She's VERY controversial, but I would love it if Barbara Walters and Brian Frons could lure Connie Chung out of hiding.

I heard a report she did on gay adoptions was so biased to the right and I remember when she also did Newt Gingrich's parents so wrong in that interview by leaving the mic on.

Connie Chung would be a very controversial hire, but she would be a great choice if they wanted to keep the ratings on an upswing.

I'd like to see Connie Chung be the moderator, with Sherri Sheppard, Joy Behar, Elisabeth Hasselbeck, and Barbara Walters in the other seats.

Now THAT is some inspired casting, bellcurve! I don't even know Chung's politics. All I know is that, somehow, she's VERY controversial like you said, lol. I don't even know why. It'd definitely be a good shot of a ratings winner.

I would love for Roseanne Barr to be Rosie's replacement. I would make sure to watch/tape The View every day!

I can't see Gayle King getting it because she has no real personality. Really. She's just there, makes dumb comments, but has no real opinion.

Edited May 1, 200718 yr by Gray Bunny

From Perez:

Though the official reason that ABC gave in terms of Rosie O'Donnell's departure from The View was that they couldn't come to terms as to a time agreement - they wanted her to resign for three years, she wants one - the departing co-host revealed in this video blog on her website yesterday that the real reason for her split was financial.

She's never one to censor herself. We love it!

O'Donnell wanted a one-year contract for $10 million. ABC wanted to sign her for three years at a price of $6 million.

That's a HUGE discrepancy!

Says Rosie in her post, "I know it seems unbearably greedy to people, but considering what they made this year....That's what happened and they said no. I feel like if you make a big offer like that, it's kind of like poker. If you're gonna raise to ten million and they're gonna see you're ten million, you're gonna have to show up."

And there you have it folks!

O'Donnell also reveals in her Monday video blog that if she could pick someone to replace her it would be Whoopi Goldberg.

Inneresting choice.

Edited May 1, 200718 yr by Kenny

The women in that video blog look like such potheads, LoL

I think Whoopi and Megan should definitely be frontrunners for seatfillers.

I think Whoopi and Megan should definitely be frontrunners for seatfillers.

In the audience or on the stage? LoL

On the stage, you pigeonshitforbrains!

On the stage, you pigeonshitforbrains!

Hey, it was a legitimate question, assguzzler!

Hey, it was a legitimate question, assguzzler!

Okay. I don't whether to vomit or kill myself after that gruesome statement.

..................UGH!...

I would love for Roseanne Barr to be Rosie's replacement. I would make sure to watch/tape The View every day!

I can't see Gayle King getting it because she has no real personality. Really. She's just there, makes dumb comments, but has no real opinion.

Well, with Gayle at least they would be losing a Rosie, not a lesbian. But I actually LIKE the Roseanne idea. Losing a Rosie, but GAINING a Rosie! And one that many would find palatable. Or at least interesting, buzz-worthy, entertaining. The ads for the Rosie/Rosie switch practically write their damn SELVES!!!

I hop Roseanne doesnt join. She can get really annoying, really fast, on a regular basis

I hop Roseanne doesnt join. She can get really annoying, really fast, on a regular basis

Hey, don't diss my woman!

I think Roseanne gets the same type of reaction from people that Rosie does... either you love her or despise her. Roseanne and Rosie have the same outspoken political views, so it'd be a great continuation of liberal vs. conservative wars (i.e. Rosie/Joy vs. Elizabitch)