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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!


NEXT: New Parents Diddy and Kim Porter Call it Quits

 

I think Sherri Shephard personality would blend in great as a co-host & maybe gayle king…


- berley
Posted 07/10/07 07:59 PM
 

Kathy, Kathy, Kathy!!!

I want to see someone smart and controversial who isn’t afraid to share her true feelings.

Wanda Sykes and Kathy Griffin would be the ideal choices for me. Lisa Ling was one of the best and I really liked the candidness of Rosie O’Donnell, I would like a combination of those two, someone that wants to change the world for the better and is vocal about it.

Kathy Najimy, Ann Coulter and Cameron Manheim would also be good choices.

I have no desire to hear any of the Hiltons, Trumps, or Lohans on The View, what kind of insight could they bring to the real viewers of this show, but maybe how to go on a shopping spree with an unlimited budget.


- angie
Posted 07/10/07 07:54 PM
 

Ali Wentworth and Gayle King! Both classy, both intelligent, both strong additions. Kathy Griffin is abrasive and blech.

Go Ali! Go Gayle!


- Elaine Van Winkle
Posted 07/10/07 07:40 PM
 

Sherri is great. We don’t really need two replacements, do we? They already talk over each other.


- Mimi
Posted 07/10/07 07:35 PM
 

i vote for gayle king. I think Ivanka Trump would do okay, but there is already a young blonde (elisabeth) so we need to mix it up alittle like it was the first year when that debbie matenopoulous (spelling???) was on. We dont need to youngens. OR Take Ivanka and boot Elisabeth (little miss knows it all). I dont think the ratings will be as high as when Rosie was on so what does it matter anyway.


- allison
Posted 07/10/07 07:26 PM
 

The View needs to replace THREE…#1 Elizabeth H. HAS TO GO! She is an embarrassment for representing her age group! When did the view need to have an ignorant twit. Now , Whoopi or Wanda or Jane Fonda we are back on the intelligent View Track! There is a long list of intelligent young women that are actually doing something for the world that could make a contribution rather than Elizabeth having a 2nd baby.


- H. Bee
Posted 07/10/07 07:23 PM
 

The View needs to replace THREE…#1 Elizabeth H. HAS TO GO! She is an embarrassment for representing her age group! When did the view need to have an ignorant twit. Now , Whoopi or Wanda or Jane Fonda we are back on the intelligent View Track! There is a long list of intelligent young women that are actually doing something for the world that could make a contribution rather than Elizabeth having a 2nd baby.


- H. Bee
Posted 07/10/07 07:23 PM
 

I really liked Rene Sylar and Alexandra Whitman….both funny, smart and stylish women to bring more interest to The View! Barbara could take a trip and not be petrified either would cause problems while she was gone. Elisabeth could have her baby and not wonder what would be going wrong while she was gone. Joy could carry on as usual with no threat to her position. Please….Barbara…consider them!


- patricia
Posted 07/10/07 07:20 PM
 

I strongly disagree with Sherri as a host. Kathy Griffin, Whoopi Goldberg…YES! But I would love to see Gayle King as a host. She was a great guest host, so why not? Also, I think Ivanka would be okay, however, she doesn’t seem as if she knows much about middle or lower class issues. But maybe she does, and perhaps I’m wrong. And the best nominee for the job so far…ROSS THE INTERN!


- Anonymous
Posted 07/10/07 07:16 PM
 

Please NOT Kathy Griffin - no need to add The View to the “D” list. Here’s who I like - Sherri Shepard, and I liked that Ali Wentworth who was on today. She was funny and also classy.
I’d pick Ali Wentworth and Sherri Shepard if it were up to me. Whoopi is sorta’ growing on me, but so far, everytime Kathy Griffin is on, I end up turning to another station. I also liked Bob Woodruff’s wife when she was on…talk about smart and classy.


- Linda K
Posted 07/10/07 06:17 PM
 

Whoopi Goldberg for sure. She is so intelligent, comedic and sincere. I think she would be excellent. I think Barbara should stay on. I know she doesn’t want to but she’s so good and all on the show respect her.


- Samantha
Posted 07/10/07 05:55 PM
 

I would love to see Kathy Griffin and Whoopi Goldberg be the two new hosts on The View. They both can talk about serious current events in a very interesting way.


- MaybeMe
Posted 07/10/07 05:03 PM
 

For sure Sherri & Whoopi if Kathy Griffin is on many of us will kiss 10 years Goodbye.


- Candi
Posted 07/10/07 05:01 PM
 

I don’t think this is very clear, but I stronly think that Whoopi Goldberg, Sheri Shepperd or Kathy Griffin would all be really good co-hosts, not Ivanka Trump, besides Barbara & Donald Trump had words over the Rosie deal several times, he even called Barbara W. a liar.
Crazy world I think.


- Sheila Mauer
Posted 07/10/07 05:01 PM
 

Sherri Shepard is outrageous and Kathy is…well, there’s no one like her, so they both would be perfect for the show and bring more VIEWers


- Jeanette Padgett
Posted 07/10/07 04:59 PM
 

Whoopi Goldberg or Wanda Sikes


- Jackie
Posted 07/10/07 04:43 PM
 

Ross the intern would put an interest twist on the view and who doesn’t love Ross


- Chrissy
Posted 07/10/07 04:42 PM
 

I would love to see Sherri on the view. She is so natural and very funny. Kathy Griffin would definately not be my choice.


- Pat Lavorgna
Posted 07/10/07 04:40 PM
 

Barbara, less is more !! Be a leader and reduce the View’s Carbon Footprint. Two less mouths would significantly reduce the shows “hot air” … Go green … Be clean …


- susan
Posted 07/10/07 04:26 PM
 

Perez Hilton would be an awesome host…


- Anonymous
Posted 07/10/07 04:20 PM

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