{"id":67348,"date":"2025-04-23T09:45:26","date_gmt":"2025-04-23T13:45:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/?p=67348"},"modified":"2025-04-23T09:30:43","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T13:30:43","slug":"why-is-liz-cavalier-not-on-swamp-people","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/why-is-liz-cavalier-not-on-swamp-people\/67348\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is Liz Cavalier not on \u2018Swamp People\u2019?"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019ve been watching Swamp People<\/em><\/a> since the early days, then you definitely remember Liz Choate,\u00a0 better known as Liz Cavalier or affectionately, the \u201cGator Queen.\u201d She was a fan favorite for her no-nonsense attitude, sharp hunting skills, and hilarious banter with her longtime hunting partner, Troy Landry (aka the \u201cKing of the Swamp\u201d). The duo brought energy, heart, and some serious gator-chasing action to the screen.<\/p>\n

But like many reality shows, Swamp People<\/em> eventually shook things up. Over time, the producers started cycling out familiar faces, and Liz was one of the big names cut after Season 6. Fans of the original cast were left scratching their heads and missing their queen.<\/p>\n

Liz\u2019s presence on the show wasn\u2019t just about her, it was a family affair. She originally went by her ex-husband\u2019s last name, Cavalier, and their daughter, Jessica, even joined her on Swamp People<\/em> from Seasons 4 to 6. The mother-daughter duo added a refreshing dynamic to the show.<\/p>\n

One thing you might not know: Liz hated<\/em> being called Elizabeth. The only person she ever let call her that was her father, Charles Dupre, a seasoned gator hunter in his own right, and the one who taught her everything she knew about the swamp life. Charles, with his intense screen presence and Cajun pride, also had a decent run on the show, appearing in Seasons 2 through 6.<\/p>\n

At first, Liz and Troy hunted together in Pierre Part, but later she relocated with her family and second husband, Justin Choate, to Pecan Island, where they continued the family\u2019s gator-hunting legacy. Things were going strong until suddenly she was gone from the show.<\/p>\n

Turns out, Liz\u2019s departure wasn\u2019t a solo exit. The production company, Original Media, did a big cast overhaul after Season 6, letting go of multiple legacy cast members, including Junior Edwards (from the Edwards family). Liz didn\u2019t keep quiet about it either. She took to Facebook to vent, saying she had no clue why they were cut and that the fans the ones who had supported them from day one, were the ones who\u2019d lose the most.<\/p>\n

That post didn\u2019t sit well with the producers. They reportedly asked her to take it down, and her candid reaction may have burned some bridges behind the scenes.<\/p>\n

So, that\u2019s how Liz\u2019s run on Swamp People<\/em> came to an end, not with a farewell episode or proper send-off, but with a sudden exit and a bit of drama. It was a disappointing end to what had been a legendary reality TV presence. But Liz wasn\u2019t entirely gone. She made a surprising return to the show six years later, proving that the Gator Queen might leave the swamp, but the swamp never really leaves her.<\/p>\n

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Liz Cavalier returned to \u2018Swamp People\u2019 season 12<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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When the Swamp People<\/em> producers told Liz to take down her Facebook post, she didn\u2019t just ignore them, she clapped back with a loud and proud \u201cKISS MY A$$.\u201d Classic Liz. She wasn\u2019t about to back down or pretend everything was fine. That fiery attitude? It\u2019s part of what made fans love her in the first place. She stood firm, proudly waving the flag for Louisiana culture and refusing to let anyone erase the legacy she had built in the swamp.<\/p>\n

But here\u2019s the twist \u2014 nearly six years after her exit, Liz made a surprising return to Swamp People<\/em> in Season 12, which aired in 2021. She came back for a full season, bringing her total number of episodes to 94. It was like a welcome blast from the past for longtime fans. Still, her comeback was short-lived. She didn\u2019t stick around for Season 13 or beyond, and while it\u2019s not officially confirmed, the short stint might\u2019ve been due to a one-season contract or maybe even pay that wasn\u2019t up to par, though, of course, that\u2019s just speculation.<\/p>\n

Since that brief return, Liz hasn\u2019t come back to the show or made any public statements about doing so in the future. But that doesn\u2019t mean she\u2019s disappeared. Far from it. She\u2019s still very much in touch with her fans through Facebook, where she regularly shares stories, updates, and throwbacks from her gator-hunting days. And every September, like clockwork, she heads out into the swamp to keep her tradition alive, proving that hunting isn\u2019t just something she did for TV; it\u2019s who she is.<\/p>\n

Her social media posts show she\u2019s still proud of her Cajun roots and deeply connected to the Louisiana lifestyle. And if you peek at her daughter Jessica\u2019s bio, you\u2019ll see the hunting blood runs deep in the family: \u201cGator hunter, Duck hunting, Hog Hunting, Deer Hunter, Nutria Hunter, Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Loving Life.\u201d Clearly, the Cavalier-Choate women are still living that wild swamp life, cameras or no cameras.<\/p>\n

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What is Liz Cavalier doing now?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Even though Liz isn\u2019t on Swamp People<\/em> anymore, that doesn\u2019t mean she\u2019s hit the brakes. Not by a long shot. When she\u2019s not out in the swamp hunting, she\u2019s keeping busy with a creative little side hustle. On Facebook, she often shares photos of her handmade crafts, like floral wreaths that sometimes come with cute little birdhouses. It\u2019s clear she pours a lot of heart into them, and it gives her fans a cozy peek into what her life looks like these days. Grounded, proud, and deeply connected to her roots, just like always.<\/p>\n

Her comment section? It\u2019s basically a love letter from fans. Nearly every post has someone saying they miss seeing her on TV or begging her to make a comeback. And honestly, who can blame them? Liz was, and still is, a fan favourite.<\/p>\n

Right now, Liz lives on Pecan Island with her husband, Justin Choate, and his kids, Destin and Daimon, you might remember them from their brief appearance in Swamp People<\/em> Season 4. That was back when Liz was running her hunting team, separate from Troy. Her daughter Jessica was also part of the crew during those seasons. While Jessica had her ups and downs over the years, she seems to be in a much better place now. Her Instagram shows a happy, active, and thriving version of herself, always smiling and living life to the fullest.<\/p>\n

As for Liz and her family, even though the cameras are gone, their lifestyle hasn\u2019t changed much. Hunting still plays a big part in their daily life, and they seem to be doing just fine, steady, strong, and still living that proud Cajun life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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