What Happened to Kevin Beets on Gold Rush?

Gold Rush has been a fantastic show for the past decade, but the featured cast inside the show has been part of these mining operations for more than two decades.

It was the same case with Kevin Beets, who started mining at 13 and joined Discovery’s Gold Rush in season 6. However, he recently announced that he would be leaving the Gold Rush for a year. So, what happened to him to take such a major decision?

Kevin Beets, the eldest son of Tony Beets, the Klondike miner, left Gold Rush to take a year off from all the mining operations and also to spend some quality time with his girlfriend, Faith Tang, whom he has been dating since 2019. Discovery has not announced the official reason why he left the series. 

What Exactly Happened to Kevin Beets on Gold Rush?

Kevin Beets, 35, began his mining operations with his father, Tony Beets, when he was 13 years old and led his own team when he was just 19 years old.

He has been a crucial part of Gold Rush ever since he joined it in season six alongside his father, Tony Beets. Nonetheless, his work has been consistent and hard.

So, everyone deserves a break from a profession that they have been working hard for twenty years, so Kevin has now announced that he is taking a year off from Gold Rush but didn’t really reveal why.

If you have been following the 14th season, there have been instances when Kevin felt unappreciated, and even when he missed a crucial mining operation, Tony confronted him through a video call.

While he had his reasons, Tony’s way of handling his son could have been better because Kevin had devoted his entire life to mining and helped his father become one of the world’s best gold miners. The reason for Kevin’s departure stems from his desire to have a simple life for once and that’s probably why he decided to step away from mining for the time being and particularly announced that he will be taking a year off.

Perhaps a break of that sort would provide him with clarity on life and give him a new reason to get back to the game in full swing. While these are the frequent speculations long-time Gold Rush fans are coming up with, here’s another rumor.

There is no doubt Kevin and Faith have been one of the best couples we’ve seen in the Gold Rush, and they have been together since 2019. But it is unknown whether they have both been married since they keep their life private.

It is also possible that he just wants to spend more time with her and make a big life decision together. In any case, these are mere speculations, as neither Discovery nor Kevin Beets has announced the reason behind his temporary departure.

How Did Fans React to Kevin Beets Leaving Gold Rush Season 14?

Kevin Beets did not announce that he was leaving the Gold Rush beforehand. Instead, he made it known in an episode, so it came as a surprise to the fans. So, here’s how fans reacted to his departure announcement:

So, why do you think Kevin actually left the Gold Rush? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.