http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/story?id=3077493&page=1

April 25, 2007 — Rosie O'Donnell is leaving "The View." ABC has been unable to come to a contractual agreement with "The View" co-host. As a result, her duties on the show will come to an end mid-June.

The president of daytime programming for the Disney-ABC Television Group, Brian Frons, told ABCNEWS.com, "Going in we knew we would have an amazing year with her, and that anything beyond that would be gravy. But we were willing to take the chance because we understood what a coup it was to entice Ro back to daytime television. So here we are a year later, and while we've tried to come to terms on a deal that would extend her co-hosting duties on 'The View,' we find ourselves unable to agree on some key elements."


According to Barbara Walters, creator and co-executive producer of "The View," the departure is an amicable one.

In a statement, Walters said: "I induced Rosie to come back to television on 'The View' even for just one year. She has given the program new vigor, new excitement and wonderful hours of television. I can only be grateful to her for this year. I am very sad that ABC Daytime could not reach an agreement with her for a second year. We will all miss Rosie on 'The View,' and hope she will be back with us often next season. She remains for me a cherished friend and colleague."

O'Donnell said: "This has been an amazing experience, and one I wouldn't have traded for the world.

http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/story?id=3077493&page=1

April 25, 2007 — Rosie O'Donnell is leaving "The View." ABC has been unable to come to a contractual agreement with "The View" co-host. As a result, her duties on the show will come to an end mid-June.

The president of daytime programming for the Disney-ABC Television Group, Brian Frons, told ABCNEWS.com, "Going in we knew we would have an amazing year with her, and that anything beyond that would be gravy. But we were willing to take the chance because we understood what a coup it was to entice Ro back to daytime television. So here we are a year later, and while we've tried to come to terms on a deal that would extend her co-hosting duties on 'The View,' we find ourselves unable to agree on some key elements."


According to Barbara Walters, creator and co-executive producer of "The View," the departure is an amicable one.

In a statement, Walters said: "I induced Rosie to come back to television on 'The View' even for just one year. She has given the program new vigor, new excitement and wonderful hours of television. I can only be grateful to her for this year. I am very sad that ABC Daytime could not reach an agreement with her for a second year. We will all miss Rosie on 'The View,' and hope she will be back with us often next season. She remains for me a cherished friend and colleague."

O'Donnell said: "This has been an amazing experience, and one I wouldn't have traded for the world.


I had already posted this but without the link. And why do they have to lie? They know that ABC just didn't have any interest in keeping her

Na Na Na Na...Na Na Na Na...Hey, Hey Hey...GOODBYE!

Where does it say they fired her?

Na Na Na Na...Na Na Na Na...Hey, Hey Hey...GOODBYE!
:yeahthat :dance: party: :bouncers :mango :multi :yippee: :cheer:
:clap: :clap
*singing "Happy Days Are Here Again"*

Where does it say they fired her?


You are not old enough to read in between the lines? come on

It's about time! Good riddance to bad rubbish!

GOOD. I try to watch the View once in a while just to look at Elizabeth's legs, but Rosie is too much to take.

You are not old enough to read in between the lines? come on
It says they couldn't come to an agreement,it happens all the time. She said when she started she was only planning on doing the show for a year or so. Isn't there a rumor that shes getting her own show or hosting the price is right?

Babs is going to be hitting her head against a desk when she sees what this does to raitings...back in the gutter:lol:

It says they couldn't come to an agreement,it happens all the time. She said when she started she was only planning on doing the show for a year or so. Isn't there a rumor that shes getting her own show or hosting the price is right?

Babs is going to be hitting her head against a desk when she sees what this does to raitings...back in the gutter:lol:
THANK YOU, TIM.

Not being able to agree on contract terms DOES NOT = firing. The rest of you guys are seriously deluded. :rofl:

I have been following this and she was not fired. If she was fired she would be no where on ABC and wouldn't be invited to come back as a guest host. The thing is Rosie wants her own show and I think she'll get it. I think she just came back to The View to get back on television. It was only a one-year deal. While she has caused controversy, the ratings have gone up. No way they would fire her.

Rosie will be back on The View from time to time to guest host. She will also do ABC specials.

THANK YOU, TIM.

Not being able to agree on contract terms DOES NOT = firing. The rest of you guys are seriously deluded. :rofl:

Might want to take a look in the mirror on that one. Not coming to a contract agreement might be the reason but to be so myopic in saying that this might not be a way of getting rid of her is deluded on your part. Many times the politically correct way of sayings things is stated as to not embarrass either side. Of course no one needs to try and embarrass the fat-ass pig. She is more than capable of doing that on her own

ABC DAYTIME AND ROSIE O’DONNELL AGREE TO SEE A DIFFERENT “VIEW”



ABC Daytime today announced that it was unable to reach an agreement with Rosie O’Donnell that would extend her co-hosting duties for “The View” beyond the end of her previously announced one-year contract, which is set to expire mid-June.



In commenting on this, Brian Frons, president of Daytime for the Disney-ABC Television Group, stated, “When we negotiated her original deal, we all expected success from a proven daytime star, and Rosie delivered as promised. Going in we knew we would have an amazing year with her, and that anything beyond that would be gravy. But we were willing to take the chance because we understood what a coup it was to entice Ro back to daytime television. So here we are a year later, and while we’ve tried to come to terms on a deal that would extend her co-hosting duties on “The View”, we find ourselves unable to agree on some key elements. That’s the business, and something we knew was a real possibility the entire time. So we part as friends, and hope that we can entice Rosie back next year to take part in a series of one-hour specials for us like our recent show on Autism. And maybe, if we’re lucky, we’ll be able to convince her to guest co-host once in a while as well.”



