Dual Survival star Cody Lundin pulled no punches in a Facebook post he wrote today titled "Dual Survival Defamation." In the post, Lundin accused the Discovery Channel of defaming his character, and said that his lawyers had sent cease and desist letters to Discovery prior to the broadcast of "Journey's End to a New Beginning" in an attempt to prevent the episode from airing.
Cody further stated that "What Dual Survival fans don’t know is that last night's "behind the scenes" episode was Discovery’s "Plan B" at attempting to explain why I am no longer on the show. "Plan A," which I refused to participate in, is far more interesting, informative and damning to those involved."
With lawyers getting involved, it sounds like this is only the beginning of an increasingly ugly battle between Cody and the Discovery Channel, which started with Cody's firing earlier this year.
Here is the full text of Cody's post:
Hi Campers,
Taking the high road does not involve letting disingenuous people dump on you. I have heard that Discovery Communications and Original Media (the production company) tried their best to defame me on last night’s program, even dredging back into season three. Like herpes, just when one thinks the last boil is gone, another one appears. A cease and desist letter for defamation was sent to both companies by my attorney weeks ago. It seems this was ignored. For executives to purposely pick and edit footage out of context at my and the viewers expense, all the while knowing the real back story, is without conscience. Once again, these actions are uncalled for and have forced my hand to defend my professional reputation.
What Dual Survival fans don’t know is that last night’s “behind the scenes” episode was Discovery’s “Plan B” at attempting to explain why I am no longer on the show. “Plan A,” which I refused to participate in, is far more interesting, informative and damning to those involved.
On a positive note, I am overwhelmed by the support I have received from fans. Thousands of you have sent notes of well wishing in letters, emails, voice mails, facebook, and on my blog. Many of you expressed sadness at my parting, but were grateful for the integrity. One couple who had used my role on the show to teach their children outdoor skills is now using my termination as a teaching point to remind their kids to be true to themselves regardless of the apparent cost. Brilliant! We can all lose jobs, we can all lose friends, but if we lose our integrity and honor, we all lose. I appreciate your supporting qualities that cannot be bought.
Remember, the Light never fails!
Stay true, Cody
About the author
Jason Schwartz is the founder and senior editor of Rocky Mountain Bushcraft. He is a former Red Cross certified Wilderness & Remote First Aid Instructor, and has taught bushcraft and wilderness survival techniques to the Boy Scouts of America, interned with the US Forest Service, and studied wilderness survival, forestry and wildland firefighting at Colorado Mountain College in Leadville, Colorado. Jason has also written for magazines such as The New Pioneer and Backpacker, including writing the "Tinder Finder" portion of Backpacker's "Complete Guide to Fire," which won a 2015 National Magazine Award (NMA). Email him at rockymountainbushcraft @ hotmail.com (without spaces)
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