TO BE FRANK American Pickers fans say ‘someone will always be missing’ as they beg bosses to rehire Frank Fritz amid low ratings
TO BE FRANK American Pickers fans say ‘someone will always be missing’ as they beg bosses to rehire Frank Fritz amid low ratings
AMERICAN Pickers fans have shared their desire for Frank Fritz to be rehired amid low ratings.
Frank, 59, last appeared on the History Channel show in 2020 and Mike Wolfe revealed a year later that his former co-host had been fired.
They shared their comments after the show’s Instagram account posted this photo of Mike Wolfe
However, American Pickers viewers are still begging for the fan-favorite to return to the show.
The show’s official Instagram account shared several photos of the cast – Mike, his brother Robbie, and Danielle Colby – this week.
Fans took to the comments to claim that the program “isn’t the same” without Frank.
One wrote, “Someone will always be missing sadly,” and another added, “It’s not the same without [Frank].”
A third posted on a different video: “They need to bring Frank back it’s just not working.”
Frank’s last Pickers episode was in March 2020 as he took time off to recover from back surgery that left him with 185 stitches and two rods in his spine.
During his time off the show, Frank lost 65 pounds.
He also told The U.S. Sun that he 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.
Frank 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.”
He even admitted: “I think Mike wants to get his brother Robbie in there to replace me. I don’t know why he’s behaving like that towards me.”
Mike announced Frank was no longer with the show in 2021.
NEW CO-STAR?
Earlier this week, fans shared their appreciation for show guest Pat Regis, who they want to be hired permanently.
Antiques store owner Pat has appeared on the History Channel several times over the past decade and made another cameo in Wednesday night’s episode.
Host Mike bought a colorful tin lithograph sign from the antiques expert during the show.
Pat said the piece is “top of the line” and in “really good condition,” before admitting he’d had it for more than 40 years.
Mike’s jaw dropped and he said: “Really? That’s why you’re my hero!”
Turning to business, he asked: “What are you thinking on it?”
Pat replied firmly: “Two grand.”
Mike exclaimed: “That’s what I was thinking! I was thinking two grand!”
He then gestured at the connection between the two of them and joked: “Look at what’s going on here!”
Pat quipped back, “Are we related?” and burst out laughing.
Mike agreed, “Yeah. Might be!” and went to shake his friend’s hand.
FAN PRAISE
He shared the sweet exchange on Instagram, where fans flooded the comments with their praise for Pat.
One wrote: “Could have Pat on every week, guy’s awesome.”
Another added: “Always a joy watching episodes with Pat and seeing his collection.”
A third posted: “One of my favorite episodes is the one where you bought the motorcycle from Pat’s living room!
“I always remember you saying it is a motorcycle like that keeps collectors up at night!”
The fan was referring to a 2013 episode, in which Mike found a century-old Royal Pioneer motorbike in Pat’s home.
