It’s Official: Whoopi Joins THE VIEW

August 1st, 2007

On today’s episode of THE VIEW, Barbara Walters made the expected announcement that Whoopi Goldberg will be filling the vacant seat left by Rosie O’Donnell (who filled the vacant seat left by Meredith Viera) on the upcoming eleventh season of THE VIEW.

That sound you just heard — this TV Addict removing THE VIEW from his Must Watch List. Nothing against Goldberg, whom I’ve always enjoyed on both the big screen and small. But simply put, THE VIEW is about controversy, and with Rosie at the helm, controversy was never in short supply. Whoopie was the safe choice, not the best one.

Agree, disagree, post away with your choice for the host.

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9 Responses to “It’s Official: Whoopi Joins THE VIEW”

nctodc Says:

August 1st, 2007 at 1:28 pm

Was there another co-host (in the running) that you would’ve preferred to Goldberg?

theTVaddict Says:

August 1st, 2007 at 2:02 pm

I think Kathy Griffin would have been a great choice. She speaks her mind and doesn’t hold back. Roseanne also would have been interesting, although I no doubt would have tired of her. I just feel that Whoopi’s too nice, and the beauty of this season’s VIEW was the spirited arguments.

Jenn Says:

August 1st, 2007 at 3:26 pm

Well, one good thing about Whoopi is that Barbara Walters will not be able to control what she says like she does with Elizabeth. Whoopi will be honest and not be afraid to bring up controversial topics…something lacking since Rosie left the show.

Logan Says:

August 1st, 2007 at 3:50 pm

My vote would have been for Isaiah Washington. He could have brought a good share of controversy and nearly as much testosterone as Rosie.

tcgc Says:

August 1st, 2007 at 4:44 pm

Kathy Griffin is just annoying and has nothing good to say.
My first choice would be Mario Lopez….umm no…jo-ey fatone…ummm no…they would never fly and I don’t think they would ever bring a guy on…
so my number one choice…Amber! as in Rob and Amber…and then Boston Rob could make guest appearances and rile up the women.

tcgc Says:

August 1st, 2007 at 5:39 pm

another choice…perhaps to bring some wit on to show…ariel…lol.

Jennifer Says:

August 1st, 2007 at 6:02 pm

kathy griffin is so very annoying………i’m actually looking forward to whoopi goldberg, she has a dry wit (at times) that is hilarious. give her a chance, tvaddict!

Nicole Says:

August 1st, 2007 at 7:03 pm

I really liked Rosie, even if I didn’t agree with what she said a lot of the time. It made for interesting TV. And yes, Kathy Griffin would have been much more interesting.

veronicaveronica Says:

August 3rd, 2007 at 11:02 am

I was hoping for either Joan Rivers or Wanda Sykes,they make me laugh.I guess Whoopie is a safe choice

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It’s Official: Whoopi Joins THE VIEW

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