In an unexpected development for nostalgia enthusiasts, Tori Spelling has officially stepped down from 9021OMG, the weekly re-watch podcast she co-hosted alongside long-time colleague Jennie Garth. Originally launched in October 2020, the project brought the two Beverly Hills, 90210 stars together to provide episodic breakdowns, retrospective commentary, and behind-the-scenes insights from all ten seasons of the defining ’90s teen drama.
Spelling revealed her departure during a recent Instagram Live session alongside former co-star Brian Austin Green, citing a desire to allocate her focus toward upcoming professional pursuits, as reported by Entertainment Weekly. The abrupt exit comes as the podcast was mid-way through evaluating Season 8, leaving two full seasons of retrospective material remaining on the show’s planned itinerary. While Garth is set to continue hosting the series independently—with Spelling encouraging listeners to maintain their support for the show—the nature of the announcement has sparked widespread discussion among the show’s dedicated fanbase.
Followers of the podcast quickly took to social media to express confusion over how the transition was managed, particularly noting the absence of a formal farewell episode on the primary podcast feed itself. In the comments section of a recent reel posted to the official 9021OMG account, listeners voiced their frustration regarding the sudden shift.
“Weird way to handle Tori leaving the podcast. They don’t mention it on the actual podcast but she announces it on a live video with Brian,” one user commented. “I mean they were nice about it and encouraged people to keep listening to the podcast but if everything was completely amicable it seems like she’d announce it on the podcast and they could wish her well and say goodbye. Instead it’s this weird thing.”
Another fan reflected a similar sentiment regarding the unexpected dynamic surrounding the departure, writing: “Why did Tori need Brian to hold her hand when she announced that she was leaving OMG? Her actions are so bizarre, and I never thought I’d say this, but good riddance Tori, and please get a non-flake story teller on there. We can all sense there is bad blood between you three, so give us the update, please, and then let’s move on and rip the band aid off, and thanks for the memories, Tori, but hasta la vista, baby.”
As of press time, Garth has not signaled whether a replacement co-host or guest rotation will join the platform to assist in recapping the final chapters of the iconic television series.
