But he did open up aboutwhat happened with their relationshipand what part he played in it.

Heres the deal, I dont have the right to tell his story only he does, Wolfe toldPeople.

He became addicted to opioids and thats when everything changed, Wolfe said.

Mike Wolfe in an antique car on ‘American Pickers’

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Watching Frank doing some of the things that he was doing, it was really hard, he said.

To the public,the show had left Fritz behind.

Theyre just like, Listen, we have to move on.

Frank Fritz of ‘American Pickers’

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I know how judgmental the public can be, Wolfe said.

It was his addiction talking.

you’re free to watch Fritz and Wolfe onAmerican Pickers.

American Pickers (2010)

Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz journey across America, scouring junkyards, basements, and barns for valuable antiques and collectibles. Their adventures involve uncovering rare finds, negotiating with quirky characters, and restoring forgotten treasures to their former glory, highlighting the hidden gems and rich histories across the country​.

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