Rosie O'Donnell Teases Possible Return to The View: Reflecting on Past Feuds and Controversial Moments
Rosie O’Donnell hinted at a possible return to The View during an appearance on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen. She expressed interest in guest hosting on the show but mentioned that she hasn't been asked yet. O’Donnell also commented on her former co-star Elisabeth Hasselbeck's return to the show earlier this year, reigniting their past feud over political views.
During her time on The View from 2006 to 2007 and again from 2014 to 2015, O’Donnell famously clashed with Hasselbeck on various current affairs topics. She recalled a heated debate about the Iraq war that led to a split-screen shot of both her and Hasselbeck, a moment that still bothers her to this day.
O’Donnell claimed in a radio interview that the split-screen incident was a setup orchestrated by the show's producer. She left The View abruptly after the controversial segment, feeling like she was being targeted by her co-hosts. O’Donnell returned to the show for a brief period in 2014 but left again in 2015 due to health concerns.
Despite the ups and downs during her time on The View, O’Donnell seems open to the idea of guest hosting on the show in the future. Her willingness to return as a guest host could potentially bring back some of the fiery debates and memorable moments that viewers have come to expect from the show.