Rosie Odonnell

[Tamar]

Just thought there should be a discussion on America's (second) most famous lesbian...
Especially since I've just seen that unbelievably rude and deflamatory comment they made on fox "news". :mad: (look for it on youtube).

[xblondexpinkx]

ooh i aint seen it i shall try and look for it if i remember

i never did like rosie but now that im finding more out about her i actually really like her.

[petal]

Rosie makes "The View" much better! She has done a lot for gay rights and is a fantastic role model for her long & happy relationship with partner Kelly & their 4 children.

[Mushanga]

because my girlfriend is a specialist in autism in holland somebody sent us an e-mail with a episode of the view where they talk about autism. i thought that rosie was great.

[treiner]

Just thought there should be a discussion on America's (second) most famous lesbian...
Especially since I've just seen that unbelievably rude and deflamatory comment they made on fox "news". :mad: (look for it on youtube).

Hmm...looks to me that Rosie got nasty first...that comment she made about Greta was totally uncalled for. I used to like Rosie...but lately she seems like she is attacking everyone, and then crying when they fight back. I cant support that type of behavior, and being a lesbian has nothing to do with any of this.

[lndg]

[quote=Tamar]
Hmm...looks to me that Rosie got nasty first...that comment she made about Greta was totally uncalled for. I used to like Rosie...but lately she seems like she is attacking everyone, and then crying when they fight back. I cant support that type of behavior, and being a lesbian has nothing to do with any of this.

Perfectly stated...Rosie's a Bully.

[tedsmaniac]

i second that !!!!!
teds

[pink_devil]

This made me want to poke my eyes out...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2NaxIZK28o

[petal]

This made me want to poke my eyes out...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2NaxIZK28o

That was hilarious!!! I initially watched it without sound & I hadn't noticed before how much her lips move like Donald Trump :lol:

[midwesta]

[quote=Tamar]
Hmm...looks to me that Rosie got nasty first...that comment she made about Greta was totally uncalled for. I used to like Rosie...but lately she seems like she is attacking everyone, and then crying when they fight back. I cant support that type of behavior, and being a lesbian has nothing to do with any of this.

Perfectly stated...Rosie's a Bully.
What did she say about Greta?

[treiner]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUb1ahgpIW4

I dont like how Fox handled it, but Rosie totally asked for it. Sometimes I feel like they are all doing this stuff for the publicity, and I dont like that, either.

BTW....Geez! What fun I could have with one of those swings in my bedroom! 8)

[petal]

....Geez! What fun I could have with one of those swings in my bedroom! 8)

From looking at your avatar, it looks like you already do!!! :lol:

[lndg]

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What did she say about Greta?

She said she had no credibility since getting a face lift.

[charly]

I've always disliked Rosie but for once, I might be on her side.
I don't want to start getting political or anything around here, but Fox news is about as bad as it gets. I mean, in my opinion, they're big Bush supporting liars, and to me, that can't be right. I'm actually happy that Rosie isn't scared about getting controversial and doesn't hesitate to say these things. About Greta, she was just joking around, there's nothing wrong with that.
Besides, I just hate the way Fox took it so seriously and felt obligated to fire back. To me, it just shows that they realise that there's a part of truth in what she's saying. If they felt confident of their credibility, they wouldn't have felt the need to react that way.
It's like they can't let people form opinions of their own. Shouldn't it be our choice to decide wether we want to watch Fox or support Rosie ? Instead, they need to invite some kind of so called "expert" (who was that guy anyway ???) to make him ramble on about Rosie being depressed. I mean, seriously, what does he know ?

[jessytastic]

i used to love Rosie! i was always the one to stick up for her. but, ever since she joined the view i haven't been very happy with the way she's carried herself in the news. she's hurting her career (in my opinion).

however, what fox said about her was just as bad. i would be horribly upset if someone called me that.

so i guess at this point i'm somewhat neutral

[sd089]

I've always disliked Rosie but for once, I might be on her side.
I don't want to start getting political or anything around here, but Fox news is about as bad as it gets. I mean, in my opinion, they're big Bush supporting liars, and to me, that can't be right. I'm actually happy that Rosie isn't scared about getting controversial and doesn't hesitate to say these things. About Greta, she was just joking around, there's nothing wrong with that.
Besides, I just hate the way Fox took it so seriously and felt obligated to fire back. To me, it just shows that they realise that there's a part of truth in what she's saying. If they felt confident of their credibility, they wouldn't have felt the need to react that way.
It's like they can't let people form opinions of their own. Shouldn't it be our choice to decide wether we want to watch Fox or support Rosie ? Instead, they need to invite some kind of so called "expert" (who was that guy anyway ???) to make him ramble on about Rosie being depressed. I mean, seriously, what does he know ?
Well put!!
I love that Rosie feels free to give her opinions. At her least, she demonstrates what people strive to be daily - courageous and honest. I'm no big Rosie supporter but I admire her putting herself on the line and not apologizing for it.

