Rosie O’Donnell is out. Again! For the second time in just a few years, the talk show host has announced she’s leaving The View earlier than expected. According to O’Donnell’s publicist, she will exit the ABC gabfest next week to concentrate on her family, following a split from wife Michelle Rounds. “I can confirm that Rosie and her wife Michelle split in November. Rosie has teens and an infant at home that need her attention,” O’Donnell’s rep, Cindi Berger, said in a statement. “This has been a very stressful situation. She is putting her personal health and family first. ABC has been wonderfully understanding and supportive of her personal decision to leave ‘The View.’ Next week will be her last.” O’Donnell did break from Rounds in the last few months, but chatter around Rosie’s View departure has been growing stronger in recent weeks. At one point, insiders said she was unhappy that Whoopi Goldberg was the lead panelist on a daily basis. The colleagues got into a pretty big fight just a few weeks after they started working together in September. But Variety reports that O’Donnell was peeved when allegations surfaced of Rosie Perez leaving the program , despite the fact that she was only taking a leave of temporary absence. Perez and O’Donnell – who left the show in 2007 and just returned this past fall – are good friends. In general, it’s clear there’s a lack of communication (and professionalism?) backstage at The View. “Rosie is an immensely talented star who comes in each and every morning brimming with ideas, excitement and passion for the show,” ABC said in a statement, adding: “When she told us she wanted to exit ‘The View,’ we respected and understood her desire to put her well-being and her family first. We’re delighted she’s still part of the ABC family with upcoming guest appearances on ‘The Fosters,’ and we know she’ll return to ‘The View’ often with her unique point of view and updates on her work and her family.” So, we can now ask again: WHO SHOULD BE ADDED TO THE VIEW? 11 Possible Replacements on The View 1. Sarah Palin View Photo Sarah Palin won’t dismiss the possibility. She has acknowledged that The View needs fresh blood. 2. Kathy Griffin View Photo Kathy Griffin has a very dedicated fan base. She’s also unafraid of speaking her mind. 3. Mo’Nique View Photo Mo’Nique would bring Oscar-winning credibility to the series. 4. Kris Jenner View Photo She tried the talk show thing for a few episodes and failed miserably. But she had enough pull to get daughter Khloe the job as X Factor co-host for a season. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 5. Wanda Sykes View Photo She’s outspoken, she’s funny and she’s definitely available. 6. Bethenny Frankel View Photo Bethenny Frankel also has talk show experience. Will she bring it along with her to The View? 7. Andi Dorfman View Photo Andi Dorfman already has an in at ABC. Will The View give her its final rose? 8. Martha Stewart Out of prison and anxious for another shot in the spotlight, Martha Stewart would bring a lot of television experience. And probably tasty treats. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 9. Ross Mathews No. Please… no. 10. Jessica Simpson View Photo She’s not exactly a singer anymore, is she? Jessica Simpson would definitey amp up the male fan base. 11. Meghan McCain View Photo Meghan McCain has stopped by The View many times as a guest and has many strong opinions. The End. Did you like 11 Possible Replacements on The View? If so, please share: Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Email a Friend Pin on Pinterest Want more? Get more content like this delivered to your inbox for FREE:
See original here:
Rosie O’Donnell Confirms Imminent Departure from The View
