A Discovery spokesman said a statement from the cable web connection is forthcoming.
Earlier this month, the Hillstrandswere sued by Discoveryover their involvement in aCatchspinoff.
Discovery reportedly claims that the brothers failed to finish work onHillstrandedand is now seeking $3 million in damages.
Hansen decided to show solidarity for his fellow captains and backed the Hillstrands.
The first episode is supposed to include a scene in which the sons of the late Capt.
Phil Harris scatter his ashes off of Dutch Harbor near Alaska.
Harris tragic death helpedCatchlure its biggest audience ever during the shows sixth season.
The Hillstrand brothers co-captainTime BanditonDeadliest Catch, while Hansen lords overNorthwestern.Developing…
