Here Is What Chumlee Of Pawn Stars Has Been Up To As Of Late
Ever since 2009, the cast of Pawn Stars has been amusing TV viewers. The History Channel series has only enjoyed more and more popularity in the decade it has been in the air. And although things seem to be going well enough for the show, one of its biggest stars can’t really say the same thing. It turns out that Chumlee has recently landed in hot water. What’s going on with him exactly? Read to figure out why the star of our favorite reality TV show didn’t get too hot as of late.
The Star Of The Show
Although the show has an intriguing concept, it would not be such an enormous hit without any of the stars. While watching the show, we are sure that Chumlee made you laugh once or twice. Born Austin Lee Russell, he’s got a character made for cameras. His deadpan delivery really does make the whole thing so much better.
The Star Of The Show
Not The Best Student In High School
Chumlee did grow up in Nevada, and it’s also the show’s location and the store’s location. He has not really had it simple, even though he is currently enjoying the fruits of his hard work. His early life, in fact, had never been the happiest one. We are sure that it didn’t help that he was having a difficult time at school.
Not The Best Student In High School
He Never Graduated
He wasn’t really interested in doing his homework when he was a high school student. In reality, instead, he liked to pay his fellow classmates to do all the tasks. He made the decision, in the latter part, that school wasn’t for him. And while we think it unlikely that many individuals were shocked to discover this, Chumlee decided to drop out.
He Never Graduated
The Story Behind It
There’s also the matter of his moniker, aside from the difficulties he suffered at school. Chumlee may sound like an innocent and cute nickname, but it can’t be further from the reality of the situation. In actuality, for a rather mean-spirited reason, his schoolmates began to call him that. Let us hear the story that lies behind all this.
The Story Behind It
Cute Nickname But Cruel Intentions
The nickname apparently comes from a fictitious creature in the ’60s, from a cartoon. You see, in Tennessee Tuxedo and His Tales, there was a character named Chumley. This may not sound terrible to you, but the truth was that it was a chubby walrus that portrayed this character. You see now what we’re getting at.
Cute Nickname But Cruel Intentions
Friends From Childhood
Although he didn’t have an easy time back then, at least he had one real friend. There was always Corey Harrison to keep him in check! Their connection was so powerful that it managed to survive well into later life. Both childhood friends are now working together on Pawn Stars set.
Friends From Childhood
A Friendship With Employment Benefits
Corey and Chumlee will often start showing up at the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop during their younger years. It was operated by Rick, who is Corey’s father. With the exception of having a place to hang out, their friendship had some other advantages. Chumlee accepted a position at the shop when he was 21 years old.
A Friendship With Employment Benefits
Not What He Expected
Accurate enough, working at a location like that can be entertaining. Although a specific set of skills and a lot of pinpoint accuracy are required, it almost always encompasses menial work. The reality is that what most people do have in mind is far less glamorous. Somebody like Chumlee, as you can reasonably assume, was not at all pleased about all this.
Not What He Expected
Five Short Years Later
We doubt anyone anticipated that going to work at a pawn shop would give rise to a career in television! At any level, for Chumlee as well as the rest of the Gold & Silver group, this was just the situation. For a man like him, this sounds more realistic. We’re sure he really preferred working at the front of a camera rather than behind a cash register.
Five Short Years Later
Can’t Help It
Pawn Stars only became more famous and successful with every season that came out. Overall the years, the cast members have also fallen into certain roles. Chumlee, for just one, has now become famous for introducing comedy relief. He has no difficulty making all of us giggle. He is also considered by his colleagues to be a funny person.
Can’t Help It
Not The Best Buys
You can easily figure out what his hobbies are if you watch the show. How would we know he likes rap, video games, sneakers, and pinball? Well, seeing as he enjoys to identify these items on the work, it is not really tough to determine. Regrettably, these things sometimes don’t work for the company to make the best financial decisions.
Not The Best Buys
Making Many Mistakes
Other than that, Chumlee has a reputation for making costly mistakes. He doesn’t do this for the cameras, since even before the show began, these things were going on. After propping up against such a shelf, he once accidentally dropped a stand-up bass. It crashed to the ground, costing the shop 20,000 dollars.
Making Many Mistakes
Popularity For His Mishaps
We are happy that it seems to be taken by his colleagues in stride. For those mishaps, they even like to tease Chumlee, which happens more than it should. Everyone who is watching Pawn Stars will remember how something like this occurs. It might even be bad for business, but just for this, fans like him even more.
Popularity For His Mishaps
Quite The Popular Guy
It later turned out that at the beginning, Chumlee got more than enough attention from his fans. As a result, it so overwhelmed him that he ended up getting a security guard to keep him out of trouble when he made public appearances. If you’ve had something like that to do, it’s obvious that you’ve really hit it big.
Quite The Popular Guy
Enjoying The Fame
At the outset, he also couldn’t help feeling nice about just the publicity he received. The support was even driven to create customized products as a result. He was helped by his personal assistant to release his merch line. The other members of the cast began to do the very same thing after a certain time too.