Barbara Walters, creator and co-executive producer of “The View,” added, “I induced Rosie to come back to television on “The View” even for just one year. She has given the program new vigor, new excitement and wonderful hours of television. I can only be grateful to her for this year. I am very sad that ABC Daytime could not reach an agreement with her for a second year. We will all miss Rosie on “The View,” and hope she will be back with us often next season. She remains for me a cherished friend and colleague”



Ms. O’Donnell added, “This has been an amazing experience, and one I wouldn’t have traded for the world. Working with Barbara, Joy and Elisabeth has been one of the highlights of my career, but my needs for the future just didn’t dovetail with what ABC was able to offer me. To all the viewers out there, I just want to say ‘thank you’ for opening up your hearts and your homes to me this past year. But you can always find me at rosie.com. Here’s hoping there’s more confetti for all of us going forward.”



There are no current plans to announce a new co-host.

:trio The last I heard they were still looking for a 5th Co-Host

Oh goody. Field day for CC!

Ana writes:

Honestly, r u leaving “The View” cuz of pressure from higher ups (eg. Murdock)? Urs is a voice that will be missed.
Rosie writes:

there was no pressure
they wanted 3 yrs for x
i wanted 1 yr for y

we couldnt find a middle

shes not stupid, she knows she's carrying that show as of now and can do better on her own. why sign a 3 year agreement when she can easily get her own show? rosies not going anywhere, sorry to say.

Might want to take a look in the mirror on that one. Not coming to a contract agreement might be the reason but to be so myopic in saying that this might not be a way of getting rid of her is deluded on your part. Many times the politically correct way of sayings things is stated as to not embarrass either side. Of course no one needs to try and embarrass the fat-ass pig. She is more than capable of doing that on her own
You think what you want.

I'll think what I want.

THANK YOU, TIM.

Not being able to agree on contract terms DOES NOT = firing. The rest of you guys are seriously deluded. :rofl:


I see you don;t get it yet, ROSIE WAS LET GO. They have to make it sound like that OK?? They can;t come out and say "We don't want rosie anymore".

I see you don;t get it yet, ROSIE WAS LET GO. They have to make it sound like that OK?? They can;t come out and say "We don't want rosie anymore".
let go=fired. they wanted her there for 3 more years. she didnt want that long. they couldn't agree on another one year contract so she's leaving. let go would mean they wouldnt allow her back next season at all.

I have been following this and she was not fired. If she was fired she would be no where on ABC and wouldn't be invited to come back as a guest host. The thing is Rosie wants her own show and I think she'll get it. I think she just came back to The View to get back on television. It was only a one-year deal. While she has caused controversy, the ratings have gone up. No way they would fire her.

Rosie will be back on The View from time to time to guest host. She will also do ABC specials.


Pav, I know it was a one year deal and the fact that they don;t want to extend means that she was Let go. Why is this so hard for you guys to understand?-lol Her public feud with Trump led to NO CONTACT RENEWAL.

let go=fired. they wanted her there for 3 more years. she didnt want that long. they couldn't agree on another one year contract so she's leaving. let go would mean they wouldnt allow her back next season at all.


How old are you? You just don;'t get it

How old are you? You just don;'t get it
what does age have to do with it? do you work in the entertainment industry that you feel you have all this knowledge that other people don't have?

what does age have to do with it? do you work in the entertainment industry that you feel you have all this knowledge that other people don't have?


I'm old enough to know that ABC no longer wanted her as the host of the view and only said what they said so that rosie wouldn;t look bad. why is that so hard for you to understand?

I'm old enough to know that ABC no longer wanted her as the host of the view and only said what they said so that rosie wouldn;t look bad. why is that so hard for you to understand?
why is it so hard for you to understand that opinions are like ass holes, everyones got one. your opinion is no more correct than mine and age certainly has nothing to do with it. that cards annoying.

If they wanted Rosie to stay on the View, they would have given her anything she wanted. I've seen this reason given countless times. It's done so everyone saves face.

why is it so hard for you to understand that opinions are like ass holes, everyones got one. your opinion is no more correct than mine and age certainly has nothing to do with it. that cards annoying.


Well no other station is picking her up so she can forget it

If they wanted Rosie to stay on the View, they would have given her anything she wanted. I've seen this reason given countless times. It's done so everyone saves face.


Hey Janice, You understand-LOL It's a shame Mr. Stefani doesn;t

Hey Janice, You understand-LOL It's a shame Mr. Stefani doesn;t
cBS did the same song and dance with Dan Rather. Did everything in their power to avoid the F word, when anyone with a lick of common sense knew that he was fired.

If they wanted Rosie to stay on the View, they would have given her anything she wanted. I've seen this reason given countless times. It's done so everyone saves face.
I dont agree. But I do think they didn't thinks he was worth shelling out the money she was demanding for only a year contract.

Pav, I know it was a one year deal and the fact that they don;t want to extend means that she was Let go. Why is this so hard for you guys to understand?-lol Her public feud with Trump led to NO CONTACT RENEWAL.

What does that have to do with this? Trump is not some saint or anything. If she had a feud with him, fine. It didn't hurt the ratings, so they wouldn't fire her?

They wanted her back, believe me. Look at the ratings and you'll see why. She wants her own show again, and don't be surprised if she gets it. You tell me, if they fired her why would she still appear from time to time and get her own ABC specials?

