Looking back, Sofia says there would be a few things she wishes they could have done differently like being less hot-headed and stubborn but even if that were the case, she thinks Alex was still willing to "stomp" on her on the way to a $60 million payday. In 2018, Portnoy bought the rights to Call Her Daddy, initially paying Cooper and Franklyn each $75,000 a year, plus bonuses based on downloads and merchandise and branded alcohol sales. Cooper has long asked us to call her daddy, but only in the last year did she really earn the title. In their sit down, Portnoy made a counteroffer where the hosts would receive a $500,000 guaranteed base salary, 100% of their intellectual property, and higher bonuses attached to downloads and merchandise. She speaks candidly and honestly about her dating life, sex, self-esteem, and more. if she wants to Venmo me $30 million." "Zero percent," Franklyn said of the odds she and Cooper would reunite on Wednesday's episode of "The Morning Toast." "I mean, if she wants to Venmo me $30 million." Skip to main . In the summer of 2021, Alex finally ended her turbulent relationship with David and Barstool Sports and move on to a highly lucrative deal with Spotify. Dylan has also written for Narcity and various other entertainment, food, and travel publications. Now, almost every episode of the show features Cooper with a new guest, for whom she has one prompt in common: Tell me about your childhood., People will tell me they miss the old Call Her Daddy, but that show was dying, Cooper said. Im going to be 100% open and honest with you guys, said Franklyn on her Instagram story on Tuesday. The Fathers, Alex and Sofia, always preached about the rules to be a daddy, Danielle said. I take it with great pride that my whole life revolves around it, she explains. She began cohosting "Call Her Daddy" with Sofia Franklyn in. The New York Times Magazine. These past few weeks have been wild for the show. While Alex wanted to take the deal, Sofia decided she wanted to shop around with the support of her boyfriend,Peter Nelson, who was commonly referred to on the podcast as Suitman.. Her publicist calls Cooper a one-woman operation, while Spotify claims shes the most hands-on podcasting talent on its roster. One of the biggest questions revolving around 'Call Her Daddy' is what happened to Sofia Franklyn. The hosts havent recorded a podcast in more than six weeks. I talked to Alex, and she basically says, Were never going to get a deal done. And I love it. Britney herself would also respond. After their relationship ended, Alex was introduced to Sofia Franklyn. It seems that contract negotiations, which "Call Her Daddy" hosts Alex Cooper and Sofia Franklyn both appeared to have wanted, ended their friendship. Its easy to understand why. All My Children fans stan Live With Kelly and Mark: Mateo and Hayley forever! Cooper neednt worry. 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According to Dextero, the public drama surrounding a new contractual agreement from Barstool Sports Entertainment is the culprit. NEW EPISODE. . We could have handled it differently but we still wanted to work something out with Barstool, hence the meeting with Dave.. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); There is a zero percent chance Call Her Daddy podcast fans will get a Sofia Franklyn and Alexandra Cooper reunion. During Wednesdays episode of The Morning Toast, Franklyn who famously feuded with her former co-host over their contract with Barstool Sports in 2020 scoffed at the idea of the pair ever getting back together again. It's just a shame that the two women just couldn't get along. Franklyn's misguided defense that she was the real on-air talent, as opposed to putting in hours of writing and editing, only backed up Cooper's claims of her co-star's laziness and self . Launched in 2018, "Call Her Daddy" was initially co-hosted by Cooper and her former BFF/roommate Sofia Franklyn. She made these claims in an emotional Instagram video to her fans and followers. In October 2020, Sofia went on to release her own podcast titled 'Sofia with an F,' and Alex Cooper has now signed a $60 million deal for Call Her Daddy with Spotify. The more I get into interviewing, Ive realized its imperative for me to draw that line. Sofia Franklyn was promoting a mental health service on her podcast when she called Mollee Gray a "f--king bitch" and an inbred for the crime of not answering a DM. Like a good dad, shes got it covered. The shift of platform was accompanied by a shift in content. She saw me, thought I was funny, she thought we had good chemistry. By all accounts, she could have strived to become a professional athlete. Ive been begging her to do it. Alex, on the other hand, ended up signing a $60 million deal with Spotify for Call Her Daddy. New songs with Chris Cornell on the way after Soundgarden settles with Vicky Cornell, Blackpink in your area: K-pop supergroup sets Dodger Stadium concert, The actor, the hairstylist and the eye surgeon: Drugs and death in a Malibu beach house, Have guests in town? After Sealing a $60 Million Deal, Call Her Daddy. 