[lndg]

I've always disliked Rosie but for once, I might be on her side.
I don't want to start getting political or anything around here, but Fox news is about as bad as it gets. I mean, in my opinion, they're big Bush supporting liars, and to me, that can't be right. I'm actually happy that Rosie isn't scared about getting controversial and doesn't hesitate to say these things. About Greta, she was just joking around, there's nothing wrong with that.
Besides, I just hate the way Fox took it so seriously and felt obligated to fire back. To me, it just shows that they realise that there's a part of truth in what she's saying. If they felt confident of their credibility, they wouldn't have felt the need to react that way.
It's like they can't let people form opinions of their own. Shouldn't it be our choice to decide wether we want to watch Fox or support Rosie ? Instead, they need to invite some kind of so called "expert" (who was that guy anyway ???) to make him ramble on about Rosie being depressed. I mean, seriously, what does he know ?

Politics has everything to do with it when it comes to Rosie. She can't understand there is more than one point of view in the world. If she wants to be able to say whatever she wants, then whoever she is saying it about has a right to say what they want back. If you watch the whole thing, it was in fact Fox news she was ranting about (they didn't just jump in out of nowhere). She just threw in the cheap shot about Greta for a laugh.

Rosie has become the bitter, angry joke with no credibility.

[Just_coffee]

Omg...I love watching the view just because of her...I actually love her...except when she's attacking someone for no reason...like when she was calling Kelly Ripa a homophobe for the whole clay aiken thing...clearly, the woman was a germophobe, not a homophobe...Kelly spoke about the germophobia many times on the show...when I heard Rosie said that, I was like :? but yeah...she IS way too like...confrontational...don't always like it....it's always entertaining, though...^_^


peace.
Aimee

[KellyD]

I love Rosie I really do, and I get sick of standing up for her to my friends and family, but honestly I'm getting sick of her. She is attacking everyone around her. Nobody on the view can open their mouth without Rosie flipping out and causing a fight. I do agree with her on most things she says and what she believes in but at the same time she needs to relax a little bit!

[zeedarkanimal]

Yeah, Aimee... The Kelly thing was RETARDED.
Honestly... She needs to chillax sometimes eh.
Though, I find her totally entertaining.. She's like car crash, you can't take your eyes away even if you kinda don't want to know.
All in all... She's pretty much wicked cool.

-Stef

[nadaz]

personally i agree wif madonna (suprise!) she sed that shes a stand up comic and thats wat they do, i no ellen doesnt but she is just different. its fine 2 diss ppl its just wat they do in this bussines but she takes 2 it 2 far sumtimes.
all in all shes a hoot.
nadaz
xxx

[Lost]

I was once a fan of Rosie's when she did stand up and had her own talk show. Seems after she came out and the show ended that she became a hateful person and just runs her mouth without thinking. I still think she is a good comedian but i'm sick of her using all her airtime to just attack people and bully. She's obviously unhappy. But, maybe her latest lashings are because she's taking control of the media by attacking them before they attack her. It's safe to say that she has taken her fair share of criticism for many things before she ever was on "the View" and without merit. I commend her for speaking her mind, but she acts as if everyone is her enemy. She needs Prozac or something.

[LisaJr]

I think she's obnoxious. I used to love her when she had her talk show. She just gets on my nerves now. Ever since the "side mullet".

[ellenfannn]

Love Rosie.

Someone should go to rosie.com and ask Rosie if her and Ellen still keep in touch.

I bet it'll get answered if you ask.. she updates the ask rosie section a lot.

[amanda67]

they must. ellen talk about rosie and the price is right she would leave the view to do price is right if asked.it's in her contract.

[Mushanga]

Omg...I love watching the view just because of her...I actually love her...except when she's attacking someone for no reason...like when she was calling Kelly Ripa a homophobe for the whole clay aiken thing...clearly, the woman was a germophobe, not a homophobe...Kelly spoke about the germophobia many times on the show...when I heard Rosie said that, I was like :? but yeah...she IS way too like...confrontational...don't always like it....it's always entertaining, though...^_^


peace.
Aimee

what is germophobe?

[lostioz]

what is germophobe?
a phobia about germs

[Mushanga]

okay, i thought against germans. lol!

[lostioz]

lol yes, and I am sure we will have the caravanophobia soon, a fear of Dutch people on German freeways

[Mushanga]

well you won't see us on your freeways. we go to france. but in june we go for 3 days to berlin (not in a caravan so don't worry). maybe to see little knut. did they catch the person who sent a death threat? how insane can you get.