What does that have to do with this? Trump is not some saint or anything. If she had a feud with him, fine. It didn't hurt the ratings, so they wouldn't fire her?

They wanted her back, believe me. Look at the ratings and you'll see why. She wants her own show again, and don't be surprised if she gets it. You tell me, if they fired her why would she still appear from time to time and get her own ABC specials?

Kind of o/t but I figure you're the man to ask...How were the apprentice raitings?

The Apprentice tanked even more this season (6-7 million on average), but The Donald still thinks it is number one. Someone show him actual ratings. I'm not a fan of him or Rosie, but Trump likes to make up crap and it pisses me off.

What does that have to do with this? Trump is not some saint or anything. If she had a feud with him, fine. It didn't hurt the ratings, so they wouldn't fire her?

They wanted her back, believe me. Look at the ratings and you'll see why. She wants her own show again, and don't be surprised if she gets it. You tell me, if they fired her why would she still appear from time to time and get her own ABC specials?


Pav I'm very disappointed in you, I thought you especially would know who trump is

Pav I'm very disappointed in you, I thought you especially would know who trump is

ABC didn't care about that trust me. They cared more probably about her little hassle with Kelly Ripa.

I dont agree. But I do think they didn't thinks he was worth shelling out the money she was demanding for only a year contract.


She wasn;t demanding any money, what are you talkin about?

I talked to someone at ABC News earlier, he tells me the truth and he says they wanted Rosie back...but she didn't want a long-term deal because she is looking to get her own show for fall 2008.

ABC didn't care about that trust me. They cared more probably about her little hassle with Kelly Ripa.


Isn't he friends with Barbara Walters?

I talked to someone at ABC News earlier, he tells me the truth and he says they wanted Rosie back...but she didn't want a long-term deal because she is looking to get her own show for fall 2008.


Pav now i'm going to ask you, HOW OLD ARE YOU?-lol You know damm well that whoever told you that has to say that? get her own show where? on PBS?

Isn't he friends with Barbara Walters?

Yes, but not anymore I think.

I talked to someone at ABC News earlier, he tells me the truth and he says they wanted Rosie back...but she didn't want a long-term deal because she is looking to get her own show for fall 2008.


Just in case u didn;t know, 2008 is NEXT FALL not this coming Fall-lol So I guess she wants to sit home for a year huh? Come on pav, wake up

Yes, but not anymore I think.

well if that's the case then she wouldn't have told him she made a mistake hiring rosie for the view

Pav now i'm going to ask you, HOW OLD ARE YOU?-lol You know damm well that whoever told you that has to say that? get her own show where? on PBS?

First-run syndication...like before. Why else do you think she didn't want a long-term deal? And the person I talked to is telling the truth because he has told me a ton of stuff before that was not made public, which I was sworn not to say.

She wasn;t demanding any money, what are you talkin about?
They're not going to come out and say money was an issue but I'd imagine if they were giving her a hefty check for the 3 year contract they wanted she'd be on it.

First-run syndication...like before. Why else do you think she didn't want a long-term deal? And the person I talked to is telling the truth because he has told me a ton of stuff before that was not made public, which I was sworn not to say.


The real story will come out by the end of the week

Just in case u didn;t know, 2008 is NEXT FALL not this coming Fall-lol So I guess she wants to sit home for a year huh? Come on pav, wake up

ABC wanted her back for a 3 year deal. Rosie wanted a one year deal. Do the math, she wanted another one year deal so she can go right to her new show in fall 2008. Next season she will still be on The View from time to time and also do ABC specials. So answer my question...if they fired her why would they allow her to come back from time to time and do ABC specials? So she is sitting home, right?

And if you know TV so much then you should know she has no chance of doing a show for fall 2007. NATPE passed in January. And all the syndication shows for fall 2007 were bought then.

ABC wanted her back for a 3 year deal. Rosie wanted a one year deal. Do the math, she wanted another one year deal so she can go right to her new show in fall 2008. Next season she will still be on The View from time to time and also do ABC specials. So answer my question...if they fired her why would they allow her to come back from time to time and do ABC specials?

And if you know TV so much then you should know she has no chance of doing a show for fall 2007. NATPE passed in January. And all the syndication shows for fall 2007 were bought then.



We can make a paycheck bet that Rosie will not be on the view at all next season?

:trio I just told my mom and she was shocked to here the news
about Rosie O'Donnell

You still didn't answer my question.

We can make a paycheck bet that Rosie will not be on the view at all next season?
she'll be there when they're desperate for raitings. I cant see The View lasting much longer unless they get someone as over the top as Rosie.

You still didn't answer my question.


So why couldn;t ABC just say OK, we can extend the deal for one more year while we look for another woman to be host of the show. I don;t believe none of it

We can make a paycheck bet that Rosie will not be on the view at all next season?

Watch she will be there for November sweeps.

You think what you want.

I'll think what I want.

Just as long as you can called yourself deluded too.:crazy:

So why couldn;t ABC just say OK, we can extend the deal for one more year while we look for another woman to be host of the show. I don;t believe none of it

Why another one year deal though? She wanted more money I think for a one year deal than the three year deal they were offering. They can still use for sweeps next year I bet until they find a replacement, which I'm sure the process has started already.

And if ABC "fired" her why would they be negotiating a deal? This is not the Star Jones situation.

