Rosie, we hardly 'View' ye

Jean Sun, Jul 15, 2007 at 10:08 PM EST

I think we need a to change things up on The View. How about filling one of the seats with an unknown. Somebody that the VIEWers can relate to and with. Google Natalie Badolato. I've been following her story and now I'm hooked. I've joined Team Natalie

Pat Wed, May 30, 2007 at 12:20 AM EST

I won't be watching the show again, but I will be checking rosie.com every day or so. I think Rosie is great. She speaks her mind, and she cares. I think the wackos don't like her because she's a threat to them, and they can't stand that she's overweight. They are truly some very odd people. I will miss Joy - I really liked her little spats with Rosie. As for Elisabeth - there's not much to say. I always thought she was in over her head. And I do think she spouts right-wing talking points. But what made me so angry was that she refused to stand up for her friend. To me that was unforgivable. So she can claim all she wants that she and Rosie are talking and fovgiving and whatever other blater she wants. She was a coward for not standing up for her friend. I'll miss you Joy and I can't wait for Rosie's next show.

Pat Tue, May 29, 2007 at 07:25 PM EST

For the most part, Miss Rosie has always had her way; whether it's been hosting a TV show, during interviews, appearing on TV shows, etc. Perhaps the executives of "The View" wanted to get rid of Miss Rosie because she's stepped on too many toes and she doesn't respond to being told "stop, please, cool it." There was only one thing left to do. End it now, before too much more damage is done. You must admit that Miss Rosie is NOT the gracious and charming co-host that most programs have. If it was a set up, who other than Elisabeth to perk up and tell Miss Rosie how Americans live and stand up for their country. Elisabeth, you have my vote--set up or not.

bootsycolumbia Tue, May 29, 2007 at 06:35 PM EST

Jennifer, you think like I do. Everything you said was right on.

Viewer Tue, May 29, 2007 at 04:58 PM EST

I think the whole show should go away. I really think Rosie is an idiot, though I often agree with her political views. When they're not trying to talk politics, the discussion becomes vapid and boring. The show is dead. Put some real women on for a change; put some smart women in those chairs!

djm Tue, May 29, 2007 at 03:19 PM EST

I am going ot tape this week to see Barbara Walters spin like a top and then I will delete it from my DVR. It cracks me up when people say that they will watch now that Rosie is gone - where were you before? The ratings for the show have gone up dramatically since Rosie joined the cast so it makes me question if you even watched the show to begin with. As for me - I think Rosie has a point of view and the differrence between her and EH is that Rosie will at least listen to another point of view and EH will not. I don't believe that the show set Rosie up - she tried to get out of it but EH wouldn't shut her big mouth (talk about shrill - dang that chick goes on and on). I think the producers took advantage of the situation, but I don't think it was thought out. I will check in on Rosie from time to time on her website and let the rest of the View go. I have no interest in what the remaining "ladies" have to say.

Ep Sato Tue, May 29, 2007 at 03:11 PM EST

Oh wow, I guess that was ripe for double entendre. Must have been a freudian slip. Well, the old saying goes:

A freudian slip is when you mean to say one thing but instead say your mother.

Ron Mexico Tue, May 29, 2007 at 03:05 PM EST

To the nameless person that commented on Rosie vs Elisabeth speaking their minds. I cannot say that I disagree with you that Elisabeth has every right to speak her mind.

I think the reason that everyone is piling on her is because she appears to be just spitting back the conservative rhetoric. You can turn on Fox News and essentially hear exactly the same things that she is saying. So people will not assume - and probably correctly - that she didn't come to those conclusions on her own.

Also, and this may be wrong, but I think because of her attractiveness and because of how she became famous, people tend not to take her so seriously. They look at her like she should be pimping toothpaste or something - not commenting on significant issues.

Is that fair? No. Is Rosie a little extreme to the other side? Probably. But, as more and more troops die over there, the tolerance wanes for those who have never served talking about how important it is to sacrifice.

Ron Mexico Tue, May 29, 2007 at 02:55 PM EST

She takes a licking, Ep? I thought she was the "man" of her relationship. So, technically, wouldn't she give the licking?

Okay, okay, that was tasteless, and I'm sure you all have that image burned into the backs of your eyelids. I apologize in advance for ruining your lunches.

It's Ep's fault, he threw me the hanging curve ball. I had to swing!

PEACE!!!

