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Former Host Makes Return to ‘The View’ for New Season

The iconic television personality left the show twice due to conflicts with other hosts.

Rosie O’Donnell is making a return to hit talk show The View for its 30th anniversary. The 64-year-old comedian and television personality confirmed her return to the ABC series on Monday’s episode of the Tangle With Kyle Ridley podcast. O’Donnell, formerly a co-host of the show for seasons 10 and 18, said she would participate “in whatever way they want” and “just as a guest.” They’re bringing back all the hosts,” O’Donnell continued. “I’m pretty proud of that show, what it’s become, and how it really speaks to the people and to politics.” The former host left the show in 2007 following an on-air altercation about politics and U.S. involvement in Iraq with Elisabeth Hasselbeck and again in 2015 due to a “tense” relationship with Whoopi Goldberg. “We’ve gotten past it,” the Emmy-awarded host said regarding her and Goldberg’s current relationship. “We’re grown-a-- women.” She also highlighted her gripe with the show’s male ownership, despite having been created “for women.” “A show created by a woman, for women, about women, and the man was deciding what we should talk about.” The View is America’s most-watched daytime talk show, featuring a panel of female television personalities who cover “hot topics” in the news, politics, and entertainment, according to the show’s website.