what happened to rick ness

According to the search results, Rick Ness is a former cast member of the TV show "Gold Rush". He left the show due to a combination of factors, including Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and the passing of his mother. In an episode of "Gold Rush," Ness revealed to his friend Zee that his physicians believe he has SAD. Ness has also mentioned that the previous gold mining season drained him both physically and mentally. While there has been speculation about his return to the show, there is no official information on whether he will return or not.