Swamp People star Brandon Landry faced a surprising family challenge that tested his strength and resilience after leaving the show. Swamp People is a reality television series that airs on the History Channel. It follows the lives of alligator hunters in Louisiana who earn their living during the short alligator hunting season. The show captures their day-to-day struggles, traditions, and the risks involved in navigating the swamps. It highlights Cajun culture, family dynamics, and the skills passed down through generations in one of America’s unique hunting communities.
The Landry family is central to Swamp People, with Troy Landry recognized as one of Louisiana’s most experienced and respected alligator hunters. Known for his signature call, “Choot ’em,” Troy has become a fan favorite and the face of the series. His sons, Jacob and Chase, frequently join him on the water, helping to continue the family’s long-standing bayou hunting traditions. Their teamwork, humor, and dedication highlight the strong family bonds that define the show. Brandon Landry, Troy’s stepson, also appeared in a few seasons, contributing briefly to the family’s legacy before stepping away from television.
Brandon Is Not Troy Landry’s Biological Son
Brandon’s Legal Name Is Brandon Hotard
Brandon Landry is not Troy Landry’s biological son. He is the son of Bernita Landry from a previous relationship. After Bernita married Troy, Brandon became part of the Landry family, and Troy helped raise him alongside his own children. Although not related by blood, Troy treated Brandon like one of his own sons. Their bond is built on love and shared experiences rather than biology, and Brandon has been considered a true member of the Landry family for many years despite not being Troy’s biological child.
Brandon Landry’s Journey On Swamp People So Far
What Happened To Brian Landry On Swamp People?
Before officially joining Swamp People in season 4 (2013), Brandon made a brief, uncredited appearance in season 3. At that time, he had no active role and wasn’t involved in the hunting action. Nearly a decade had passed since Brandon last hunted alligators, making his return in season 4 a meaningful addition to both the Landry family dynamic and the show’s storyline. His reappearance also marked a personal journey of reconnection with his father and the swamp life he had stepped away from years earlier.
Brandon returned during a challenging time. Hurricane Isaac had delayed the season, shrinking the hunting window. With Troy’s regular partner, Clint Bowerman, stepping away to run his turtle farm, Troy asked Brandon to join him. Despite his lack of recent experience and the complications caused by the storm, Brandon re-entered the swamp in season 4, starting with episode 1, “Swamp Invaders.” His storyline focused on adapting to the unpredictable conditions while also highlighting a deeper, more emotional father-son bond rooted in legacy and resilience.
Brandon Landry’s Death Rumors Explained
Brandon Won’t Return For Future Swamp People Seasons
Brandon’s time on Swamp People was brief but meaningful, offering a glimpse into a family member reconnecting with his roots. Unlike his brothers Jacob and Chase, Brandon appeared only during Seasons 4 and 5 in a recurring role. His return highlighted tradition and family bonds more than a long-term commitment. From Season 6 onward, Brandon did not rejoin the cast, and no explanation was given on the show. His absence suggests his return was temporary and more about personal connection than a lasting return to life as a full-time alligator hunter.
According to TheCelebsInfo, the confusion about Brandon’s death comes from a case of mistaken identity. A different person with the same name, also from Louisiana, died at the age of 24. He was a graduate of Live Oak High School and had no connection to the Landry family seen on the History Channel. The Brandon Landry known from Swamp People was born on November 2, 1976, and is 49 years old as of 2025, with no credible reports suggesting otherwise.
Brandon Landry’s Son Crue Hotard Has Biliary Atresia
Crue Got His Transplant In June 2025
Brandon’s son, Crue Hotard, was born on July 13, 2024, through an emergency C-section and spent time in the ICU shortly after birth. He was diagnosed with biliary atresia, a rare liver condition where the bile ducts are blocked, which can lead to severe liver damage. Although he underwent corrective surgery, his condition progressed to end-stage liver disease. The family is raising awareness and support as they prepare for the transplant process and the challenges that come with managing his condition.
Source: TheCelebsInfo, Troy Landry/Facebook