Tue, May 29, 2007 at 02:54 PM EST

I keep reading that people admire Rosie for speaking her mind and then they condemn Elisabeth for speaking hers. Aren't both of these women speaking their minds? Why is that when Rosie speaks she is a powerful role model, but when Elisabeth speaks she is a dumb blonde? I guess when you say what is unpopular at the time, you're simply dumb. I am not a supporter of Bush, but I admire Elisabeth for speaking her mind when the world is against her.

Ep Sato Tue, May 29, 2007 at 01:01 PM EST

I bet they'll have a new person in by the end of the week. Maybe they'll pick another Rosie in hopes no one notices. Why not Rosie Perez? She gets my vote.

As for Ms. O'Donnell, she'll be back. She's like Nixon man. When she takes a licking, she comes back with a vengeance.

DJ Tue, May 29, 2007 at 11:44 AM EST

Anybody know when Elisabeth's contract is up? I am tired of her talking over everybody - hosts, guests, etc. I will tune in to see somebody interviewed only to have EH ask a question and then answer it herself. It has become so difficult to watch the show and feel that any of these interviews have any quality to them. Please, please let her have her baby and stay home!

Chuck Tue, May 29, 2007 at 09:21 AM EST

A pox on all their houses, I say. Rosie is a hypocrite, who makes her arguments in such a hectoring manner, I wince even when I might agree with her. Hasselbeck is as dim, vapid, and judgemental as the President she supports with her every breath.

Was Rosie set up? Possibly. But all I know is I will anxiously greet these next few months of relative silence, until Rosie gets another platform to scream from.

nina Tue, May 29, 2007 at 07:49 AM EST

The women knew nothing and talked like she knew everything. She is the one with mental and emotional issues, so let her go hang upside down like a bat, as I am tired of hearing her mis-informed rantings myself.

Jennifer Tue, May 29, 2007 at 12:52 AM EST

The problem is, Rosie is a woman who speaks her mind, and is therefore blasted. How else can we explain that she very clearly said she didn't want to fight with EH since the media would say "big, fat, lesbian Rosie is picking on poor little Christian Elisabeth" and then when it was reported, it was reported as "Rosie O'Donnell calls EH "poor little Elisabeth"? Rosie is villafied for speaking her mind, and that's the true tragedy of this situation. I'd gladly follow her anywhere where women are free to speak their minds.

MEme Mon, May 28, 2007 at 09:20 PM EST

I say clean house. What they need are 2 Rosie types (Democrat) and 2 conservative types (Republican).
Let's make the rants from both sides fair this time. That's the only way this show will work.
Sort of a 'women only' Crossfire rip-off.

Nora Mon, May 28, 2007 at 08:42 PM EST

I hope the View goes on and on! I enjoyed the show except for Rosie O'Donnell....glad she is gone. I will keep watching the show... I like the participants. EH could tone it down a little though. I know you will lose some viewers but I am sick and tired of viewing schmutz. Lets keep it lady like.

busta Mon, May 28, 2007 at 08:04 PM EST

Now that Rosie is gone I can start watching the view again. I used to love Rosie until she just became an angry person. This show was never meant to be a political show and that is what it became. For people to argue you have to argue facts and not create your own views and expect people to accept them which is what Rosie did. So because Elizabeth is conservative she is a mouth piece for fox? so that means that since Rosie is liberal she is a mouthpiece for the whole liberal media and the democrats. Who said they were true friends? They probably barely tolerated each other for the sake of the show so why should Elizabeth defend Rosie when Rosie makes dumb comments? I was a fan of the view when it started and watched when Elizabeth came on. She was always polite and hardly got a word in edgewise with Joy and Star. As I mentioned before may start watching it again since Rosie is gone

Joe C Mon, May 28, 2007 at 07:56 PM EST

I will say it again: I was one of the few males who watched the show BEFORE Rosie came on, and I have never watched it while she hogged the whole stage. ANd I am NOT a Bush fan, but I infinitely prefer Elizabeth to Rosie. They should try and get Whoopi Goldberg; I'd watch then.

bootsycolumbia Mon, May 28, 2007 at 07:54 PM EST

Did anyone see today's segment? It was taped because it was Memorial Day, and they were celebrating Elisabeth's birthday. Rosie's gift to Elisabeth was two weeks at her(Rosie's) Miami home, with her husband and daughter, to unwind and relax. Elisabeth, visibly moved, hugged Rosie, and at the bottom of the screen, it read, "pre-taped". LOL! I thought that was pretty funny. I guess the invitation has been rescinded now. Rosie, you got on my nerves on occasion, but I liked your courage in standing up for what you believe in. Some of your conspiracy theories were pretty wild, but you challenge your viewers to think for themselves, which is admirable in this day. Good luck, and The View is gonna sink like a rock without you.

