Is Jase Robertson Part of ‘Duck Dynasty: The Revival?’ His Absence Explained
Duck Dynasty: The Revival premiered on Sunday, June 1, and fans were quick to notice that Willie Robertson‘s brothers Jase Robertson and Jep Robertson, who starred on the original show when it ran from 2012 to 2017, were not featured in the episode.
In a recent interview with Taste of Country, Sadie Robertson explained the reason behind her uncles’ absence. It simply came down to the family dynamics and who’s currently working at Duck Commander.
“My mom [Korie Robertson] actually runs a lot of things up here at Duck Commander,” Sadie said. “I have my all of my podcast and Live Original team work out of Duck Commander. My brother, John Luke, works for my mom’s production company at Duck Commander. My sister [Bella] manages the whole Duck Commander store, so the next generation works here.”
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That’s why Willie and Korie’s family is at the center of the revival, with other family members taking a backseat. “My dad’s semi-retired, so what does that look like with his new phase of life?” Sadie added, teasing future plotlines. “As a grandpa, traveling … and so that’s kinda why there’s other reasons why Jase and Jep aren’t on this season.”
However, she teased that they could return in the future. The show has already been greenlit for Season 2. “Season 2 we are actually already filming,” Sadie teased. “There’s more cast members from the original show on Season 2.”
Willie, Jase, Jep, and Alan Robertson are the four sons of Phil Robertson and Kay Robertson (Phil also had a daughter, Phyllis, from an affair in the 1970s). Just ahead of the Duck Dynasty: The Revival premiere, Phil died at the age of 79 after battling Alzheimer’s disease. He did not film for the new show before his death.
Korie previously confirmed that Phil’s brother, Si Robertson, will be part of the series.
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I saw the first episode and was disappointed. The only good thing was seeing Sy and Willie. It's mostly about the young Robertsons, such as John Luke, Sadie, etc. Not interested. Hopefully they'll pivot back to Jase, Willie and Jep otherwise what's the point? And with Phil gone, (passed away) and Miss Kay in bad health, it's definitely not the same. I did briefly see Godwin though so that was nice, but we need more of the brothers and not their younger children. As Phil would say, "It a bunch of Yuppies. Thumbs down."
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Not the same with out Jase SI Martin and Godwin they made the show
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Ai Martin and Godwin were on the episode. When I went back to watch on demand, maybe I missed it originally, there is a clip in the beginning of Willie, jeo an Jase in a blind hunting recently.
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Will not be watching it without jase si or jep
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I’m like you,especially without Jase,he ,Phil and Si were my favorite and I was really disappointed with the revival show.
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I was so disappointed when Phil wasn’t in the last shows and without Kase, jep, Si, ms Kay, Godwin and Martin I don’t know that I am a fan anymore. It just isn’t the same. I think Willie’s family is nice but I miss tge dynamics of the others and think it took all the family to be a great show. I didn’t care for the show with Jep and his family. The whole family is what made this show. From Phil and Ms Kay to the whole families not just one family. I always watched it because Phil was so so wise and tge interaction between him, ms Kay and all the kids, grands and great grandkids plus Martin. Godwin and uncle Si. Just not my favorite show already. Loved the podcasts and will watch the Blind but probably not The Revival.
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Should have edited my typing Jase not Kase
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Okay? Who cares about your complaining lmao
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As much as I love all of the children of the Robertsons as my brothers and sisters in Christ, I was disappointed and was hoping to see all of the original cast and then hear about each of their individual progression in life with their spouses and children. I felt like it was a totally new reality show rather than a revival of the former show that I would never miss. Love y’all no matter what! 💕
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It is missing the other brothers and wives..I actually like Duck Treasure a little more!
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Watched the first episode and dont think it will be for me. Nothing really like the first one. All of the original guys made that show and I'm just not interested in their kids life. Also doesn't look like miss Kay will be featured a lot and I dont like that either. Was looking for some type of semblance but it wasn't there. Best of luck to them. Rip phil
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Get um all on here please, so as we can have a fan reunion of sorts.
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What happened to duck hunting, fishing etc.
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Hunting in general has been trending down f or the last 20 years.....I know people enjoy it, but Creation doesn't need any help from mankind to keep the population of deer, duck, dove. Etc. down to some imaginary number that man set in the first place.....it's AMAZING to me before Nina, Pinta, and the Santa Maria landed in Virginia to form Jamestown....Nature took care of Nature....Period!....Hunting should be illegal. Mankind has caused so many so many species to be put on the Endangered List.....
