American Pickers star Mike Wolfe reveals when new episodes will air - and fans won't have to wait long
- The TV personality, 60, has confirmed the return of the History Channel show
- Fans have been patiently waiting since the last episode aired five months ago
- READ MORE: Ex-American Pickers star Frank Fritz's friend breaks silence amid awful rumors about reality TV legend being dead
American Pickers star Mike Wolfe has confirmed that it won't be long before fans will be able to get their fix of the beloved History Channel show.
With the last season of the reality series airing in March, viewers have been desperately wondering when the picker and his brother Robbie Wolfe will be back on the road uncovering valuable relics.
Luckily, Mike has now revealed that new episodes will be airing in October.
The 60-year-old television personality casually shared the exciting update on Instagram when a fan admitted that they were missing American Pickers.
Responding to the comment, Mike wrote: 'New ones starting in October.'
American Pickers star Mike Wolfe has confirmed that new episodes of the History Channel show will air in October
The 60-year-old television personality casually shared the exciting update on Instagram
The welcome update comes just one week after a friend of former American Pickers star Frank Fritz was forced to confirm he was alive and well following sick online rumors claiming he was dead.
Unconfirmed reports that the reality television personality, 58, had died appeared to spread like wildfire last week when a website appeared on Google with the title 'In Memory Of Frank Fritz: A Journey Through His Life And Legacy.'
However, a friend close to the star appeared to confirm over the weekend that he was very much alive.
Posting on Frank's Facebook fan page, they said: 'Last night he was gobbling down a fudge ice cream so again he is not dead.
'The rumors are still out there but we have been dealing with this a lot over the last two years. These rumors seem to be a little stronger than most in the past.'
The friend also revealed that they would announce Frank's death on the social media site if he was to pass.
'If Frank was to die as his friends, we would like to have a little time to inform all his very best friends which is a lot,' they continued.
'And then you will read it on this page also from our local newspaper called Quad City Times.
Earlier this month, sick death rumors were swirling about Mike's ex-costar Frank Fritz
A friend close to Frank insisted that he 'is not dead' after rumors circulated online
'I assure the time between his death and my announcement will be brief.
'It is important to me that his close friends come first than his beloved fans and our local people that have supported him from day one.'
In addition, a source close to Frank also told The US Sun: 'It's all a bunch of bull. Don't know where it came from.
'Frank has been good, been eating ice cream and watching the Olympics.'
In July, Mike announced that he and his crew had signed a contract to film a brand new season of American Pickers.
Taking to Instagram, he took a moment to reflect on how working with his team had been 'one of the greatest experiences' of his life.
Mike also thanked the millions of fans around the world who had supported American Pickers since it debuted on the network 14 years ago, adding that he never thought it would resonate with so many.
Sharing a picture of his righthand men, Mike wrote: 'I know everyone says they have the best crew, but in this business how many can say they have worked side by side with most for over a decade.
Mike previously revealed he had signed a contract for another season of the History Channel show
Taking to Instagram, Mike wrote: 'After pitching this project for 5 years I never could imagine in my wildest dreams how it would resonate with so many millions of people across the globe'
'Some of the people in this shot have been with me going on 16 years now and a lot for over 10 years.
'Living and working side by side with them has been one of the greatest experiences of my life.
'We have watched each other grow and evolve in so many beautiful ways.'
He continued: 'All this reflection comes from me signing another contract today to do another season.
'After pitching this project for 5 years I never could imagine in my wildest dreams how it would resonate with so many millions of people across the globe.
'It shows me that history matters and the stories we uncover connect us all.
'At a time when we all seem so divided we can still escape into the past for these little moments we create to find peace and common ground.'
Mike concluded his post by voicing his appreciation for all the fans who have tuned into watch American Pickers over the years.
'Thank you for believing in this project,' he wrote. 'It would not be possible without all of your support.'