The Truth Mon, May 28, 2007 at 06:01 PM EST

When the network you work for sets up a May sweeps stump and you're not aware of it, and actually get set up, what do you do? The facts:
1. Never before a split-screen (debate style) done on the show.
2.Producers didn't call for a commercial break at designated timepoint AND despite co-host appeals.
3.EH was particularly antagonistic to and unsupportive of Rosie all week.
Rosie was set up. EH was a willing participant. When you feel so used and blindsided by your friend and employer, do you walk? I would.

The "View" will tank now Mon, May 28, 2007 at 02:36 PM EST

I only tuned into the "View" this year, because I found the hot topics to be fiery and interesting. There isn't another "fluffy morning show" where women sit around and debate politics. Elizabeth seems like a nice enough person, but she has become increasingly irritating - she talks over everything (other people, audience applause, etc.). Her arguments are vapid and poorly constructed. It would be great if the shows producers could find a more qualified, articulate, representative of the conservative voice.

actingup Mon, May 28, 2007 at 02:00 PM EST

I too only watched "The View" this year because of Rosie. It was great to see a strong woman on TV with opinions and fury over what is going on in this country. I like Joy a lot - but I can't stand Elizabeth "the BUSH mouthpiece" Hasselbeck. I don't think I will watch any more. And I think it is really sad that Rosie will not finish out her last three weeks. It is not fair to her fans who wanted to see her end her time on "The View". But I guess she made the decision to save her sanity and for her well being - so I can understand.

TorontoTom Mon, May 28, 2007 at 11:55 AM EST

Rosie rocks! This show is so over without her. Can't wait for her to get her own show. I love hearing her tell it like it is - and waiting for America to react because they don't like hearing the truth. I'd love to see The View pick a few Emmys next month (including Best Host) just to ice the crumbling cake.

Chuck_A Mon, May 28, 2007 at 11:22 AM EST

Oh darn. No more milking the contraversial cow for ratings (and I apologize to all the cows worldwide for that comparison).

MyOpinion Mon, May 28, 2007 at 07:12 AM EST

Problem with the show was, it was 3 liberal gals against one republican. That never seemed fair to me. But that's Hollywood; liberal to the core.

Jose Mon, May 28, 2007 at 05:21 AM EST

Time to take "The View" off my DVR daily recordings. I mean, Elizabeth is going to have to generate original ideas now...too painful to watch. Can she be traded to the Fox News Network? she'll be right at home with her political ideologies and double digit IQ score.

Jordt Sun, May 27, 2007 at 10:14 PM EST

I'm gonna miss the Rosie show...oops ... the View. The best year, it even made EW best shows... now lets watch it drop.

J9 Sun, May 27, 2007 at 07:19 PM EST

Team Rosie. Elizabitch is unbearable. Her views are as extreme as anyone's, her tone is strident and intolerant, and unlike Rosie she does not have the redeeming quality of being FUNNY. I will never watch again.

jason Sun, May 27, 2007 at 05:04 PM EST

first of all, let me say i am sad rosie is leaving. i'm smart enough to know that some of what she says may be wrong, but at least SHE HAS THE GUTS TO SPEAK HER MIND!!! remember the show right before she got there? yeah joy, elisabeth and barbara. yeah that was like watching paint dry. i do not always agree with rosie, but at least she gave women a voice, no matter what you believe, she did that. bravo!!! you'll be missed.

Joseph Sun, May 27, 2007 at 10:48 AM EST

Rosie finally got what she deserved. Her riduculous rants have irritated me to no end. I especially liked her uninformed ignorance when she spoke regarding the towers of 9/11 "this is the first time in history that steel burned". Doesn't she realize how steel is made? It is a comment such as this which exemplifies how unsubstantiated most of her arguments really are.

