Former ‘American Pickers’ Star Frank Fritz Slams Co-Star Mike Wolfe
There is a war of words going down between the stars of The History Channel’s American Pickers.
Back in July, Mike Wolfe commented on his co-star Frank Fritz’s departure from the series, writing on Instagram that he would “miss” him. Fritz, however, has taken exception to Wolfe’s comments, claiming that his former on-screen partner is a liar and hasn’t called him in two years.
“I have known Frank for as long as I can remember, he’s been like a brother to me,” Wolfe wrote earlier this year. “The journey that Frank, Dani (Danielle), and I started back in 2009, like all of life, has come with its highs and lows, blessings and challenges, but it has also been the most rewarding. I will miss Frank, just like all of you, and I pray for the very best and all good things for him on the next part of his journey.”
The History Channel has yet to confirm if Fritz has officially been let go from the show, but he does not appear in the latest season and his future remains up in the air.
Speaking to The Sun this week, Fritz said, “Mike’s statement was bulls***, somebody wrote it out for him.” He continued: “We were never friends in grade school. I don’t believe in 10 years he’s said five nice things to me, you know? Unless he was cutting somebody else down and we were both laughing.”
Fritz served as the co-host on American Pickers since it launched in 2010 but hasn’t appeared in a new episode since March 2020. He didn’t return to the show when production resume after a pandemic-imposed shutdown, previously claiming he was recovering from back surgery.
“Mike didn’t call me himself, never, like I said – we haven’t spoken for two years,” he added. “That is the 100% truth and I don’t like people that lie to people. I’m not a liar just for the fact that my brain can’t remember if I lied or not. I don’t lie to people, even if it hurts. If it hurts your feelings, I’m sorry. If you don’t like me anymore that’s your problem.”
“And if he doesn’t like it, then maybe he should have f****** called me. Maybe he should have called and said ‘Hey, how’s your back doing?’”
American Pickers, Mondays, 9 PM ET/PT, History Channel
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To me the show without Frank is not very good. I do not like jersey mike at all. And Mike let everybody to believe that Frank was part owner of everything that they did and that was a lie evidently. It would seem that Frank has been hanging out to dry and Mike is just going on. I love the show but I do not like it without Frank
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Well I feel the show has been going down hill. Mike has always been bossy to Frank now Jersey. Every episode Mike Downgrades someone. He even does it to his brother. Get back to what this show is about. American pickers.
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That’s what happens when someone gets famous and gets a big head some people can’t handle it that’s obvious what’s happened to Mike it’s a shame that he treated his longtime partner like this I’ve been in those shoes myself it’s very hurtful the show will never be the same I haven’t watched it since I think Frank should start his own show I’m willing to learn
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Sound like a blame game on Franks part..Makes me sad I loved that show ..
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Frank seems unhinged. From what Danielle said, it sounds like he had/has substance issues. I don’t blame them.
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There are so many more important things than to read about two grown men be ugly to each other. I love the show but am so totally sick of the childish behavior…who cares!
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Frank needs to move on. Lifes to short to be so angry.
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Alright Frank tell mike wolf what a —-hole he is just talk to the locals around there shop in Iowa they will tell you what’s really going on.
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Bye Frank!
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Show not the same without Frank. I don't wait each week now with anticipation like I used to when Frank was on. God bless you Frank. Work hard to get healthy. You are in my prayers
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