Frank Fritz, known from “American Pickers,” faced personal turmoil during his relationship with Diann Bankson. They were engaged in 2017 and purchased an Iowa farmhouse in 2018. Their relationship took a downturn in 2019 when Bankson discovered Fritz with another woman. Despite her betrayal, Fritz contemplated marriage but got a tattoo to remind him of the cheating.
The relationship’s troubles led Fritz to alcoholism and weight loss as he tried to cope with the breakup. He cited health issues for his absence from the show and expressed his desire to return. However, there are no confirmed plans for his return to “American Pickers,” and his ex-partner has moved on with a new man.