Danielle Fishel Opens Up About Struggles on ‘Girl Meets World’ Set
Danielle Fishel, the beloved Topanga from the iconic series “Boy Meets World,” recently took a candid stroll down memory lane on her podcast “Pod Meets World,” revealing that her experience on its spinoff, “Girl Meets World,” was anything but the carefree fun we saw on screen. In a heated discussion with former co-star Maitland Ward, Danielle described the atmosphere on the set of the Disney show, which aired from 2014 to 2017, as “tumultuous” and rife with personal struggles. She revealed, “It was a rather tumultuous place. It was a place I felt very ostracized. I felt very criticized.” Talk about a 180 from the nostalgia-fueled reunion vibes we often picture!
In this podcast episode, things got pretty spicy when Ward accused Danielle of being cold towards her during filming, to which Danielle replied, “That was not the set of Danielle being carefree and running around shaking hands and kissing babies.” The tension didn’t end there—Fishel and Ward largely agreed to disagree on the nuances of their experiences. It seems like everyone might have had their own reasons for feeling oddly isolated on set, making it clear that behind the scenes wasn’t all warm hugs and happy dances.
But hold on, the drama doesn’t stop with just the girls. The trio, including hosts Will Friedle and Rider Strong, tackled some juicy topics, like their estrangement from co-star Ben Savage, who played Cory Matthews. Friedle claimed that Savage had ghosted him without any explanation, adding, “Ben won’t speak to us,” leaving fans wondering whether this was an end-of-summer romantic breakup or just classic Hollywood fallout. Savage, who’s kept a low profile since the show’s end, has dabbled in various projects and has remained close-lipped about his former friends, which only adds to the intrigue.
Given the nostalgia surrounding “Boy Meets World” and its follow-up, it’s hard not to feel a tug at the heartstrings when hearing these stories. Fishel’s brave honesty shines a light on the pressures within the entertainment industry, reminding everyone that the glittery exterior can oftentimes hide a much different story underneath. So, for anyone hoping for another reunion or heartfelt group selfie, it might be time to wait a little longer!
Sources: Celebrity Storm Wire and E! News, Insider, People Magazine
