Nev Schulmanhas some particularly wise heels to fill with his next onscreen partner.
On Thursday,Catfish: The TV Showco-hostKamie Crawfordannounced her exit from theMTVreality series with a statement on social media, nearly six years after tracking down her first ‘catfish’ with Schulman.
“After six years of living my absolute dream working onCatfish– one of the most iconic shows in television history, it is with a heavy heart and much consideration that I have decided to move on to my next adventure,” started Crawford in the statement.
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She joined the show with Season 7 in 2018 after being one of several to guest host alongside Schulman, following thedepartureofMax Joseph,who co-hostedCatfishsince it premiered in 2012.
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“When I got an email in 2018 from an absolute stranger atCatfish‘s production department asking if I wanted to guest co-host two episodes of one of my favorite shows of all time, I never would’ve imagined the life, love memories and worldwide support that it would’ve awarded me,” wrote Crawford in part. “I am so grateful for every single moment spent traveling the country, meeting so many of you and helping people find love – whether that be from a partner or finding new ways to love themselves a little bit more. My mom has always taught me that, ‘people may not always remember what you said, but they’ll always remember how you made them feel.’ The outpouring of love that I receive on a daily basis from Catfish fans around the world lets me know that I have done what I’ve always intended on doing, which is to leave every room a little bit brighter, warmer and safer than when I entered.”
Crawford added that she’s “proud of the work we’ve done and the impact I’ve left,” thanking Schulman,Critical Contentand MTV “for this once in a lifetime opportunity and shot at a dream I’ve been working towards since I was 19 years old.”
“I have so many new dreams now and although I’m writing this with tears in my eyes (y’all know I’m a water sign at the end of the day), I am excited for what’s to come and I’m even more honored that I get to take you all with me,” she concluded.
Crawford noted that the July 16 episode ofCatfishwas her final appearance on the show. She also hosts MTV’sEx on the BeachandAre You the One?onParamount+.
Based on Nev’s 2010 film of the same name, which was directed by his brotherAriel SchulmanandHenry Joost,Catfishfollows Nev and co-hosts as they help viewers track down the people with whom they’ve been leading romantic online relationships, finding out if they’re really who they claim to be.