Kelly's first day back today...who watched.

[Mizzoufan]

On Enterertainment Tonight they were saying that Anderson Cooper wouldn't be able to do it. He'll be to busy covering the election this fall. Andy Cohen is under contract to Bravo.

 

[gwynne]

On Enterertainment Tonight they were saying that Anderson Cooper wouldn't be able to do it. He'll be to busy covering the election this fall. Andy Cohen is under contract to Bravo.

Anderson has his own news show (Anderson Cooper 360) on CNN at 8pm eastern. I don't see any reason why he'd give that up to cover entertainment at breakfast time.
Andy is not only under contract with Bravo, but he's also the producer for a good number of shows. I can't see him leaving that franchise either.

 

[mom2rtk]

Anderson has his own news show (Anderson Cooper 360) on CNN at 8pm eastern. I don't see any reason why he'd give that up to cover entertainment at breakfast time.
Andy is not only under contract with Bravo, but he's also the producer for a good number of shows. I can't see him leaving that franchise either.

The only reason he has guest hosted with Kelly in the past was probably to promote his new show.

 

[fly girl]

I used to love Nick Lachey. But after he tried to legalize marijuana in Ohio solely for MONETARY GAIN I've been sour on him.

The proposal (that was voted down) angered even weed activists because it was a monopoly.

Sure, I get it was a business deal. But it was shady. And he played all innocent, even doing voting for legalization commercials (and he can't vote in Ohio!)

Needless to say he rubbed me the wrong way.

 

[robinb]

I think she has a right to be upset but should have handled it better. I feel her behavior was unprofessional. I have all been upset by things that have happened at work. Things that directly affected me. I didn't respond by calling out sick for a week. You had the ability to formulate an adult professional statement and make it on live TV. Instead you chose to act like a 10 year old. It's not a sweatshop. You're a morning TV personality making $15 million/year. You're not working 12/day in a sweat shop. Perspective is important.

I can't believe I'm defending her, but she only called in sick for a day. The remaining days were a prearranged vacation. Frankly, I think she handled it perfectly. She told ABC and Michael where they can stick it, she flexed a little of her muscle, she did not risk ruining her career by going on a live show all upset and discombobulated, she gave everyone a little time to cool down and reflect and, most importantly, she focused the spot light on her and HER show. Even people like you and me who don't like her and don't watch her show are talking about her and LIVE.

Oh honey please, I am NYC born and raised Italian and yes I would tell her skinny as%&^%&%7s to go eat a sandwich.

I'm sure she can find some fixins in her fancy Electrolux refrigerator .

 

[disney4us2002]

So a New Yorker, currently available, eye-candy for the ladies.....My suggestion is Derek Jeter. I will Tivo that show every day for him!!

 

[leebee]

Diva.

 

[goofinoff]

Having two WOMEN would make the show like a mini "The View." Nobody likes to see women bickering at each other.

Two women can actually work together without bickering at each other. That's really kind of an ignorant thing to say. Not trying to start trouble but I find that highly offensive. It's such a stereotype.

 

[goofinoff]

I haven't read through this whole thread so I apologize if I say something that has already been said.
I understand why she was upset. She deserved to be told about something that impacts her job. She deserves more than being told a half hour before it's released to the media. I don't know Michael's role in the whole thing but I suspect that he was under contract negotiations and wasn't legally at will to discuss it. I blame ABC. They jumped the gun by telling the press so quickly. I think they should have given Michael the chance to tell Kelly himself but they didn't do that. I don't think kelly is upset that Michael is leaving. She was upset about HOW SHE FOUND OUT. I totally get it. It affects her and her job. She's worked there a long time. I really don't find her behavior to be "Diva-like" at all. She's a professional and how ABC handled the situation was not.

 

[DisneyFan32WI]

Highly offended, really? wow. Well, that's my opinion and I won't be taking it back.

http://www.people.com/article/kelly-ripa-cohost-candidates?xid=socialflow_facebook_peoplemag (Possible co-hosts)

 

[goofinoff]

Highly offended, really? wow. Well, that's my opinion and I won't be taking it back.

http://www.people.com/article/kelly-ripa-cohost-candidates?xid=socialflow_facebook_peoplemag (Possible co-hosts)

Yes highly offended as a woman. Not asking you to take it back. Just pointing out that saying two women working together equals bickering is ridiculous and stereotypical. And that's my opinion.

 

[AustinTink]

You never know, it might be a woman. Just, please, for the love of all that is holy, not Erin Andrews.

 

[goofinoff]

I would love to see Josh Groban. I love when he's a guest cohost. He's very funny. Kevin James might be fun too.

 

[jiminyC_fan]

Right! The truest thing she said was, "My dad, a bus driver for 30 years, thinks we are all crazy." Sounds like she needs to spend some time with her dad to gain some real world perspective. She's lost the thread, for sure!



