Jersey Jon is the new guy on ‘American Pickers.’ Honestly, the History Channel couldn’t have picked (no pun intended!) anyone better to fill in the gap left by Frank Fritz. Jersey Jon is a classic guy from New Jersey with a heart of vintage antiques.
‘American Pickers’ Has a New Guy on the Block, and His Name Is Jersey Jon. Season 22 of American Pickers is unlike any other, which is not surprising considering the state of the world. Who is the new guy with long hair on American Pickers?
‘American Pickers’ Has a New Guy on the Block, and His Name Is Jersey Jon By Jamie Lerner. Mar. 29 2021, Updated 10:04 p.m. ET
This well-known idiom is more than true for the hosts of History’s hit reality TV series “American Pickers.” Since the show’s debut in 2010, antique collectors (or “pickers”) Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz bought and restored everything from classic cars to cheap finds like a $5 fishing reel.
BRIGHT FUTURE! When did the new season of American Pickers premiere? The new season of American Pickers premiered on January 25 and 9pm ET on the History Channel. The show is currently on its 22nd installment.
On Wednesday, July 21, the History Channel announced that Fritz, 55, will not be returning as cohost on American Pickers. Days before, Fritz got very honest about his broken relationship with Wolfe, 57 — and admitted that he may know who his replacement could be. “I haven’t talked to Mike in two years.
Who is Jersey Jon?
Jersey Jon is basically the king of restoration on ‘American Pickers.’. Born Jon Szalay, Jersey Jon’s town has nicknamed him the “Preserver of Memories” because he can basically preserve or restore any antique. He used to assist in his father’s small engine repair business, and by the time he was 12, Jon could restore furniture professionally.
He’s basically a prodigal-level restorer. And then at only 17 years old, Jon bought an abandoned bank near the Jersey Shore, and restored that to become his shop, cheekily named First National Antiques Restoration, which is now actually national due to Jersey Jon’s notoriety.
Jersey Jon even loves motorcycles so much that he participated in a pre-1916 Cannonball Motorcycle Rally with a 1911 Harley-Davidson on a 3,000-mile route, which is no easy feat. He shared to Moto History, “I made it all the way to Santa Monica, but I don’t think I got a night’s sleep during the whole run. Usually, you were up all night just trying …
With Jersey Jon in for the 22nd season, we haven’t yet seen Frank Fritz, who is still listed on the American Pickers website as part of the main cast. Even though Frank and Mike have been picker partners on the show for many years, Frank has been MIA. Article continues below advertisement.
And to keep up the personality and energy of the show, Jersey Jon has been brought into American Pickers in a larger role. Jersey Jon has actually been in some episodes of American Pickers before, first appearing 15 seasons earlier as a friend of the “pickers.”. And Jersey Jon is an expert picker in his own right.
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Who helped Mike and Frank?
Jersey Jon helped Mike and Frank by giving them a lead during season 14,, in exchange for help acquiring antique Harley parts. Mike and I had a Great time picking the northeast Again !!! Stay tuned for new episodes ! Posted by Jersey Jon – Antique American Motorcycles on Monday, October 5, 2020.
Jersey Jon is well-recognised in the motorcycle industry. Known for his work, he is now a main consultant on American Pickers.
The motorcycle specialist and antique expert is actually called Jon Szaley. It’s likely that the ‘Jersey’ part of his name comes from growing up in South Jersey, where he began his career. By the age of 17, Jon had earned enough to buy his own building, an abandoned bank on the South Jersey shore.
He has been on American Pickers for years. Jersey Jon may have recently become more of a main cast member on American Pickers, but he had several appearances here and there before. He first starred on the History series in season 7, and has since had random appearances when meeting Mike and Frank.
When did Fritz last appear on the show?
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,” Fritz, who last appeared on the show in March 2020 , told The Sun in a Monday, July 19, interview.
On Thursday, July 22, Mike reacted to the news that Fritz wouldn’t be returning to the series.
However, that’s all about to change. On Wednesday, July 21, the History Channel announced that Fritz, 55, will not be returning as cohost on American Pickers.
