Viewers should prepare their popcorn because Dave Hester is back onStorage Warsonce again. He is best known for his dramatic onscreen personality and his bidding catchphrase,“YUUUP!“Dave, a 60-year-old native of Oceanside,has been a part ofStorage Warsfor a long time and has experienced various challenges and successes. Raised in a strict household,Dave often accompanied his military father to collect antiquesand other items. Starting at a young age, Dave attended auctions, which fueled his interest in the auction and bidding industry as an adult.
Dave began buying and selling tools during his teenage years. In 1992, he obtained a license as an auctioneer and founded his business, Newport Consignment Gallery. At one point, Dave purchased Jack Wilkinson’s painting for $750 and later sold it for more than $150,000. In 2010,Dave appeared onStorage Wars, where he became known for his tendency to create drama. Hegained recognition on the show, receiving both praise and criticismfrom fans. Throughout the years, Dave also accomplished personal milestones, such as getting married and starting a family, which he prefers to keep private.
Dave Takes Pleasure In Playing The Villain On The Show
Dave has had his fair share of chaotic moments on the show. He is most famous for starting fights with his co-stars and inflating bidding prices. Dave displayed his villainous behavior in the early seasons by bidding on lockers he had no intention of buying. The A&E star did this in order to drive up the price and make his co-stars overpay. While some may argue that everything is fair in love and war,Dave’s willingness to cause drama for his own amusement highlights his controversial personality.
Dave could rarely resist the urge to pick fights with his co-stars, including Darrell, Jarrod, Brandi, and Barry.
Now that he is back onStorage Warsseason 16, viewers shouldexpect him to continue with his usual antics. David is likely to stir up more drama and be his normal self, yelling"YUUUP!“loudly for every bid. Despite being a villain, it’ll be entertaining to see him reunite with some of his long-time co-stars. It’ll also be interesting to see how he interacts with the younger cast members on the show.
Dave Left Storage Wars
Dave Filed A Lawsuit Against The Production Company
Dave has had a number of scandals in the past, but his most significant controversy occurred in 2012 when he sued the network and the production company for wrongful termination. Dave not only retaliated against the higher-ups in the production company but also accused the producers of tampering with the show by pre-planning and planting certain items in the lockers to make the show more interesting. After months of conflict with the producers,Dave settled the case out of court, which ultimately led to his unexpected return inStorage Warsseason 5.
Dave had to leaveStorage Warsafter season 12 due to health problems. In 2018, he suffered a hemorrhagic stroke that affected all areas of his life. Doctors alsodiagnosed Dave with severe sleep apnea, which was causing him breathing issues. He took a break from reality TV from 2018 to 2024 to focus on his health and recovery.Davehas now returned to season 16. His comeback to the show is a significant achievement for him, and it’s likely to inspireStorage Warsviewers and improve his public image.
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Storage Wars is a reality television series that follows professional buyers as they compete to acquire storage units in auctions, unearthing valuable and intriguing items.