Sue Blumer Sun, May 27, 2007 at 10:31 AM EST

All your comments seem valid,but you forget one thing. Rosie made comment on the View,that she suffers from PTSD(simply put-post-traumatic stress disorder).this may have helped to fuel the exchange between the two of them.Have compassion for Rosie,do some reading about the disorder,and perhaps you will understand more about Rosie: her feelings,her compassion for others,her strong beliefs,and her fire to be heard. Rosie,I stand behind you 100%!I love the View and all the incredibly outstanding women who are hosts....I'll keep watching,but you brought a gift to the show nthat will never be replaced.It was truly sad to see Rosie depart this way-and I don't blame her,at all......a pause from the show would have probably saved alot of heart-ache for all involved.I'll stay tuned!! Rosie,Ill watch you anytime!

Kristi Sat, May 26, 2007 at 11:59 PM EST

I love Rosie, finally a woman with a real, heartfelt opinion that is not just spouting polite, uncontroversial drival, she isnt afraid of what people think of her, thank god.

Elisabeth is so obviously a Bush loving, star struck, brainless little ninny regurgitating the party line to get attention. That girl is everything that terrifies me about the USA, people like her are the reason Bush and Iraq and US foreign policy are allowed to happen. They just stick thier heads in the sand and believe any FOX propaganda they are fed. That's how Bush gets elected, he depends on idiots like her. How did she ever get on the air, dont they have an intelligence requirement for these people or is she just the requesite 'cute, dumb blonde'?

People in the US should really listen to what Rosie is trying to tell you, your government is dangerous and out of control and needs to be reigned back in. I love the American people as a whole but what happened? Where are you, why arent you doing something?!?

EH stars in Hannity's wet dreams Sat, May 26, 2007 at 10:15 PM EST

EliStepford HasselBot is Ann Coulter without the "f" word...a one-note, single-minded jackass. She's the living, breathing stereotype of "empty-headed dumb blonde"

sam Sat, May 26, 2007 at 09:05 PM EST

Elizabeth "soft and dignified?" What show are you watching? Or is this more of the fantasy that she sells every day about the administration? She is a shrill loudmouth who yells over everybody. She started yelling at Rosie when Rosie was quietly saying that she was going to stay out of it.

Jason Bonkers Sat, May 26, 2007 at 08:55 PM EST

So long mouth almighty! Your mama probably got a note every day when you were in elementary school.

nina Sat, May 26, 2007 at 08:46 PM EST

Rosie had a way of talking down to Elizabeth as though Elizabeth was a child, reprimanding her for speaking her views and accusing her of not wanting to hear another's view.Yet that is exactly what Rosie always did. She stated opinions as if they were truth, then reprimanded Elizabeth for talking. Believe me, Elizabeth did not need lessons in conduct from Rosie, and Rosie saw Elizabeth's soft, dignified manner as something weaker than her that could be bullied.

Beverly Walker Sat, May 26, 2007 at 08:18 PM EST

Rosie got outFOXED by EH who knows FoxNews is monitoring everyday to see how she does. EH has used this to become her own kind of "star" and loves the attention she received (mentioned Hannity & Colmes who then mention her mentioning them on their show) plus an invite to the White House. Come on! Rosie got used as a whipping post for being open, smart, gay and hi profile before she walked on the set. EH cares more about her own image and is not a team player. She could easily have given a yes or no answer and if you watch closely made a conscious decision not to and to go all out - perhaps because of past remarks Ro made to her b4 that were personal eg can you not hold two thoughts in your head? EH was fed up and blasted in a way which seemed very well rehearsed in her head and not spontaneous. Like she was just waiting for the moment to let Ro have it. Neither are perfect - difference is Rosie knows that about herself but EH has no clue. In the end Rosie will be the Survivor.

LisaMama Sat, May 26, 2007 at 02:24 PM EST

Well, I only watched because of her. Bye bye, The View!

Gwen Sat, May 26, 2007 at 11:45 AM EST

The View bites anyway. Rosie needs to stop piggy-backing and get her own show. What will it hurt? Rush Limbaugh isn't hurting any!

sam Sat, May 26, 2007 at 10:30 AM EST

Again, it was Elizabeth who wouldn't let Joy talk. She knew that Rosie would eventually jump in if she said outrageous things. It is easy to just knock Rosie and forget that the producers could have gone to a commercial at any time and calmed everybody down. Joy even begged them to do so. But in the end, they are the ones who will lose--ratings and respect (if they had any left). Rosie is the multiple Emmy winner here--the View never won without Rosie. She will have her own show they will look for another victim to set up. Everybody should stop watching this show and the stars who are friends with Rosie (and there are many--the View never had so many great guests until Rosie was on) should not book this show.

