Tori Spelling is not ready to fully explain why she stepped away from “9021OMG,” the rewatch podcast she launched with Jennie Garth. During an Instagram Live with former “Beverly Hills, 90210” co-star Brian Austin Green, the actress said she wants to handle the situation carefully instead of rushing into a public statement. The conversation came after weeks of questions around her abrupt exit from the show. Spelling made clear that she is still processing what happened and wants to speak only after she has had time to reflect.
Tori Spelling Says She Needs Time
Spelling framed her silence as a deliberate choice, not avoidance. “I want to speak my truth in a thoughtful way, rather than being reactive,” said Spelling according to Page Six. Green backed that approach during the live chat, saying she needed time to gather her thoughts. Spelling also said she plans “to really take the time to really assess, really reflect” before sharing more. For now, she is leaving the bigger explanation for later, even as interest around the podcast change continues to grow.
Brian Austin Green Raises Return Question
When the topic turned to whether Spelling might come back, there was no firm answer. Green noted how difficult these situations can be, adding that you never want to rule anything out completely. Spelling did not directly say yes or no. Instead, she shifted the focus to the current team behind the show and encouraged support for Garth and Amy Sugarman. She praised the podcast’s ongoing run through Season 8 and stressed that the program is still in good hands as new guest hosts join the conversation.
Jennie Garth and Amy Sugarman Continue the Show
Spelling also made a point of publicly backing the women carrying the podcast forward. “Please, please keep watching Jennie and Amy,” Spelling told viewers. She called the show “amazing” and said they are bringing in “tons of fun hosts.” Her comments suggest she wants the project to keep thriving even without her regular presence. The podcast launched in 2020 and became a nostalgic stop for fans of the original teen drama, with behind-the-scenes stories from cast members who lived through the series in real time.
Friendship Questions Still Hover Over Exit
The bigger mystery is whether the departure was strictly professional or tied to tension behind the scenes. As reported by Page Six, Garth recently called the news “sad” but also said she was happy Spelling chose herself. Sugarman said the decision was entirely Spelling’s and supported her next steps. Still, conflicting accounts have kept speculation alive. One source said there was no falling out, while another claimed the longtime friendship had frayed during Spelling’s divorce and health struggles. For now, Spelling is choosing patience over a full public explanation.
