Will Friedle Spills the Tea on His Estrangement from Ben Savage
It seems not all childhood TV friendships are built to last, especially in the case of “Boy Meets World” heroes Will Friedle and Ben Savage. Friedle gave fans the lowdown on their estrangement during an episode of the *Pod Meets World* podcast, co-hosted with his former co-stars Rider Strong and Danielle Fishel. Reflecting on what’s clearly been a tough and painful rift, Friedle expressed his sadness over Ben’s unexpected decision to ghost him and others from the show. “He absolutely one day woke up and said, ‘I don’t want Will in my life,’ and never told me why,” he lamented.
Friedle, who charmingly voiced Ron Stoppable in Disney’s *Kim Possible*, has repeatedly tried to bridge the gap for the last few years, sending texts and making calls in what turned out to be an increasingly one-sided effort. “I finally sent a text saying, ‘I’ve known you for 30 years, what’s going on?’” he recalled, depicting a determination many of us can relate to when we’re trying to reconnect with old friends who’ve seemingly fallen off the map. However, after weeks of fruitless attempts, his wife cautioned him, saying, “Why are you doing this to yourself? He obviously doesn’t want you in his life.”
For anyone who’s been out of the *Boy Meets World* loop, Savage didn’t just wrap up his classic role as Cory Matthews and fade into oblivion. After graduating from Stanford, he dabbled in various shows, with spot appearances on *The Leftovers* and engaging audiences in *Girl Meets World*, which reunited the cast. But this estrangement has overshadowed their shared history, leaving Rangers like me wondering what’s really going on behind the scenes.
Friedle and Savage’s past camaraderie stands in stark contrast to the current silence, sparking curiosity and concern among fans. Plus, with Savage recently marrying his longtime love Tessa Angermeier and dipping his toes into politics with his unsuccessful bid for a city council seat, it begs the question—could life just be getting too busy? Let’s keep an eye on this saga, because friendship breakups can be puzzling, and the world deserves some closure.
Sources: Celebrity Storm Wire and E! News, Variety, PopCulture