Why another one year deal though? She wanted more money I think for a one year deal than the three year deal they were offering. They can still use for sweeps next year I bet until they find a replacement, which I'm sure the process has started already.
thank you. tvresearcher, since youre so much older and wiser, at your age you should know money talks.

I doubt this will be the last of Rosie.

As such, it certainly isn't the last Rosie thread.

Yes, she has proven she can get ratings so I'm positive her new show will come out in fall 2008. It'll be called "I Hate The Donald," lol.

thank you. tvresearcher, since youre so much older and wiser, at your age you should know money talks.

Of course you don't want to take into consideration that money could be talking in the way of sponsorship. Not too many people are happy with ABC and Disney by having her fat-ass on there making dumbass comments.

And the "I talked to someone at ABC.....":lol: :lol: Gotta love those "unnamed sources".

Why another one year deal though? She wanted more money I think for a one year deal than the three year deal they were offering. They can still use for sweeps next year I bet until they find a replacement, which I'm sure the process has started already.

And if ABC "fired" her why would they be negotiating a deal? This is not the Star Jones situation.


I'm sure the people at the Post will get to what's really going on

I'm sure the people at the Post will get to what's really going on

Yes, the Page 6 Gossip is better than hard news?

Yes, the Page 6 Gossip is better than hard news?

Hard News??? From ABC???:lol: :lol:

:trio let me wish Rosie O'Donnell good luck in what ever she does next

http://breakingnews.nypost.com/dynamic/stories/T/TV_ODONNELL_EXITS?SITE=NYNYP&SECTION=ENTERTAINMENT&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2007-04-25-10-20-13

Trump says she was fired, so you believe that? He has been caught exaggerating lots of things before...like repeatedly saying he was number one. Even when his show was a hit he would say it beats CSI, which was not true.

http://breakingnews.nypost.com/dynamic/stories/T/TV_ODONNELL_EXITS?SITE=NYNYP&SECTION=ENTERTAINMENT&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2007-04-25-10-20-13

Trump says she was fired, so you believe that? He has been caught exaggerating lots of things before...like repeatedly saying he was number one. Even when his show was a hit he would say it beats CSI, which was not true.
Of course I don't believe it. He is such a liar. I mean, look, this is a man who has cheated on women. :rolleyes:

Anyhoo, I could care less abt Rosie leaving or not. She will be busy with Charlie Sheen anyways. Aren't they doing some pseudo-documentary on the supposed "lies" abt 9/11? What a pair. :rolleyes:

I have not been a fan of Rosie's work for the last several years but I find it unlikely that she was "fired" or "let go"

Controversy and Conflict sell, it draws people in creating viewers and ultimately money.

I am sure that there were other items brought to the table during contract negotiations (i.e. what is off limits to say, creative expression, etc...) that affected the ability to come to a deal. They would be stupid to not try to negotiate considering what the conflict has done for the ratings, and I doubt too many sponsors would be complaining when their ads are reaching more veiwers because of the expanded audience.

Good ol' hard news from ABS...:lol: :lol:


ABC Article Ignores Rosie's 9/11 Theories, 'Radical Christians,' 'Ching Chong,' Gaffes
Posted by Ken Shepherd on April 25, 2007 - 12:22.
http://newsbusters.org/node/12295

As we've noted in an earlier post, Rosie O'Donnell and ABC couldn't work out a contract renewal for her slot on "The View." But when I read the "exclusive" story this morning by ABC News's Monica Nista, I noticed the reporter left out any mention of Rosie's numerous controversies such as her 9/11 conspiracy theories, her suggestion that the British hostage crisis in Iran was a conspiracy, her "ching-chong" gaffe, or her swipe at "radical Christians" being just as dangerous as "radical Muslims" like Osama bin Laden. Instead Nista focused on an a feud with rival network NBC's "Apprentice" host Donald Trump:

Trump and O'Donnell butted heads when O'Donnell called him a "snake oil salesman," after he announced he would not fire scandal-plagued Miss USA Tara Conner. Trump threatened to sue O'Donnell, but later backed down. Conner's crown was in jeopardy after a bout of underage drinking and substance abuse, but Trump gave her a second chance.

Trump pushed Walters to fire O'Donnell for her wayward comments, even saying, "And here's my prediction. She will have a huge fight ultimately with Barbara Walters, and she will be fired."
Of course, the Trump row is ancient history. It started in late December 2006 and continued through January 2007.

Na Na Na Na...Na Na Na Na...Hey, Hey Hey...GOODBYE!

My feelings exactly.

Of course I don't believe it. He is such a liar. I mean, look, this is a man who has cheated on women. :rolleyes:

Anyhoo, I could care less abt Rosie leaving or not. She will be busy with Charlie Sheen anyways. Aren't they doing some pseudo-documentary on the supposed "lies" abt 9/11? What a pair. :rolleyes:


I defintely believe it, when you try and go against trump, you are not going to be around long. You didn;t know Trump's nickname was Minute Maid?-lol

Of course I don't believe it. He is such a liar. I mean, look, this is a man who has cheated on women. :rolleyes:

Anyhoo, I could care less abt Rosie leaving or not. She will be busy with Charlie Sheen anyways. Aren't they doing some pseudo-documentary on the supposed "lies" abt 9/11? What a pair. :rolleyes:
I can hardly wait to miss it!! :rofl:

:trio I just talked to a friend in Dallas and she told me that Rosie O'Donnell will still be a Fill in Host on The View

I knew she wouldn't be on the show much longer. I can imagine the complaints that ABC and Disney (which owns ABC) were getting.

