Rosie Leaves “The View” Early
Rosie O’Donnell has fought her last fight with Elizabeth on ABC’s daytime chat-fest “The View”. ABC said Friday she won’t be back on the show following her angry confrontation with co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck on Wednesday. O’Donnell asked for, and received, an early exit from her contract. She was due to leave “The View” in mid-June.
“Rosie contributed to one of our most exciting and successful years at `The View,’” show creator Barbara Walters said. “I am most appreciative. Our close and affectionate relationship will not change”. In a statement, O’Donnell said she was grateful. “It’s been an amazing year and I love all three women”. I am guessing that includes Hasselbeck.
O’Donell and Hasselbeck had a heated discussion throwing evil stares and catty barbs (Elizabeth bringing up Trump?) on Wednesday over O’Donnell’s opposition to the war in Iraq. It became very awkward and the producers resorted to a split screen as the two fought. O’Donnell released a statement expressing her anger over that decision. They’ve frequently had bitchy political exchanges during O’Donnell’s year on the daytime chat-fest, but never as long and loud as the one posted below:
May 25th, 2007 at 11:26 pm
wow.
wow.
WOW. that’s all I can say.
May 28th, 2007 at 10:51 pm
i think the best part was a few moments later when Alicia Silverstone (the day’s guest) came on stage. Elizabeth was the first to try and welcome Alicia, extending her arms to hug her. Alicia walked right by her and aimed directly for Rosie’s arms leaving Elizabeth to step back and even mouth out “okay” really slowly and obviously. She was definately aware of the snub by the self proclaimed liberal, vegan ’spokesperson’. I think Rosie wanted to believe her friend would support her, regardless of their beliefs, and Elizabeth reverted to Fox news double speak and deflection of Rosie’s question and request. I’ve been a fan of Elizabeth since Surviver Australia (possibly the best season EVER IMHO… but I digresss). It’s a shame. But, if I were Rosie, I’d do the same…
May 28th, 2007 at 11:35 pm
What a bunch of bubble-headed loosers. Wait, add to that, those who watch this rediculous exercise in middle-ages, back and forth, mindless, chit chat, are loosers too.
Joy and Rosie are idiots.