Now here is an irony. Earlier this year Phil announced that he was leaving the show. As I recall he stated that he had lost interest in it. His oldest son, Alan, who is a pastor in California and doesn't work at Duck Commander nor does he have a beard ... was joining the show.
So Phil was leaving before this controversy.
Do you have a link for this assertion.
This article was from July '13, long before this controversy.
In an interview with Parade magazine, the reality star admitted that he and "Duck Dynasty" aren't in it for the long haul.
When asked how much longer he would be involved with the show, Robertson, "Not long," noting that he thought the show itself would be fine. "I think it'll go on without me."
"Duck Dynasty," which stars the camo-wearing, bearded duck-hunting Robertson family, certainly hasn't struggled in the ratings recently. The Season 3 finale brought in 9.6 million viewers -- and 5.5 million in the coveted 18-49 demo -- making it the most-watched telecast in A&E history among all key demos.
Although "Duck Dynasty" could be losing its patriarch in the not-so-distant future, it's also gaining a Robertson in Season 4. Alan, a 47-year-old pastor, is leaving his station in Louisiana to join his family on their adventure. 
