Willie Robertson has traded business meetings for babysitting duty. Now "semi-retired" from running Duck Commander, he's using his free time to take on a bold challenge: watching all seven of his grandchildren alone, as relayed by Fox News Digital.
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The second episode of Duck Dynasty: The Revival, which premiered June 1 on A&E, follows Willie as he dives headfirst into the chaos of grandparenting. His wife, Korie Robertson, had her doubts.
"Now that Willie is fully 'semi-retired,' he lost his mind thinking he's going to take care of all the grandkids at one time," Korie said. To be safe, she recruited her mother to stand by outside in case things got out of hand.
Willie didn't flinch. "You know my philosophy. Go big, or go home," he said. His grandkids call him "Dubbs," short for "W." Meanwhile, Korie goes by "KK" or "K-Mama."
Si Robertson Pitches Bigfoot Hunt
While Willie kept the kids entertained, Korie stopped by to visit Si Robertson, one of the show's most recognizable faces. Si, never short on ideas, pitched a new family project -- a Bigfoot hunt.
According to Si, he's seen Bigfoot and claimed the creature has a distinct odor. He even suggested the family invest in a "smell radar" to track him down. Whether or not that becomes a real documentary remains to be seen.
Still, the lighthearted moments arrive during a heavy time for the family.
Phil's Passing Looms Large
The revival comes shortly after the death of Phil Robertson, the family's patriarch and founder of Duck Commander. Korie announced his passing on May 25, following months of serious health issues.
In a heartfelt post, she wrote, "We celebrate today that our father, husband, and grandfather, Phil Robertson, is now with the Lord." She added that the family plans to hold a private service and will share details later about a public celebration of life.
Phil had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's and was also battling a blood disorder, a fractured back, and what doctors believe were mini-strokes. Willie told Fox News Digital that Phil was "battling many different things at the same time."
Miss Kay's Health Struggles
Phil's wife, Miss Kay Robertson, is now navigating her own difficult chapter. She was absent from the show's Monroe premiere on June 1. According to Willie, the 77-year-old is struggling with depression and declining health.
"She lost her partner of 60 years," he said.
Kay appears in the early episodes of the revival but eventually stepped away from filming. In April, her son Jase revealed on the Unashamed podcast that Kay had suffered a serious fall. She later developed an infection that required hospitalization.
"We were kind of dealing with the fact that maybe this is it," Jase said.
The series airs Sundays at 9/8c on A&E.