Rosie just went too far and couldn't control herself.

The "official" reason for her leaving is a contract dispute; ABC had to do something so she wouldn't renew her contract.

http://breakingnews.nypost.com/dynamic/stories/T/TV_ODONNELL_EXITS?SITE=NYNYP&SECTION=ENTERTAINMENT&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2007-04-25-10-20-13

Trump says she was fired, so you believe that? He has been caught exaggerating lots of things before...like repeatedly saying he was number one. Even when his show was a hit he would say it beats CSI, which was not true.


Why would trump be lying about that? Remember Barbra is his girl

I knew she wouldn't be on the show much longer. I can imagine the complaints that ABC and Disney (which owns ABC) were getting.

Rosie just went too far and couldn't control herself.

The "official" reason for her leaving is a contract dispute; ABC had to do something so she wouldn't renew her contract.



Fleet you are a very intelligent person and can't read in between the lines. Anyone should be able to see that she was canned-lol

Trump has no clout over this decision. He is a complete joke at this point and his show's ratings are terrible. Rosie has brought so much attention to The View, not all of it good, but ratings have defininitely gone up. I believe there is no way ABC would fire her.

:trio I wonder if Rosie' O'Donnell will have another tv Talk Show

Fleet you are a very intelligent person and can't read in between the lines. Anyone should be able to see that she was canned-lol
That's what I meant... she was canned but ABC had to come up with an "official" reason (contract dispute).

Trump has no clout over this decision. He is a complete joke at this point and his show's ratings are terrible. Rosie has brought so much attention to The View, not all of it good, but ratings have defininitely gone up. I believe there is no way ABC would fire her.
It wasn't Trump. It was the ridiculous and insulting left-wing myths she was spouting (the U.S. government planned the 9/11 attacks, those British troops were captured on purpose so the U.S. and Britian could invade Iran--- she was strangely silent when the were released, though!).
It was also her distasteful display on the awards show a few days ago (or whatever that show was).

If she was canned wouldn't you think Rosie would be saying she was? You know she speaks her mind.
Trump has nothing to do with this AT ALL SOLOMON.

From Rosie's blog:

Susan writes:

TMZ is reporting that you are being fired! Duh guess they don’t realize your contact is up and it just might not be being renewed by you or them!Whatever the case GO ROSIE!!!!!

Rosie writes:
if i was fired
i would not be on till june
would i

So Rosie is leaving because ABC could not make a deal with Rosie? I wonder if she will come back with a another talkshow of her on.

So Rosie is leaving because ABC could not make a deal with Rosie? I wonder if she will come back with a another talkshow of her on.
You can take that to the bank.

Oh goody. Field day for CC!
:lol:

It wasn't Trump. It was the ridiculous and insulting left-wing myths she was spouting (the U.S. government planned the 9/11 attacks, those British troops were captured on purpose so the U.S. and Britian could invade Iran--- she was strangely silent when the were released, though!).
It was also her distasteful display on the awards show a few days ago (or whatever that show was).

I don't believe that for a second. There was not enough outcry for her to be fired. She was the boosting the ratings, why would ABC fire her?

I don't believe that for a second. There was not enough outcry for her to be fired. She was the boosting the ratings, why would ABC fire her?



Maybe Viewer Complaints?

Maybe Viewer Complaints?

I'm sure there were some, but I doubt she drew enough outcry to call for her firing like Imus.

I'm curious to see who will replace Rosie & Star Jones??

i'm pretty sure it was for contract reasons...like its been said, she was bringing in ratings, and that's all ABC cared about. if it got as bad as Imus they'd fire her but it didnt.

i'm pretty sure it was for contract reasons...like its been said, she was bringing in ratings, and that's all ABC cared about. if it got as bad as Imus they'd fire her but it didnt.


ABC came up with a Creative way to get Rid of her-lol

:trioThere was talk of Arthel Neville taking over for Star Jones and now I am now sure who will replace Rosie' O'Donnell

:trioThere was talk of Arthel Neville taking over for Star Jones and now I am now sure who will replace Rosie' O'Donnell
I would like to see Ricki Lake. Sherri Shepard,who has co-hosted a lot.

:trio Ricki Lake would be great

Ricki Lake would be a good choice. She always did have a fun and cheery personality.

It was said this evening that Rosie's Comments at the Waldorf Astoria two days ago lead to ABC deciding to go in another direction. She told trump to "EAT HER" at the luncheon

Oh No!-lol

I don't believe that for a second. There was not enough outcry for her to be fired. She was the boosting the ratings, why would ABC fire her?
Believe it. ABC was worried that the sponsors would start pulling out. BTW, the ratings did go up when the Donald Trump thing was going on, but went back down soon after.

Believe it. ABC was worried that the sponsors would start pulling out. BTW, the ratings did go up when the Donald Trump thing was going on, but went back down soon after.

I read an article that said overall they were up 15 percent. I'm sure during the Trump incident they went up the most, but a lot of attention has been brought to The View. Have you been watching O'Reilly? :lol:

We can make a paycheck bet that Rosie will not be on the view at all next season?


You shouldn't make any paycheck bets, you never live up to your deal. Also I doubt that she was fired also, when she leave she'll take viewer with her. ABC didnt want to lose that money so I highly doubt that she was fired. It just doesn't add up.

