Though she and no one else from the show will officially comment on whether or not they are returning for a fourth season of Amish Mafia, Esther Schmucker appears to still be trying to look good in front of the cameras.

Conflict Between 'Amish Mafia' Cast and Crew Still Going On?

The star posted about a significant weight loss on her official Facebook page May 16, and noted the progress she has made since the show first aired in 2012.

"30 lbs lighter since season one...I feel absolutely amazing!! Woo hoo. Determination is key," she wrote.

'Amish Mafia' Filming Episodes In Secret?

Though the weight loss could be in general, the star could be trying to look her best for a new season of episodes-despite the show not being confirmed ad returning to Discovery.

The season three finale, which aired April 8, showed the show's cast, including Schmucker, her brother, John, Jolin Zimmerman, leader Lebanon Levi and henchman Caleb, getting sick of the camera crews following them around and portraying them in a negative light. As a result, the case ordered crews to leave and refused to continue filming. The show has reportedly been on hiatus since February 26.

However, despite the cast appearing to no longer want to do the show, it is possible they are secretly filming episodes again without telling fans. One of the fans who commented on Schmucker's most recent update noted that he had spotted Discovery Channel film crews in the area-a potential hint that the network is filming episodes with the cast again.

"When's the next season coming out? I see discovery film crews still in the area seeing I'm only 15 miles from you guys," a fan commented.

Schmucker has yet to respond.

While fans wait for the news about the fourth season, they can soon purchase a DVD set of the first season's episodes. According to The Fresno Bee, the DVD will hit store shelves May 20.


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