"Pawn Stars" Season 13 has began filming and the whole cast is missing one person, Chumlee.

That is the name by which Austin Russell is known and word is spreading that he will probably be replaced. Chumlee has been having problems with the law and his legal problems might put an end to his character in the "Pawn Stars"  series. Through postings on social media, he has assured fans that he will be back for "Pawn Stars" Season 13.

There are rumors that he has been excluded from the show because of his legal problems. Still, many fans hope of his return to the set of "Pawn Stars" Season 13. As Chumlee's return as a customer assistant in the pawnshop is anticipated, it has been heard that his brother. Sage Russel, might be joining the show.

Chumlee was investigated for sexual assault on March 9, 2016 and a search of his house was ordered. There was a case filed against him by an employee of a pawn shop but the charges were dropped for lack of evidence.

 In a police search in his house in Nevada, a cache of guns with bullets were discovered and out of the 12 guns found, only 4 were registered in his name. Large quantities of meth, marijuana and drug paraphernalia were also found, evidence leading to his indictment for 20 felony weapons and drug charges.

Upon his lawyer's advice, Chumlee pleaded guilty to all charges and he was released on probation for three years with counseling as agreed in a deal with prosecutors. But Chumlee still had problems with his weight.

He decided to go on a diet to shed the extra pounds. It looks like his weight reducing program was a success since his weight now is down to 225 pounds from a hefty 320 pounds.

Fans expect a slim Chumlee to appear in "Pawn Stars" Season 13.