[pink_devil]

Rosie has quit "The View"...wonder if she will be attending this years Daytime Emmys

She sent out a statement a few minutes ago...
"This has been an amazing experience, and one I wouldn't have traded for the world. Working with Barbara, Joy and Elisabeth has been one of the highlights of my career, but my needs for the future just didn't dovetail with what ABC was able to offer me. To all the viewers out there, I just want to say 'thank you' for opening up your hearts and your homes to me this past year. But you can always find me at rosie.com. Here's hoping there's more confetti for all of us going forward."

Ding Dong the Witch is Gone!!!!

[moefish]

she just talked about it on the view...

she said she and abc couldn't come to terms on her contract.. i hope they dont give them the freaking emmy cause of the nonsense that she's said..

[Sankofa]

I am really sad to see Rosie leaving the View. Honestly I only watched the show because of her. I loved her social commentary, right or wrong, and the debates. I probably will not watch anymore. Although Joy is also great to watch I think.
Oh well, goodbye Rosie!!

[DegeneresDerossi2007]

Rosie well she did bring the rattings up and stuff now who knows.

[divine12]

I am sad to see Rosie go, I've definetly watched the View more often this year than I ever did, but if they give them the Emmy I'm gonna be pissed.

[Kristen101]

i dont really know what to think about her leaving. in a way, no offense to anyone, im kinda glad. i love her, but i was getting really tired of turning on the news and hearing "...and rosie said...." i thought it was entertaining at first. but it got kinda exhausting how she would get involved in issues that didnt have anything to do with her. other than that, i thought she did a great job as a co-host. she was very funny, and had good questions for the guests.

[KellyD]

Aawww I freakin missed the View this morning...ggrrr..It totally sucks that she is leaving though. I only started watching the View because of Rosie. Yes she can be mean and loud-mouthed but she really made the View more fun to watch. I'm going to miss at the feuds!! I wonder who is going to replace her :(

[xblondexpinkx]

it was leaked to the media yesterday and she blogged about it this morning, I'm sad to see her go. Shes a strong independant woman who isnt afraid to stand up and share what she thinks regardless of what people may think of her, and ok her views may be different from mine but at least shes taking a stand.

[RoseB]

I love Rosie. I'll certainly miss her. I haven't missed a show since she started. I'm sure we'll still see her around. She has two new books coming out, plus her new show debuded (?) on LOGO last night. We don't get that station in Canada. I wonder how it went. Rosie said that it was Saturday Night Live for gays!

[petal]

The View certainly will miss her - she certainly made it more entertaining in the time she's been on it, but I do feel she's become way too political & aggressive with her opinions. I hope she gets her game show. She might chill out a bit more & go back to using her comedic talents instead of the viper tongue we've seen too much of lately. :)

[ellenfannn]

This was one of the questions & answers in Rosie's "Ask Ro" section:

Marly writes:

Hello Rosie,
Even Ellen (today’s show) is jumping on the “Rosie jokes make for a good monologue” bandwagon - guess she wants your ratings!
Marly

u can count on her


The "you can count on her" was Rosie's answer.. what do you think she means by that?

[RoseB]

It's funny you should ask me this. I asked Rosie the same question last night on "Ask Rosie"! Hopefully she will answer me, but I've only been answered once.

[moefish]

rosie has some long term nonsense with ellen, cause of stuff that ellen said when she was on larry king right before her talk show aired..

larry king asked ellen if she was going to be like rosie, loud and outspoken or something, and ellen said that she wasn't really friends with rosie and wasn't going to be like that.. if you search on cnn.com you can find the transcripts somewhere

rosie took it personally

rosie always has nice things to say about ellen, but at the time, her feelings were for sure hurt

i know it's random that i know this, but i have been reading her blog since the start, and before she got super famous, she talked about this a bunch of times..

[josieand1]

Same here Moefish. I gathered from what Rosie has said in response to people on her "ask Ro" blog that she was upset b/c Ellen said on Larry King she "didn't know Rosie all that well"...when in fact they (Ellen, Rosie, Melissa Etheridge, KD Lang) used to hang out and were good friends years ago.

[josieand1]

below is excerpt from Larry King Show transcript from a few years ago.

KING: Did you guest on O'Donnell -- Rosie O'Donnell Show?

DEGENERES: Yes, I've been on Rosie's show a few times.

KING: What do you think happened there?

DEGENERES: I don't know. You know, maybe she didn't -- I don't really know Rosie that well. I mean, I've spoken to her, but we're not really friends. We don't, like -- so I don't really know and I couldn't say what her...

