Brianna LaPaglia addresses rumors of romance with Dave Portnoy after his podcast exit

Brianna LaPaglia has responded to rumors that she and Dave Portnoy are "secret lovers" after he announced his departure from the "BFFs" podcast. Portnoy's final episode aired on Wednesday, marking the end of his involvement with the show. LaPaglia addressed the rumors on Instagram, expressing her sadness over Portnoy's exit while highlighting their four years of collaboration. She stated she is excited for the future of the podcast with her new co-host, Josh. Portnoy, 47, previously denied having a crush on LaPaglia, 25, and criticized claims of favoritism amid a recent controversy involving another Barstool presenter. He stated he is stepping back from the podcast to pursue new interests.