The once long-running host originally appeared on the morning talk show from 2003 until 2013 between seasons 7-16, where she established the conservative seat. She is set to return on Aug. 3.
The former host, 44, originally appeared on the morning talk show from 2003 until 2013 between seasons 7-16, where she established the conservative seat.
“It will be an honor to cohost The View, share our bestselling children’s book, “Flashlight Night”, and as always tackle hot topics!” Hasselbeck tells PEOPLE. “Pray for me y’all!”
During her decade-long run on the series, Hasselbeck clashed with her co-hosts on numerous occasions. In 2007, she and then co-host Rosie O’Donnell got into a heated debate over the Iraq War. The dispute turned ugly, and O’Donnell quit shortly after.
“It was called The View, as in definite and singular,” she wrote. “Yes, there were bonds of friendship formed around the table despite opposing views, but there were also bonds broken because of those differing perspectives.”
She continued: “Like a fighter after ten rounds in a ring, I was exhausted from holding one side of the issue alone, though happy to do it, and I needed the faces of my kids to be close to mine as soon as possible.”
Elisabeth Hasselbeck Will Return as a Guest Co-Host on The View: ‘Pray for Me Y’all!’
“Working for and with Barbara Walters remains one of the most educational times of my life,” Hasselbeck wrote in her 2019 book.
“When I arrived at The View, I was newly married, in my midtwenties, and really inexperienced when it came to television, politics, and debating,” she added. “By the time I walked out of the building on that last day, I had three children, and thanks to her, a wealth of experience.”
The View airs weekdays at 11 a.m. ET on ABC.
“…. a wealth of experience.”
AND
A WEALTH OF MONEY!!!! lol
(Must be the sole reason she’s going back!!!)
So, she’s going back to work with Stupid and Stupider after a rest from all that venom. Hope Elizabeth has full body armor to use. Although they all have the right to their individual opinions, the viewing audience also has the right to silence them. Just switch to a different channel. Works like a charm.