[pink_devil]

I don't think there is a feud, when Barbara Walters was on the show Ellen said nothing but good things about Rosie...and whenever Ellen's name is mentioned on The View Rosie always compliments her...

At the 2006 Daytime Emmys.
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c242/im_a_pink_devil/8427897.jpghttp://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c242/im_a_pink_devil/8426935.jpghttp://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c242/im_a_pink_devil/8426929.jpg

[josieand1]

^^ After the Daytime Emmy Awards, Rosie wrote on her blog in response to someone who asked her, that her feud or whatever with Ellen was over.

Pink Devil- where did you get your avatar?

[moefish]

i wouldn't call it a feud..

i just think that rosie has hard feelings about what ellen said..

rosie has always said that she credits ellen with coming out and making it ok for others..

[PaulaInLove]

I don't believe it's too hard to get in an argument with Rosie...I know we would have a thousand disagreements in under 10 seconds.

[josieand1]

I agree Moe.....and you are probably right, Paula. But I like Rosie anyway. She is funny in my opinion and she says what she feels.

[moefish]

i like rosie cause she puts it all out there, and says what she feels..


and she talks about her family and her wife like it's no big deal, and i know she has had an affect on a lot of people, making it seem like being gay and having a family is no big deal

[PaulaInLove]

aaaand she showed the world that you can have a poor 90s haircut and still be successful on tv :-).

[josieand1]

Did you see her haircut a few years ago after her show ended?

[xblondexpinkx]

this was on rosies blog this morning

Melanie writes:

Since you and Ellen have parallel professional careers, are you and Kelli friends with Ellen and Portia?

we dont know them really
we r friends with melissa and tammy

[jellies]

yet another mention of Ellen on Rosie O'donnell's latest movie blog:

http://www.rosie.com/blog/wp-content/themes/rosie2/fs2.php?vid=2007-05-01-pizza.flv

About 1/2 way in Rosie addresses the question whether she and E are friends:
'people keep saying are you and Ellen friends .....we're on different coasts..no mystery...' something like that.

[ellenfannn]

I have an awesome idea. After hearing in Rosie's blog that a lot of people were asking if she and Ellen were friends I immediately thought "it was everybody from the Ellen forum!! " So If everyone on here could get together and ask Rosie the same questions about Ellen she would have so many from different people she'd have to answer, right??

So anyone reading this, could you ask this question if you have time please? ( www.rosie.com ) : (but put it in your own words)

What was Portia de Rossi like when you met her? Was she reserved and let Ellen do most of the talking, or was she outgoing and funny?

[hugefan_777]

If you guys watch rosie's video blog today (on her blog website), someone asks a question about why rosie always talks about being gay and ellen never does, and rosie answered that ellen signed a contract that she wouldn't talk about being gay on her show. did you all know about this? you can watch it, she answers it midway through the blog for may 10th.
www.rosie.com

[RoseB]

I just watched it, but I don't think it's true. I think Ellen just doesn't want to talk about it. She mentions it more often now, including yesterday when she told us she wasn't straight.

[KellyD]

I just watched it! One how the hell does Rosie know if Ellen signed a contract saying she can't talk about it, when she herself said that they aren't friends and they dont talk. Two Ellen does talk about it, she mentions Portia a lot now. Its just that she doesnt mention it every 2minutes like Rosie does. We all know shes gay, so we don't need to hear her say it all the time..even though its nice to hear about Portia. Ellen herself has said that she doesn't want to be known as the "gay talk-show host" but just as a "talkshow host"

[josieand1]

I don't think Rosie would of said that if she didnt know for sure about her contract. Rosie has said they used to be friends just aren't close now.

[KellyD]

I don't think Rosie would of said that if she didnt know for sure about her contract. Rosie has said they used to be friends just aren't close now.

but if in Ellens contract said she can't talk about being gay, than why would she talk about Portia on the show, and even talk about it with Oprah and other guests that she had on that were apart of The Puppy Episode..and all her one liner gay jokes? She woulda got into tons of crap by now if it was in her contract

[jlilest]

Ellen does not act like there is any restriction.

She certainly does not hide her sexual orientation.

To me, she acts like someone that simply likes to maintain a certain amount of a privacy. There are plenty of celebrities that choose to not talk a lot about their families or people that they are dating. I certainly can understand her wanting some privacy and I think she deserves to have it.

[KellyD]

Ellen does not act like there is any restriction.

She certainly does not hide her sexual orientation.

To me, she acts like someone that simply likes to maintain a certain amount of a privacy. There are plenty of celebrities that choose to not talk a lot about their families or people that they are dating. I certainly can understand her wanting some privacy and I think she deserves to have it.

