July 10, 2007

Barbara to Fill Two 'View' Spots: 'We Will Know by the End of July'


Barbara Walters is breaking news to “Extra,” revealing that she wants two co-hosts to fill Rosie O’Donnell’s spot!

“We need two people,” Barbara said, one for Rosie and another for the long-gone Star Jones.

And the announcement could come any time!

“We will probably know by the end of July,” Barbara revealed.

Today, “Extra” learned that comedienne Kathy Griffin is in the running – and so is a Trump!

Arch-rival Donald’s daughter Ivanka is in talks to take Rosie’s seat.

The Donald told us, “She's brilliant! She's got the gift of gab, and she would do great, but I don't see it.”

But Ivanka said she won’t be taking a seat on the show, telling Fox News, “I am not joining the show.”

Rosie has been quiet in recent weeks, but "Extra" can reveal she hasn’t fallen off the radar.

The outspoken talk queen just blogged that she’s on a cruise with her family, and she's taking aim at her former co-host.

Us Weekly reports Rosie couldn’t resist taking a jab at former friend Elisabeth Hasselbeck.

During her stand-up routine on the ship, Rosie reportedly quipped, “Go have your baby and have a nice life.”

Now she’s sounding off on Paula Abdul’s new reality show “Hey Paula.”

On her video blog, Rosie said to partner Kelli, “If I ever do a show like that, swear you won't let me put it on the air.”

So who do you think should host “The View?” Sound off here!


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On 9 Aug 2007, anonymous wrote:

Jacque Reid would be GREAT for the other spot! She’s beautiful, smart, and down to earth! She brings in some style!

 
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On 28 Jul 2007, marpey wrote:

Whoopi Goldberg is my choice, then Sherry…Get rid of blabbermouth squeeky voice elisabeth with her know it all attitude!!!! Just the sound of her voice is like hearing fingernails on a blackboard. I turn the mute button on when she is talking which is about all the time as she never lets anyone get in a word… What’s with Her anyway? Who hired her in the first place ugh!!!!!

 
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On 28 Jul 2007, Kathy wrote:

I do not know why so many have Natalie but I would not watch the show if they hire her. I would like to see someone funny like Kathy Griffin or Whoppi. But get rid of Elizabeth

 
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On 28 Jul 2007, Kathy wrote:

I think Kahty Griffin would bring a bit of fresh air to the show and get rid of Elizabeth. Elizabeth stay home with the new baby

 
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On 26 Jul 2007, Dee B. wrote:

I’m certain Sherry would be the best replacement host of the View.. Whoopie is too withdrawn (lately).. a bit boring.. Kathy G. is great too.. So don’t goof by putting on someone ‘level headed’ and ‘boring’.. It’s become a funny show, keep it that way….

 
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On 26 Jul 2007, rachel wrote:

Sheri is the only clear choice. Getting Whoppi would be like getting Rosie all over again! A real flop!!!!

 
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On 26 Jul 2007, Joan wrote:

Please, please, get Whoopi Goldberg and get rid of Elizabeth. I don’t know who else would be good with Whoopi, but if you got her and let Elizabeth go, I would enjoy watching. Don’t get the long red haired one….don’t know her name. Joy Behar makes the show. She is a riot. Need to have serious topics and let Lizzie go home. Sherri S. acts too dumb.

 
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On 26 Jul 2007, barb wrote:

Sherry Shepard is the clear choice she is hysterical…I love Kathy Griffin too.

 
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On 26 Jul 2007, Susan Young wrote:

Joy said she would not shut up about the iraq war, but then she did. I guess Barbara prevailed after all. BW really doesn’t get it that we want some honest truth-telling. The View was never better than when Rosie was there.

I think sitting around talking about babies and parenting and Paris isn’t going to get it. I am getting tired of pablum and won’t keep watching much longer.

I hope they get a dynamo new host like Kathy Griffin or Mario Cantone.

 
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On 22 Jul 2007, Anonymous wrote:

They DO NOT need two people to take Rosie’s place.They never filled Meredith’s place because they grossly over-paid Rosie and couldn’t afford anyone else.Now they can hire two GOOD people who will not ruin the show the way Rosie did!