I read an article that said overall they were up 15 percent. I'm sure during the Trump incident they went up the most, but a lot of attention has been brought to The View. Have you been watching O'Reilly? :lol:
As I said, it did go down after Trump incident.
And I suggest you should watch O'Reilly. Because he carefully researches his stories (unlike Dan Rather!).

The ratings were high during the Trump thing, but even after that all passed the show was still way up from last year.

Rosie was insulting Barbara's Buddy, Trump. Barbara wasn't feeling that

You shouldn't make any paycheck bets, you never live up to your deal. Also I doubt that she was fired also, when she leave she'll take viewer with her. ABC didnt want to lose that money so I highly doubt that she was fired. It just doesn't add up.


The main point is ABC wanted her OFF THE VIEW

Solomon

What happened to your name?!?!?

I saw a post by some guy named Analyser and thought we had a new member.

Solomon

What happened to your name?!?!?

I saw a post by some guy named Analyser and thought we had a new member.



I been doing more Analyzing in 2007 than researching so I just figured I would change it

I been doing more Analyzing in 2007 than researching so I just figured I would change it

It suits you, you like to analyze alot!

No offence intended but you like to ask the

What if .... Does anyone .... why does ... questions. Analyser is a good pick but you are still wrong on the Suns. lol

It suits you, you like to analyze alot!

No offence intended but you like to ask the

What if .... Does anyone .... why does ... questions. Analyser is a good pick but you are still wrong on the Suns. lol


I will continue that Suns debate on the Sports Board-lol

The main point is ABC wanted her OFF THE VIEW


No they didn't, why would they want her off of a show that they are profiting from. You're not making any sense at all.

No they didn't, why would they want her off of a show that they are profiting from. You're not making any sense at all.



Brie you are at that age now when u should be able to understand that ABC came up with a creative way to get her OFF THE VIEW because she was getting too wild.

:trio Ricki Lake would be great
Ya I would really like to see her be a co-host.

Rosie and "The View" just didn't mesh well. Rosie brought in an extra level of credibility to the show. I would say that on a political type of view, the show was nearly on par with "Politically Incorrect."

Since September the show evolved into a good hour of TV. It was risque, and most importantly fair and balanced. I'm guessing it was just way too much for daytime TV.

Brie you are at that age now when u should be able to understand that ABC came up with a creative way to get her OFF THE VIEW because she was getting too wild.


This is right up my ally with the kind of business that I’m in I negotiate with people all day, every day. So I’m pretty sure that ABC did their best to keep Rosie on The View. You don’t let go of your Bread and Butter, you try to keep those things close by. And Rosie's so called "Wildness" helped The View with their ratings, and when she leaves what do you think will happen? When something is making you money and has the potential of making you more, you try to keep a hold of those things, and you let go of the trash (i.e Star Jones.) And the whole Donald Trump comments that you are making has no merit at all. I highly doubt that ABC give a rats ass in what Donald Trump thinks, he’s struggling himself.

This is right up my ally with the kind of business that I’m in I negotiate with people all day, every day. So I’m pretty sure that ABC did their best to keep Rosie on The View. You don’t let go of your Bread and Butter, you try to keep those things close by. And Rosie's so called "Wildness" helped The View with their ratings, and when she leaves what do you think will happen? When something is making you money and has the potential of making you more, you try to keep a hold of those things, and you let go of the trash (i.e Star Jones.) And the whole Donald Trump comments that you are making has no merit at all. I highly doubt that ABC give a rats ass in what Donald Trump thinks, he’s struggling himself.


Rosie was talking **** about Barbara's Boy and she was fed up with it.

Rosie was talking **** about Barbara's Boy and she was fed up with it.


PLEASE!!!! if that's your lame reasoning, I'm done. Barbara is not Jesus and Donald Trump isn't God.

PLEASE!!!! if that's your lame reasoning, I'm done. Barbara is not Jesus and Donald Trump isn't God.


So if your name was Brieanna Walters, and I was your Good Friend Solomon Trump, and your host is trashing me publically everyday, it wouldn't start getting under your skln. I know after a while you would be-"This woman is not going to keep talking sh*t about my friend to the Media"

PLEASE!!!! if that's your lame reasoning, I'm done. Barbara is not Jesus and Donald Trump isn't God.

So if your name was Brieanna Walters, and I was your Good Friend Solomon Trump, and your host is trashing me publically everyday, it wouldn't start getting under your skln. I know after a while you would be-"This woman is not going to keep talking sh*t about my friend to the Media"


No because it's all business, and in the first place I doubt that Barbara and Donald were best of friends. If they were, then he would have let the whole thing go and not cause friction with in her work environment. If I had beef with my friend co-worker, I would be mature about it and let the thing cease. Donald went on and on and on and on about Rosie even when after Rosie had let the whole "Feud" go, Donald was still harping about it and calling Rosie all kind of names. So I doubt that Donald was a close friend of Barbara's in the first place. So you can let that whole friend thing go. Come up with something else.

Rosie was talking **** about Barbara's Boy and she was fed up with it.
This isn't high school you're talking about.

No they didn't, why would they want her off of a show that they are profiting from.
Because ABC was concerned about the sponsors of the show pulling out.

Because ABC was concerned about the sponsors of the show pulling out.


If so they would have pulled out a long time ago.

So if that is the case why is Rosie denying this? Did Star Jones deny it that they were firing her? No.
Rosie was not fired, if she was, she would go crazy and talk about it, I'm sure and not deny that she was fired.

Fleet: ABC was not concerned about the sponsors. What is your source?

