A&E’sStorage Warsis about the thrill of the unexpected, and as it returns for its sixteenth season, one beloved cast member,Jarrod Schulz, won’t be joiningto uncover potential treasures hidden in an abandoned storage unit. Jarrod’s been part of the show since the beginning, first appearing onStorage Warsseason 1 back in 2010. His unconventional profession (scouring abandoned storage units and bidding on potentially huge payouts) is the subject ofStorage Wars. He appears with other bidders, including Jarrod’s ex, Brandi Passante, Darrell Sheets, his son, Brandon Sheets, Ivy Calvin, and more.
Jarrod appeared onStorage Warsfrom season 1 all the waythroughStorage Warsseason 13.Brandi continues to appear on the show following Jarrod’s departure. The two, who were together for nearly 20 years but never married, are theparents to son Cameron and daughter Payton. Jarrod and Brandi initially split in 2018, although they kept it private until the season 13 premiere in 2021.Brandi reportedly moved onwith Clifford Beaver, and she continues to be an active parent to her children. It’s time to share what Jarrod’s been up to since leaving television screens.
Jarrod Schulz Left The Series In Season 13
Jarrod Appeared On Many Storage Wars Seasons With Brandi Passante
Jarrod and Brandi’s relationship was highlighted throughout their run onStorage Wars, as evidenced by this video posted byA&Eon YouTube. The two were open about the issues in their relationship,as they were shown bickering frequentlyover disagreements about bids. It seemed like a normal relationship, but there were signs of stress. Jarrod would often appear to be an alpha male in the relationship, shutting his partner down and even acting somewhat aggressively at times.
Jarrod and Brandi’s relationship was such a big part ofStorage Warsthat they got their own spin-off in 2014,Brandi & Jarrod: Married To The Job. Still,their relationship came to an end in 2018, but they didn’t publicly discuss it until the premiere of season 13. Brandi casually mentioned that she wasn’t with Jarrod anymore, and in another scene, Jarrod confirmed and said he didn’t have Brandi “complaining about the lockers [he] pick[s].”
During the premiere, the two awkwardly showed up to the same storage unit auction, and there’s clear tension.
They continued to film that season separately. Jarrod didn’t return toStorage Warsafter season 13, but Brandi continued to appear and is appearing onStorage Warsseason 16.Jarrod’s trouble with the lawmay have been the reason for his departure, but that was never confirmed by the network.
He’s Lying Low Online
Jarrod Doesn’t Update Social Media Frequently
Jarrodhas around 61K followers on Instagram, and around 238K followers on Facebook. Both profiles are updated infrequently, as Jarrod’s last post for Instagram and Facebook were for the same promotion for St. Patrick’s Day at his bar, The Rush Bar and Grill. Based on Jarrod’s social media activity,he appears to have a new woman in his life, as his Facebook profile photo is of him and a woman who appears to be Rochel Beckman.
Jarrod’s shared photos of the two of them together since around 2021, and because she is still in his profile picture,it’s possible to assume they are still together. It should be noted that Jarrod hasn’t deleted his photos with Brandi. Jarrod might not be the most savvy social media user, but based on the photos with his new woman, it’s assumed they are together. Normally, if a couple breaks up, at least the profile photo would be changed, butJarrodstill has his Facebook profile set to a photo of he and Rochel, as of February.
Jarrod mostly shares content promoting his bar, but he will also share glimpses of his personal life, like a photo he shared with his son Cameron in 2019. His reality TV background is clearly still on his mind, however. In February,Jarrodposted that he would like to return to the show,writing on Facebook that, “It[’s] just not the same without me.”
Jarrod Schulz Owns A Bar
Jarrod Owns The Rush Bar And Grill
Jarrodhas owned The Rush Bar & Grillin Lake Forest, CA since 2019. According to the restaurant’s website,rushgrill.com, Jarrod bought the bar from the family who had owned it since 2015, and he is described as a “family man and entrepreneur” who has “owned numerous businesses and decided his next adventure would be to take on this new opportunity … with the goal of running a great time neighborhood bar.” The bar offers many events, like televised sports and live music. The bulk of their promoting takes place on Facebook, as their Instagram page hasn’t been updated since 2020.
Jarrod & Brandi Appear To Be Estranged
Jarrod & Brandi Split In 2018
As mentioned, Jarrod and longtime love Brandi split in 2018 and continued to appear separately onStorage Warsseason 13. In April of 2021,Jarrod was charged in a domestic violence incidentagainst Brandi.TMZreported that Brandi was at a bar with friends when Jarrod showed up. An altercation ensued, andJarrod reportedly pushed Brandi twice. Jarrod left the scene before police arrived, but he was later interviewed and eventually charged with one count of misdemeanor domestic violence battery. It’s unclear what the aftermath of the incident was, as there have been no reported updates.
Today,Jarrod and Brandi still appear to be estrangedand have moved on with their lives: Jarrod with his girlfriend, reportedly Rochel, and Brandi with Clifford, although thecurrent status of Brandi and Clifford’s relationship is unknown, as she hasn’t shared him to her social media in a while. It could mean she’s trying to keep her relationship private, or the two could have split. Without an official confirmation, it’s impossible to know the status of either Jarrod or Brandi’s new relationships, but one thing for certain is that the two are no longer with each other.
Brandi, who has appeared to have a weight-loss glow-upsince her split with Jarrod, happily posts on social media often.Brandi’s most active on Instagram, frequently updating her page to promoteStorage Wars, her businesses and to share photos of her family. She’s also a social gal who loves to go out with her friends.Brandihas a TikTok page, but it hasn’t been updated in about a year.
Meanwhile, Brandi revealed on an episode of the podcast,The Dad Diary, in 2020 thatshe is the primary caretakerfor her two children with Jarrod, saying,“I have them all the time, 24/7 they’re here with me.“Though the children are older, they had both experienced health issues. However, both appear to be healthy today, which is a blessing after what they’ve all been through as a family.
Storage Warsseason 16 airs on Saturdays at 9 p.m. EDT on A&E.
