Whoopi Goldberg--New "The View" Co-Host!

[iHeartMyGeek]

Posted: 8/1/07 at 11:59am

This is a bit of a surprise, but apparently it was just announced. Personally, I think it will be ver interesting--and probably very good--for the show.

[RobbO]

Posted: 8/1/07 at 12:00pm

define "surprise"

[cheezedoodle]

Posted: 8/1/07 at 12:15pm

Surprise - not really.
Total waste of talent and a career - definately.

[RobbO]

Posted: 8/1/07 at 12:31pm

i love whoopi goldberg, cheeze, but i think that ship sailed a long time ago with the whole center square on hollywood squares thing.

[wonderfulwizard11]

Posted: 8/1/07 at 12:34pm

Yeah, but she was the CENTER square.

[RobbO]

Posted: 8/1/07 at 12:35pm

i rest my case, your honor.

[cheezedoodle]

Posted: 8/1/07 at 12:35pm

I agree - I think The View is on a downward slide, and would hate to see Whoop a part of it's demise. However - she is nearing 60 and maybe a steady gig is what she needs right now - she can always put together standup or take a film role.

[cheezedoodle]

Posted: 8/1/07 at 12:52pm

Whoopi Goldberg, officially named Wednesday as the new moderator of "The View" as the show puts Rosie O'Donnell in its rearview mirror, said her new job is a "big ol' thrill for me."

Goldberg jogged down the aisle of the New York studio, slapping hands with the audience, when the announcement was made live on the air by show creator Barbara Walters.

"I love this show," said Goldberg, one of a select few performers to win an Oscar, Emmy, Tony and Grammy award. "I love coming on it. I love hanging out with you guys."

O'Donnell announced this spring she was leaving ABC's daytime talk show after less than a year filled with controversy and feuds with Donald Trump and co-star Elisabeth Hasselbeck.

Despite O'Donnell's polarizing presence — or maybe because of it — ratings went up last year.

Goldberg, 51, gives "The View" a big name to fill the slot of moderator, who generally steers the discussion.

She may not reach O'Donnell's level, but Goldberg is no stranger to political controversy. She was dumped from a Slim-Fast advertising campaign in 2004 after making a speech mocking the Bush administration at a political rally, at one point using the president's surname as a sexual reference.

"The View" is in "ongoing discussions" with several people for another cast slot, a spokesman said. That would fill the chair left unoccupied since the stormy departure of Star Jones Reynolds last year.

Among the candidates for that role is actress Sherri Shepherd, who has appeared on "The View" as a sub several times over the past month.


Whoopi Officially Joins ABC's `The View'

[somethingwicked]

Posted: 8/1/07 at 2:56pm

"The View" isn't going anywhere. It's been around for ten years and will be around for many more to come.

Whoopi was the perfect choice to replace Rosie. She's a comedic, well known presence with strong liberal views and an African-American voice at the table. She's everything they wanted in a co-host and more, and I'm sure she'll be very successful.

It will be interesting to see who ends up taking the Star Jones seat, since discussions with Sherri Shepherd seem to have broken down over money.

[The Boy From Ohio]

Posted: 8/1/07 at 3:11pm

I think Whoopi will be good. I can't wait for her and Lizzy to get into it. I don't think she will be as strong as Rosie but hopefully I will be proven wrong. Split screen anyone?

[etoile]

Posted: 8/1/07 at 3:33pm

I don't think there will be any need for a split screen. Whoopi's responses seem very well thought out, and never knee jerked. She also seems very respectful of other's opinions, even the one with which she may not agree. She seems capable of allowing others to speak and share their opinions without talking over and trying to dominate, plus she knows when to move the discussion along. She was a great addition the first time she took that chair.

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 8/1/07 at 3:39pm

If Rosie smoked pot like the Whoopster, she'd've been mellow too.

[Jane2]

Posted: 8/1/07 at 3:48pm

No surprise-I posted a thread about the new hosts I think last week or the week before.

Anyway, I think Whoopi is there to save the show from demise and she'll be great!

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 8/1/07 at 4:16pm

I'm still hoping your source was off or premature about the odious Sherri, Jane, and the deal fell thru.

[Jane2]

Posted: 8/1/07 at 4:38pm

Me too. I had heard it from a radio talkshow host.

[DottieD'Luscia]

Posted: 8/1/07 at 4:42pm

I used to think Sherri Shepard was funny until I started reading her view about certain things. I hope that deal falls through. Not that I'd be watching anyway.

[Jane2]

Posted: 8/1/07 at 4:46pm

I'm thinking that because she's so obnoxious is the reason to have her on. Otherwise there's nothing to talk about. You know, the Odorosa syndrome!

[pab]

Posted: 8/1/07 at 4:53pm

EXCLUSIVE: Whoopi's in, but last-minute negotiations keep Sherri off The View

[DottieD'Luscia]

Posted: 8/1/07 at 5:08pm

Greedy skank.

[cheezedoodle]

Posted: 8/1/07 at 5:23pm

Wow Dottie - I actually thought 2 mil was low ball to sit there with Walters and Hasselbeck.

[blueroses]

Posted: 8/1/07 at 5:34pm

I loved Sherri in the beginning. But after a while she began to irritate me. All she wanted to talk about were Jesus and her t-ts.

I like Whoopi Goldberg but would have preferred Gayle King.

[bwaylvsong]

Posted: 8/1/07 at 5:42pm

"I like Whoopi Goldberg but would have preferred Gayle King."

Me too, if Oprah would let her.

[Becoz_i_knew_you21]

Posted: 8/1/07 at 5:44pm

She will do fabulous job on The View full time. It's just a bit of a shame to waste her talent. Anyways if someone offered me a lot of money to sit on my ass everyday and talk, I would definitely take it.

[DottieD'Luscia]

Posted: 8/1/07 at 5:45pm

Well it seems like that's all Whoopi is getting, and Sherri wanted to put herself on par with that. Hey, even $1 million is great for a job like that.

[ucjrdude902]

Posted: 8/1/07 at 6:35pm

this might be a dumb question but do guest co-host get paid or jus the free publicity?