The 'Unfiltered' brand remains intact and focused on Brandi's personal narrative, with production continuing seamlessly under Straw Hut Media without disruption to the listener experience.
Insiders say Brandi didn't just let James go; she scrubbed him. The move is being called a power trip after Maas was offered his own show, 'The Daily Skinny,' by the same production company.
Maas co-hosted since Aug. 2023. He was offered 'The Daily Skinny' recently. Glanville allegedly issued an ultimatum. Maas chose the solo show. Straw Hut Media produces both podcasts.
When your co-host gets a better offer and you try to force loyalty, you don't get loyalty—you get a vacancy. Brandi played this one wrong.
It is official: the tea has spilled, and it tastes like betrayal. Brandi Glanville and her long-time podcast partner, James Maas, have split ways in what sources are calling a shocking and abrupt fallout. For over three years, the duo has been the dynamic force behind "Brandi Glanville Unfiltered," but according to Page Six, that era ended abruptly after Maas was offered his own solo project, "The Daily Skinny." While Maas initially planned to balance both commitments, Glanville allegedly refused to share the spotlight, forcing an ultimatum that left the Australian native with no choice but to walk away.
The drama centers on the timing and the ultimatum itself. Maas, who joined the show in August 2023, had reportedly been excited about the new opportunity but intended to continue co-hosting "Unfiltered." However, Glanville allegedly made it clear that he could not have both. Faced with the choice between his new solo venture and his role as her sounding board, Maas chose his new show.
This decision seems to have triggered an immediate and aggressive reaction from the reality star, who reportedly began scrubbing Maas from all "Unfiltered" branding and promotional materials almost instantly. What makes this situation particularly juicy is the shared production company. Straw Hut Media produces both "Brandi Glanville Unfiltered" and Maas' new show, "The Daily Skinny." The latter was announced earlier this month, described as a source of daily entertainment news in quick, manageable installments.
The fact that the same corporate umbrella is sheltering both projects suggests that this wasn't a case of Maas leaving for a competitor, but rather a clash of egos within the same family. Glanville’s rapid removal of Maas from the brand implies a desire to reclaim sole ownership of the platform, even at the cost of losing a co-host who had been integral to the show’s dynamic. Currently, neither party has issued a public statement, and representatives for both Glanville and Maas did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
As of now, there is no word on whether Glanville has found a replacement for Maas. The show, which has served as a platform for Glanville to discuss her health and financial struggles, as well as reality TV feuds, now faces an uncertain future without its primary co-host. Glanville, known for her time on "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" and recent appearances on "The Traitors" and "Special Forces," may need to rethink her strategy if she wants to maintain the engagement levels the show enjoyed with Maas by her side.
