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Allegations of Harsh Treatment by “Girl Meets World” Creator Michael Jacobs Surface in New Documentary
6/11/2026, 2:42:38 PM
The Alleged Incident at the First Table Read
Producer Frank Pace alleges that creator Michael Jacobs “reamed” the young cast during the first table read of *Girl Meets World*. According to Pace, Jacobs’ criticism caused both Sabrina Carpenter and Rowan Blanchard to cry on set. Pace described Jacobs as “horrible” and said he “didn’t think they upheld the tradition of *Boy Meets World*.”
Background: From *Boy Meets World* to *Girl Meets World*
Michael Jacobs created the original sitcom *Boy Meets World*, which aired for seven seasons from 1993 to 2000. The Disney Channel spin-off *Girl Meets World* ran from 2014 to 2017 and served as a launchpad for Sabrina Carpenter and Rowan Blanchard. The series featured several original cast members, including Rider Strong and Danielle Fishel, reprising their roles.
Key Figures Involved
- Michael Jacobs – Creator of both *Boy Meets World* and *Girl Meets World*.
- Frank Pace – Producer on *Girl Meets World* who provided the allegations in the *Doc Meets World* documentary.
- Sabrina Carpenter – Actress who played Maya Hart; reportedly cried during the first read.
- Rowan Blanchard – Actress who played Riley Matthews; reportedly cried during the first read.
- Rider Strong – Actor from the original series who reflected on his own difficulties with Jacobs.
- Danielle Fishel – Actress (Topanga Lawrence) who recounted confrontations with Jacobs over storyline feedback.
Official Responses and Gaps
Efforts to obtain comment from Michael Jacobs’ legal representation yielded no response; his attorney did not reply to inquiries. Jacobs himself has not issued a public statement regarding the allegations.
Criticism from Cast Members
Pace characterized Jacobs as both “fun” and a “nightmare” because of his challenging approach. Rider Strong acknowledged a professional debt to Jacobs but said he “needed to cut him out of my life, let him know that I don’t condone his behavior.” Danielle Fishel described pushing back on Jacobs’ decisions, noting that her vocal opposition “did not go over well.” Strong’s remarks in the documentary echo a broader pattern of strained relationships with the creator.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Michael was horrible,” — Frank Pace, Producer, *Girl Meets World*
- “He just reamed all the young cast. He didn’t think they upheld the tradition of Boy Meets World and Rowan was crying, and Sabrina was crying.” — Frank Pace, Producer, *Girl Meets World*
- “but I needed to cut him out of my life, let him know that I don’t condone his behavior.” — Rider Strong, Actor
- “I started pushing back, and I started confronting Michael and I started being very vocal,” — Danielle Fishel, Actress
- “He was a nightmare for me to work with because he was a challenge. Same reason.” — Frank Pace, Producer
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What’s Next
The *Doc Meets World* documentary, which aired the statements cited above, has prompted renewed discussion of Jacobs’ leadership style. With no direct response from Jacobs, the documentary may encourage further commentary from other cast and crew members as the industry reflects on the reported interactions.
