She wished Phil Torres, Heather Amaro, and the rest of the Expedition X crew a strong season. She then explained her absence directly: she was working on something new with Discovery and looked forward to sharing details soon. She offered a light hint about the project, describing it as “the weird sht that I love mixed with other weird sht that I love.” Her social media bios were updated around the same period to reflect that she had hosted Seasons 1 through 7.
Discovery itself did not issue a detailed public statement about the cast change beyond promoting the new season with the updated team.
What Chobot Has Said About the Decision In a September 2024 appearance on the podcast The Creaking Door Paranormal Radio, Chobot spoke more openly. She said she felt it was time to move on and that certain events led her to “tap out.” She described the winter leading up to the planned filming of Season 8 as “a rough one.” At the same time, she expressed clear affection for the people she had worked with.
She praised the day-to-day crew and the production staff who handled logistics, permits, and the constant challenges of shooting in remote locations. She said she truly missed the experience and that “it really sucks” the chapter had to end. She has not publicly detailed specific incidents or named individuals. Her comments emphasize a personal sense that the timing was right for a change while acknowledging the difficulty of leaving a project she valued.
Speculation About Relationships on the Show Some viewers noted that Chobot’s Instagram well-wishes mentioned Torres and Amaro but not Josh Gates. Reports also circulated that she had unfollowed Gates on the platform. These observations fueled online speculation about creative differences or tension. Neither Chobot nor Gates has confirmed any such conflict. Phil Torres, for his part, publicly stated that Chobot remained one of his closest friends and that he hoped they would find ways to collaborate again. The absence of direct statements from the principals means the rumors remain unconfirmed.
What Happened After She Left Chobot continued working in the paranormal and true-crime space. In 2025 she launched the podcast Occulture Shock, which explores occult history, fringe science, and the strange undercurrents of popular culture. Episodes have covered topics ranging from historic relics and haunted objects to the occult influences that surface in modern media.
Later in 2025 she returned to Discovery with the three-part limited series Bigfoot Took Her. Co-hosting with former LAPD officer Robert Collier, the project reexamined the 1987 disappearance of teenager Theresa Ann Bier in California’s Sierra National Forest, a case long associated with Bigfoot lore.
The series premiered in late October 2025 and mixed true-crime investigation with the unexplained elements that have long defined Chobot’s work. As of 2026, Expedition X continues with Josh Gates, Phil Torres, and Heather Amaro. The series has moved through additional seasons, including Season 11 in early 2026, with further episodes scheduled later in the year.
Why the Exit Matters to Viewers Expedition X built its audience partly on the dynamic between its regular investigators. Chobot’s background as a longtime media personality with a clear interest in the paranormal helped shape the show’s tone for its first seven seasons.
Her departure marked a noticeable shift, and the arrival of Amaro, a third-generation paranormal investigator, brought a different perspective to the field team. Chobot’s own statements frame the change as a deliberate move toward new projects rather than a forced or abrupt firing. She has consistently expressed gratitude for the experience and the people involved while making clear that she chose to step away when the timing felt right for her.
Final Thoughts Jessica Chobot left Expedition X after Season 7 because she decided it was time to pursue other work with Discovery and beyond. She has described the period leading up to that decision as difficult and has said the exit itself felt bittersweet. Confirmed comments from Chobot and Phil Torres point to professional respect and ongoing friendship with at least one key colleague.
Speculation about deeper conflicts remains just that—speculation without direct confirmation from the people involved. In the years since, Chobot has stayed active with a podcast focused on occult and strange history and with new television projects that continue to explore the unexplained. For fans of the series, her seven seasons remain a defined chapter in the show’s run, while Expedition X itself has moved forward with a revised cast.
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