After eight seasons, Grant Wilson is leaving SyFy’s hit show “Ghost Hunters.” Jerry Seinfeld is stepping in.
Wilson’s spot wasn’t been vacant for long.
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld will be taking Wilson’s position on the show, according to an announcement. The funnyman is known mostly as the lead in “Seinfeld,” the celebrated NBC sitcom that ran for nine seasons, as well as a legendary career in stand-up. According to sources, “Ghost Hunter” producers hope to reinvigorate the show with Seinfeld’s famous observational humor and witticisms.
“What’s the deal with ghosts?” said a cryptic promotional ad, shortly before the announcement was made.
Wilson has lead investigations with Jason Hawes for eight seasons to date, exploring allegedly haunted locations with their group, The Atlantic Paranormal Society (TAPS). Seinfeld is apparently the newest member of the group, with no apparent experience in any sort of ghost hunting.
“It’s a slap in the face for fans,” said one message board user. “They just brought in somebody they thought would boost the ratings. He’s funny, but he just doesn’t fit into our beloved show.”
Comment sections and boards were ignited once more today after it was announced that most of the upcoming ghost hunting is to be done strictly in Long Island and surrounding areas, where Seinfeld lives with his family. According to sources, the comedian refused to come to the program if it required a great deal of travel.
Not everyone is unhappy with the decision. Clinton Male, a diehard fan of the show and manager of several fansites, thinks the bold move could help the show’s longevity.
“I think the producers may have been right on this one,” Male said. “We all just want to see this show go on forever, and we know Seinfeld is great at taking concepts and prolonging them on and on.”
Omg people Jason himself has said this is untrue.
Who ever wrote this is a FREAKING MORON!!! Jason would never let that freak on his show!!
Seinfeld? Years ago thats all I heard… personally he’s not funny. Very lousy choice. Boost ratings? I don’t see how. He’s boring, and stupid..
Thank God Jason just just posted that this atrocity is false.
IF this IS true it wil totally ruin the show, arg who the heck believes celebritys any way, most are untrustworthy and think their S**t don't stink , i for one would never watch again soo, we will just have to wait and see.
I am going to miss grant😔
I hate that he has to go Ghosts Hunters will not be the same with out him. . I don’t like the person that they pick for grant place he just dose it fit the picture whatever I will miss grant and good luck on anything he dose . And also good luck to Jason happy hunting 👻
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I hope Jason doesnt let this happen why dont they get somebody who knows what their doing? I have faith in you Jason not to let this happen!!!!!
"MEATLOAF" — Enough Said!!
I hope Jason's right and this is untrue. But I think Meatloaf would be a great replacement.
If this is true I promise I will no longer watch the show. Ghost hunters are serious ghost hunters who know what they are doing. I never miss a show a nd if I want comedy I will watch something else. Don’t ruin a good thing. I guarantee serious ghost hunter followers will not watch such trash.
Good name.
i agree if it is true i wont watch the show any more cause it wont be the same i hated the show Seinfeld. it sucks grant is leaving the show but i suppose he has his reason he will be missed as for seinfeld he is about as funny as a wet fart just saying God Bless Grant i wish you the best in everything u do and will do i hope you make an appearance in shows from time to time peace
We want Meat! An awesome investigative duo would be Meatloaf and Alice Cooper.
I vote for Meatloaf. No contest!!
IT WONT BE THE SAME WITH OUT GRANT . If the bring Seinfeld on the show i wont watch it . I can't stand him. If they do decide to replace grant , I vote for it to be Meatloaf. The two shows he was on was great . Grant you will be missed good luck
Kelly, I'm with you. Here's a great show and seinfeld I personally can't stand. Yes Meatloaf or one of the past students from Ghost Hunters Academy should go on the show but NOT seinfeld. He comes on I'm not watching.
Grant will geatly missed and I know Jay will miss his "brother" also.
Why not move Steve up in Grant's place and move everyone else up as well? As I stated above, Meatloaf or a former student of the academy or not replace Grant at all.
I couldn't have said it better.
Yeah, no kidding? Is this supposed to be a joke? Jerry Seinfeld, the idiot???? Holy crap! It's a disgrace and a slap in the face for the rest of the team….Wonder if Jason has anything to say about it? Would not be surprised if he quits….
Jerry sinfeld?you have to be kidding.my 3year old would be beeter taking grants place.its a slap in grants face to put a comedian in to take his place.he will use ghost hunters to do his humorless stand up comedy act.I won’t watch it if that happens.
OMG! Seinfield…no! Gaak a hairball! I want Meatloaf if we have to have a celebrity replacement!!!
If this is true it's a joke. Bad move all the way around.
I have watched the series from the very beginning. May not watch it againif Seinfeld does come on board.
There they go again ruining a good thing. Seinfeld sucks and will definately ruin this shows good reputation. Let him stay home. The Usa is a big place and we don't need to stay in his alley.
I was heartsick when I read that Jerry Seinfeld was taking over Grants place. Like another reader, I'd like to see Meatloaf stand in for Grant. Meatloaf is the best Ghost Hunter there is along side Jason. Please! Take Meatloaf?
i wanna have butt sex with seinfeld
If the people want a celebrity paranormal TV show they'll go and watch Celebrity Ghost Stories.
Furthermore, the ridiculous proclamation Seinfeld makes about being strictly in the Long Island area should have been the biggest red flag…how long do you suppose to on a show like this confined to one location?
LOL wait you people believe this shit?
I mean come on…
"whats the deal with ghosts?"
You can tell its a joke guys…no need to get butthurt.
In fact this entire site is a fucking joke if you're too slow to realize it by now.
If Sienfield joins the cast of Ghost Hunters. I will not be able to watch the show anymore. I’m sorry to see Grant leave, but they need to bring in somebody who will actually be loved.
Is this a joke? Please say it's a joke. I like Jerry Seinfeld and all but he has no place on Ghost Hunters. Plus the limiting travel to Long Island area? That is really going to ruin the show since the whole idea is that the show travels around the United States.