The show’s shop manager broke her silence after History Channel confirmed the longtime cohost wouldn’t be returning.
“I’m truly saddened for the loss of Frank on the show,” she wrote.
“I’m incredibly sad for his struggles.
From left, Frank Fritz, Danielle Colby, and Mike Wolfe of “American Pickers.".ZACHARY MAXWELL STERTZ/HISTORY
I have personally watched everything over the last decade.
Representatives for History Channel and Fritz didn’t immediately respond to EW’s requests for comment.
Fritz served as cohost ofAmerican Pickerssince its first episodes in 2010.
Frank Fritz, Danielle Colby, and Mike Wolfe on ‘American Pickers.'.History Channel Cineclipse Prods/Kobal/Shutterstock
Fritz further told U.K. publicationThe Sunthat he went to rehab for alcohol abuse.
History Channel confirmed last month that Fritz wouldn’t be returning toAmerican Pickers.
Colby wrote in her Instagram post that she supports “fully” and stands behind Wolfe.
“So if you wanna know how I feel.
Here’s exactly how I feel.
I hope everybody gets well,” she wrote.
“I hope everybody continues to love each other even through the hard s—.”