Bonnie Sat, May 26, 2007 at 09:07 AM EST

ETA: Rosie was the adult BULLY!

Bonnie Sat, May 26, 2007 at 09:05 AM EST

Bullies never outgrow that part of themselves. Rosie was the adult victim. Elisabeth...or Donald Trump...or Bill O'Reilly were the adult victims. She very obviously has issues and feels the need to be loud and cantankerous to feel that she's heard. I have no problem with her viewpoints, because some were in fact, quite valid. Her delivery, on the other hand, was obnoxious. I've never, in my life, been more turned off from a television program. If she feels used, then it's rightfully so. The View used her for their ratings. That's it. Plain and simple. I was wondering when she would take a hint. Hello!

Jan Sat, May 26, 2007 at 05:15 AM EST

Rosie's heartfelt honesty was too much for many to accept. Rosie has said on air and on her blog she loves the PEOPLE serving in the military. She gave $300,000 to build a house near the Brooks Hospital in TX to house families of wounded soldiers. What has Donald,Elisabeth,ABC,FOX,and Bill O'Reilly done. Have they opened their wallets "supporting the troops"?

snarky Sat, May 26, 2007 at 01:53 AM EST

A simple night school class in debate could've given all of these women (including Barbara), at least the apearance of class. Taking their "hot topics" to the "Jerry Springer show" level was pandering to the "get a life" crowd. The saddest thing about all this is-that stradegy worked out well for ABC. Nice legacy, Barbara Walters.

Richard Sat, May 26, 2007 at 01:24 AM EST

Rosie, I'm sorry you left like this. Political discussions often get out of hand. Chill out. Have your meds checked if needed. Watch some Ellen. Enjoy your summer.

Arisma Sat, May 26, 2007 at 01:19 AM EST

Rosie didn't flee anything. She left because she was set up and used by the producers of the show. If she were only facing EH she'd have stayed and stood toe to toe, no matter how badly she was hurt. But once the production stepped in and showed their willingness to exploit so shamelessly, they left her no choice but to step away.

EH was utterly irrelevant before Rosie. She was the milquetoast girl from survivor who was kind of conservative and kind of christian. Since all this started she's been parroting the Bush agenda, to the point of sounding like she's reading from a Fox News script. Now suddenly dinner at the White House? Meeting the queen of frickin' England? There's a reason she didn't stand up for Rosie, her supposed friend, and if you think about it, it's not so hard to see. She's not saying what she believes up there, she's parroting talking points.

EH mentioned trump, EH refused to defend, EH sold out her 'friend' for a meager shot at relevance.

Team Ro.

Peter Sat, May 26, 2007 at 01:07 AM EST

i have never watched the view until this season bc of rosie, ill probaly never watch it again even tho i think joy is funny. the ratings are gonna drop, and soon see that rosie was holding the show together believe it or not. and i agree with someone who mentioned b4 that rosie wasnt the only bully elizabeth shared her times just look when joy was reading the list and hasselback kept on interrupting with stupid comments let the woman finish.....idk i think rosie added something to the view even if u hate her ur gonna miss her bc who are u gonna get mad at now?????

SuzieC Sat, May 26, 2007 at 12:48 AM EST

Personally I'm pissed she's leaving so suddenly. She's been the only reason that I've been tuning in all year. Not for the fights, or controversey or any of that. But because she's open, honest, and to the point. I also find her funny.
For me a Rosieless View is not going to be worth watching.

kriselda jarnsaxa Sat, May 26, 2007 at 12:14 AM EST

Rosie's original comment was comparing the Bush Admin to terrorists, not comparing soldiers to terrorists, as was plain for anyone hearing it in context. The folks at FOX News, however, decided to spin it to make it sound like she meant the troops. Had Elizabeth simply stated that, whether or not one agrees with Rosie's statement, it's wrong to try and make it look like it means something it doesn't.

A true friend would do that. I've can't count the times where I've had a friend's words being twisted by someone else, and when I see that happen, I'll say something about it, and ask that if we're going to discuss the comment, let us discuss what was said, not what someone else THINKS was said. When making a statement like that, it's very EASY to add that you don't agree with the comment, but you'd prefer to discuss it as originally intended (and so on).

