‘American Chopper’ star sues show

Cody Connelly wants his bike back.

Connelly, who appeared in nearly 100 episodes of American Chopper, is suing the guys at the show’s Orange County Choppers.

In his complaint, which was filed in New York Supreme Court, Connelly claims he is owed $250,000 for appearances on the TLC reality show as the “young fabricating prodigy,” according to The Hollywood Reporter.

He claims he has only been paid for 31 episodes, despite appearing in 93.

Connelly also wants the Old School Chopper, which he helped design.

In a 2003 episode, Paul Teutul Sr. – the star of American Chopper, owner of Orange County Choppers and the defendant in the lawsuit – gave the motorcycle to Connelly as a gift, but Connelly claims he never received it.

Wouldn’t it have been a lot easier — and less labourious — to just go back to Teutul’s shop and ask for the bike back?

Actually, come to think of it, that probably wouldn’t have gone over too well. It would’ve made for fascinating TV, though.

denette@tvguide.ca

Video: Cody and Paul Jr. work on Cody's bike