I totally agree with you!

[soozi]

the larry king transcript is here http://edition.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0409/12/lkl.00.html where she talks about rosie. (i searched so you all dont have to) :P

[jlilest]

the larry king transcript is here http://edition.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0409/12/lkl.00.html where she talks about rosie. (i searched so you all dont have to) :P

I don't really see anything that to me sounds like she has to keep quite about her sexuality. The only reference I saw was to her being in a five year contract for her show, which would fall in 2010, I think.

[KellyD]

the larry king transcript is here http://edition.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0409/12/lkl.00.html where she talks about rosie. (i searched so you all dont have to) :P

I don't really see anything that to me sounds like she has to keep quite about her sexuality. The only reference I saw was to her being in a five year contract for her show, which would fall in 2010, I think.

i didnt see nething like that either

[josieand1]

Maybe the contract thing is about being more subtle about her sexuality or more discreet and not making it a focus on her show. Rosie discusses her sexuality constantly maybe that is what she meant. Who knows...the only person who really knows is Ellen and whoever her contract is with.

[jlilest]

It's hard to know about such things.

I think that Rosie and Ellen want different things from their work.

In the end, I think that they are both themselves and that is something that more people should be.

[moefish]

http://perezhilton.com/topics/ellen_degeneres/is_ellen_being_censored_20070511.php

[DGenX]

oh man lurve dat pic :D

[AnastasiaBeavrhausen]

Times 100 Most Influencial People

*note, no Ellen DeGeneres, which I feel has been overlooked

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v632/zsuzsu/Rosie.jpg

[RoseB]

Thanks for posting that. I was going to buy the magazine just to read that part. :-D

[annita]

I was reading today but not sure if its from today tough!

and 2 people asked stuff about Ellen

Linda writes:

Rosie, First I have to say I have always liked you. I agree with your politics. I am a single gay Mom. The reason i’m writing is to ask why..why would you put Ellen down? I feel less respect for you .

never put her down
watch it for urself


Andrea writes:

Did you see Ellen today? She talked about Portia again on the air. Do you think that’s in response to your comment last week?

no

[DGenX]

can't help feelin she's using ellen or de name to make make news...... y do we even need a thread on her :mad:

[midwesta]

can't help feelin she's using ellen or de name to make make news...... y do we even need a thread on her :mad:

I think that Ellen and Rosie both have had an impact. There is no reason to "hate" on someone else. Yes,she can be too much at times,but at the end of the day you are doing the same thing that straight arrowed people do to the gay community. Which is hate and animosity. I am sure Ellen has let things be because that is the type of person she seems to be. I am not a fanstic,so I am not going to act like I know her. Rosie dislikes Bush and I can't hate anyone who feels that way.

[DGenX]

thanks for using ".. " between de word hate.....what was it i'm doin to gay community?? or are you refering to straight-people in general ??
Yeah E & R are both different type of PEOPLE (don't give a damn if they're straight or gay or aliens for that matter.) As for bush.....he's on top of a lot of people's "hate" list or perhaps i shuld dish out the ".. " :cool:

[midwesta]

thanks for using ".. " between de word hate.....what was it i'm doin to gay community?? or are you refering to straight-people in general ??
Yeah E & R are both different type of PEOPLE (don't give a damn if they're straight or gay or aliens for that matter.) As for bush.....he's on top of a lot of people's "hate" list or perhaps i shuld dish out the ".. " :cool:

Evidently he wasn't on enough people's list because he was still re-elected and I used the apostrophes with hate becasue it is slang in the Afro American community. I don't use it as it is defined. It is another way of saying that somebody is not giving credit they deserve or to be jealous Straight arrowed does not deal with sexual orientation. It deals with someone's moral or other views. Maybe I should have went with a smaller word take for instance goodey two shoes or somebody who is conservative. Are you an adult? I was just wondering becasue I am at the collegiate age,so maybe our terms or way of talking is different.

[annita]

I dont know if you guys watch the view or not, I usually dont, but yesterday I did and things got so out of control there oh my goodness, Ill post the clip if you guys want to watch... look at all the people that have watched it, interesting all the weird polemic this lady draws... :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uE_l8QYAWZM

[KellyD]

I dont know if you guys watch the view or not, I usually dont, but yesterday I did and things got so out of control there oh my goodness, Ill post the clip if you guys want to watch... look at all the people that have watched it, interesting all the weird polemic this lady draws... :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uE_l8QYAWZM

Yesterday was crazy!!! I couldn't take my eyes off of the tv, it was sooo intense! I have it saved to my favorites already lol

[annita]

I dont know if you guys watch the view or not, I usually dont, but yesterday I did and things got so out of control there oh my goodness, Ill post the clip if you guys want to watch... look at all the people that have watched it, interesting all the weird polemic this lady draws... :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uE_l8QYAWZM

Yesterday was crazy!!! I couldn't take my eyes off of the tv, it was sooo intense! I have it saved to my favorites already lol

Hhaha funny! :)

[xblondexpinkx]

that really upset me! I love rosie and it is so hard to watch her be torn down like that all because she isnt good with words.