Debbie EASILY could have backed up Rosie on *what Rosie actually meant* WITHOUT betraying her conservative beliefs.

Jen Fri, May 25, 2007 at 11:58 PM EST

I love how Rosie vs. Elisabeth becomes Liberals vs. Conservatives on every Internet forum that discusses their fight. Rosie's personal and political views may align perfectly with mine, but she's incredibly rude, so I don't much care for her. Most of the conservatives I know find Elisabeth to be an empty-headed, party-line-spewing moron. You guys, let's stop giving this "event" a deeper meaning and recognize it for what it was--two TV talking heads who hate each other finally letting each other have it. It was nothing more than that.

Dorian Fri, May 25, 2007 at 11:18 PM EST

Are you guys kidding? ELISABETH's ideas are unbelievable? So it sounds like you just don't like her because she is a conservative. I can't believe Rosie. Some of the things she says are downright irresponsible. And now this, she's a grown woman, and she just leaves her show before her contract is up because of a fight? Where she was the one launching personal attacks? Ridiculous.

Bette Cazares Fri, May 25, 2007 at 11:15 PM EST

Face the facts everyone - The View became really popular because of Rosie. You know that. When do we find out if Rosie will have her own game show?

Jesse Fri, May 25, 2007 at 10:52 PM EST

those who say that the view is a joke and tv at its worst obviously only watch boring crap on PBS. I luv it its train wreck tv at its best but with surprising relevance, these are real people have real fights and real feelings being hurt and its refreshing to see tv personalities that just dont care that they are airing their dirty laundry infront of millions, never watched before rosie but has become appt. tv

Ms Daisy Fri, May 25, 2007 at 10:40 PM EST

Elisabeth is a loud-mouth moron and Rosie is a loud-mouth idiot. This show has outlived it's relevancy and should be put out of it's misery now.

Angry in NC Fri, May 25, 2007 at 10:25 PM EST

I'm so tired of watching Rosie be persecuted by simple-minded, prejudiced and hypocritical people. It's one thing to disagree with Rosie's political beliefs, but using her sexuality and religious affiliation as a springboard for discrediting everything she has to say is beyond base--it's animalistic. Come on, people. Overcome your human nature for a change. Because Rosie isn't a part of the "Right White Way" in this country--namely, she is homosexual and doesn't flaunt herself as a Christian--suddenly there is no basis for her point-of-view. As a married mother of two and a university grad with two degrees, one in sacred music, I am appalled by this narrow-minded nation. Because 650,000 Iraqis weren't the Jon Benet Ramseys we cry over here in the states, we can somehow justify these murders. And Elisabeth is the moral one of these two women?! Give me a break. As for the View: count me out. I can no longer stomach the Stepford wife's stupidity. Grow up, Elisabeth.

cidigi Fri, May 25, 2007 at 10:19 PM EST

I, too, am sad that Rosie left like this but she did the right thing. some of the words that come out of
Elizabeth's ideas are unbelievable.
And she went to college in Boston?
Obviously her friendship with Rosie
was not as strong as her support
for mr. prez.....
Rosie did a great job and I hope she
gets a really good gig out of this!

Mozz Fri, May 25, 2007 at 09:38 PM EST

and yet i'm strangely curious about what Star Jones has to say about all this.

One Jenn (with TWO N's) Fri, May 25, 2007 at 09:31 PM EST

Puhleese...pregnant women shouldn't be yelled at?? I did my best yelling when pregnant. Stupidest comment EVER!

I'm sorry to see Rosie go this way. I was hoping for a great send off, and now it's time for Elisabeth to go as well. I quite agree that this show has pretty much run its course and needs to be put out of our misery!

Brainiac Fri, May 25, 2007 at 09:09 PM EST

Ah...I had a feeling it would come to this. This whole show was one big, freakin' mess, and it became obvious when they unfairly got rid of Star Jones. Why didn't Barbara Walters stick with her "Specials"? I can't believe that one of journalism's great pioneers reduced herself to this nonsensical drivel just so she could have an easy and lucrative gig. She lost all creditibility - getting involved with the Donald feud and calling him pathetic didn't help, even though it's kinda true - and I bet the job's not even as easy as she thought it would be!

