AMERICAN Pickers breakout star Jersey Jon has been added as a full-blown cast member on the show.
Mike Wolfe, 59, and his brother Robbie, 62, have been joined by Jon Szalay, 60, also known as Jersey Jon.
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Jon made a few appearances on the last season of American Pickers, but this season he was honored with his own bio on the History Channel website.
His bio describes him as a “born relic hunter with a sense of humor and spirit for adventure.”
He began restoring antique furniture when he was a kid, and by the time he was 17, he converted an old bank building into his “combined workshop and home headquarters.”
The television star was born and raised in New Jersey, and he’s an expert in early American motorcycles.
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He also delights in restoring and conserving furniture and antiques.
His bio ends: “Jersey Jon is a long-time picking pal of Mike Wolfe and has been a fan favorite since his first appearance on American Pickers.”
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In November, Robbie announced what’s to come of the upcoming season of the reality television show.
He uploaded content from the recent trip he took to Vermont with Jersey Jon.
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Snaps and clips of the duo captured in different places in Vermont, were shared in a montage video on Robbie’s Instagram.
There were a few photos of Jon being his fun-loving self, and an image of a camera person pointing their camera at something.
Also included was a shot of Jon sitting on a vintage motorcycle, and content of the beautiful eastern state.
Additionally, Robbie and Jon were pictured standing in front of the famed American Pickers Antique Archaeology travel van.
“Vermont always treats us good. Dec 27th, all new episodes of American Pickers History Channel,” Robbie captioned.
Fans admitted in his comment section that they were anticipating the show’s forthcoming season.
“I look forward to the new season. Antiques and prices aside, I truly enjoy the history of the items and their place in history,” one shared.
BEFORE JON
Before Jon, American Pickers had Frank Fritz, 60, but he is unable to return to the show after suffering a debilitating stroke.
He suffered the stroke in July 2022 and continues to recover today while under conservatorship and guardianship.
The U.S. Sun exclusively revealed Frank is unable to return to the show over one year after suffering the stroke.
A source close to Frank told The U.S. Sun: “The stroke affected his speech, so he really can’t return to the show.
“But you never know, there is always hope one day.”
A second insider told The U.S. Sun: “He can’t come back and film, but the cast and show want him to.”
Frank last appeared on American Pickers in March 2020 before undergoing back surgery.
He was officially let go from the show in 2021 and then suffered a stroke.
Despite the health issue, a friend close to Frank previously told The U.S. Sun they have hope he could return one day in the future.
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