Hardcore Pawn star claims ‘bizarre’ story reveals what ‘really happened’ to Rich Pyle. What is the truth behind?

Rich Pyle was a store manager at Les, Seth and Ashley Gold’s American Jewlery and Loan store throughout the reality series Hardcore Pawn.

Hardcore Pawn finished airing on TV back in 2015, but a whole new generation of viewers is tuning into the explosive reality series through viral clips on TikTok. One familiar face is show star and store manager Rich Pyle, with many fans wondering what exactly happened to the employee.

Known for his spiked-up hair and heated rows with Ashley, Rich no longer works at American Jewlery and Loan – which is still trading to date.

Seth and Les continue to operate the iconic pawn shop located on Detroit’s eight-mile, while Ashley has since left to launch her own business.

Hardcore Pawn wrapped almost 10 years ago, so it’s no wonder fans are looking to find out what has happened to the show’s stars since.

Former employee Bobby Janiec, who previously caught up with Express.co.uk about all-things Hardcore Pawn, spilled more on Rich’s situation.

Taking to his TikTok page, Bobby claimed that Rich was “put on probation” before he was ultimately “let go by Les and Seth”.

He said there was a “bizarre” situation before an explosive “grand finale” which led to his removal from the famous family’s pawn shop.

Bobby explained: “When I got hired, me and Rich hit it off the bat immediately, he was one of my many bosses but we had the same sense of humour.

“Rich’s job as a store manager was to be at that layaway window, helping and cashing us out when we were working throughout the day.”

Bobby added: “This dude was super good at what he did, he definitely had his place, he knew music, he knew instruments and he was great with people.”

He claimed: “From what I saw, TV started to become more important than the job.

“There were times like you saw on episodes where he would be out on the floor, taking pictures with people or walking around with a cup of coffee, not where he should have been.

“So he had some instances that kind of put him on probation. So when that happened the show started using me more in scenes.”