11,091, This story has been shared 10,883 times. Cooper got her initial recognition as an on-air studio anchor with Dirty Water Media in 2016. Sofia left as she wasn't happy. 276 Logan Paul Confirms Floyd Mayweather Fight & Move To Puerto Rico https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rD1glgAEm64&t=1500sWear Maverick Clothing. The full 'Verified' podcast drops Wednesday don't forget to subscribe. Probably not. Many of us believe that time will tell and that all sides of the stories must be told. 26 years old. "I think I was completely just used as a vessel to get famous. Why am I so not interested in podcasts?. SEE U FUCKERS AT MIDNIGHT @Spotify https://t.co/X1mnni9haX pic.twitter.com/FS4GTrKIPv, Call Her Daddy (@callherdaddy) June 15, 2021. It was like, How many times can we talk about sex? I was getting a little bit bored. Thank you to the Daddy Gang for always trusting me and giving the episodes a chance before judging, Cooper tweeted alongside rave reviews of the episode. I couldnt get on the podcast and release anything, you know? When the drama was going down, back in 2020, Alex publicly shared her side of the story which got a lot of attention but Sofia decided to stay silent. In a recent interview, Sofia Franklyn claimed that she is still not over the collapse of her part in "Call Her Daddy" and the destruction of her friendship with Alex. . Those who had never heard of Call Her Daddy before knew it now. A woman just got what in the past wouldve been a male contract., To go from a public fallout over money to this [took some processing], she says. Theres been a lot of crazy shit being thrown around, and some of it is true, some of it false. 241 posts. I would not want to do anything else.. Alexandra Cooper, in her most recent podcast, didn't say the ex in question is the Mets pitcher, but she didn't say it wasn't Syndergaard, either. He said Cooper had successfully negotiated for more money six months into their contract, arguing that she did more of the work and edited the show. I actually think if I wouldve stayed on the show and we wouldve not betrayed each other I think we couldve sold it for more, honestly, and that was always the goal.. Every Sunday Im working, I work seven days a week. [5] He said that Cooper had settled on new terms, but that Franklyn remained unwilling to agree to a new contract, which ultimately led to her exit from the show. His first civics lesson? I dont want to be, like, her employee. Between Call Her Daddy, YouTube, Instagram, and Franklyn's new podcast Sofia With an F, you can listen to at least five different firsthand accounts of Cooper and Franklyn's breakup.They all . The latter continues to address the drama, recently alleging Cooper used a ghostwriter throughout the podcast. Reports later suggested that the duo were looking to jump ship in pursuit of new opportunities, something Franklyn did not deny in her Instagram story. Previously, Alex co-hosted the podcast alongside Sofia Franklyn before her departure. "Alex Cooper Is Coming for Joe Rogan's Spot". Immediately I wanted to tell everyone thats not true, but then I had just sat down with Miley Cyrus with no notes, so I thought, You know what? Alexandra Cooper started the podcast in 2018 with co-host and roommate Sofia Franklyn. And, of course, Ill pay for my friends all the time surprise them with plane tickets, pick up the check for every dinner. The deal brought their first-year earnings to $461,000 for Franklyn, and $506,000 for Cooper, according to Portnoy. Dylan Parker is a list and content writer and editor working for Valnet Inc. since 2017. Single? "I don't really know how a friendship breakup feels, and part of the reason why is I realized later that this person was never my friend," Sofia said publicly after she left "Call Her Daddy". I think there was no strategy that could have saved me in that instance. Videos Tagged. Make me sound smart, she laughs as she shows me to her 8-foot door. Here are 22 essential L.A. spots for every tourist, At 19, he won a local school board seat. In 2020, Call Her Daddy was the fifth most popular podcast on Spotify. I get it, this deal that you just put in front of us is a no-brainer. [6], Alexandra Cooper began releasing the podcast alone following the break, stating in late May 2020 that she would be pushing forward without Franklyn for the future. 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