Exactly, funnily enough. We were called to an early meeting last week to tell us that our boss was being promoted. He had quietly been in discussion for a week or so (we found out later.) The meeting lasted 5 minutes and then the move was publicly announced. Guess what, we are all sad because he's a great boss but we all carried on with our work day and showed up the next. Cause guess what? We're professionals and the world doesn't revolve around any one of us.

Kelly acted like a spoiled brat. I think her return was due in part to a lot of the publicity focusing on her brattiness and not being sympathetic- she needed to get back on there and attempt damage control. Her behavior after being told is likely the reason she wasn't told sooner. Those who work closely with her likely weren't surprised.



And Oprah is some kind of expert? To me she's the ultimate example of someone who used to be so watchable but then forgot she was ultimately a talk show host and not an actual expert on the issues discussed.

Diva.

I would love to see Josh Groban. I love when he's a guest cohost. He's very funny. Kevin James might be fun too.

I agree to all of the above. I remember that sweet Kelly that first came on. She never really worried about her looks. She'd mess her hair up for a laugh. Regis once asked her if she exercised and she just laughed and said never. That was the Kelly I admired. She was an average person at that point. When she changed, I don't know. I've noticed so many things lately that makes me sad to watch. I truly loved her, past tense. She is now a diva and I can't respect that.

And Oprah? Don't get me started.

I love Josh Groban and really want him to take over but I don't see that happening. I used to like Neil Patrick Harris but lost respect for him when he was a sub on LIVE and talked all about his money and influence. Got turned off REAL fast. He's pretty impressed with himself. Can't even imagine putting two people like that on a talk show.

 

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

I used to like Neil Patrick Harris but lost respect for him when he was a sub on LIVE and talked all about his money and influence. Got turned off REAL fast. He's pretty impressed with himself. Can't even imagine putting two people like that on a talk show.

DITTO!

 

[anniemae]

I don't like Nick L. I don't think he would be good. I still think Jerry O would be good. Not crazy about NPH either.

 

[jrmasm]

Oh honey please, I am NYC born and raised Italian and yes I would tell her skinny as%&^%&%7s to go eat a sandwich.

Just like you'd tell a fat person to put down the Oreos?

 

[mom2rtk]

Anderson Cooper was on with Megyn Kelly last night and she asked him about the chatter on this. I was surprised he didn't quickly dismiss the whole thing, but instead just said he had not been asked.

 

[sk!mom]

I haven't read through this whole thread so I apologize if I say something that has already been said.
I understand why she was upset. She deserved to be told about something that impacts her job. She deserves more than being told a half hour before it's released to the media. I don't know Michael's role in the whole thing but I suspect that he was under contract negotiations and wasn't legally at will to discuss it. I blame ABC. They jumped the gun by telling the press so quickly. I think they should have given Michael the chance to tell Kelly himself but they didn't do that. I don't think kelly is upset that Michael is leaving. She was upset about HOW SHE FOUND OUT. I totally get it. It affects her and her job. She's worked there a long time. I really don't find her behavior to be "Diva-like" at all. She's a professional and how ABC handled the situation was not.

See, I don't understand this idea. Do you work? Do your employers, as a rule, run changes by you? In my experience, most employers do not. Decisions are made and changes are announced.

I've worked for the same school district for 20 years. This is our third principal change and every time we've been called to an early morning meeting of 5 minutes where the move was announced. Within the hour, it was publicly announced. One of those principals was a close personal friend and that time I did now that she had been offered and was considering a move. I knew because she was discussing it with personal friends, as normal people do, who could be trusted to keep her confidence. Kelly apparently wasn't that to Michael. I would imagine that he has friends who knew.

Kelly is no more special than anyone at any job though she clearly thinks otherwise. When a decision was made, she was told. Did she think she deserved some say in the change? Why?

I think Kelly is pissed that Michael is being promoted while this is likely her ceiling. She's angry because it was a clear reminder that she is an employee- not an owner of the show.

She needs to gain some real world perspective and try to become relatable again. I've never been a big fan of the show. I enjoyed watching her in her early days- Regis was the one who bugged me. She has become less and less watchable as time went on.

As I've thought about this while it's been constantly in the news, I think it may be impossible for people to remain relatable and watchable, when it's their job to sit around and talk about themselves. They seem to start to view themselves as experts and become very self-important. Examples- Kelly, Oprah, many View hosts. The difference on the morning news shows is that they are reporting rather than discussing the majority of the time.

 

[gwynne]

Anderson Cooper was on with Megyn Kelly last night and she asked him about the chatter on this. I was surprised he didn't quickly dismiss the whole thing, but instead just said he had not been asked.

Anderson Cooper always appears to me to be exceedingly polite. My guess only-His people probably have already told her people thanks but no thanks due to time constraints.