Tori Spelling Breaks Silence After Abrupt Podcast Exit

Tori Spelling is leaving the door open for a potential podcast return.

Finally speaking up after she walked away from the “90210MG” podcast, which she has co-hosted with her longtime friend Jennie Garth since 2020. The actress announced via social media that she was stepping away from the podcast to focus on other things.

Tori Spelling’s exit came as a shock to fans who ultimately raised questions about whether there’s been a rift in the hosts’ friendship. 

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Spelling has finally opened up about her surprising exit from her and Garth’s podcast, which they began together over five years ago. Revealing her stance on the future, the actress noted that a return is not completely off the books for her.

She opened up to fans while appearing on an Instagram Live with one of her former “Beverly Hills, 90210” co-stars, Brian Austin Green, on Wednesday. The pair answered fans’ questions during the Live, including one from a fan asking whether she would return to the podcast.

Green, helping Spelling answer the question, shared that she needed time to “gather her thoughts” before chiming in that she should “never say never” about a return.

As reported by TMZ, the actress liked her co-star’s answer before adding a sprinkle of her own thoughts. She stated that she would like to “really reflect” and “assess” the matter so she can speak her truth “in a thoughtful way” rather than reactively.

Are The Former Podcast Hosts At Loggerheads?

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While many headlines have suggested there seems to be a rift in the longtime besties’ friendship, neither of them has confirmed the speculation. A source, however, disclosed that the pair had been at odds in recent months before Spelling announced she was done with the show at the end of July.

Insiders also claim that the issue has run so deep that their friendship could be over forever. On the Instagram Live, the actress was vocal about her support for the podcast and Garth. She encouraged fans to keep watching the show even though she was no longer on it.

Spelling also expressed that she has “love” for Garth and the “90210MG” producer, Amy Sugarman, who had stepped in to fill her shows. The show must go on, and Sugarman, by temporarily taking Spelling’s co-hosting spot, ensures the podcast does not face an unexpected hiatus.

Jennie Garth Supports Her Longtime Friends’ Decision

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An insider close to the pair alleged that “Jennie is not a friend to Tori. Tori introduced her to every connection she has, and then she bailed on Tori and told her she was bad for her brand because of all the negative press about her.” 

The Blast reported that the same source also claimed that Garth is a “rude person” who doesn’t take the time to check on her friend when she gets hospitalized.

Despite the rumors, Garth expressed that she was happy for Spelling and “excited for her to choose herself.” She clarified that although it was a sad turn of events since they started the show together, she holds no bitterness towards the actress for walking away.

Sugarman doubled down on Garth’s thought, stressing that Spelling made the decision and informed the team two weeks before they went public with the news. She added that everyone is rooting for the actress as she goes on to explore other opportunities.

The ‘Beverly Hills 90210’ Alum Puts Her Health First

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Last year, while many fans were gearing up for the “90s After Dark Party” at Voltaire, initially scheduled for December 28, their excitement was cut short when the event was canceled. The Las Vegas party could not be held as scheduled after Spelling announced she had fallen ill.

She shared that she had been counting down the days leading up to the event to see her fans before her health took a turn for the worse. The decision not to push through with the show was admittedly hard for the actress.

Spelling stated that she had to “listen” to her body and “choose” her health, and thanked fans for “always showing me so much love and understanding.” The Blast reported that fans resonated with her decision, expressing their disappointment but applauding her stance on prioritizing her health.

Tori Spelling Previously Opened Up About Her Health Struggles

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Nearly two months after the Las Vegas party incident, the actress finally detailed the health challenges she faced that led to the cancellation of the show. She disclosed that the sickness took a toll on her physical and mental well-being, as she could not work during that period.

Spelling revealed that the health challenge deeply affected her regular daily activities to the point that she needed help to walk to the bathroom to pee. She praised her five children and ex-husband, Dean McDermott, for being supportive during that period, as well as Garth for holding down the fort with their podcast.

As shared by The Blast, Spelling said she battled the worst flu-like symptoms from an illness that started in her sinuses before spreading to her Eustachian tube (found in the inner part of the ear). She worked her path to recovery with multiple rounds of antibiotics and a nasal rinse with medications.

Will Tori Spelling maintain or change her stance?