[ztifirish]

I just watched the Rosie thing on the view... HOLY LORD... I just don't understand why everything gets focused on her... granted she is very out spoken but so is everyone else... I'm thinking the View is going to go down hill after she leaves...

[Humanafterall]

i just heard on the radio that Rosie was fired from the view affective immediatly. I immediately "googled" her

So I found the following article on this link:
http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/05/25/arts/NA-A-E-TV-US-The-View-ODonnell.php

Rosie O'Donnell has fought her last fight at 'The View.' ABC said Friday she will not be back on the television talk show following her angry confrontation with co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck on Wednesday.

It ended a colorful eight-month tenure for O'Donnell that lifted the show's ratings but no doubt caused heartburn for show creator Barbara Walters. O'Donnell feuded with Donald Trump and frequently had tense exchanges with the more conservative Hasselbeck.

O'Donnell said last month she would be leaving because she could not agree to a new contract with ABC executives.

"Rosie contributed to one of our most exciting and successful years at 'The View,'" Walters said. "I am most appreciative. Our close and affectionate relationship will not change."

In a statement, O'Donnell said that "it's been an amazing year and I love all three women."

No one was feeling the love on Wednesday, when the argument with Hasselbeck began over O'Donnell's statement last week about the war: "655,000 Iraqi civilians have died. Who are the terrorists?"

Talk show critics accused O'Donnell of calling U.S. troops terrorists. She called Hasselbeck "cowardly" for not saying anything in response to the critics.

"Do not call me a coward, because No. 1, I sit here every single day, open my heart and tell people what I believe," Hasselbeck retorted, and their riveting exchange continued despite failed attempts by their co-hosts to cut to a commercial.

According to a New York Post report, O'Donnell's chief writer, Janette Barber, was allegedly led out of the building on Wednesday after she was caught drawing mustaches on photographs of Hasselbeck in "The View" studios. ABC executives did not return repeated calls for questions on the incident Friday.

On Thursday, O'Donnell had asked for a day off to celebrate her partner's birthday. "The View" aired a taped show on Friday.

On her Web site, O'Donnell posted a scrapbooklike video on Friday with pictures and news clippings of her tenure at "The View." Cyndi Lauper's "Sisters of Babylon" played in the background.

A day earlier, she had posted messages on her Web site indicating she might not be back.

"When painting there is a point u must step away from the canvas as the work is done," she wrote. "Any more would take away."

[Sankofa]

I was watching the show when the argument broke out and it got ugly. I have always supported rosie even though I do not agree with everything she says or how she says it. On this one though, I think rosie got mad with reason. Elizabeth did cop out when Rosie was being critisised by the media. She didn't defend Rosie in any way and that made Rosie mad. Rosie has always said that eventhough she and Elizabeth haven't seen eye to eye on things she will always support her, but elizabeth didn't at all.
I don't think rosie was fired though. I read an article that said that she asked for early release. I believe she walked and not that she was asked to leave.
Anyway, she is out and that makes it official for me. I will never watch the view again. Well maybe for Joy. i like her.

[AnastasiaBeavrhausen]

No offense to Rosie lovers, I USED to be one. But she just likes to pick fights with the only Republican on The View, which is fine, but she just went too far. She needs to get that job on The Price Is Right, which is what she wants anyway. I'm glad she left The View. Replace her with Megan Mullally.

Just sayin'

[Mushanga]

i saw it on larry king this week.

[rg4352]

I want Kathy Griffin to take her place, I think she is hilarious and I dont like Barbera Walters and I just know that Kathy will wind her up summut good, and say it like it is. It will be like Rosie, but not a Rosie who deliberately picks fights, and then cant defend her opinion when its needed.

Rach xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[Stephie22]

I like Rosi , sad that she quits now.... :-(

Ellen should take her place :lol: :P

[tcsced]

I like Rosi , sad that she quits now.... :-(

Ellen should take her place :lol: :P

Oh God no!...LOL!

Laugh!,
Nicole :-D

[Stephie22]

I like Rosi , sad that she quits now.... :-(

Ellen should take her place :lol: :P

Oh God no!...LOL!

