Boy Meets World Stars Clash in Podcast Drama

This: two former "Boy Meets World" stars, Danielle Fishel and Maitland Ward, sit down for what seems like a fun reunion podcast. But things quickly turn sour. Fishel, co-hosting "Pod Meets World" with Will Friedle and Rider Strong, asks Ward a tough question: "Do you hate us? " Ward responds by saying she doesn't hate them, but feels hurt that Fishel wouldn't speak to her on "Girl Meets World, " the 2014-2017 spinoff. Ward then throws a curveball, accusing Fishel of unfriending her on Facebook. Fishel, who wasn't active on the platform, counters by mentioning Ward's past interviews with TMZ, where she allegedly spoke negatively about the "Boy Meets World" cast. Ward, in turn, implies that Fishel, Friedle, and Strong harbor resentment towards former co-star Ben Savage and series creator Michael Jacobs. Fishel denies this, insisting they don't hate anyone. But Ward feels like she's being interrogated, expressing her desire to focus on the good times. Fishel, however, points out that Ward's negative comments to TMZ contradict this sentiment. The tension keeps building, with Ward claiming she was set up to be rivals with Fishel by the production team. "Boy Meets World, " which aired from 1993 to 2000, followed Cory Matthews (Ben Savage) from his pre-teen years to college. Fishel's character, Topanga, was Cory's love interest, while Ward's character, Rachel, was Topanga's roommate during Cory's college years. Ward's acting career took a different turn after "Boy Meets World, " with her most recent work being in adult films since 2019. Her 2022 memoir, "My Escape from Hollywood: Unapologetic, Unfiltered and Unashamed, " explores her decision to pursue this career path. The podcast interview highlights the complexities of celebrity friendships and the challenges of navigating past relationships in the public eye. It's a reminder that even the most seemingly friendly reunions can turn into heated debates, especially when old wounds are reopened.