Fans may be aware of the controversy that arose when Phil Robertson made anti-LGBTQ+ comments during his interview with GQ magazine, in January 2013. The family backed him up in a statement that they released following the incident, saying that the remarks stemmed from his literalistic beliefs in one of the many versions of the Christian bible. The situation angered people so much that the series was actually pulled from the air for a while.
In fact, ratings actually dropped quite a bit in the aftermath of that interview as well. But the show did see the completion of a successful 11 seasons before they finally called it quits. So, did Jase decide to shave his beard because he was no longer going to be on TV?
The Famous Fuzz
The crazy-long and super recognizable chin full of hair isn’t exclusive to Jase – it’s a Robertson family staple. Most of the men in the family sport the beard, or at least have (or will) for a portion of their lives. In fact, the long facial locks have become so popularly attached to the family that they won’t even talk about shaving.
At least, they wouldn’t until Jase made the announcement that he was going to be losing his beard. The shock that fans first exhibited was understandable, considering how unheard of this move was amongst the family. Although, he wouldn’t be the only one in the group to decide to go with a more clean-cut look.
Married at a Young Age
Phil Robertson married his wife under unconventional circumstances, as far as modern-day marriages go. Miss Kay, Robertson’s wife and resident matriarch, was only 15 years old at the time they tied the knot. The show features the families of their 4 grown children, Jep, Jase, Willie, and Alan, as they pursue the family business of duck hunting.
Some of the family members have gained quite a following since beginning their journey on the show. Willie’s daughter, Sadie, appeared on the hit show "Dancing with the Stars." But how would their fans know who to follow, if they didn’t have their famous beards? And what would happen when they decided to get rid of them?
The Handsome One
Beards are kind of a coin toss when it comes to attraction. Some are turned off by them and some get turned all the way on. "Duck Dynasty" viewers have dubbed Jase Robertson as both the best-looking and funniest of the entire bunch. However, he earned that title with his full beard in tow.
After all, "Duck Dynasty" ladies love themselves beards so long they could be hiding something within them. How would Jase’s fans feel when he appeared bare-faced? Would they still think he was just as good-looking? As it turns out, they would have a hard time recognizing him at all, without his signature style.
The Reason for It All
The long bushy beard is pretty much a staple on the male side of the Robertson family. When someone mentions "Duck Dynasty," it’s hard not to imagine Phil, Jase, and the others sporting their wily, speckled gray and brown beards while they crawl through the bush.
So, it came as a shock when Jase told the world that he was going to get rid of his beloved facial strands. No one could understand why on Earth he would let go of such a trademark feature of his. That is until he confessed his reasons for his decision to bare it all.