MIKE Wolfe has sparked concern by looking totally different in a new photo amid his show American Pickers’ ratings decline.
The Discovery show didn’t air an episode on Saturday after its ratings plummeted by a staggering 200,000 viewers.
5
Amid the controversy, Mike looked totally different with a clean-shaven look and casual outfit in a snap he shared on Instagram.
The 58-year-old ditched his beard and rocker style for no facial hair and a printed T-shirt and straw hat.
The presenter posed with two friends outside a trailer, writing: “Chilling with @detroit_antique_motorcycles and @michaellange1877 Davenport swap 2022.”
One fan commented, “Gosh he looks so different don’t know if I like it,” while another asked: “Is Mike having a crisis?”
Mike’s new photo comes after American Pickers tweeted that they wouldn’t be airing on Saturday – which is likely due to a break for Labor Day weekend.
The post announced: “No new episode of American Pickers this Saturday, so in the meantime, we wanted to share some of our recent picks with a very common theme in color.”
American Pickers has been dropping episodes for season 23 weekly since July 9.
Although after this past week’s episode, the show’s viewers plummeted by a shocking number of 200,000.
Most read in Entertainment
The U.S. Sun reported the Saturday, August 27 episode brought in 829,000 viewers.
The drop in ratings was likely due to History airing the new episode at 8pm instead of the usual 9pm slot, a risky move that did not pay off for the series.
Ratings for the History channel show have also been declining ever since fan-favorite Frank’s firing and the new addition of Mike’s brother Robbie.
The show’s cast also includes Danielle Colby.
LOW RATINGS
Ratings have been inconsistent since the casting shakeup. The July 9 premiere had just 833,000 viewers tune in.
Season 23 of American Pickers had kicked off on January 1, 2022, with 1,050,000 viewers.
Fans have been boycotting the show since Frank’s firing because of Robbie.
One viewer wrote: “The show needs Frank, Mike & Dani. Stop changing it. I’m sure Robbie is a nice guy but comes across boring on TV.”
A second commented: “I watched the new season with the Wolfe Brothers. Need to bring back Frank. Robbie has no personality he is absolutely boring!!!”
Frank was hospitalized for a stroke on July 14 after a friend found him on the floor of his Iowa home.
FRANK’S HEALTH CRISIS
The U.S. Sun obtained the 911 call placed by Frank’s friend from the star’s Iowa farmhouse on July 14 just before 11am.
The friend said: “I just showed up at my friend’s house here and he was sprawled out on his floor. He can’t speak to me. He might be seizuring [sic] I’m not sure.”
Frank’s father, Bill Fritz, exclusively told The Sun that his son is in “stable” condition.
Mike captioned an Instagram photo of the reality star: “I have been very private in the past year in regards to Frank’s life and the journey he’s been on. There has been lots of opinions in regards to mine and Frank’s friendship and the show but now is not the time to set the record straight.
“Now is the time to pray for my friend. Frank has suffered a stroke and is in the hospital.
“Please keep him in your hearts and thoughts. Frank I pray more than anything that you make it through this okay. I love you buddy.”
ON THE MEND
Fans have slammed Mike for being “fake” for asking for prayers despite their years-long feud.
In an interview with the Quad-City Times, an insider revealed that Frank was on the mend, and his health was improving daily.
“He would like everyone to know he continues to get better every day and is very determined,” the friend told the publication.
“He really is getting better every single day,” she added.
The friend also alluded that Frank was not happy that his medical crisis was released to the public by his former friend.
“While Frank was not prepared at the time for his condition to be published, he is grateful for all the prayers and well wishes,” she concluded.
5
5
5
We pay for your stories!
Do you have a story for The US Sun team?