Pawn Stars is one of the most popular shows on the History channel, and one of the most loved reality shows on TV. We’re guessing that you’ve watched it and are maybe even a little bit addicted. As you probably know, the show portrays the day to day work in Las Vegas’s famous Gold and Silver Pawn Shop. There are interesting stories behind almost everything on the program, be it the unique items they buy and sell or the shop owners and the workers themselves.
Many viewers love the mystery and history behind the interesting and unusual items that come through the shop. Others find the drama behind the Harrisons and Chumlee to be the most riveting. We’re here to share some of the drama that goes on behind the scenes that most people don’t know about.
Chumlee’s sketchy past
Chumlee is often looked down on by other members of the shop and has even been called a village idiot. Although it sometimes seems like he has less knowledge than the others, over the years he’s proven himself to be more complex and unique than we thought. He’s a hard worker and has sudden surprising knowledge about random subjects.
Besides his hidden talents Chumlee also has a hidden sketchy past. You may be surprised to hear that he was actually charged a few years ago and almost went to jail. The police discovered numerous illegal items and substances in his house. He took a plea bargain and luckily got out of jail time.