Amy Bruni and Adam Berry Make Statements Regarding Leaving 'Ghost Hunters'

Courtesy Deadline
An exclusive over at Deadline broke the news yesterday that Amy Bruni and Adam Berry of Syfy's "Ghost Hunters" have made the decision to leave the unscripted series after a long run. Amy started with the series in 2008 and Adam joined in 2010 after winning "Ghost Hunters Academy." Deadline also added that Bruni and Berry are "...teaming to develop a new show idea in the paranormal space." and they "also are negotiating with a casino company for an ongoing series of appearances in Las Vegas and other markets across the US."

This caused quite a social media frenzy especially since Bruni and Berry are fan favs. Co-Founder of TAPS, Jason Hawes and Pilgrim Studios are now in the recruitment process to fill the gap. Click here for the announcement and details from Pilgrim. Do you think you have what it takes? Pack your bags because you'll be leaving soon.

Adam Berry and Amy Bruni took to their Facebook pages today to make statements about their departures and to clear up any rumors. Read the full statements, after the jump...

Adam's statement:

In light of an article that came out yesterday on Deadline and tons of rumors circling the internet:

First, there are some amazing episodes of Ghost Hunters that will be airing in October with me and Amy including the 200th episode which is a great milestone for GH, SyFy and Pilgrim Films!

The rumors are true. After much deliberation, Amy and I have decided to step away from
Ghost Hunters to pursue other endeavors. Ultimately, the toll that
traveling for the show and the sometimes unpredictable schedule that came with it, proved to be too much for us in light of family and
other obligations.

We were not fired. We were not "let go" - we opted to move on. This was 100% our decision that we came to after some discussion with the production company.

Personally, it was time to move on to other things and for new adventures. I love investigating and will always do that no matter what. Amy and I are a team and I cannot imagine being on TAPS without her by my side. She and I have become brother and sister throughout the years and I am extremely honored to have something like that documented for all time.

Over the past years I have been able to travel to and investigate some of the most amazing places on earth. I got married, and started a non-profit theatre company, another passion of mine since age six, and now by putting this one chapter behind me, I am able to pursue other artistic endeavors.

I thank Jay for choosing me from Ghost Hunters Academy. For seeing something in me he saw in himself, passion and desire for the field. I am thankful to Grant. Your wisdom, words of encouragement and advice have stuck with me throughout my time working with TAPS and Ghost Hunters and that will carry with me forever. Finally Steve and Dave: "I think I'll miss you most of all". The brothers that we have become is an unbroken bond. I will cherish the beginnings of our relationship forever as you have been there since the very beginning. Even though Amy and I are no longer on the road with you all the time I know that we will always be family. Truly, this is only the beginning. "Ramp it up and Prepare the horses!!" <--- ---="" inside="" joke="">

Thank You to the fans of the show. Without you we would not be able to do the work that you see every week. My heart is warmed to know that this show and our experiences have touched so many of you. I could never have imagined the passion that is out there for our field and I am driven by the energy all of you give us through social media, our websites and our events. I am comforted to know that there now will be more opportunity to do more outreach in the paranormal community!

Best of luck to the TAPS team and Pilgrim Films with continued Ghost
Hunters success.

Last but not least, thank you SyFy!!! You are one of the nicest, loyal and amazing networks to work for. Thank you for your continued loyalty throughout Amy and I's entire run with Ghost Hunters. I look forward to the future.

Undying gratitude and love always,

Adam


Amy's statement:
In light of some information that came out yesterday, I feel I need I clarify some things to everyone.

First of all, there are a number of great episodes of Ghost Hunters featuring Adam and myself that you haven't seen yet. They will be airing on SyFy in October and I hope you will tune in! So no, you have not seen the last of us on GH.

That being said, the rumors are true. After much deliberation, Adam and I have decided to step away from the upcoming tapings of Ghost Hunters to pursue other endeavors. Ultimately, the toll that
traveling for the show and the sometimes unpredictable schedule that
came with it, proved to be too much for us in light of family and
other obligations.

We were not fired. We were not "let go" - we opted to move on. This was 100% our decision that we came to after some discussion with the production company.

Personally, once my daughter was born, leaving to film was the hardest
thing I’d ever done. As she has grown older, it only became more difficult.
I realized, after much soul searching, that while I love the team
dearly and investigating is my passion - I could no longer miss out on
so much at home to do so.

Clearly, I am so appreciative and thankful to Jay and Grant for giving
me this opportunity in the first place. It came at just the right time
in life for me and these last 7 years with the team, who are my second
family, have been nothing short of amazing.

The fans of the show have been there through thick and thin and I love
that I will always have those episodes of me being pregnant to look
back on and one day show my little one. Please know I will always be
investigating and active in the field and will always leave the door
open for projects that don’t require so much time away.

Thank you for watching me grow on screen. Thank you for seeing me down
this path that led me straight to everything I hold dearest in life.

Best of luck to the TAPS team, SyFy and Pilgrim Films with continued Ghost Hunters success.

See you all soon.

Love,

Amy

So what are your thoughts on their departure? We want to wish Amy and Adam all the best in their future endeavors.

-Larissa Mrykalo