According to his former partner, Frank Fritz, the original co-host of the popular reality TV programme American Pickers, has had a stroke and is currently in the hospital.

“Frank I pray more than anything that you make it through this okay. I love you buddy,” wrote Mike Wolfe on Instagram.

Fritz and Wolfe had a falling out, and Fritz left the show after the previous season. Mike Wolfe, his former co-host, shared the news on Instagram on Thursday.

"I have been very private in the past year in regards to Franks life and the journey he’s been on. There has been lots of opinions in regards to mine and Frank’s friendship and the show.

But now is not the time to set the record straight. Now is the time to pray for my friend," he began his caption.

"Frank has suffered a stroke and is in the hospital. Please keep him in your hearts and thoughts." Wolfe on his instagram.

Wolfe went on "Frank I pray more than anything that you make it through this okay. I love you buddy."