Is Danielle Colby leaving American Pickers? Fan favorite star’s future on show confirmed

The destiny of Danielle Colby on the History Channel has been shrouded in mystery until now.

Known for her role as a fan-favorite on the hit TV show American Pickers, which significantly boosted her net worth, there’s been much speculation about whether she’ll be back as the series gears up to start filming again. Fanning the flames of speculation was Colby’s Instagram story repost of a sinking ship image, leading many to suspect it symbolized her tenure on the show.

Anxiety among fans increased when she divulged that she had been working on an undisclosed project for an extended period. In an Instagram post, Colby expressed her enthusiasm: “That’s right folks after 14 years of digging in the dirt with my guys, I’m finally ready to talk,” and revealed plans for a new venture, a podcast titled Road dog diaries with manager friend @haley.atkin.

During the summer, whispers of a “huge tragedy” befalling American Pickers circulated, stirring rumors of it relating to Colby. However, Danielle debunked the hearsay with a quip: “The report of my death was an exaggeration.”

Adding to the intrigue were Colby’s recent concerning updates, which left her followers pondering as she communicated being in a “cocoon state” due to family health challenges. Some weeks back, she turned to Instagram to break this personal news to her fans.

“Unfortunately, we have had some very serious health issues happening within my family. I really don’t want to get too much in detail because it’s not my health I’m speaking of. I’m OK, I’m fine, but my family needs me right now,” she said.

Colby has decided that “for the foreseeable future, I will not be traveling for performances” so she can focus on “being here for my family.” While fans thought this might have included the show, she quickly clarified she is making an exception. “I’ll only be traveling for American Pickers,” she declared.

If that was not enough, Colby is still repping the show through her Instagram bio and handle, which is also a clear sign that her involvement on the show has not changed. The reality star is continuing to promote the show, and based on that, along with the lack of an official announcement from Colby or the network, it appears she remains a key player in the beloved series.