New "View" Cohost named... not expecing this one

[kdibattista]

Rosie O'Donnell .... I think this could be really good. I might just have to start tuning in again

http://www.accesshollywood.com/news/9054478/detail.html

Access Hollywood has learned that Rosie O'Donnell will be named as the newest co-host of "The View," replacing the exiting Meredith Vieira.

ABC will reportedly make the official announcement will be made tomorrow, Friday, April 28.

O'Donnell will replace Vieira who is leaving to replace the departing Katie Couric on NBC's "Today."

NBC chose Vieira over several internal candidates, including weekend "Today" anchor Campbell Brown, newswoman Natalie Morales and "Today" newsreader Ann Curry. Brown and Morales had subbed for Couric on "Today" while she was on vacation at the end of last month.

"Meredith's vast experience as an award-winning journalist, as well as talk show host, make her the ideal candidate for this job," said Jeff Zucker, CEO of the NBC Universal Television Group.

 

[sajetto]

Holy Cow! I didn't see that coming either. I never watched the view, but I may start b/c I like Rosie

 

[Fionasmommy]

Seriously?!! Wouldn't have guessed that one!

 

[Octoberbeauty]

Oh yuck. I do not like Rosie. But I don't watch the view anyway, so I guess I'm okay. I would have tuned in if they'd gone with Patricia Heaton though.

 

[kellyf2626]

Wow...what an interesting choice! I always liked her show! When will she start?

 

[MAKmom]

OMG I love Rosie!!!!!! I just posted how much I miss her. I hate the View but I'll watch now.

 

[alliecats]

I hope they don't piss her off. I'd hate for her to go and threaten cancer on all of them like she did her previous coworker.

 

[WonderfulDreamer2]

Oh yuck. I do not like Rosie. But I don't watch the view anyway, so I guess I'm okay. I would have tuned in if they'd gone with Patricia Heaton though.

I really don't like her either...but then I don't like The View. I know, I'm abnormal.

 

[GoofieRuthie]

OOOH!!!! That's so cool!! I love me some Rosie! I miss her show SO much. I cried when it ended. I'll definately start taping The View now.

I'm not sure I can stand to look at Star though. I hate to say it, but I think she looks horrible since she lost weight. I thought she was beautiful before. Now she looks like a bobble head. ( I know, I'm going to H~E~double hockey sticks now)

 

[chell]

Really? Cool! I'm thinking why since she gave up her own show...

 

[Mishetta]

I think the whole dynamics of the show will change with Rosie & it will become MUCH more interesting! I'll be tuning in to check it out!

 

[Mimi Q]

Wow, I'm surprised that she wants to get back into daytime television. Should shake things up a little.

 

[SwedishMeatball]

I don't know, that's a whole lot of estrogen competing for the spotlight.

 

[palmtreegirl]

I'm not sure I can stand to look at Star though. I hate to say it, but I think she looks horrible since she lost weight. I thought she was beautiful before. Now she looks like a bobble head. ( I know, I'm going to H~E~double hockey sticks now)

I agree, she looks terrible and much older now.

 

[momof2inPA]

Now Elisabeth will never be able to get a word in, but maybe that's for the best.

I think Star looks much better thinner.

 

[SplshMtn99]

Wow.......you won't be able to hear anyone elses opinion over her loud voice. It'll be just Rosey -- all the time.

 

[Stacey2grls]

Awesome! I have really missed Rosie. I can't wait to see her mix it up with those broads.

 

[Planogirl]

I like Rosie. Of course, if I could watch any daytime stuff, it would be Ellen. I really miss her.

 

[texasthree]

Seriously? I wont believe it until I see it. Seems like a very odd choice for that show and for rosie.

 

[Mimi Q]

Seriously? I wont believe it until I see it. Seems like a very odd choice for that show and for rosie.

Here's a link to an AP story:

http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=entertainment&id=4123622