Why Frank Fritz left American Pickers When Fritz disappeared from the show, the official reason given was that he was recovering from back surgery and dealing with complications from his Crohns disease. He also entered an alcohol rehab center and as of July was 11 months sober.

Did Frank Fritz leave American Pickers 2021?

Big news for American Pickers fans: Frank Fritz will not be returning to the History Channels hit show. I didnt leave the show. I finished shooting and then I had a little back surgery and the pandemic came, Fritz explained.