So if that is the case why is Rosie denying this? Did Star Jones deny it that they were firing her? No.
Rosie was not fired, if she was, she would go crazy and talk about it, I'm sure.



That is her way, it would seem.

It just seems people here that hate Rosie (Fleet, Bobby F) are just saying she was fired because they don't like her/agree with her. I am not a fan of hers (or The View) either, but she clearly was not fired. This is not politics, this is television.

It just seems people here that hate Rosie (Fleet, Bobby F) are just saying she was fired because they don't like her/agree with her. I am not a fan of hers (or The View) either, but she clearly was not fired. This is not politics, this is television.


Well said,

Fleet I would really like to see your sources that say all the sponsors were pulling out. Most sponsors are not going to worry if they are getting the viewership.

If so they would have pulled out a long time ago.
No, because Rosie only went really wacko during the last 3 or 4 months.

It just seems people here that hate Rosie (Fleet, Bobby F) are just saying she was fired because they don't like her/agree with her. I am not a fan of hers (or The View) either, but she clearly was not fired. This is not politics, this is television.
Why do people use the word "hate" when others disagree with a certain person?
BTW, she was FIRED! ;)

No, because Rosie only went really wacko during the last 3 or 4 months.


They would have pulled out when she started with the whole Donald Trump thing. And people have been saying that she's had Feuds with people every since she started. Come up with something else

They would have pulled out when she started with the whole Donald Trump thing. And people have been saying that she's had Feuds with people every since she started. Come up with something else
The last straw was that awards show thing. Before that, she was close to going over the line and she eventually did.

Why do people use the word "hate" when others disagree with a certain person?
BTW, she was FIRED! ;)

Come on Fleet!

Switch sides here for a sec...
You would be asking for proof of all these opinions.... so where is yours?

Fleet: ABC was not concerned about the sponsors. What is your source?
For simple deductions, you don't need a source.
ABC didn't want to lose her but her sponsors did. Because had she continued with her arrogant behavior, people would stop buying the sponsor's products and that's the last thing they (and ABC) wanted.

For simple deductions, you don't need a source.
ABC didn't want to lose her but her sponsors did. Because had she continued with her arrogant behavior, people would stop buying the sponsor's products and that's the last thing they (and ABC) wanted.
you're reaching.

you're reaching.


Big time!

BTW that avatar kicks on the old one!

As I said earlier, she told Trump to "EAT HER" at the Luncheon so that was the final Straw

As I said earlier, she told Trump to "EAT HER" at the Luncheon so that was the final Straw

Opinions Sol, Not fact. you are entitled to your opinion and it might even be right BUT until you have facts that back up your claims she was FIRED you can ONLY present your opinion.

Right now the FACTS point that she was not fired. You have hardly disproved them.

Opinions Sol, Not fact. you are entitled to your opinion and it might even be right BUT until you have facts that back up your claims she was FIRED you can ONLY present your opinion.

Right now the FACTS point that she was not fired. You have hardly disproved them.


Well I'm not saying she was fired, i just think after her embarassing comments the other night, ABC had to think of a creative way to get her off the show and that' what they did. I think they purposely offered her something they knew would refused. They had to find a way to get her off and they did

Well I'm not saying she was fired, i just think after her embarassing comments the other night, ABC had to think of a creative way to get her off the show and that' what they did. I think they purposely offered her something they knew would refused. They had to find a way to get her off and they did


Now that no one can dispute, if that is what you believe then that is what you believe. It does not necessarily make it true (although it could be).

My belief is that they tried to keep her for $ reasons but probably wanted to muzzle her too and that was where things broke down.

Right now the only facts available point to a failure to negotiate a contract, anything else is speculation

Well I'm not saying she was fired, i just think after her embarassing comments the other night, ABC had to think of a creative way to get her off the show and that' what they did. I think they purposely offered her something they knew would refused. They had to find a way to get her off and they did


Star Jones was FIRED, Rosie wasn't. Rosie is still there working, Rosie just won't renew her contract, BIG DIFFERENCE.

Star Jones was FIRED, Rosie wasn't. Rosie is still there working, Rosie just won't renew her contract, BIG DIFFERENCE.


The NY post will straighten everything out for me by Friday

As I said earlier, she told Trump to "EAT HER" at the Luncheon so that was the final Straw

Was that on-air? No.

Was that on-air? No.


yes it was. FoxNews showed it Today

The NY post will straighten everything out for me by Friday
there's your first problem-trusting the post as a "sources"

yes it was. FoxNews showed it Today

But she didn't do that on THE VIEW.

you're reaching.
No, it's something called "business." ABC and its sponsors are in this for business.
Anyone who threatens their business (Rosie) are in danger of being dumped.
That's why Imus was fired; the sponsors of his show were worried.

Well I'm not saying she was fired, i just think after her embarassing comments the other night, ABC had to think of a creative way to get her off the show and that' what they did. I think they purposely offered her something they knew would refused. They had to find a way to get her off and they did
Right. That's why celebrities like Rosie have publicity agents. They certainly are not going to admit one of their clients was fired.

Right. That's why celebrities like Rosie have publicity agents. They certainly are not going to admit one of their clients was fired.