Laugh!,
Nicole :-D

I`m just joking around :lol: :lol: :P :P

[AnastasiaBeavrhausen]

I want Kathy Griffin to take her place, I think she is hilarious and I dont like Barbera Walters and I just know that Kathy will wind her up summut good, and say it like it is. It will be like Rosie, but not a Rosie who deliberately picks fights, and then cant defend her opinion when its needed.

Rach xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Kathy Griffin is mean, thats why Ellen doesn't let her come on her show. She's nasty about others, shes an image of Joan Rivers... sorry, just my opinion.

[AnastasiaBeavrhausen]

Rosie O'Donnell's Replacement On 'The View'
By Gia Cortina
May 31, 2007

Rosie O'Donnell and 'The View' Update - Rosie O'Donnell is gone and now 'The View' has the task of finding someone to replace Rosie, that can keep the ratings up.

O'Donnell chose to leave 'The View' earlier than expected, after her on-air feud with co-host, Elisabeth Hasselbeck, last week.

Whatever you may think of Rosie, ABC has its work cut out for it when trying to replace someone who has brought so much controversy and stimulation to 'The View'. Although some may think that ABC will breathe a little easier, dealing with less controversy, the fact remains that controversy fuels ratings...and there has been no one better than Rosie for that.

Already there is a line-up of ladies coming forward to meet the challenge, which include...Roseanne Barr, Whoopi Goldberg and Bette Midler, as front-runners.

Other names that have been mentioned include former talk-show hosts Megan Mullally and Ricki Lake, comedians Kathy Griffin and Wanda Sykes, Oprah's best friend Gale King, and actress Sherri Shepherd.

The Associated Press mentions others who should get a look, including Marie Osmond, Sharon Osbourne, Kelly Ripa and Mo'Nique. My favorite however, is Harvey Levin of TMZ's choice - Alec Baldwin, saying that Baldwin is the male version of Rosie...funny and caustic!

So, can O'Donnell be replaced successfully? Barbara Walters, the show's creator thinks so, saying on Tuesday's 'View', "We've been a hot show for 10 years...and we'll be a hot show for many years."

A replacement will be sought over the summer and is expected to take the stage in September.

[amanda67]

g don't the view have there own ideas. or do thay have to steel ellen guest ?

[Stevearino]

Does anyone remember when Rosie was slim & attractive? :P

[searching007]

haha not in my 17 years... :lol:

[AnastasiaBeavrhausen]

Does anyone remember when Rosie was slim & attractive? :P

Hmmm... no one is attractive when they attack people then use a blog to put people down. Oops, did I say that outload? Sorry :?

[Stevearino]

haha not in my 17 years... :lol:

You have to dig back a little further than that.She used to be a sweet,caring,and very funny woman until a few years ago..right around 911.She seemed to lose her personality altogether,as if life couldn't be funny at any point afterwards,then of course her show collapsed and she evolved into this psychotic B! :evil:

[AnastasiaBeavrhausen]

haha not in my 17 years... :lol:

You have to dig back a little further than that.She used to be a sweet,caring,and very funny woman until a few years ago..right around 911.She seemed to lose her personality altogether,as if life couldn't be funny at any point afterwards,then of course her show collapsed and she evolved into this psychotic B! :evil:

*raises hand* I so agree with you!

[AnastasiaBeavrhausen]

For the love of pizza, what in the world is up with that hair. If Kathy Griffin goes on, good news for TEDS because the View will go down hill. Kathy is too mean...


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v632/zsuzsu/KathyGrifinView.jpg

[Stevearino]

Except,Kathy is "funny mean"! 8O

[AnastasiaBeavrhausen]

No, shes mean and funny as in funny looking :D 8O

[jellies]

Rosie answers questions on her blog about Ellen 'shout out' at emmys:

Corie writes:
Ellen DeGeneres is a class act. I think she did you proud. :)

Rosie:
she was very kind

cathy writes:
What did you think of the “shout out” by Ellen for you last night?

Rosie:
very nice

[AnastasiaBeavrhausen]

What did Ellen say about Rosie at the Emmy's. I missed out.

[jlilest]

What did Ellen say about Rosie at the Emmy's. I missed out.

This is my best attempt at a transcript, after thanking the fans and her producers...

"...This is amazing, this is, you know, I...I really am I am shocked, I don't know if you watched the view this year I watched and I thought that Rosie brought a lot of new viewers to daytime television and it was interesting and you talked about important things and I think it was great and what you do is fantastic and I've learned that people like to be topical and like controversy and so what I'm going to do is next year is start being a lot more controversial and topical and because the hot topics things works, so I'm thinking of doing something called hot pockets I want to do an integration if your watching hot pockets they're delicious and hot, and I just want to start with something controversial right now to kick it off and I know this might not be popular and I don't care cause that is what I am doing I just want to say it, I think Bob Barker is a quitter. Thank-you very much."

