Fans ofDeadliest Catchare used to death-defying situations at sea, butone captain’s health scare duringDeadliest Catchseason 20 might mean he’s staying on landforDeadliest Catchseason 21. Discovery recently confirmed that the beloved reality show about high-stakes crab fishermen will return for another season in August.
While the cast hasn’t been officially announced, fans are curious as to whether Captain Keith Colburn will return after his medical emergency last season.
According to a story onTV Insider, duringDeadliest Catchseason 20, Captain Keith was aboard F/V Wizard with his brother, Monte “Mouse” Colburn, whenCaptain Keith fell unconscious after an argument with Monte. The episode was intense, with Keith eventually coming to consciousness and saying he couldn’t feel his arm. Monte had to get Keith back to land for medical care before it was too late.
Captain Keith’s Health Scare Happened In The Middle Of The Ocean
Captain Keith’s medical emergency happened just after an argument with his brother. As shown in this clip shared on TikTok byDiscovery, Keith’s episode was scary for all on board their fishing vessel. Of course,intense situations at sea are whatDeadliest Catchis made of, but because this situation was a medical emergency, the stakes were even higher.
Keith and Monte were arguing about where they should try to fish for crab, and Keith screamed at his brother that he had “no f*cking clue how to run a crew.” As the men stewed, Keith groaned off-screen, which prompted Monte to ask if he was all right.Monte then sees that Keith isn’t all right, and he’s on the ground.
After he came to, Keith said he was experiencing numbness in his left arm, which is normally an indicator of a heart attack or stroke
.As his frantic brother tried to calm him down,Keith said he wasn’t joking around and was scared. Keith asked to speak with Monte off-camera to convey the seriousness of the situation.
The chilling episode highlighted how dangerous it is to be stuck at sea during a medical emergency.Monte managed to get Keith back to land, and Keith was diagnosed with transient ischemic attack (TIA), or a “mini stroke.”
Captain Keith’s Life Today
Keith Keeps A Low Profile Online
Deadliest Catchseason 20 aired its season finale in October 2024, and since then,Captain Keith has kept a relatively low profile.Keith’s Instagram page hasn’t been updated since Christmas of 2024, butDeadliest Catchis still listed in Captain Keith’s bio.
OnKeith’s Facebook page, he last shared a message on Memorial Day of 2025.
According to theTV Insiderarticle, Keith is married to Florence Colburn, and they share two children: daughter Sienna and son Caelan. However, due to Keith’s inactive social media profiles,it’s unclear how he’s doing today and whether his health has improved.
It should be noted that Keith’s website,crabwizard.com, is still active. On his site, Captain Keith offers fans a chance to learn some of Keith’s favorite seafood recipes, or learn more about his various products offered, like sauces and dry rubs. The website also lists press appearances, and offers Keith’s services as an event speaker. It’s unclear how up-to-date Keith’s website is.
Will Captain Keith Return For Season 21?
Captain Keith’s Return Hasn’t Been Announced
Neither Captain Keith nor his brother, Captain Monte, have been named as official cast membersforDeadliest Catchseason 21’s upcoming premiere, so fans will have to keep waiting to find out whether Keith’s health struggles keep him from another crab fishing season.
Rotten Tomatoesconfirmed thatCaptain Sig Hansen is expected to returntoDeadliest Catchseason 21, as well as Sig’s daughter, Mandy, and Andy and Neal Hillstrand.Captain Jake Anderson is also scheduled to appearon the next season ofDeadliest Catch.Screen Rantpreviously reported that Steve “Harley” Davidson, Rick Shelford, Jack Bunnell, and Karl Rasmussen will also appear.
Deadliest Catchseason 21 will premiere on Friday, August 05, 2025, at 8 p.m. EDT on Discovery.
