“I got a lot of abuse over it on social media but I let it go over my head,” he told Dublin Live.Louise Minchin: BBC star 'uncertain' over recovery from operationThe comedian insisted there is no bad blood between the pair, describing Gary as a “fabulous act” who he had known for over 20 years.“He decided he wanted to follow his own star and we are delighted for him,” he added.Back in October, reports claimed Gary and Damien McKiernan quit the show after learning they earn less than the rest of the cast.A source said: “Gary and Damien were confused and hurt when they realised they were getting paid less than the others.“When they raised the issue it did not go down very well.“Gary was later told he would only be appearing in one of this.