At the end of the day, both sides are happy

I didn't really watch the view that much before Rosie came on. Once she was on the show I never watched. I think she needs to leave and they need to bring a black woman on. I mean come on who wants to watch a bunch of white ladies? We need some flavor on that show baby. :lol:

I didn't really watch the view that much before Rosie came on. Once she was on the show I never watched. I think she needs to leave and they need to bring a black woman on. I mean come on who wants to watch a bunch of white ladies? We need some flavor on that show baby. :lol:


It was already a black lady on there

If she's gone, good riddance. I hope she decides to stay off tv for awhile.

http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/story?id=3077493&page=1

April 25, 2007 — Rosie O'Donnell is leaving "The View." ABC has been unable to come to a contractual agreement with "The View" co-host. As a result, her duties on the show will come to an end mid-June.

The president of daytime programming for the Disney-ABC Television Group, Brian Frons, told ABCNEWS.com, "Going in we knew we would have an amazing year with her, and that anything beyond that would be gravy. But we were willing to take the chance because we understood what a coup it was to entice Ro back to daytime television. So here we are a year later, and while we've tried to come to terms on a deal that would extend her co-hosting duties on 'The View,' we find ourselves unable to agree on some key elements."


According to Barbara Walters, creator and co-executive producer of "The View," the departure is an amicable one.

In a statement, Walters said: "I induced Rosie to come back to television on 'The View' even for just one year. She has given the program new vigor, new excitement and wonderful hours of television. I can only be grateful to her for this year. I am very sad that ABC Daytime could not reach an agreement with her for a second year. We will all miss Rosie on 'The View,' and hope she will be back with us often next season. She remains for me a cherished friend and colleague."

O'Donnell said: "This has been an amazing experience, and one I wouldn't have traded for the world.


Good I never liked her show's..:lol:

Can anyone point me in the direction of the Rosie thread? I can't find it for the life of me.

Rosie and "The View" just didn't mesh well. Rosie brought in an extra level of credibility to the show..

Rosie brought credibilty to the show?!:lol: She's a left wing loon.

It was already a black lady on there


Um... yes i know that. But there isn't at the moment. :crazy:

Rosie brought credibilty to the show?!:lol: She's a left wing loon.
Yeah, Rosie and credibility should never be used in the same sentence.

Yeah, Rosie and credibility should never be used in the same sentence.


Tyra Banks was massaging Rosie's Breast Today on the view-lol I was like-"OH NO!!!!!-lol

Ewww gross.

Tyra Banks was massaging Rosie's Breast Today on the view-lol I was like-"OH NO!!!!!-lol
That would make a good scene in a horror movie. :D

So do any of yall think Rosie will get her own Talkshow soon?

So do any of yall think Rosie will get her own Talkshow soon?


According to the Post, in 2009

Tyra Banks was massaging Rosie's Breast Today on the view-lol I was like-"OH NO!!!!!-lol


What is up with Tyra? She did the same thing to Katherine Mcphee too.

What is up with Tyra? She did the same thing to Katherine Mcphee too.


Maybe she is Bi-lol

According to the Post, in 2009
I can wait. As can millions of Americans.

So do any of yall think Rosie will get her own Talkshow soon?


She's already had one, I think that's enough for a lifetime.

i hope that she doesn't recieve any more tv or even film offers , after this furore and many others, such as outing clay aitken. i cannot stand the sight of her. regardless of her sexuality, i find rosie o' donnell annoying and arrogant to the extent to which she thinks that she can offend people, if and when she likes it, without realising the consequences that goes with it

Maybe she is Bi-lol

Even if she is, she can do better then Rosie;)

From the Late Show with David Letterman, 4/25/07:


Top Ten Reasons Rosie O'Donnell Is Leaving "The View"




10. Couldn't maintain rigorous one-hour-a-day work schedule

9. It's been akward ever since she threw Joy Behar through a plate glass window

8. Gearing up for the Kucinich-O'Donnell 2008 campaign

7. Fed up with Elisabeth Hasselbeck being sweet

6. Taking time off to be with her fiance Donald Trump

5. She feels she can get more feuding done by working at home

4. No number four -- writer too despondent after hearing the news

3. Can make more money wrasslin' gators in Florida

2. Tired of empty gin bottles in Barbara Walters' office

1. Tested positive for steroids

6. Taking time off to be with her fiance Donald Trump


:brent :barf:

According to the Post, in 2009
Wow thats a long time away from now. Also as far as I know Tyra isn't Bi.

Wow thats a long time away from now. Also as far as I know Tyra isn't Bi.


Well if she is not I need a detailed intelligent answer as to why she was rubbing on Rosie' Breasts-lol

Well if she is not I need a detailed intelligent answer as to why she was rubbing on Rosie' Breasts-lol

Maybe Tyra did something really bad and needed to punish herself.

Forgive me for taking so long to reply to this thead. I also honestly didn't take time to thoroughly read all the posts, so forgive me for perhaps being redundant:

Well, I honestly really liked Rosie's talk show back in the 90's. I mean, I never have been a huge Rosie fan, but for awhile, the show was ok. But, after her screaming match with Tom Sellek (sp?), though I did agree with some of her points, I was appalled at how childish she became...that's when her show jumped the shark for me.

Ever since her show has eded, though, she's just sunk further and further. She seems to just like to argue for the heck of arguing! I'm glad she's leaving The View!

Best news I heard all week.

I agree this is the best news ever

(Studio Briefing) Rosie O'Donnell had sought $10 million to continue on The View for another year, but ABC had insisted on a three-year deal or nothing, according to a FoxNews.com report Thursday. The report said that ABC would have been willing to pay O'Donnell $10 million for each of the three years but that she wanted the opportunity to leave in case of another serious disagreement with producer/panelist Barbara Walters like the one that occurred at the beginning of the year over Donald Trump's remarks about her.