American Pickers Mike Wolfe’s staffer Danielle Colby ‘only works in Iowa store to film show.
American Pickers Mike Wolfe’s staffer Danielle Colby ‘only works in Iowa store to film show.
American Pickers Fakery Revealed: Mike Wolfe’s Staffer Danielle Colby Only Works in Iowa Store During Filming
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Danielle Colby’s Role Called Into Question
Fakery on American Pickers has reportedly been exposed, with new claims about Danielle Colby’s limited role in the actual stores.
Danielle, 47, is known as the shop manager of Mike Wolfe’s two Antique Archaeology locations in LeClaire, Iowa and Nashville, Tennessee.
She’s often seen on the show overseeing store operations, leading picks, and managing antique finds.
However, a source exclusively told The U.S. Sun that Danielle is only involved when cameras are rolling.
“Danielle is usually only here for filming,” the insider said.
“She’s a picker now, and she lives in Puerto Rico, so she comes back and forth just for that.”
What Danielle Is Really Doing
Danielle currently resides in Puerto Rico, where she’s focused on her burlesque business and other creative ventures.
While her involvement in Antique Archaeology seems full-time on TV, the insider suggests it’s mostly a filming role now.
More Behind-the-Scenes Fakery Revealed
But that’s not all. The insider also revealed that Antique Archaeology hides branded merchandise during filming.
“The logo for Antique Archaeology can’t appear on the show because of TV rights,” the source said.
“So all the merchandise gets pulled off the floor when they film. Staff has to pick it all up and put it back after.”
What Is Real?
According to the insider, the actual antiques in the store are legitimate, and Mike Wolfe does help select and vet the inventory, along with longtime associate Diamond Dave.
Slipping Ratings
While the show remains a cable staple, its ratings have dropped compared to past seasons:
August 23 episode: 620,000 viewers (lowest of the season)
August 16: 706,000 viewers
August 9: 778,000 viewers
July 26: 885,000 viewers (season high)
July 19: 713,000 viewers
July 12: 803,000 viewers
Season premiere: 918,000 viewers
Store Financial Reports
The U.S. Sun also revealed financial details about the stores based on business valuation reports:
🔸 Antique Archaeology Nashville
Estimated annual sales: $903,000
Credit risk: Low risk (high probability of on-time payments)
Financial stability score: 2 out of 5 (1.11% chance of severe financial distress in next 12 months)
🔸 Antique Archaeology Iowa (LeClaire)
Estimated annual sales: $62,000
Credit score: 23 (medium-high risk)
Financial stability score: 3 out of 5 (moderate risk of payment default or bankruptcy in next 12 months)
Final Thoughts
Despite reports of selective staff appearances, hidden merchandise, and lower viewership, American Pickers continues to be a popular name in antique entertainment.
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