Whoop-De-Do: Whoopi’s Coming to ‘The View’
Which Surprises Absolutely No One
It’s official, daytime TV fans (of which I am not one), Whoopi Goldberg is replacing her fellow comic-actress Rosie O’Donnell as co-host of the popular female-slanted talk show The View. In case you’re among the three people who didn’t already know, guest moderator O’Donnell hastily left the show in May after a fiery run that brought sizable ratings gains and controversial on-air clashes with co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck, who has opposing political beliefs.
Respected co-host Barbara Walters, the show’s resident matriarch and co-creator, made the big announcement this morning during a live installment of the series. Rumors ran rampant about the new gig on Goldberg’s resume for days. They were given special credence, too, since the Academy Award-winning entertainer is widely considered a funny, engaging, and opinionated addition capable of attracting viewers without alienating large portions of them at the same time, unlike you know who.
I say, “Good for Whoopi!” because I just like saying her first name.
The View currently airs weekdays on ABC at 11am EST
Whoopi Goldberg photo courtesy of WireImage.com