I'll stick with Regis and Kelly, thank you very much!

stephen Fri, May 25, 2007 at 08:48 PM EST

Sam and Evchen........I heart you. Will you guys be my friends???

sam Fri, May 25, 2007 at 08:39 PM EST

And please don't give us that "yell at a pregnant lady" trash. Many of us have been pregnant ladies in our lives and it didn't entitle us to any special treatment--especially if we had views as stupid as hers.

sam Fri, May 25, 2007 at 08:37 PM EST

So many say that Rosie was a bully, but it is Hasselbeck who is a bully--she never lets anyone finish a comment that she disagrees with without yelling over them. (She started this fight by yelling over Joy). She should have acknowledged that Rosie would never call the troops terrorists, but that would have gotten her in trouble with the few people who like her. On Survivor, she rode the coattails of an old man to stay on the show. Now, she spouts conservative views so that she can have a job. Get rid of her, Barbara, or better yet, end the show altogether. If the only viewers left for the View are the ones who agree with Hasselbeck, cancellation is inevitable.

Evchen Fri, May 25, 2007 at 08:30 PM EST

Why doesn't Hasselbeck's underemployed, clipboard-carrying quarterback of a husband enlist and fight the war they seem to believe is such a worthy cause? Plenty of pregnant mothers are managing on their own while their guys are over there; at least Elisabeth would have money to feed her children.

Fri, May 25, 2007 at 08:09 PM EST

Looks like Rosie can dish it out, but can't take it. Bw didn't "defend" her in the Trump mess, Elisabeth didn't "defend" her troops/terrorists comments. She loves the attention (blogging almost non-stop since Wednesday's show), the cryptic career move comments, etc. Grow up Rosie, it not always about YOU

ericalina Fri, May 25, 2007 at 07:54 PM EST

i would love it if i never saw another word about the view, its hosts, or their feuds ever again. who gives a rat's ass about these loudmouths? give it a rest already!

jenjen Fri, May 25, 2007 at 07:53 PM EST

And getting into a verbal altercation with a pregnant woman? Come on.

jenjen Fri, May 25, 2007 at 07:48 PM EST

I'm just glad it's over. The Rosie/Donald thing got so old and now Rosie/Elisabeth. Stick a fork in it already!!

Fri, May 25, 2007 at 07:28 PM EST

I'm really disappointed. I would have been more impressed if Rosie had defended her own comments, and handled herself better. From my vantage point, she looks like she's just running away from the first person that's actually confronted her directly, not through the press. Honestly, it makes her kind of look like the classic bully, who once stood up to is revealed to be a sham. I would have had so much more respect for her if she hadn't ditched.

rtms Fri, May 25, 2007 at 07:23 PM EST

Glad she's gone now the hot topics can go back to being fun and gossipy with some bitchiness for a twist. Rosie made that place into a political panel, with her view being the only one heard.

As for Joy, I think she will go back into her foxhole and not start too many fights. It's the only gig she has and she can't afford to lose it. As well she doesn't have her pit bull Rosie there to attack for her so she's toothless.

Elisabeth will stay, they were already promoting her pregnancy for the Nov sweeps. Whether she goes on maternity leave and never comes back? Who knows.

I do hope they stick with the rotating guest host, I think it's been working fine all year.They might want to stretch out the stay to a week's worth of hosting though.

Lene Fri, May 25, 2007 at 07:03 PM EST

No more View for me, but I'll be waiting with bated breath for Rosie's own show, where she'd be free to rant about pop culture and politics.

Sally Fri, May 25, 2007 at 06:56 PM EST

I think Hasselbeck is next to go, but it's going to be slow and quiet. She's pregnant and they're not going to ask her back. As for Rosie, I see her on cable. She can do whatever she wants on cable. She forgets she's on network TV and the stakes are much stricter and higher. I certainly don't see her back on NBC or CBS.

sam Fri, May 25, 2007 at 06:22 PM EST

I'm done with the View as I didn't watch it anymore until Rosie came on. Hasselbeck was constantly setting her up and she finally got her. I would get rid of this Survivor reject as soon as possible, if I were Barbara. I'll be waiting for Rosie's own show where she can say what she wants without the little blond fool interrupting her.

Ceballos Fri, May 25, 2007 at 06:16 PM EST

"I was really hoping this mess would be resolved with class..."

Gary, my man! With Rosie O'Donnell and Elisabeth Hasselbeck involved, you might as well have hoped for a leprachaun to ride in on a unicorn and deliver you...i don't know, something else that doesn't exist and isn't likely to happen.