What Really Happened To Jarrod From Storage Wars?

Jarrod Schulz and former partner Brandi Passante stepped into the limelight as wheeling, dealing, abandoned-storage-unit-buying machines during Season 1 of A&E's "Storage Wars": a series dedicated to those hopeful to make a fortune on the mysteries hidden behind the giant metal doors of storage units. The couple, whose on-screen antics often revolve around their relationship, became so popular with fans that they landed their own spin-off show, "Brandi and Jarrod: Married to the Job," which lasted for a single season in 2014 and features their children, Payton and Cameron.

But Schulz left "Storage Wars" in 2019 during Season 12, whereas Passante continues to star on the series. Giving fans a bit of insight into Schulz's sudden disappearance, Passante announced in the Season 13 premiere that the couple had separated and subsequently revealed that they had broken up after the filming of Season 12, meaning they hadn't been together for at least two and a half years. Fans soon learned just how badly relations between them had deteriorated.

In 2021, Schulz was charged with one count of misdemeanor domestic violence battery after allegedly pushing Passante twice in a bar, as reported by TMZ. The following month, TMZ revealed that Schulz had pled not guilty and requested the case be dismissed; there haven't been any further updates. A few days later, TMZ reported that A&E conducted its own investigation into the matter. It's possible the results of that investigation plus the cast discomfort described in the article might have led the network to decide not to bring him back.

In his post–"Storage Wars" years, Jarrod Schulz has stayed in touch with the public via his frequently updated Facebook page and rarely used Instagram account. His life seems to be a busy and full one, to say the least. Not only has he been dating a new woman since his split with Brandi Passante, but he owns and runs the Rush Bar and Grill in Lake Forest, California.

Meanwhile, Schulz's reality show career has remained inactive since he left "Storage Wars." Aside from "Brandi and Jarrod: Married to the Job," he has appeared on only one other reality series: "Celebrity Car Wars." The show, which aired on the Southeast Asian version of History, sees stars compete in automotive-based tasks in order to join its hall of fame. Schulz was a participant in all eight episodes of Season 2 in 2017.

For reality TV fans, Jarrod Schulz is a name unlikely to be forgotten for years to come, even if he has moved away from the television spotlight. Ironically enough, becoming a small screen star isn't something that the "Storage Wars" staple was particularly interested in before he attained such a status. He revealed as much during a 2017 interview with PassThePopcorn, recalling how surprising it was that "Storage Wars" took off and turned both him and Brandi Passante into household names.

"I never strived to be in the position that I'm in today. Even when they approached me during my regular job for 'Storage Wars,' I think no one really imagined that the show would go on to be as big as it was," he said. Way back when the show started, his focus was simply to provide for his family, not become a celebrity. Nevertheless, that's what happened, and he had no choice but to adjust to the life of a reality TV star. Now he's recognized the world over for his TV work, with fans eager to know what he'll be up to next away from the "Storage Wars" world.

While he's led a much more low-key life since 2019, there's always the possibility Jarrod Schulz will return to the limelight someday. Would audiences be willing to embrace him once more and forget about the conflict between Schulz and Passante? Only time will tell.

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