'Gold Rush' alum Jimmy Dorsey opens up about the authenticity of the show
'Gold Rush' franchise has been entertaining viewers for years documenting the challenges and the achievements of the miners. However, speculation has arisen suggesting that much of the Discovery show is staged. Former cast members have also spoken out, shedding light on the drama behind the scenes.
There have been reports that most of the drama and feuds among the crew are scripted. Additionally, producers are said to strategically select locations, focusing on areas known to be rich in gold to film the mining operations. Jimmy Dorsey’s explosive feud with castmate Greg Remsburg was reportedly scripted by the producers. Besides the drama, the mining operations and challenges faced by the crews are said to be genuine.
The gold miners have to follow strict rules and regulations including obtaining permits from the Yukon government before they can stake a claim and begin mining operations. The latest season documented Rick Ness' true emotional toll with the expiring water license but the producers might have added drama to his struggles with his mining and equipment failures.
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Jimmy Dorsey exposes a true side of 'Gold Rush'
'Gold Rush' alum Jimmy Dorsey has been outspoken about the behind-the-scenes planning, claiming that the Discovery show is heavily scripted, including some of the more dangerous moments. In an interview, Jimmy shared, "It is scripted from the beginning. They knew exactly what they wanted to see out of the program..." He added, "The plans were made, but the footsteps were ours."
While Jimmy insisted that there are very few instances that are real, the producer of the show, Ed Gorsuch has a different story. He has claimed that they don't just randomly shoot as they focus on a story and a character. He acknowledged that they aim to have a plan for each day or at least each week to determine what to highlight. However, the Discovery show producers have claimed that there's no script involved and they just film the miners' regular work.
Todd Hoffman ditches 'Gold Rush' for a drama-free show
'Gold Rush' alum Todd Hoffman is the mining legend and has appeared in multiple spin-offs of the show. However, he has recently decided to ditch the Discovery show and start his show to provide viewers with a raw, drama-free perspective on gold mining operations.
He has recently shared a lengthy Facebook post and admitted, "In Gold Rush people ask if it’s 100 percent true. No it isn't. I have always said that. Putting stories together and doing TV just doesn't work that way. There's an element of drama and spice to connect the dots into a story. That's the nature of the beast." However, he further noted that he was looking for a crew to start the production of his new show that has action and where the drama will be just the drama that happens on the field.
'Gold Rush' Season 15 airs on Fridays at 8 pm ET on Discovery Channel. Stream the adventurous episode the next day on Discovery Plus.