Pawn Stars’ Chumlee & Olivia Hit Turbulence (Are They Together?)

Summary

• Chumlee and Olivia may have ended things in 2020, hinting at a split due to undisclosed issues.
• Chumlee’s transformation over the years may have put a strain on his relationship with Olivia.
• Chumlee’s busy career and legal troubles may have led to his split with Olivia, leaving their relationship in the past.

Pawn Stars cast member Austin Lee “Chumlee” Russell and his partner Olivia Rademann’s social media posts suggest they may be over for good. The 40-year-old Nevada resident is known for his appearance on the History Channel’s reality TV show, where he became an iconic television personality. Chumlee’s popular for his quirky personality, which probably charmed Olivia when she began dating him in 2016. At the time, the young woman was a student at the University of Nevada. She was honing her photography skills.

In 2018, Austin and Olivia reportedly got engaged in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Pawn Stars cast member gave a 1.5-karat diamond ring to his girlfriend when he proposed to her. The couple also held a pre-wedding party – they tied the knot soon after. The pair seemed to have everything going for them, with Olivia supporting Chumlee through his legal problems. However, something changed in 2020 when the two stopped posting romantic pictures. At that point, Chumlee and Olivia didn’t stop following each other on Instagram – however, they deleted one another’s photos from their profiles.

Pawn Stars’ Chumlee Has His Issues (With & Without Olivia)

Chumlee’s A Bit of A Bad Boy

While it’s uncertain if Chumlee divorced Olivia, clues strongly suggest that they’ve ended their relationship. Over the years, the popular Pawn Stars cast member has had issues (and gone through changes). These things might have frayed his bond with his partner.

In 2013, Chumlee dropped a lot of weight by changing his lifestyle. However, he got heavier after his marriage to Olivia, reaching over 350 pounds. In 2020, Chumlee went to the hospital due to a breathing-related issue. In 2016, he was arrested on drug possession charges, and for illegally owning firearms. That meant that he was on probation during most of his relationship.

Pawn Stars’ Chumlee & Olivia’s Relationship Timeline

They Didn’t Go The Distance

Chumlee and Olivia had a great relationship and enjoyed traveling to exciting destinations. Throughout their relationship, the former couple posted cute photos with each other and appeared on red carpets together. In one sweet selfie, Chumlee even called Olivia his “deer babe.” Unfortunately, he’s wiped all traces of Olivia from his social media accounts.

Their issues seemed to start in 2020 – that’s when the two stopped posting new milestones and adventures on social media. Olivia, who has seemingly deactivated her Instagram, began posting pictures with American professional poker player Jake Schindler. At the same time, Chumlee stopped posting much about his relationship status, or hinting at any new romantic entanglements on his Instagram.

He Put The Past Behind Him

In 2023, Chumlee and his former wife still followed each other on social media. Moreover, Olivia liked some of Chumlee’s posts from as late as last year. However, they have seemingly had no romantic interactions since then. This suggests they have moved on separately.

The couple may not have publicly revealed the reason for their split, but it might be related to their age gap and distance issues. In one of his older posts, Chumlee hinted that he was missing his wife when she went to school at USCB and worked in Las Vegas. It’s probable that the Pawn Stars cast member couldn’t make his marriage with Olivia work. His own work schedule could have strained the marriage too.

Possible Reasons For Their Split Have Been Discussed

Chumlee May Have Put His Career First

Aside from being a little shady in terms of his law-breaking, Chumlee may be a workaholic, as per eCelebrityfacts. The video above tells the story of their relationship, and “speculation” about why they broke up was centered on Chumlee’s career. He’s a busy reality star who also owns a candy shop. It’s possible that he wasn’t able to spend enough quality time with his partner. However, there’s no proof of this. A lot of people are busy and manage to stay married. As per the clip, Chumlee and Olivia didn’t break up in the heat of the moment. They:

really thought about this step

There weren’t many comments on the YouTube video. However, a few people weighed in. One thought Olivia would be better off without Chumlee, who’s been on the wrong side of the law. Another seemed to want to date Chumee – they said:

Good they have split now maybe I’ll have a chance with Chumley

Chumlee’s legal issues show that he does have a dark side. While he was pictured cuddling his wife and a tiny lap dog, his marriage to Olivia probably wasn’t sunshine and roses. It was a bit shocking when people learned about Chumlee’s shadow side, as he appeared to be fairly jovial on Pawn Stars. He was basically the “comic relief” on the series, although other cast members, including Rick Harrison, are also funny people.

Chumlee isn’t a Harrison. He became an unofficial member of the family. However, he has no Harrison blood. So, he was a bit unsual among the cast. Nonetheless, he became one of the most popular people on the show. The fact that he seemingly hasn’t been lucky in love might actually be linked with his fame and popularity. Chumlee has a lot going on his life and there’s always the chance that his marriage wasn’t his first priority. Also, his bad boy ways mean that there’s always the chance he was unfaithful. Again, there’s no proof of that.

Chumlee’s Focusing On Pawn Stars In 2024

His Latest Instagram Post Featured Rick Harrison

In 2024, Chums_candy‘s Chumlee’s radio silent online, except for this one post (as shown above), which he added at his Chums_candy Instagram account. He has a personal account and another one that’s centered on his business. He sells all kinds of candy and the shop is in Sin City, just like the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop. In the clip above, as a prank, he puts too much vanilla syrup in Rick’s coffee – hilarity ensues.

Pawn Stars‘ Rick has his problems too. He lost his son to a fentanyl overdoes. Also, Rick’s mother sued him – they were fighting about money. The series has its fair share of bad boys – these crafty pawn shop employees sometimes get into trouble. However, Rick’s loss was profound and no one’s fault. Sometimes addiction just takes over. Hopefully, Chumlee’s friendship helps Rick to stay strong. In the future, Chumlee may find love. It’s possible that he has a partner he doesn’t post about it. Right now, his romantic status is murky.

Sources: Chumlee/Facebook, Chumlee/Facebook, Chumlee/Instagram, eCelebrityfacts, Chums_candy/Instagram, Chums_candy