Dave Portnoy has denied rumors about his past relationship with Alex Cooper. The Barstool Sports founder addressed the rumors after Sofia Franklyn discussed their alleged connection in her new memoir, Daddy Issues. Portnoy denied having any romantic or sexual relationship with Cooper, insisting they had never even kissed.
Dave Portnoy reacts toa Alex Cooper rumors
Portnoy addressed Franklyn’s claims during the November 11 episode of Tea by The Toast. Hosts Jackie and Claudia Oshry discussed how Franklyn described the incident in her memoir. They clarified that she had implied a possible hookup without directly claiming the two had sex. Claudia explained that Franklyn grew suspicious after Cooper appeared familiar with Portnoy’s apartment during a rooftop meeting.
Portnoy rejected that idea and said Cooper had never visited his apartment before the meeting. “She had not [been to my apartment before]. She knows that. Like, she knows that!” he said. He then explained, “The first time either of them were in my apartment was the rooftop meeting.” His remarks directly challenged Franklyn’s suspicion that Cooper had previously visited his home.
The hosts also asked Portnoy whether he and Cooper had ever kissed or made out. He denied that anything physical had happened between them. “No,” he replied, adding, “We don’t even like each other.” In her memoir, Franklyn recalled that Cooper seemed unusually quiet at the apartment and wrote, “Something gives me the vibe she’s been here before.”
Franklyn also wondered, “Jesus Christ, did they f–k or something?” She said Portnoy made a comment to Cooper as they went up to the rooftop that suggested she knew her way around. Franklyn interpreted the remark as further evidence that Cooper had visited before. However, Portnoy maintained that neither woman had been to his apartment before the meeting.
