duck Commander patriarch Phil Robertson won’t be returning to television in the upcoming Duck Dynasty spinoff.

“Quack! Quack! We’re back!” The Robertson family announced Wednesday (January 22) that they are returning to television this summer with a Duck Dynasty spinoff called Duck Dynasty: The Revival.

The show will focus on the next generation of the Robertson family, led by Willie and Korie. The unscripted series will follow Willie and Korie and their adult children: John Luke, Sadie, Will, Bella, and Rebecca. According to a press release from A&E, Miss Kay and Uncle Si will also make appearances, but there is no mention of Phil, the founder of Duck Commander and star of the original series.

Sadie Robertson seemed to confirm the news through an Instagram Story.

Phil Robertson’s Health Issues

In early December, Phil’s sons, Jase and Al, revealed that their father had been diagnosed with dementia and was battling a blood disorder.

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