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You're a complete idiot.
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No thanks!! Duck dynasty Revival, it should be the Willie Dynasty.. The other key Robertson's kept us coming back..No Bueno..
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Okay? It is a show for the next generation so either get over it and shut up complaining or enjoy the show ungrateful ass
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I was happy with the change of the new show. The old shows dynamics were outstanding and I still enjoy the reruns but I feel that part of their lives has been covered not to mention without Phil,Jase, Martin ect... I don't believe that magic could be recaptured
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Not what I was wanting to see. The first episode is about who is going to take over Duck Commander. None of siblings even have an interest in duck hunting. I think the show gives duck commander a bad reputation. Nobody on the show even relates to hunters.
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I miss Jase and Jeb’s families
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Unfortunately looks like they and their families have been shoved aside. They should just call it the Willie and Kory show! Maybe some of the other grandkids would like to work there too. Sadie sounds smug. Totally disappointed in the whole thing. We won't be watching without the other families being on there! Willie has always tried to run everything. He my least favorite for those reasons.
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I was disappointed. Jase made the show. Too much focus on Willie's children and their businesses. Kinda boring. There was nothing like Phil and Jase blowing something up
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I watched the first episode and will not watch rest. It's good with Sy and Willie, but they should have Jace and Jep! Just not as funny!
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I missed Jase. His presence was obvious and they said nothing about him at all on the first season premiere . It was disappointing.
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The show was weak not at all like the original that made us laugh. Seems more commercialized with lots of spinoffs not related to Duck Commander.
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Thats why this show is called the revival not duck dynasty.apparently yall that commented about the show season 1 didn't get the memo that season 2 is coming with the older cast.
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It's called Duck Dynasty The Revival. That's what people do when they don't like something, they share how they feel. Like me, I planned on watching it this weekend, but now I have no interest. it sounds like she's saying they have cameos in season 2.
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You’re assuming and gonna base your actions off an assumption? lol sounds like you love a miserable life and hate change
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I like duck dynasty treasure hunting better than revival. RIP PHIL
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I watched. The show is pretty boring now. Jase is a huge loss. He’s at least funny. I did like Sy but the whole show has lost its original dynamic. All about grand babies and baby showers. BORING. Get them out in the swamp and not brewing coffee or running a gift shop. A waste of time!
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Not the same without Jase and the others..magic gone...won't be watching....trying to steer towards the kids..not interesting
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Should’ve called it “ the Willie Show”!!
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I like the "kids",next generation. The show seems to be an advertisement for there businesses. I don't think it will last if the scripts are not better in the future shows .
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The show is now boring! With Jase & Phil gone it’s not funny. The younger generation of Robertson’s have everything given to them.
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Everyone loves their grandkids don’t need a show about them
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They better bring the brothers back if they want me to watch. Glad they still have Sy but they need Jase and Jep
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I enjoy the small clips with Jase and Jep they were the show rip Phil
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Yes. About Willie and Cories family it seems. Why not all the families???
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Watched it…. Will wait til next year
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I totally agree with you! Jase was that whole show. His humor was awesome and if he doesn’t come back, I’m afraid that this is all gonna be a big flop!!!
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Not the same but few things are.
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Who else sounds full of themselves. It was explained why they were not on the show but today it's all about I will make up my own reason and not believe what I don't agree with. I was wondering also but I will wait but hopefully not complain like it's all about me. Trying to add a mirror to reflect back to you.
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I loved it myself. Ya know cause I’m a younger guy who adapts to change and understands EVERY ROBERTSON IS A ROBERTSON. the show isn’t about the brothers and Phil and Kay. It’s more about the younger generation, and if you have a issue with that, then obviously you don’t really care about the Robertson family, only care about what you’re used to and familiar faces. Seriously get over y’all’s selves conplaining that certain people aren’t in this one. It’s sad how many people complain about the younger generation having their time just like their parents and grandparents did. Yet y’all are just immediately shutting them out because ITS NOT LIKE REGULAR DUCK DYNASTY. Smh y’all truly aren’t real fans of the duck commander company nor the Robertson family if y’all have ANYTHING to complain about with their new show. If you truly love the family, you’d support every single one instead of getting on the internet complaining that the show isn’t for you. Ungrateful ass people
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Great show all you yuppies down playing it really aren't fans
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People, give this new show a chance; of course, the Revival will not be like the others due to the Robertson's individual lives outside of television. Again, give it a chance.
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