'Storage Wars’: What Happened To Mary Padian?

Storage Wars premiered in 2010, and ever since, it has captivated millions of viewers and fans with its unique premise. A paradise for would-be treasure hunters, the show is a wondrous mix of remarkable findings and adrenaline-boosting biddings.

Given the show’s astounding success, it also led to the commissioning of spinoffs like Storage Wars: Texas. This further expanded the A&E show’s territory, thus inviting hobbyists and passionate pickers from all over the nation.

Mary Padian Receives Overwhelming Response From Fans

One such professional treasure hunter who became a regular in the spinoff show is Mary Padian. The 41-year-old quickly became a fan favorite, and over a term of five years, she became an important part of the show. She is one of the popular faces from the show that viewers have kept up with through the years.

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However, the reality star has been absent from the show recently, leaving the fan wondering about her whereabouts. So, where is the Storage Wars star today?

Mary Padian first appeared on the spinoff series Storage Wars: Texas in 2012. The show was created after the original program received an overwhelming response from fans. For about two years, the reality star charmed fans with her personality & talent as a storage picker.

However, in 2014, the show was canceled, which left her without any reality TV gig but for a temporary period.

**Mary Padian Joins The Original Storage Wars Cast**

Fans went on to petition for Mary to join the original cast, and sure enough, the A&E network obliged. For the very first time in the series’ history, she joined the original Storage Wars and garnered love from fans the same way she did with the spinoff. However, this time, her success story was short-lived.

By the end of Storage Wars Season 13, show makers announced that they would go on an indefinite break. This hiatus continued until March 8, 2022, when the show returned with Season 14. When the show was on a break, Mary frequently kept in touch with her fans and 300,000 followers through regular posts.

Currently, the reality star is focused on her shop named Mary’s Finds, which deals with various vintage accessories, clothing, & home goods. Sure enough, she stayed true to her roots via her business. She also sells several branded merchandise promoting herself. Some of these products also bear her autograph. Apart from this, Mary also helps out at a charitable organization, Ubuntu Life.

Storage Wars Is Back, Where Is Mary?

With Storage Wars back on TV, fans have been looking for their favorite picker in the show. But, she was nowhere to be seen. As per Distractify, back in Season 13, Mary transitioned from the show’s chief buyer to a guest star. So, it was evident that the reality star’s visibility in the show was destined to decrease.

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Regardless, the show is doing just as well, with Mary as an occasional guest in Season 14. While the star won’t be a regular in the show, it looks like she is doing well, from a brief look at her Instagram page.

What do you think of Mary Padian’s stint in Storage Wars? Share your thoughts in the comments! And, do not forget to watch the latest episodes at 9 p.m. EST every Tuesday on A&E.