They can’t pull out of a contract.
You're probably correct, so that's why they're discussing it with A&E. Essentially, their Ace of Trumps would be to all publicly agree 100% with Phil, forcing A&E to either suspend all or none. A&E is in a tiny little contractual corner.
They can’t pull out of a contract.
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I haven’t obviously seen the contract or frankly even watch the show. But they could just stop being very good at their performance. They will get canceled or fired or dropped.
If they need any pointers On how to do it they can just watch MSNBC. Or watch Mike Shanahan and Dan Snyder from the Redskins.
Sure they can. It will cost them some money because they will get sued. But, I haven’t seen the contract. Maybe they can counter-sue.
Sure they can, if they're willing to bear the costs associated with breaking it.
On the other hand, I have reason to believe that the Robertsons have solid legal grounding to bring a suit against A&E for violating Phil's civil rights in this matter.
Well, sure A&E might be able to force the to continue filming, however I don't see how they could get any good footage going forward. If it were me being forced to act in front of the camera, I'm sure I'd have a hard time remembering my lines, might have to pause a really long time to try and remember it, and perhaps just pray to Jesus out loud to help me remember. That will be footage that A&E can't wait to air, I'm sure.
In all reality, they will just have to leave the name "Duck Dynasty" behind. Good riddance.