A long-standing friendship between Rosie O'Donnell and Kathy Griffin has reportedly reached its breaking point, with sources suggesting that O'Donnell has chosen to step back from their relationship due to a series of public spats.

The tension began when Griffin shared her disappointment at being overlooked for an appearance during O'Donnell's week guest-hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live!. In a statement made public, Griffin expressed her frustration, saying "Kathy – shoulda called me, honey – I didn't choose the guests."

O'Donnell responded to Griffin's comments by explaining that she hadn't controlled the guest list, fueling further disagreement. A source close to O'Donnell revealed that she felt frustrated by Griffin's decision to air her grievances publicly instead of addressing them privately.

"That's what really bothered Rosie," the source explained. "If you're hurt, pick up the phone. Don't turn a private friendship into public content." This sentiment echoes the views of some social media users, who questioned Griffin's decision to discuss the issue online. One commenter noted, "This could have been in an email…. What was your intention on stirring this up publicly? Love you but this is very pick me behavior to someone who is NOT in charge (Rosie)."

The reported tension between the two friends extends beyond the Jimmy Kimmel incident, with insiders claiming that O'Donnell has grown tired of personal disagreements becoming public spectacles. "Rosie loves Kathy, but she's exhausted. Everything becomes a grievance, and suddenly everyone is watching. She doesn't want that kind of friendship anymore," the source stated.

In response to these allegations, neither O'Donnell nor Griffin has issued a direct confirmation regarding the status of their friendship. However, according to the source, O'Donnell has indeed decided to create distance between herself and Griffin, stepping away from their relationship rather than engaging in a public feud.

"Rosie isn't interested in fighting. She's simply stepping away," the insider concluded. As the situation unfolds, one thing remains clear: the once-strong bond between Rosie O'Donnell and Kathy Griffin has been severely tested, leaving fans wondering if this is the end of a decades-long friendship.