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**American Pickers’ Ratings Drop After Frank Fritz Firing, Fans React**

For the first time in years, the numbers have fallen. According to *The Sun*, *American Pickers* episodes with Frank Fritz dropped to less than 1 million viewers in January and July of last year. In comparison, Frank’s last appearance in March 2020 brought in over 1.28 million viewers.

Frank’s firing in July 2021 was made public, and Mike’s brother Robbie eventually took his place. After Frank’s dismissal, many fans began to boycott the show, with many viewers calling Robbie “boring.”

“I tried to watch one of the new episodes a few days ago, and it isn’t the same,” one angry viewer wrote in a tweet. “I’ve been a huge admirer for years, so it’s quite upsetting. Instead, I’ll keep rewatching the older ones. Perhaps when Frank left, this should have come to an end.”

Frank’s 56-year-old ex-girlfriend, Diane Bankson, has since moved on with a new partner, according to an exclusive report from *The Sun*. Eric Longlett, an engineering administration manager from Davenport, Iowa, is the man Diane is currently seeing. The couple made their relationship public after attending a family graduation in February 2022. Diane shared a post on Facebook, praising Eric for organizing the “best birthday weekend” in March, where they saw Elton John’s *Yellow Brick Road* farewell tour.

Diane and Frank’s tumultuous relationship ended after a series of allegations, with Frank accusing Diane of cheating. He even got a tattoo that reads “once a cheater, always a cheater” as a reminder of her betrayal. Frank also claimed that Diane was the one who cheated, dating someone else for two and a half years.

The relationship ended in 2018, and Diane later filed a negligence lawsuit against Frank in 2017 after an accident involving fireworks at Frank’s farmhouse. Diane was severely burned, suffering third-degree burns and other injuries, but Frank allegedly refused to take her to the hospital.

Mike Wolf has also faced criticism regarding the show’s ratings decline. *The Sun* reported that the January and July 2023 episodes fell to less than 1 million viewers. In contrast, Frank’s last episodes in 2020 had much higher numbers.

After Frank’s firing, Robbie took over but struggled to attract the same level of viewership. Fans voiced their disappointment, with many saying the show was no longer the same without Frank.

In a heartfelt tribute to his mother, Mike Wolf opened up about the pressures he’s faced since Frank’s departure. On Mother’s Day, he shared a post on Instagram thanking his mother for her unwavering support. He wrote, “Your love, guidance, and strength continue to carry me through this beautiful life. Thank you for your sacrifices and for raising three little babies on your own. You continue to teach me what’s important every single day.”

Mike also shared that it’s been hard to find the right words after filming *American Pickers* for 13 years. “The pressure I place on myself is mostly to blame, and how much importance I place on sharing people’s tales. These two support and occasionally mentor me when I’m filming. I see this shot with affection, support, empathy, and a genuine enthusiasm for this endeavor.”

In August 2021, Mike confirmed his relationship with model Leticia Kleen after his divorce from ex-wife Jod. Mike also revealed that, despite the struggles with ratings, he feels blessed to have a supportive team around him.

The ratings struggle for *American Pickers* continues to weigh on Mike Wolf, with *The Sun* reporting a noticeable drop in viewership after Frank’s exit. Mike’s last episode in March 2020 saw 1.28 million viewers, while episodes after Frank’s firing struggled to reach even 1 million. Fans of Frank Fritz continue to express their disappointment and call for his return to the show.