Enjoying The Fame
The Fan-Favorite
Regrettably for them, throughout this business, they were unable to make as much profit as he appears to have done. It makes perfect sense because Chumlee is easily the cast’s most popular person. In addition to the merchandise company, he also got his start in another business sector. He decided to launch his very own Vegas strip candy shop.
The Fan-Favorite
Quite The Private Person
So that you understand, Chumlee was not the kind of individual who will open up bragging about just how much money he earns. As such, there is a thing or two we do know about his financial situation. For instance, we know that he sold a bunch of his Gold & Silver shares to Rick Harrison for $155,000. In 2010, this actually happened.
Quite The Private Person
Surprisingly Business Minded
In an attempt to work on his line of customized merchandise, he made the decision to do this. It was all the evidence we need to see if you ask us there is much more to him than the eye meets. He isn’t really the bumbler he made all of us believe he is. We can see that he’s got a good head for his business.
Surprisingly Business Minded
Time To Make A Change
But other than that, Chumlee began to show attention in self-improvement as well. His father passed away only at the young age of 54, two weeks just before the show first went on air. Chumlee wasn’t even in the best possible position at the time. He found it necessary to lead a healthy lifestyle after his father’s death. He began exercising and eating better quality food.
Time To Make A Change
A Healthier Lifestyle
In 2009, Chumlee had to cope with his dad’s passing. His old gentleman struggled with pancreatic cancer and finally succumbed to the circumstance. What did make it even worse is that he was only 54. This made Chumlee reconsider his way of living. He ultimately decided that he needed to change things for the better.
A Healthier Lifestyle
The Mind And Soul
He began eating more nutritious meals and began exercising on a daily basis. He began, among many other things, to even go to the fitness center and start practicing yoga. Chumlee enjoys working on meditation and mindfulness, too. For the mind and soul, these two factors can do wonderful things. If you haven’t yet, you could perhaps check it out.
The Mind And Soul
Taking The Necessary Steps
If he needed to hit his target, it was essential for him to work really hard. This was the explanation of why he visited the gym almost every day. He also stayed away from having red meat, aside from this one. He liked drinking nutritious fruit smoothies in the morning. Was it worth all that work and time in the end?
Taking The Necessary Steps
Impressive Transformation
It ended up sounding like an extreme change in lifestyle, we understand. Even then, in the latter part, his transition was magnificent. He began to look like his old self was a new and improved version. He made the correct call, if you ask us, by having to take care of himself. When you want to live a healthier lifestyle, you should do the same thing.
Impressive Transformation
Healthy And Happy
If you wanted to understand, in under a year, Chumlee accomplished the amazing transition! It occurred from 2012 to 2013, to be particular. Can you genuinely think that, in just such a short amount of time, he was able to lose that much weight? Aside from putting on old clothes, he does seem to be a lot happier.
Healthy And Happy
A Major Change
But precisely how much weight in the first place did he lose? 75 pounds is the answer to that question. It was indeed a massive shift that really altered everything for him. In far more aspects than just one, it changed his life. We’re glad he chose to get the real work done. We are pretty confident that all of his sacrifices were worth it.
A Major Change
Turning His Life Around
Can you think that fitting in much more clothing and shoes for him is not the best part of the change? Nope, one of several best advantages that happened to come with it was that he could take out his hovercraft for a trip at last. Besides that, he formed a relationship with Tanya Hyjazi, too. Things were finally actually looking up for him.
Turning His Life Around
New Relationships
Chumlee and Tanya Hyjazi have been in a relationship for years. At the STACK Restaurant & Bar at the Mirage Casino, she is mainly remembered as a chef. We are pleased to see that the reality TV star has not restricted his changes in lifestyle to his diet. He is also starting to work through his relationships to improve himself!
New Relationships
It’s Official
He eventually raised the question after a few years. It implied that at long last, they were set to be married! They had a celebration at the Royal Hawaiian Resort in Waikiki, honoring this event. Afterward, they also celebrated it at a restaurant in Los Vegas named Andiamo Italian Steakhouse with their mates.
It’s Official
The Whole Gang
With the people they love as well as trust, the beautiful couple had to celebrate the good news. We are pretty confident you will not be stunned to learn that both Rick Harrison and Corey Harrison were present at the event as people. They were just incredibly pleased to see that the couple were happy together.
The Whole Gang
Where Things Went Wrong
You would think from the outside that everything had been getting well enough for him. Nobody was predicting things will all go down the slope for Chumlee. When bad news started cropping up one after another, everyone was completely overwhelmed. In March 2016, the first in this series of events occurred all the way back.
Where Things Went Wrong
All Charges Were Dropped
We are talking about the time that he was deemed a suspect in an investigation about sexual assault. It turned out that one of the employees at the shop filed charges. This must have been a very stressful time for all the parties involved. The case was eventually dropped due to a lack of evidence.
All Charges Were Dropped
Just The Beginning
We dare say, after this sequence of events, Chumlee let out such a sense of relief. Unfortunately, it’s not the last reason he got into trouble with the authorities. For him, it’s only the starting point. The reality TV star discovered himself once again in conflict with law enforcement officers. It was entirely for a different subject, though.
