Pawn Stars’ Rick claims he paid for son Corey’s treatment before he launched GoFundMe
Pawn Stars boss Rick Harrison has appeared to cast doubt on his son Corey’s financial difficulties as detailed in a GoFundMe campaign set up to help with his medical bills.
The fundraiser, launched by his friend Aron Chambers, said Corey had been left with more than $100,000 in expenses after a serious motorcycle accident in Tulum, Mexico, in January.
The reality TV personality, 42, spent 14 days in hospital after suffering 11 fractured ribs, a punctured lung, a concussion, and internal bleeding from the crash.
However, Rick has since claimed that he covered his son’s medical expenses.
“I paid all of Corey’s medical bills long before he put the GoFundMe out,” he told Fox News Digital on Saturday. “He is a grown man in his 40s and is responsible for how he handles his finances.”
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He also added, “It’s always nice to be paid back, but there is no repayment schedule in place.”
The Independent has reached out to Corey for comment.
On Friday, the reality TV star addressed the negative comments he was receiving in response to TMZ’s coverage of the fundraiser.
“Ok, I’m getting some really nasty comments on the TMZ website from people who don’t know me or the money I’ve donated to the Children’s Hospital over the years. I even sent TMZ a copy of my bank account and the bills I’ve paid to show the situation I’m dealing with,” Corey shared on X.
“When I get back on my feet and I’m able to work again, I will donate all of the money that I receive back to the Children’s Hospital.”
He continued: “Please, I’m asking nicely—don’t kick a person when they are already down. Thank you to all the people who have said something kind or have donated. It truly means a lot.”
At the time of writing, the GoFundMe campaign has raised $9,000 of its $18,000 goal.
While he still receives some residual checks, Corey told TMZ he’s now completely removed from Pawn Stars.
The reality series chronicles the daily activities at the World Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop, a 24-hour family business opened in 1989 by patriarch Richard “Old Man” Harrison, his son Rick Harrison, Rick’s son Corey, and Corey’s childhood friend, Austin “Chumlee” Russell.
Corey announced in 2025 that he had not renewed his contract with the show.
“At this stage of the game, we’re all playing a character on Pawn Stars,” Harrison told the Las Vegas Review-Journal. “I can’t play another season of 41-year-old me pretending to be 23.”
He also addressed his father’s podcast Pawn After Dark, saying: “They told me what they are doing and I said, ‘Alright, cool. I’ll pack it up. I’m moving to Mexico. You guys have a fun time out here and do what you want to do.’ My dad will work ’til the day he collapses. That’s just not me.”
The History Channel show is currently on indefinite hiatus after its 23rd season concluded in 2025. Plans for a revival have yet to be announced.