COLD SHOULDER American Pickers’ Frank Fritz snubbed by ex-co-star Danielle Colby after stroke despite reconciling with Mike Wolfe

AMERICAN Pickers star Frank Fritz has been snubbed by his former co-star Danielle Colby after he suffered a debilitating stroke.

Frank, 59, suffered a stroke in July 2022 after he was officially let go from American Pickers a year prior.

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Frank Fritz has been snubbed by his co-star Danielle Colby

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Frank ‘doesn’t hear’ from Danielle today

The U.S. Sun can exclusively reveal Frank’s former longtime co-star Danielle, 47, has not kept in touch with him despite his medical issues.

A source close to Frank told The U.S. Sun: “We don’t hear much from her. Danielle, I don’t think she does much filming anymore. She bought a house down in Puerto Rico.”

ON THE OUTS
Frank and Danielle have had a rocky relationship in recent years, despite being friendly on the show.

When Mike announced Frank would no longer be on American Pickers in July 2021, he wished him well on “the next part of his journey.”

Meanwhile, Danielle has posted on social media shading her co-star.

After praising Mike for how he handled the last 12 years, Danielle wrote on Instagram: “I’m truly saddened for the loss of Frank on the show. I’m incredibly sad for his struggles.

“I have personally watched everything over the last decade. I have many thoughts but won’t speak them as they are only my thoughts, not gospel.

“I wish things could have been different but we must be accountable for our actions when we cause instability or pain and suffering to others.

She added: “Frank caused so much pain for himself that it has been hard to watch. I truly hope Frank receives all the help he needs to become well after years of being unwell.

“It is not my place to speak ill of someone who needs help so I will keep my comments uplifting. I’m sending love to everyone…”

She even seemingly shaded Frank during an October 2021 interview with The Sailor Jerry Podcast.

After sharing insight into the History Channel show, Danielle said that the entertainment industry has left many of her peers with big egos.

Danielle said: “In the entertainment industry, that ego gets so real so fast.

“There have been times where I have to put myself in check or my daughter. I’ll read something and she’ll be like, ‘Why don’t you read that again without the tone?’”

While Danielle didn’t directly name Frank, fans believed she was referring to him.

FRIENDS AGAIN
Mike and Frank were on the outs for years before they reunited over Memorial Day Weekend amid their feud, as The U.S. Sun previously revealed the status of their relationship today.

A source close to Frank previously told The U.S. Sun: “Everything between them is fine. They’ve known each other for 40 years. They went to high school, they’ve done all this stuff together. They’re very good friends, great friends.”

The insider said Mike has visited Frank a “handful of times” since he suffered the stroke, as the two “call and text” today as well.

Frank is even closer to Mike’s brother Robbie, the source claimed, despite him replacing the fan-favorite on the show.

BACK ON TV?
The U.S. Sun previously reported he has been in talks to return to the show one year after suffering a stroke in July 2022.

A source close to Frank told The U.S. Sun: “I don’t know why he wouldn’t return to the show. He could go back to the show, maybe.

“He watches the new episodes. He’ll laugh about it. Got to find something on there to razz them about. He’ll tell them about it.”

The insider said when it came down to Frank being fired from the show it “wasn’t that big of a deal.”

The insider claimed: “He came home after filming and said, ‘I think I’m going to be done for a while.’ I think he had burnout. His back surgery was major. Whatever decision came down, it came down.

“Frank had a stroke now he has to do what he has to do. And Mike and Robbie and the show do what they have to do.”

The insider alleged: “People on the show, the crew, Mike and Robbie, there is no bad blood. The crew comes to see him. They keep in touch. They come to see him when they’re in town. They all get together. It’s a good time.

“They’re just buddies and the conversation is what it always was. Those guys are crazy about picking and finding stuff, so that’s the conversation.”

But though Frank returning to the show is a possibility, the insider admitted: “I don’t know that he wants to.”

FRANK’S FIRING
The last time Frank appeared on American Pickers was during a March 2020 episode.

He left the show to recover from back surgery, leaving him with 185 stitches and two rods in his spine.

During his break from the show, Frank lost 65 pounds and entered rehab for alcohol addiction in Iowa for 77 days.

Frank revealed his feud with co-star Mike during the 2021 interview with The U.S. Sun.

The picker said: “I haven’t talked to Mike in two years. He knew my back was messed up, but he didn’t call me up and ask how I was doing. That’s just how it is.

“The show is tilted towards him 1,000 percent. I can’t even bend that far down to show you how much.

“That’s fine. It’s like you’ve got Aerosmith and there’s Steven Tyler and he’s the frontman.

“I found my spot, I’m second and he’s number one on the show. That’s no problem with me, maybe he does have a problem.