Just The Beginning
The Results Of A Police Raid
The next story began when his residence was reviewed by the police officers. In the end, it resulted in more issues. Although the officials did not find anything which would support their case, some things in his residence that should never have been there being discovered by them. The police search uncovered a lot of surprises.
The Results Of A Police Raid
Illegal Substances Abound
All across his residence, the cops discovered a lot of illicit drugs. His things included crystal meth, a firearm, and marijuana. Such contraband goods certainly didn’t make for a pretty sight. In order to give the officials a reason to keep an eye on him, the existence of this stuff in his home was more than enough.
Illegal Substances Abound
Even More Incriminating Things
The authorities decided to return for round two after that initial raid. Sadly, in his house, they only found more illegal items. The main worry this time around was proof that he had 11 assault weapons. On top of that, there were only four that were registered. Situations for Chumlee weren’t looking very good.
Even More Incriminating Things
Chumlee Arrested
The police discovered many more substances in his possession, in addition to the illegal firearms. They also discovered proof that he proposed he was using cocaine, someone said. There has only been one way that this might go. Not long after that, they imprisoned Chumlee. That can’t be nice. After all, what was next for him?
Chumlee Arrested
At The Very Least
In the time frame of a few months, 20 different felony charges were handed over to Chumlee. But at the very least, no evidence has been provided by the court that he’s using assault weapons for criminal activities. Things might have turned out in different ways if that was the situation. It wasn’t as bad, to be honest, as it might have been.
At The Very Least
Nothing Illegal
We are pleased that there was no proof that it has been used during criminal activities. If it was, we are certain that the supporters would have been much more shocked and upset. Isn’t that a relief for the TV personality to hear that something ended up going well? This doesn’t really, however, mean that he managed to get away unscathed from this problem.
Nothing Illegal
Justice Being Served
He ultimately pleaded guilty to all charges of drug offenses, attempted misdemeanor, and unauthorized possession of firearms. He just chose to make a plea bargain so that he didn’t have to spend a certain time in prison. But what was he getting? Well, a parole term that lasted for 12 months was granted to him.
Justice Being Served
The Worst Is Behind Him
Chumlee had to make sure during that period of time that he was on his best behavior. The misdemeanor charge is the only thing that would go on his record if he managed to do that. Aside from parole, he will have to go to counseling as well. To us, this sounds like a fair deal!
The Worst Is Behind Him
A Rough Patch
It seemed, at long last, that the tidal wave was turning things in his favor. But how was his professional life affected by this run-in with the law? You’re wrong if you assumed this controversy would put an end to it. In reality, things appeared to be heading better than ever! We are amazed but delighted to hear that this has been the situation.
A Rough Patch
A Hard Year
Prior to actually 2016 came to a close, Chumlee had the chance to talk about all of this stuff. He admitted whatever he was going through at that period. The year was a pretty rough one, according to the reality TV star. We can see why he would tell something like that on the basis of the things which we now know.
A Hard Year
Thanking His Supporters
It was only reasonable to assume that, owing to the controversy, his professional life would suffer. To our great shock, instead, things have been going in the opposite direction! Chumlee had the opportunity to discuss his thoughts in 2016. Not only did he say he was having a difficult time, but he also voiced how extremely thankful he was to his supporters.
Thanking His Supporters
Endless Gratitude
Without their support, Chumlee wouldn’t even have made it. He posted a picture with this tagline on Instagram: “I just wanted to give a quick shout-out to all my amazing fans that come and see me daily at @chums candy – Thank you all for all the amazing love you show me. Come see me this weekend.”
Endless Gratitude
The Fate Of Pawn Stars
What about the series’ fate? Back then, there was a lot of speculation about how the show was going. Many fans wondered whether or not the Pawn Stars would return to their screens. People were concerned that, even though they wanted to pray for its reinstatement, it would be canceled.
The Fate Of Pawn Stars
Back To Normal
History Channel made the final decision to reinstate the show, and it was a great idea! Chumlee did not get axed on top of that either. Nope, he eventually went back to the scene. You can rest easy now knowing that your favorite star of the Pawn Stars is not going anywhere.
Back To Normal
Self-Improvement
He had to go on hiatus when the reality TV star had his little run-in with the law. Without him in it, the show was quite distinct. Around a certain period, he focused on self-improvement. We are pleased that he has taken advantage of all the time to improve himself.
Self-Improvement
500 Episodes
Let’s all discuss the tv series a bit more! We’re happy to announce that Pawn Stars has been doing fantastic. The tv series unveiled its 500th episode in 2018. Chumlee posted a picture with this quote on Instagram: “Come celebrate our 500th episode Monday night on History [channel]. This is something we could not have done without you!!!! Thank you!!!”
500 Episodes
Thanks To Chumlee
Without having to mention Chumlee, there really is no way that you really can talk about just the accomplishments of Pawn Stars. The reality tv star certainly earned his place on the tv series. The show was a delight to watch, owing to his playfulness and quick wit. Actually, a lot of fans hang around because of him!
Thanks To Chumlee