Podcast host Grace OMalley leaves Barstool after toxic feud with Brianna Chickenfry

Dave Portnoy addressed backlash and rumors that he forced Grace O’Malley out of Barstool Sports after the comedian left the company on Tuesday.O’Malley, who was cohost of the “PlanBri Uncut” podcast alongside Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia since 2022, left the company after the pair recently ended their 20-year friendship following LaPaglia’s decision to end their podcast — among other things.

LaPaglia also said during a recent episode of the “BFFs” podcast she appears on with Portnoy and Josh Richards that O’Malley didn’t support her through her alleged emotionally abusive relationship with her ex-boyfriend, country singer Zach Bryan — and that he ruined their friendship.In a video posted Thursday to the “BFFs” account on X, Portnoy explained O’Malley’s exit from Barstool — and he denied that he played favorites between her and LaPaglia.“Emergency walk and talk — everybody knows Grace quit (Monday),” Portnoy began.“I’m still getting DMs from people being like ‘Dave, you f–king fired her.

You’re scumbag for picking sides.’ People are saying her message was subliminal and she was really forced out.“People are f–king nuts.People posting pictures of my ex f–kinh wife [Renee Portnoy] online, being like, ‘Oh she looks like Bri, so Dave’s in love with her.’ It’s f–king crazy.” Portnoy went on to explain that Barstool Sports is stuck in the middle of an imploding friendship.He said LaPaglia called him in October to let him know she wanted to end their “PlanBri Uncut” podcast because she and O’Malley weren’t getting along.

He added that Bryan treated O’Malley poorly while he was dating LaPaglia, which contributed to the downfall of their friendship.After that, Portnoy said he texted O’Malley to check in on her and let her know he had her back even though he is close with LaPaglia — and that O’Malley was appreciative and thanked him.

Portnoy also showed a screengrab of their text exc...