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Danielle Fishel was "very frustrated" working on Girl Meets World because it was constantly "in the shadow" of Boy Meets World. The 45-year-old actress

Entertainment News / Netflix Junkie / August 22

'A Whole New Show' - Danielle Fishel Reveals Her Frustrations with 'Girl Meets World' Creators

Danielle Fishel thought Girl Meets World was supposed to carry the spirit of Boy Meets World without simply trying to recreate it. Instead, the actress found herself watching the follow-up series lean harder into its predecessor than she had expected.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / August 14

‘Boy Meets World’ Stars Rider Strong & Will Friedle Claim Creator ‘Screamed’ at Them Over Spin-off

Boy Meets World stars Rider Strong and Will Friedle claimed that creator Michael Jacobs “screamed” at them over the spin-off Girl Meets World. During the August 13 episode of Pod Meets World, Strong, Friedle, and Danielle Fishel discussed the tense moment in the middle of casting for the 2014 sequel.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / July 29

Danielle Fishel has new 'rules and boundaries', but why?

Danielle Fishel has imposed "rules and boundaries" in the second-half of her career. The 45-year-old actress has admitted to being very easy-going during her younger years - but she's become more particular as her career has progressed.

Entertainment News / Netflix Junkie / July 27

'Dugout Dads’ Cast Guide: Meet Patrick Renna and the Stars Behind the Sports Comedy'

An upcoming sports comedy series called Dugout Dads is making waves for reuniting several cast members from the beloved 1993 baseball classic The Sandlot .

Entertainment News / TV Insider / July 23

Why Val Chmerkovskiy Thinks This ‘DWTS: The Next Pro’ Contestant Comes Off as Arrogant

Val Chmerkovskiy has some thoughts about one of the dancers competing on Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro. The longtime Dancing With the Stars pro recently teamed up with Season 34 contestant Danielle Fishel to launch the Stepping on Toes podcast, on which the duo breaks down the dances and drama on The Next Pro.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / July 14

QVC Celebrates Christmas in July With Danielle Fishel & Lance Bass: Everything You Need to Know

QVC is gearing up for the holidays… in July. The live shopping network is recruiting some famous faces to help usher in its annual Christmas in July celebration, a month-long event bringing plenty of festive cheer, exclusive products, and early gifting ideas to viewers and shoppers at home.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / June 4

‘Boy Meets World’ Stars Will Friedle & Danielle Fishel Share Rare Comments on Ben Savage ‘Ghosting’ Them

Boy Meets World stars Will Friedle and Danielle Fishel shared rare comments on Ben Savage “ghosting” them six years after their falling-out. During an

Entertainment News / TV Insider / May 17

‘Boy Meets World’ Stars Announce Exciting TV News: ‘This Is Not a Drill!’

Boy Meets World stars Will Friedle and Rider Strong just announced exciting TV news. On Sunday, May 17, the former child actors who played Eric Matthews (Friedle) and Shawn Hunter (Strong) revealed that they would attend the Survivor Season 50 finale in person.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / May 15

‘Boy Meets World’ Star Rider Strong Gets Candid About Aging

Rider Strong has opened up about how he experiences a lot of “fear” and “shame” over getting older, saying he feels like “I’m letting the world down.”

Entertainment News / TV Insider / May 10

‘Boy Meets World’ Star Danielle Fishel Mourns Devastating Loss With Poignant Tribute

Danielle Fishel shared a poignant tribute to a Boy Meets World family member, David Kendall, one week after his death. On Sunday, May 10, Pod Meets World released a special episode honoring Kendall, who served as a writer, director, and producer for the ’90s sitcom.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / May 6

‘American Idol’: Braden & Chris React to Being Eliminated on the Same Night

Chris Tungseth and Braden Rumfelt were the two artists eliminated in the May 4 episode of American Idol, but they were in great spirits afterwards while talking to Danielle Fishel on the official American Idol podcast.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / May 3

‘Boy Meets World’ Cast Mourns Beloved Family Member: ‘Devastated’

The cast of Boy Meets World mourned a beloved family member following the death of David Kendall, a writer, director, and executive producer for the show.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / April 29

‘American Idol’: Brooks Rosser & Daniel Stallworth React to Their Top 7 Eliminations

Brooks Rosser and Daniel Stallworth’s journeys on American Idol came to an end on the April 27 episode. After the Top 7 performed, it was revealed that Brooks and Daniel received the fewest viewer votes and were therefore eliminated.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / April 6

Danielle Fishel admits cancer scare has changed her outlook, but how?

Danielle Fishel is determined to remain "active" following her cancer scare. The 44-year-old actress is now cancer-free after undergoing two surgeries and 20 rounds of radiation, and Danielle admits that the experience has transformed her outlook on life.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / March 3

‘Boy Meets World’: Danielle Fishel Wasn’t Allowed to Be Sleeveless for an Infuriating Reason

Boy Meets World star Danielle Fishel wasn’t allowed to wear sleeveless shirts while playing Topanga in later seasons, according to a costumer for the coming-of-age ABC sitcom.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / December 17

Danielle Fishel is 'grateful' for her health and family after breast cancer treatment

Danielle Fishel has "a lot to be grateful for" after completing her breast cancer treatment. The 44-year-old actress - who rose to fame playing Topanga

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23 of millennials' most notorious first celebrity crushes

Every modern generation has had its fair share of teen idols who’ve won the hearts of the while in their youth. However, one could argue that millennials were quite spoiled by their teen idol pool. The following were most millennials' first crushes, with some being real-life people and others being fictional characters, because when it comes to crushes, love is love.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / November 10

Danielle Fishel's son wanted her to quit Dancing with the Stars

Danielle Fishel's son told his teachers that the actress had died. The 44-year-old star - who has sons Adler, six, and Keaton, four, with husband Jensen

Entertainment News / TV Insider / November 5

Danielle Fishel Speaks Out on ‘DWTS’ Elimination: ‘What a High Note to Go Out On’

Danielle Fishel, best known to TV fans for her role as Topanga on Boy Meets World, and her pro partner Pasha Pashkov were eliminated on Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Night on Dancing With the Stars this week.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / September 3, 2025

Danielle Fishel's cancer treatment changed her outlook

Danielle Fishel's cancer battle inspired her to compete on Dancing with the Stars. The 44-year-old actress was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2024, and after undergoing treatment, Danielle started to look at life in an entirely new way.

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20 celebrities who worked all kinds of day jobs even after finding fame

Some celebrities get normal jobs after they become famous.

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23 TV characters who suddenly disappeared from their shows

Have you ever watched a show and suddenly thought, “Wait, what happened to that character?” Sure, television characters die or are otherwise written out of a series all the time, but once in a while, they stop appearing with any explanation or acknowledgment whatsoever. Here are 23 TV shows with characters who inexplicably disappeared.

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20 TV shows that got spinoffs years after its original run

TV shows often flourish in a given period of time, but thanks to the wonders of streaming, they have a much longer shelf-life.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / July 25, 2021

Rider Strong says Trina McGee publicly voicing 'Boy Meets World' racism 'brought us closer together'

Shawn Hunter and Angela Moore's relationship ended simultaneously with Boy Meets World, but Rider Strong and Trina McGee are "closer than ever," according to Strong's new interview with People.

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