‘The View’: Elisabeth Hasselbeck Returning as Temporary Conservative Co-Host
Elisabeth Hasselbeck is temporarily returning to The View as the show’s resident conservative co-host, a role she originally filled from 2003 until 2013.
Speaking to People about the news, Hasselbeck said, “It will be an honor to co-host The View, share our bestselling children’s book, Flashlight Night, and as always, tackle hot topics! Pray for me y’all!”
Hasselbeck is set to return on Wednesday, August 3. It was previously reported that former Donald Trump White House director of strategic communications, Alyssa Farah Griffin, had been tapped to serve as the new permanent conservative co-host, taking the position left open by the previous co-host Meghan McCain.
During her time on the show, Hasselbeck often clashed with her co-hosts on a number of hot topic issues. In 2007, she famously got into a heated confrontation with then co-host Rosie O’Donnell over the Iraq War. O’Donnell quit the show shortly after. The former Survivor contestant opened up about her time on the show in her 2019 book, Point of View: A Fresh Look at Work, Faith, and Freedom.
After leaving The View, Hasselbeck went on to serve as co-host on Fox and Friends, replacing Gretchen Carlson. She appeared on the show from 2013 to 2015, with her final episode airing on December 22, 2015. The Daytime Emmy-winning host since retired from television, stating that she wanted to spend more time with her family and “give them the best of me, not the rest of me.”
Created by Barbara Walters in 1997, The View is a talk show for women, by women that sees individuals from different backgrounds come together to talk about current events and controversial issues. Its current co-hosts include Whoopi Goldberg, Sara Haines, Joy Behar, and Sunny Hostin.
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Cannot stand her! Her constant reference to her religion is so annoying !
She is overbearing . I may have to stop watching the view😞
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I can not watch Elisabeth. She never shuts up she interrupts everyone. Can not watch her.
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Hasselbeck is judgemental and negative to woman. Please don't have her for long. She is antagonistic and judgemental. If she stays on them my family won't be viewing.
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I only hope that it's only for a day or so....or I will be turning off The View. She and Megan were the worse!
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No way on Hasselbeck, at least Megan did not ram 'God' down your throat. If she is the next permanent host I will no longer watch 'The View'.
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"Conservative" as in "I'm conserving the few brain cells I have so that they'll last".
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I feel Elizabeth Hasselback has some serious issues. She seems to be trying to convince herself and others that she is truly a religeous person. I think not. No normal person spouts religeous ideas as much as she does unless they are unsure of their beliefs. It’s really sad and pushes people away. I hope she either tones down in her ideas or will not be welcome on The View. Almost all the other guests are not trying to push their beliefs on others.
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I hope she’s not coming back for long. I love THE VIEW, but I can’t tolerate her arrogant ignorance. I won’t watch if she returns. Sorry.
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Please don’t add Elizabeth to the View. I don’t wish to hear a sermon. The View is a great informative show not church.
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You said it . I too feel that she is preaching.
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I have watched the view since the beginning. I look forward to watching daily. I managed to get through Megan,but just barely. I will no longer watch the view if Elizabeth
H. continues . I am a 79 year old retired teacher and I despise her. I do not generally despise anyone and can deal with almost anybody but not Elizabeth. I could rant some more but will
Sign off.
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Love the fact that all of the awfuls who worship this terrible show want to trash the bright light about to shine
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UGH! Please, I will need to stop watching the View, if you keep EH on. Her spewing her religious beliefs and conservative views are nauseating.
I love Ana! More of her, please!
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Yes,please add e hasselbeck,she's some beautiful informative, smart.now whoopi,joy are nausea, plain,nausea, can't stand either one,that's why I refuse to watch the show !!!!!
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I’m so excited!!!!
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