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Could a fan-favorite vessel be returning to Deadliest Catch? Clues on social media have some people wondering if the F/V Cornelia Marie might soon be seen again on the Discovery Channel reality series. 

‘Deadliest Catch’ alum shares a big update on the F/V Cornelia Marie 

The F/V Cornelia Marie is one of the most storied boats in the Deadliest Catch fleet. The 35-year-old fishing vessel first appeared on the show in season 2, when it was captained by Phil Harris. Murray Gamrath, Derrick Ray, Tony Lara, Josh Harris, and Casey McManus have also been at the helm of the ship, which last appeared on Deadliest Catch in season 18.

It’s been a few years since fans saw the F/V Cornelia Marie on TV. But in mid-June 2024, some news of the boat resurfaced on social media. Taylor Jensen was previously a deckhand on the Cornelia Marie and appeared on multiple seasons of Deadliest Catch. In a June 15 Instagram post, he revealed that he was now a co-owner of the Cornelia Marie. 

“First shipyard as partners in this big blue piece of steel #Bristolbaybound,” he captioned a photo of himself and another person standing in front of the Cornelia Marie. 

Jensen’s followers were quick to ask if this meant he and the Cornelia Marie might be back on Deadliest Catch. 

“Do you think the boat will be back on the show. Be nice to see it on TV again,” one person wrote. 

“How awesome would it be if discovery brings it back,” another commented.

“Congratulations this boat is very special and has many great memories,” another person observed. 

Why is the Cornelia Marie no longer on ‘Deadliest Catch’?

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Though the Cornelia Marie has a long history on Deadliest Catch, the boat has not been seen on the show since 2022.  

In season 18, McManus and Josh Harris were co-owners of the Cornelia Marie. But they didn’t return for season 19, which aired in 2023. Harris – who is the son of legendary Deadliest Catch captain Phil Harris – was fired from the show after reports of disturbing sexual allegations against him. 

In 2022, information surfaced that in 1998, Harris had been accused of raping a four-year-old child. He eventually pleaded guilty to one count of Fourth Degree Assault and one count of Communicating with a Minor for Immoral Purposes, The Sun reported. Soon after, Discovery cut ties with Harris. 

“We’ve been made aware of this issue. Josh will not appear in future episodes of this series,” a representative for the network told RadarOnline.com in September 2022. 

Harris’s partner McManus also left the show. He has a new job running tug boats, according to updates on his social media. 

New episodes of Deadliest Catch Season 20 air Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on Discovery Channel. Episodes also stream on Max.  

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