It's Official!

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Whoopi is joining The View as their new co-host and moderator, Barbara Walters announced on the show Wednesday morning.

No word on a second hiring, though Sherri Shepard was pretty much considered a shoe-in.

Whoopi joked that she watched the show once or twice before she was considered.

Congrats! Let's hope Miz Goldberg can make the show as exciting as it was when Rosie was on.

Whoopi begins the day after Labor Day.

    Posted: Aug 1, 2007 at 11:53 am / Email this  »

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    1. Britta says – reply to this


      101

      WHY? WHY? WHY?

      Whoppi is just such a loser
      Her TV show failed, her movies suck, her radio show failed

    2. emmy says – reply to this


      102

      Kathy G and Posh need to have their own show. I would tivo that.

    3. norcrossx says – reply to this


      103

      This show is going down the hill…. Whoppi is nice, but soooooooooooooooo boring

    4. Bryan's BF says – reply to this


      104

      Hey, you guys, her name is spelled with an "s" not a "z."

      For example, it should be…www.fireeliSabethhasselbeck.com…

    5. JarJar says – reply to this


      105

      You know, the one thing I remember about Whoopi comes from an interview she did years ago, where she gave a tour of her home, and the interviewer noted there was a dulcimer in her bathroom. Apparently she sits on the toilet sideways and plays the dulcimer while she poops. Usually that would be just enough weirdness to endear a person to me forever. Unfortunately, it can't counteract Whoopi's chronic boringness. Oh well. I stopped watching months ago, and this sure ain't gonna make me tune in again.

    6. katie says – reply to this


      106

      I REALLY HOPE THAT WHOPPI CAN MAKE THAT SHOW;IT HAS BEEN SO BORING SINCE ROSIE LEFT;I ALSO THOUGHT THAT EH EAS NASTY TO HER NEVER SAID SHE WAS SORRY FOR WHAT SHE DID.RIGHT NOW SHE RUNS THE SHOW BECAUSE BARB CANNOT HANDLE EH BIG MOUTH.I ALSO THOUGHT THEY WERE NOT NICE TO ROSS MATTHEWS.

    7. moshie monkey says – reply to this


      107

      nice to see theyve filled their spot for token black person…come on barbara mix the cast up a bit and get sum asian ppl on the show!

    8. Mary says – reply to this


      108

      The View will never be the same. I miss Meredith and even Star. Rosie was terrible and Whoopi is kinda boring to me. Elisabeth rocks!

    9. LIHARA says – reply to this


      109

      I HOPE THEY DO PICK KATHIE GRIFFIN SHES HILARIOUS!! SHE'LL BRING EXCITEMENT TO THE SHOW

    10. Kathy says – reply to this


      110

      Damn, that bitch is goin' down!

    11. M. says – reply to this


      111

      does she really need that fan when she could just take one of her shirts off?

    12. jimmyjazz says – reply to this


      112

      I think they needed to add a woman of color because the show needs to be balanced for all women and for the occasional male fan like myself and they couldn't have picked a more intelligent insightful African American woman than Whoopi….she's a strong mature voice of reason who speaks her mind…that said I know I'm not alone when I say I'm gonna miss Ro ro and the fireworks she brought. Let's face it whether you agree with her or hate her she got our attention didn't she? I don't think their ratings will be as high but the shows not gonna sink either…barbara's very smart and her concept of throwing different personalities with different opinions have worked for the show for over a decade now. Also, lay off Elisabeth already!! She's not THAT right wing. She came out for gay marriage and deplores homophobia so she's all right by me. I think she's more than just a very pretty face and an amazing set of legs!!!

    13. Jimmy says – reply to this


      113

      Dude,…she looks like Bill Cosby

    14. Kitty says – reply to this


      114

      Bet Barb won't pull that fake shit this time. You hired the wrong one old lady. The Whoopster ain't gone put up with that old white hag back stabbing shit.

    15. Victoria NYC says – reply to this


      115

      LESBIAN WITH ROACHES LIVING IN HER HAIR!

    16. Ammie says – reply to this


      116

      The show itself has to go. There's a reason it ain't gettin an emmy. Whoopi won't be able to bring up the ratings like Rosie did. She is too staid and acts white in order to fit in with these ladies.

    17. gloryia says – reply to this


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      If you choose Whoopie, please have her dress appropriately and fix her hair. The show starts with the ladies coming out looking very nice and that sets the stage for a good beginning. Dont you have the Contract with her and you could put this in the contract. She may want her signature look and she can have it on her own gigs. We cannot see her face. I think she will work out but really think she should should be the second co-host and still should looking for another main host. Definitely NOT Kathy Griffin (not intelligent) and although Sheri is good, she and Whoopi's personality do not blend for an every day show. Keep looking, dont be hasty!

    18. H20 says – reply to this


      118

      GO WHOPPI! Now if they just, "can", that dumb ass EH they would have a great show! Watch your back Whoppi!

    19. tregarbor says – reply to this


      119

      when are they gonna get rid of the uptight pregnant chick?

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