AMERICAN Pickers’ Mike Wolfe has unveiled a new addition to his Tennessee store.
Mike, 60, took to Instagram and uploaded a snapshot of the three-wheel 1898 Rex Bicycle at the Columbia Motor Alley shop.
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In the photos, the vintage bike looked rusted and lost its color, and the seat seemed worn out.
All three wheels were covered in dirt and had very little air in their tires.
Surrounded by antique cars, the bike sat in the middle of Mike’s store in Columbia, Tennessee.
“Many companies at this time were experimenting with frame geometry materials and suspension systems,” the History Channel star captioned the post.
“This Rex is all original from the paint and Nickel to the Wood rims and wood fender.”
Mike promoted his Tennessee shop while his show has been struggling to attract viewers.
THE RATINGS SLIP
Near the end of December 2023, Mike returned to the program with co-hosts Robbie Wolfe, 62, Danielle Colby, 48, and co-star Jersey Jon, 60, for the Season 25 premiere.
The U.S. Sun exclusively revealed the ratings for the premiere episode, Classic Car Cemetery, reached about 723,000 viewers.
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Viewership dipped even further during part two of the premiere, Hidden Cash Stash, which had about 676,000 people tuning in.
It was the lowest premiere rating the once-beloved show has had in some time.
The U.S. Sun also revealed about 880,000 viewers tuned in for episode three, Mike and Homer.
The Season 24 premiere fared better numbers, with about 943,000 fans watching on January 4, 2023.
NEW SHOW?
Meanwhile, The U.S. Sun exclusively revealed Mike has pitched a new show to the network.
In mid-January, a source told The U.S. Sun that the spin-off would follow Mike bringing new life to the sleepy town of Columbia, Tennessee, which is about 47 miles from Nashville.
The TV personality would purchase and renovate commercial properties during the program.
“He pitched a spin-off show to the network about what he’s doing in Columbia,” the insider said.
“He’s restoring the town by opening up businesses.”
It is unclear if the History Channel has accepted or rejected the new pitch.
‘WE’RE LATE’
Around the same time, Mike’s girlfriend, Leticia Cline, 45, trolled him in a hilarious prank.
In the brief clip, the 60-year-old star bent down on all fours as he blew air at the burning logs in the outdoor fire pit.
Mike stood up, clapped his hands, and shouted, “There!”
He seemed upset as he shook his head and turned away from the camera.
Leticia wrote in her sarcastic post: “He’s either picking up garbage or making fires. This is why we’re late everywhere we go.”
Leticia and Mike went public with their relationship back in August of 2021.
The couple’s romance began shortly after his ex-wife, Jodi Faeth, filed for divorce in November 2020.
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