Bam Margera’s story after Jackass is mostly about addiction, legal disputes, and a slow, uneven comeback. He was dropped from Jackass Forever after reportedly failing contractually required drug tests, later sued over his removal, and eventually settled the case.

Quick Scoop

The short version is:

  • He struggled publicly with addiction for years, especially after major losses in his personal life.
  • He was cut from Jackass Forever in 2021, which led to a lawsuit and a lot of public back-and-forth.
  • More recently, reports say he may be involved in the next Jackass project through older footage rather than new stunts.

What changed

A lot of the trouble seems to have started after the death of Ryan Dunn and years of substance abuse issues, which damaged both his health and his relationship with the Jackass crew. By 2021, the franchise said he had violated sobriety-related contract terms, and that became the main reason he was left out of the film.

Where things stand now

Recent reports suggest there may be some reconciliation, at least professionally, with Jackass 5 possibly using Bam’s archived footage. That does not mean he is definitely back doing new stunts, and some reports say he’s still hesitant about rejoining the franchise fully.

Bottom line

So, what happened to Bam from Jackass? He didn’t just “disappear” — he went through a long, messy stretch of addiction, rehab, fallout with the franchise, and lawsuits, and now appears to be in a limited return phase rather than a full comeback.

If you want, I can also give you a one-paragraph timeline of Bam’s biggest Jackass moments.