They cut to a shot of Bob Barker laughing after that...

[KellyD]

is topical a word?? lol it doesn't sound right..even when she was saying it lol

[jlilest]

is topical a word?? lol it doesn't sound right..even when she was saying it lol

I think it is.

Topical Defined on Google (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=define%3Atopical&btnG=Google+Search)

Do bear in mind I rushed a bit, so I can easily be a bit off, but I did go back through it before posting and I think that I got it mostly right.

[KellyD]

is topical a word?? lol it doesn't sound right..even when she was saying it lol

I think it is.

Topical Defined on Google (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=define%3Atopical&btnG=Google+Search)

Do bear in mind I rushed a bit, so I can easily be a bit off, but I did go back through it before posting and I think that I got it mostly right.

you were right she did say topical lol i just meant that it doesn't sound like a word

[AnastasiaBeavrhausen]

Hot Pockets haha...

Bob Barker is a quitter haha...

Haha to the whole thing. Thanks for posting that!

Haha... :lol: :lol:

[jlilest]

you were right she did say topical lol i just meant that it doesn't sound like a word

I know what you mean. :)

I think my response did not come out quite the way I meant it to.

[Stevearino]

You know Rosie might get "The price is right"?

[Diana75]

I thought this was nice of Rosie, in response to Ellen's mentioning her at the Emmys. This is a question from Rosie's blog...

have you given a shout out to ellen after the nice comments at the emmy’s?

yes
and a lot of wine

[Scissor_Sister87]

On Ellen's Blog she mentions that she'd like to interview Rosie sometime next series, I for one would love to see that!

[jlilest]

Maybe they could clear-up whatever trouble there is between them at the same time.

[arrdev]

WHERE can I watch a video of Rosie on Queer as Folk?

I am desperate and cant find it anywhere :(

please can someone help me out?

[jlilest]

WHERE can I watch a video of Rosie on Queer as Folk?

I am desperate and cant find it anywhere :(

please can someone help me out?

If all else fails, it appears to be available on Amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_/002-2331265-5457643?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=queer+as+folk&Go.x=0&Go.y=0&Go=Go)

I should mention that Rosie's episodes appear to have been in season 5.

IMDB for Rosie O'Donnell (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005280/)

[hgwcan]

New York Times today ... Rosie O'Donnell in talks to join MSNBC...possible talk show to go up against Larry King Live.

Here is the link....

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/05/business/media/05cnd-msnbc.html?hp

[AnastasiaBeavrhausen]

She's a loon:wacko:

[jlilest]

Whatever her problems, she did seem to have a fairly successful talk show before.

You never know how it will go until they she does it.

[AnastasiaBeavrhausen]

I loved her talk show... however her comments about 9/11 being an inside job and the fact the building 7 was purposely blown up just makes me think shes a loon... sorry, but she is.:wacko:

[jlilest]

I was commenting on having a show.

If she believed those sort of things then, she kept it to herself.

I rather agree with you on the things she has said that she believes. She has, at the least, some beliefs that I find odd.

[AnastasiaBeavrhausen]

Yes I agree with you.. ODD:blink:

"WHAAAAAT"?

[Whisper]

Perhaps its her bizzare comments and loose lips that make her so much in demand in some respects, because she says what she thinks, and ok, at times doesn't think before she speaks, but she seems in demand

[maddog]

Cool, thanks for the link :d_wink:

I love a person who's not too scared to say what they think :d_yes:

[Julia1912]

I love a person who's not too scared to say what they think :d_yes:
I totally second that, maddog.
And personally I agree with most of the things she writes in her blog. I think it's ok to express the doubts about the things that the media and politics want us to believe in :d_yes:.
Just my two cents ;).

[AnastasiaBeavrhausen]

But shes talking about a sacred event and making a mockery of what our President and the workers and the mayor and everyone else including the victims of 9/11. It wasn't an inside job! Hello. I lost complete respect of her because although I believe in free speech, that comment was totally uncalled for and yet she denies it when there is proof that she said it on The View. Sure, say what she wants, I do... but that went over the line!:mad:

[drummonger]

Hey, I'm probably the "odd man out" her but I absolutely ADORE Rosie. She is real and not ashamed to voice her opinion. Not everyone agrees with that opinion (hence the word), but I think that more people need to be as opinionated as her and this country wouldn't be where is is today. I am not a robot!! God Bless Rosie!

There, I feel much better now...:o

[AnastasiaBeavrhausen]

You're giving credit to Rosie for making this country a better place? Oi Vey!