The View

[prhoshay]

Does Rosie O'Donnel start right away, or are they als going to do the "Summer of a thousand co-hosts"?

Rosie starts in September with the new season. I am looking forward to this! I wonder who is taking Meredith's role at the table?

[skynet5000]

I like Elizabeth, and it doesn't bother me that she came from Reality TV. She isn't the only one that gets their soap box. Anywho, I thought that was what the show was supposed to be about, all of them expressing their views. I am looking forward to seeing what direction the show moves in now with Rosie coming on.

Just wondering if anyone else caught this, but did I hear someone say that Joy was leaving next and they didn't mean for that to slip? Did I hear that wrong? I was doing other things at the time and I didn't quite get to hear all that was being said.

The comment about Joy leaving was only a joke. After the comment was made Barbara said something like "I'm sorry you had to find out this way" to Joy which made it clear that it was only a joke.

[my3boyz]

Elisabeth has gotten on my nerves from day one. Don't get me wrong, I love Reality TV, why else would I be here but it drives me crazy the reality starts that get these kinds of gigs JUST because they were on Reality TV, ugh!

I liked her when she was on Survivor but now I can't stand her. I guess because now I see more of her personality. Before it was awww sweet Elizabeth crying or whatever.

[Muduh]

I like Elizabeth, and it doesn't bother me that she came from Reality TV. She isn't the only one that gets their soap box. Anywho, I thought that was what the show was supposed to be about, all of them expressing their views. I am looking forward to seeing what direction the show moves in now with Rosie coming on.

Just wondering if anyone else caught this, but did I hear someone say that Joy was leaving next and they didn't mean for that to slip? Did I hear that wrong? I was doing other things at the time and I didn't quite get to hear all that was being said.

I like her but wish that she wouldn't keep being so overbearing about her politics. I would often just like to tell her to hush. I'm really afraid that she's going to talk herself out the door. I want her and Joy to stay and Star to hit the road. I wouldn't be surprised if there is a major upheaval once Rosie comes on board. I'm not sure that she's going to be satisfied to be a team player.

[karna68]

I like Elizabeth, and it doesn't bother me that she came from Reality TV.

It doesn't bother me either, what I meant was I think she got the job just because she was on reality tv. If you remember when they first brought her out it was a survivor spoof. Rachel Campos-Duffy would have been much better imo.

[prhoshay]

Personally, I think she and Rachel would have been about the same.

[Dogbat]

Rosie starts in September with the new season. I am looking forward to this! I wonder who is taking Meredith's role at the table?

There is going to be a new format and new set. All new show, said Joy. Rather than replace Meredith they are just designing a new show to avoid comparisons.

Same thing with the Today show. Meredith will have no problem being accepted by the audience, now tired of Katie.

It remains to be seen what will happen to the View. Meredith was the glue that held it together. I cannot tolerate Barbara. Elizabeth's politics are ugly and shattering. I adore Joy. I have come to appreciate Starrs contribution. She is easy to hate, as many do, but she also offers grounding.

[prhoshay]

Now, you and I both know that you will never avoid comparisons on a show like this! And then here comes Rosie??...I don't think so!!! It should be an interesting transition, anyway. Just as long as they keep busting Elisabeth's chops, I'm good!!! I still wish that Star wouldn't leave because of Rosie's arrival. I think it would be interesting to see her face it without pouting and instead of running away from it. I'm sure Barbara is going to leave the decision up to Star, but Barbara is not going to make it easy for her to stay. She's going to marginalize her as much as possible, financially and otherwise. I think I'd stay just to piss her off! She'd just have to come out and fire me! I'd play my own cards instead of dance to her music!! I would like to see Star "un-diva" a bit, though.

OK, now I wait to be blasted by my fellow posters! Fire When Ready!!!

[Muduh]

I have nothing against Rosie but I just don't think she's a good fit for this show. I still say that she's going to have a hard time fitting in without trying to take over. I'm not sure what Barbara's thinking was in hiring her.

If Star leaves I don't think that Rosie will be the cause. I don't doubt that if she was asked to leave, they will put as good a spin as possible on it. However they decide to go about it, I'm available to help her pack.

Since Barbara is the boss, it would behoove them all to dance to her music if they desire to stay. That's pretty much the way it has worked on any job I've ever had, anway.

[redbird68]

Hire me as a "host" Barbara....

for what I'm sure the salary is?

I'll be glad to "dance to her music" anyday!

Just tell me the day and time.