American Pickers host Mike Wolfe’s brother Robbie drops nearly $700K on real estate since replacing fired Frank Fritz
AMERICAN Pickers host Mike Wolfe’s brother Robbie has dropped nearly $700,000 on real estate since he replaced fired Frank Fritz on the show.
Robbie, 55, has appeared on American Pickers through the years, but he officially replaced Frank, 57, as host at the start of Season 23.
The Sun can exclusively reveal Robbie is putting his American Pickers paycheck to good use, as he has dropped $660,000 on real estate.
In March 2021, Robbie bought a 8,576 square-foot commercial property in his hometown of Davenport, Iowa for $200,000.
In October 2020, he dropped $80,000 on over six acres of land.
In January 2021, he bought an addition to the property for $45,000.
Back in August 2017, he bought his marital home with his wife Melanie for $335,000.
The 3,722 square-foot house features four bedrooms and four bathrooms.
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The home has an open-floor plan with high ceilings and maple floors.
The living room features a fireplace.
The kitchen boasts an island, wood cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
The outside features a secluded garden that includes a waterfall, pond, brick patio and fire pit.
Robbie seems to be following in his brother Mike's footsteps, as he has a real estate net worth of approximately $3,467,300.
The empire includes four mansions and 11 commercial properties.
Robbie has made 98 appearances on American Pickers since 2010, according to IMDB.
The History Channel officially replaced Frank with Mike’s brother Robbie in cast photos and on the website ahead of Season 23, which premiered earlier this month.
FRANK'S FIRING
Frank, 57, last appeared on American Pickers during a March 2020 episode, as he took time off to recover from back surgery.
The original cast member’s firing was announced in July despite him expressing his desire to return to the History show.
Frank left the show to recover from grueling back surgery that left him with 185 stitches and two rods in his spine.
During his time off the show, Frank lost 65 pounds, as he is living a healthier lifestyle and is sober from alcohol.
Frank also told The Sun that he checked into rehab for alcohol abuse in Iowa for 77 days.
Frank said last year: “I went to rehab and I’ve been sober now for 11 months.
“I didn’t like drinking anymore. My mom was an alcoholic and she died five years ago and it was alcohol-related. My grandfather was an alcoholic and he died. That didn’t sit well with me.”
Frank continued that he goes to meetings "twice a week” after the stint.
Frank said he would’ve been sober for a year if it weren't for a relapse.
He added: "It was maybe for four hours, but it was enough. The next day I went to a meeting and I got right back on track.
“I don’t think I’ll ever have a drink again because I don't like the feeling anymore and some of the dumb things that I did.”
Frank continued: “I’m feeling really good. Life is good and I’d like to get back into the swing of things. I wish I had done it five years ago, I would have been a different person.
“It was the best thing for me and I wish I had done it sooner or I wouldn’t be in the position that I am right now.”
PICKERS FEUD
Frank also revealed his feud with costar Mike, 57.
Frank previously told The Sun of their falling out: “I haven’t talked to Mike in two years. He knew my back was messed up, but he didn’t call me up and ask how I was doing. That’s just how it is.
"The show is tilted towards him 1,000 percent. I can’t even bend that far down to show you how much.
"That’s fine. It’s like you’ve got Aerosmith and there’s Steven Tyler and he’s the frontman. I found my spot, I’m second and he’s number one on the show. That’s no problem with me, maybe he does have a problem.”
He even admitted: “I think Mike wants to get his brother Robbie in there to replace me. I don’t know why he’s behaving like that towards me.”
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The Sun exclusively reported that even though ratings were still above 1 million viewers, the numbers dropped for the season premiere compared to previous seasons.
Fans have even boycotted the show because of Frank’s firing, as many have dubbed Robbie “boring.”
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