 
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On 20 Jul 2007, John wrote:

Honestly, enough with the Natalie Badolato crap. She has no chance at hosting The View, nor should she. Its obvious she has motivated her family and friends to come here and comment if her favor, but it will take WAY more than that, and it isn’t gonna happen. Not to mention the fact that she was not even that good when she co-hosted. Do you really think that The View is going to fill one of the seats with an unknown woman from Minnesota. Gee, what press that would generate. Move on, Natalie, Quit wasting your time.

 
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On 19 Jul 2007, Anonymous wrote:

It doesn’t matter who they bring back. Rosie, although I am not a huge fan of hers, at least made me watch this usually useless show because for ONCE we had a mainstream TV show actually talking about the real events of 9/11 and this illegal war.

Now it is back to business as usual with the mainstream media acting like we are not living under The Homeland INsecurity Acts and the Patriot Acts that have totally destroyed our Constitutional rights. At this point Bab’s could bring in stuffed dummies,prop them up in chairs, and it wouldn’t matter anyway. Once American’s allow the truth to be silenced very little matters after that.

Hopefully Ron Paul will win this election to restore these rights the media continues to pretend we ahve not lost. Bab’s how about asking RON PAUL to be on your show, you want ratings? That owuld do it. In the meantime few will want to see this show until this show become what people are really talking about around the water cooler and it isn’t what your show wants them to think about.

 
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On 18 Jul 2007, Kaleah wrote:

I would love to see Whoopi or Gayle, but please also replace “Ms Perfect” Elisabeth, I hate the sound of her voice, she ruins the flow of the show for me. Please Barbara, just one more replacement.. I promise you won’t regret it!!

 
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On 17 Jul 2007, lph wrote:

Yes, we GET it. Natalie wants this job and she has a blog where she is asking people to vote for her. I’m sure she is a nice person, but I don’t want to watch the View to see an “ordinary” mom talk about her son playing sports & how cute her grandchild is. I don’t really care that she likes country music or knitting or reality tv. If I wanted to listen to someone talk about those things, I’d go next door and talk to my neighbor. Let Natalie be a guest host once in a while, but please not full time.

 
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On 16 Jul 2007, W Ward wrote:

I suggested to Barbara Walters NOT to hire Rosie as it would all but sink the hit show. Well, I was right! For goodness sakes, Barbara, DO NOT hire Kathy Griffin. She is POISON! She is NOT funny and is as irritating as hell. Instead of filling 2 spots, convince Elizabeth to become a full time mommy and fill her spot as well! Kathy Griffin gives herself waayyy too much credit with being on the “D-LIST.” The “Z-List” is more like it!

 
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On 15 Jul 2007, Pommy wrote:

Kathy Griffin is so funny and shes smart bring her back

 
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On 14 Jul 2007, Rene Yruretagoyena wrote:

A while back you choose a host from the audience. Her name was Natalie Badolato and My wife and I thought she was a natural. Why don’t you do something different for a change and select a non celeberty, just think, you wont have to pay her as much.

 
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On 13 Jul 2007, lisa wrote:

I think you need to bring back Natalie and replace Elisabeth. I think Elisabeth is too highly rated and has her nose in the air. Natalie is a more down to earth person and would be great for the show. Barbara, you need 3 replacements not 2. Natalie is someone who should be considered.

 
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On 13 Jul 2007, karen wrote:

I saw the show with Natalie and she was great, everyone I work with was asking if I saw the View that day, the audience co-host that was chosen was a natural. I agree with them. Natalie wasn’t taken back by the cameras and didn’t sit there like a lump, she participated and it seemed like the regular co-hosts enjoyed her also. Bring her back!!!!!!!

 
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On 13 Jul 2007, Jeanne wrote:

Is anybody listening???? You would think that Extratv would be scratching their heads saying who is this Natalie person. If they were smart, the would check her out. I googled her. She is campaigning hard to get this gig. The big question out there is which celebs are going to fill those empty seats. Extra… throw it out there… Why does it have to be a celeb? You would be the only one reporting on that. Come on Extra check this lady out.

 
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