Jarrod Schulz and Brandi Passante from Storage Wars have a complicated history, and we have the complete timeline of the reality stars' ill-fated relationship. Jarrod and Brandi are two of the longest-running buyers appearing on Storage Wars, but their relationship was, unfortunately, not as prosperous as their TV careers. From their spinoff series to rumors of Jarrod's firing from Storage Wars, here's a comprehensive timeline of Jarrod and Brandi's relationship.
Jarrod and Brandi debuted on television as a loving couple of "Young Guns" looking to buy storage spaces on Storage Wars season 1, which aired all the way back in 2010. During the beginning of their run on Storage Wars, Jarrod and Brandi owned Now And Then, a thrift store in Orange, California. On top of their business, Jarrod and Brandi were raising two young children, Payton and Cameron. The couple aimed to keep their personal lives private, but fans gauged that Jarrod and Brandi were together for over 20 years. Brandi and Jarrod claimed a slew of noteworthy items on Storage Wars - from voodoo items to baby dolls. Although the couple became fan-favorites, their bickering dynamic on the reality show proved to be more than just an act for the cameras.
After the success that the reality duo earned with their popularity from Storage Wars, Jarrod and Brandi opened a second store in Long Branch, California. Unfortunately, the Long Branch shop was unable to make a profit and was promptly closed in 2014. On the other hand, Brandi and Jarrod finally caught a break when they got their own spinoff show. Brandi and Jarrod: Married to the Job only ran for eight episodes from August to September 2014. The title of the series also implied that Brandi and Jarrod were husband and wife, but the couple never actually got married. Even though they were focused on planning their wedding during Married to the Job, Brandi and Jarrod never made it down the aisle.
During the premiere of Storage Wars season 13, Brandi and Jarrod officially announced their breakup. According to Brandi, the couple had not actually been together since 2018. One major sign of the couple's split (before they made it public in 2021) was Jarrod's relationship status on Facebook. In January 2020, Jarrod announced he had a new girlfriend, Rochel Beckman. Brandi has since broken her silence and explained that the split has been difficult for the exes and their two children. Brandi also commented that she is the primary caretaker of their teenage children, as they are living with her 24/7. Even though Jarrod and Brandi are starring in Storage Wars in 2021, they are no longer buying as a team.
Greater drama broke out between Jarrod and Brandi when TMZ reported that Jarrod was being investigated for domestic violence. According to the report, the cast of Storage Wars was gathered at a bar when the ex-fiancé's got into an argument. Brandi claims that the argument got physical when Jarrod pushed her. Despite the fact that Jarrod has denied Brandi's allegations, A&E is currently investigating the incident. For the time being, Jarrod has been suspended from filming until the network makes an official decision. However, fans and co-stars believe Jarrod's time on the series should come to an end.
Jarrod and Brandi's relationship has always been heated, but it appears the pair reached their boiling point. From their joint business ventures before Storage Wars' reboot to the reports of domestic assault, the relationship between Brandi and Jarrod has been one of reality TV's most complicated pairings. While fans may be disappointed to see the Young Guns broken up, it is likely best that the Storage Wars stars will just buy separately from now on.