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He’s landed numerous endorsement deals including with Dockers and Degree deodorant. in May – already is a best-seller in England and Australia. His memoir Mud, Sweat and Tears – due to be published in the U.S. He’s written nearly a dozen books, many of them survival guides. Grylls, 37, has parlayed his fame as an extreme outdoorsman into an international media career. The $3 million lawsuit prompted the Hillstrands and Captain Sig Hansen to quit, though a month later the dispute was settled, the suit was dropped and all three returned to work on the show. In 2010, the network sued Deadliest Catch Captains Jonathan and Andy Hillstrand for allegedly failing to complete work on the spinoff Hillstranded. This is not the first time Discovery has had a disagreement with its talent. Wild journey and looks forward to producing further cutting-edge content again soon for his loyal audience.” “Unfortunately, Bear and Discovery have not been able to come to mutual agreement on new programming, and he disagrees with Discovery’s decision to terminate current productions. “Bear’s goal has always been to make life-empowering shows for his many fans around the globe, and he has taken great risks to bring Discovery such award-winning programming over seven seasons,” said Heather Krug in a statement to THR. Wild star has parted ways with Discovery. All rights reserved.A representative for Grylls confirmed that the Man Vs. The youngest ever Scout Association Chief Scout, and author of over a dozen books, Bear tells his hair-raising stories from living in unpredictable, inhospitable environments, and the lessons in resilience, adaptability and focus they’ve taught. He’s taken many celebrities on gruelling trips to the wilderness including Will Ferrell, Ben Stiller, Channing Tatum, Kate Winslet, and has even provided survival tips to President Obama. Other series, hits both in the UK, the US and internationally, have included Worst Case Scenario, Bear's Wild Weekend, Escape From Hell, The Island, and Running Wild with Bear Grylls. Wild (titled Born Survivor in the UK) which saw him dropped into some of the world’s toughest environments and surviving through ingenuity, stamina and skill.
He went on to undertake a series of tough challenges including crossing the North Atlantic in an open rigid inflatable, flying over the Himalayas by paramotor (a powered form of paragliding), and crossing the Northwest Passage.Īfter a variety of TV appearances recounting his exploits and demonstrating survival techniques, Bear fronted his own series, Man vs. A parachute accident saw him break his back but within 18 months he became one of the youngest people ever to conquer Everest. One of the most recognisable television explorers around, Bear Grylls has become internationally associated with survival and outdoor adventure through series like Born Survivor.Īfter formative years spent climbing, sailing and achieving a karate black belt, Bear became a reservist in the SAS.