Despite joiningSwamp Peoplelater in the series, Cheyenne"Pickle"Wheat quickly became a fan favorite, and remains an integral part of the cast. Premiering in 2010,Swamp Peopleis one ofthe best shows on the History Channel, and has drawn record-breaking viewing numbers right from its first season.Swamp Peoplerevolves around the daily lives of alligator hunters living in Louisiana’s Atchafalaya Basin. These nailbiting hunts have kept History Channel viewers coming back for 15 seasons, with season 16 set to premiere sometime in 2025.
One of the biggest reasons for the prolonged success ofSwamp Peopleis the rich tapestry of characters that have appeared throughout the series, withSwamp Peopleseason 15’s castbeing one of the best yet. Of course, the Landrys, including “King of the Swamp” Troy, have been a mainstay since season 1. There are very few women rounding out the cast, with sharp-shooting expert Ashley Jones being a standout since she joined inSwamp Peopleseason 10. And another one to watch is Pickle Wheat.
Cheyenne “Pickle” Wheat Joined Swamp People In Season 12
Pickle Is The Youngest Cast Member But She Comes From Generations Of Alligator Hunters
Pickle Wheat wasn’t an original cast member ofSwamp People, joining much later in the series' run in season 12. She quickly grew in popularity, though, and is a regular staple of the series multiple seasons later. What made Pickle stand out alongside the rest of her costars is howshe is the youngest person on the show.Alongside her agem Pickle is also one of the few women to appear inSwamp People.
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At just 29 years old,Pickle is no stranger to the swamp as she comes from a long line of alligator hunters, being introduced to it by her grandfather. According toPickle’s History Channel Bio, her great-grandfather was one of the original alligator hunters in the St. Bernard Parish. Pickle’s deep understanding of alligator hunting through her lineage, is a big reason she can be so successful despite being so young.
Pickle Is Expecting Her Second Child With Partner Joshua Kippes
Outside of her appearances onSwamp People, Pickle lives a full life, which she shares onInstagram. On June 28, 2025, Pickle even revealed thatshe was pregnant. This will be the second child she has with her partner, Joshua Kippes, as they had a little girl early in 2023. With season 16 ofSwamp Peopledone filming, Pickle’s pregnancy will likely not affect her appearances in the upcoming season, though it’s unknown if her growing family will affect her appearances.
With the later seasons ofSwamp Peoplemostly premiering in January, season 16 is likely to follow suit.
It is unclear just how long Pickle and Joshua Kippes have been dating, but they announced their first pregnancy back in November 2022. Fans of the show should be happy seeing one of the show’s biggest stars thriving both in front of the cameras and behind.Pickle Wheatis an integral part of what makesSwamp Peoplesuch an enduring show, and if her own lineage is any indication, she will pass on everything she knows about alligator-hunting to her kids.
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Swamp People follows the lives of alligator hunters in Louisiana’s Atchafalaya Basin who navigate treacherous waters during the state’s alligator hunting season.
