The show’s cast travels around the United States in search of rare artifacts and special treasures they can purchase from collectors and resell in their antique shops.
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Who is in the cast of American Pickers?
Mike Wolfe
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Mike Wolfe, 59, is the creator of American Pickers.
The TV show’s star prides himself in being a curator of treasures tied to U.S. history and preserving ancient artifacts from previous generations.
His specialty shops that sell vintage items have become top tourist destinations in Le Claire, Iowa, and Nashville, Tennessee.
Mike runs an antiques website called Antique Archaeology where fans of the show can shop online for merchandise designed by him.
He also runs a blog on the site and takes submissions from people who may want to give up their antiques.
Danielle Colby
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Danielle Colby is the shop manager of the stores in Iowa and Tennessee.
According to her History Channel Bio, she spends her free time in Puerto Rico and volunteers to rebuild the island, help orphanages, and assist animal shelters.
Danielle had reportedly been friends with Wolfe years before the show was even a concept and was asked by him to join the cast once it was created.
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However, she did not hint at being part of the show for much longer and said during an interview in 2012 that: “one never knows what will happen in the future.”
“I highly doubt that Antique Archaeology is the last job I’ll ever have in my life, though it is definitely the coolest job I’ve had to date.
“It all depends on when my time there has run its course. I have an obligation to Mike who put me in the position I’m in right now, and I’ll respect that ’til the end.
“My plan is just to stick around and see what happens. But I have a contract, and I’ll of course honor that contract. I guess that’s a sugar-coated way of saying I’d love a spin-off.”
Danielle is still listed as a cast member and is part of season 24.
Robbie Wolfe
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Robbie Wolfe is an antique collector who stars on American Pickers.
According to his History Channel Bio, he has been searching for “unknown treasures” in garages and old barns since the age of eight.
“His life’s passion focuses on the fact that ‘people throw away untold history every day’ and he finds ‘joy in restoring what once was a part of someone else’s life story.'”
Robbie has accumulated “a wide collection of old Americana, vintage cars, and advertising memorabilia” throughout the years.
Jon Szalay
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Jon Szalay, also known as Jersey Jon, is an antiques expert who focuses on motorcycles and motorbikes dating back to the early 1900s.
He began earning money by restoring his neighbors’ old furniture while growing up in New Jersey.
He joined American Pickers during season 7.
Who left American Pickers?
Frank Fritz was Wolfe’s sidekick and business partner in the show before leaving in March 2020.
The pair traveled together to find vintage items and purchase them for the store.
Frank had taken a break during seasons 8 and 9 and explained his absence on Facebook, writing: “A lot of you have been wondering about my health and my weight loss.
“I have an illness called Crohn’s [disease], which at times is difficult to deal with. I started losing weight and ran with it!
“I have been exercising and eating good… Thanks for all of your kind words of concern! I couldn’t do what I do without all of you!”
Mike previously revealed that Frank was getting back surgery.
In a July 2021 exclusive interview with The U.S. Sun, Frank said Mike had failed to call him following his procedure.
After Frank suffered a stroke on July 21, 2022, Mike took to Instagram to pray for his friend and former costar.
Following rumors that they had been feuding, a friend of Frank and Mike reportedly set up a reunion for the pair in May 2023.
The friend who brought the former costars together spoke to the local Iowa periodical The Quad-City Times, saying: “This was not a feud between Mike and Frank at all.
“They were not feuding. They needed separation to appreciate each other.”
When did the new season of American Pickers premiere?
The new season of American Pickers debuted on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, on the History Channel.
The first half wrapped up on Wednesday, March 8.
The second part of season 24 is premiering on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at 9pm ET, 8pm CT on the History Channel.
It will be available for streaming the following day via the show’s website.
Season 24, episode 11 is titled Little Shop of Wonders.
Its description states: “Mike and Jersey pick a little shop of wonder in the heart of Manhattan. And Robbie chases down the holy grail of brass-era signs.