Gold Rush is an exceptionally popular series that has been running for 13 years, and we’ve seen many diggers come and go, but a few people like Rick Ness have become ingrained in fans’ minds.
That being said, he left the show in 2022 but later returned in October 2023, leaving fans with tons of questions, one of which being his ex-girlfriend, Leese Marie. So, who is she, and what happened to her?
While most of Leese Marie’s life is kept private, she is believed to be in her late 30s and rumored to be born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Rick Ness started dating her following his divorce from his ex-wife, Jen, in 2020, and Marie even appeared in an episode of Gold Rush, but the couple separated after the latter claimed that Rick had cheated on her.
Who Is Leese Marie, and How Is She Related to Rick Ness?
Prior to the Gold Rush, not many people were familiar with Leese Marie as she became famous due to her affiliation with Rick Ness when they started dating following the latter’s divorce from his wife, Jen.
She was reportedly a nurse in Wisconsin before her appearance on Gold Rush, where she filled in for an injured crew member. However, the couple was initially spotted seeing each other in November 2020.
Apart from this, little is known about Leese Marie, as she seems to keep her life even more private than Rick Ness.
What Happened to Leese Marie?
Leese Marie became famous when she made her debut on Gold Rush season 12 when one of Rick’s crew members was injured, but that was the only episode she was cast.
Apparently, Ness and Marie made a cute couple all these years, with the Gold Rush star posting about her on his Facebook page all the time, but their relationship began facing downs in late 2022.
Marie posted through her TikTok account that Ness had cheated on her, but she forgave him. The couple reconciled in January 2023, with Ness posting a picture of kissing on her forehead.
However, following a few more instances, she faced hatred from Rick’s fans, leading to her claim that he had cheated on her multiple times, which eventually led to their breakup.
In fact, she even replied to several comments on TikTok, saying she’s finally happy to do what’s best for her rather than changing someone to treat her right.
Following the premiere of Gold Rush season 14, Leese finally made it clear that their relationship had taken a dark turn, and she had to face many hurdles alone, so she stated that she had no option but to split from him.
On the other hand, Rick Ness also shared a lengthy post on Facebook, denying the rumors of his new relationship with crew member Morgan and clarifying that Leese was not in the wrong.
In fact, he admitted to bringing all the chaos into his life of his own volition and advised his fans not to blame Leese for anything. In the end, it looks like their relationship, which has gone strong for more than three years, seems to have come to an end.
So, do you believe Rick Ness cheated on Leese Marie? What do you think actually happened?
