AMERICAN Pickers fans have voiced their opinions about the show, claiming it's "unwatchable" since Frank Fritz was fired.
Ratings for the History Channel series have also continued to plummet in recent months.
Those who are tuning in aren't happy with the show's direction since Frank was let go last year.
On Saturday, the American Pickers' official Twitter account posted a message to fans, gearing up for that night's episode.
Fans fired off their thoughts in the comments, claiming the series isn't as entertaining as before.
One person wrote: "I gotta be honest this show isn’t good with Robbie on instead of Frank. Unwatchable."
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Another griped: "It’s sad this moved to Saturday nite, particularly during the summer."
A third user vied for Frank to return: "Bring back Frank. Jersey is not watchable."
While many others also had the same reaction, urging producers to rehire the ex-co-star.
The show returned on July 9 with hosts Mike Wolfe, his brother Robbie and Danielle Colby after being on break since March.
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PLUMMETING RATINGS
Earlier this week, The Sun exclusively revealed ratings for the July 9 episode had just 833,000 viewers tune in.
Season 23 of American Pickers kicked off on January 1, 2022, with 1,050,000 viewers.
The January 8 episode had 1,011,000 people watch.
But by the end of the season, viewers lost interest, as only 830,000 viewers watched the March 12 episode.
The March 19 episode, which was the final one before the months-long break, had just 804,000 viewers.
The new episodes promise to bring “rare,” “incredible,” and “museum-quality” picks, according to the trailer.
But fans weren't too pleased with the episodes so far, as one viewer wrote on Twitter: "Very dry and boring without Frank – scripted, no freestylin'; a very different show. I understand that he isn't coming back but you should have ended the original show and started a new one moving forward."
A second commented: “Haven’t watched since 2020 when Frankie got canned. Not going to waste my time on this stuff ever again… I wish they would take this new garbage off the History Channel. It’s a great station.”
A third said: “Not the same without Frank.”
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 2021 despite 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.”
ROAD TO RECOVERY
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.
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“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.”
As The Sun previously reported, Frank is in talks for a spinoff show with the Las Vegas customer.
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